Reiki can be understood by breaking down the name into its two respective parts: “Rei” and “Ki,” which in Japanese, translate to “Universal” and “Energy.” This modality was birthed through Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1920s. History states that Usui underwent a 21-day fast and meditation retreat at Mount Kurama in Japan, during which he experienced a profound spiritual awakening and received this universal wisdom along with the knowledge of how to apply it. The term “Reiki” is sometimes used as a blanket term for various energy work modalities. This is because it is often the initial modality individuals train in and may even serve as a qualification requirement for some. Consequently, it sparks interest in exploring additional fields.
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What is Reiki?
You may have heard the term “Tibetan Usui Reiki,” which has similarities to Usui’s version but ultimately stems from Tibetan Shamanism and Tibetan Buddhism. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have much proof surrounding its origin in Tibet, only that there are similarities between the two cultures. There are other modalities such as Karuna, which evolved out of Usui’s work and became a technique of its own. Ji-Ki-Den follows a more dedicated and disciplined version of Usui’s work. Seichem is an Egyptian form thought to precede Reiki and is connected to the goddess Sekhmet, the goddess of healing, medicine, and war. Seichem is theorised to date back to Atlantis. When the refugees of the sunken city fled their homeland, they sailed east towards the land of Kemet, which today is called Egypt. Hence the theorised connection. Prana Vidya is an ancient Yogic Indian form which has also existed for thousands of years, whose name translates also to “Energy” & “Wisdom.” Additionally, newer variations such as Lightarian, Star Seed Healing, and Arcturian Healing have emerged in the contemporary New Age movement.
As you can see, there is a continuously growing list of different modalities. Many people may claim that one is better or stronger than another. Ultimately, this is not true. Pure energy is universal in nature; it simply is, as it is. It’s only through human expression and identity, along with the way we facilitate it, that distinctions arise.
What can you expect from a session with me?
You’ll likely experience the best sleep of your life within the space of an hour. Most clients who come for a session often fall asleep within 10 minutes of our time together. Not because I am boring, but because the space is specially designed to help you unwind and relax. This is a gentle, non-invasive, no-contact technique that can help clients in a variety of different ways. It’s like getting a massage for your soul. No one session is the same, making every visit unique.
The most common Reiki experiences can leave you with a deep sense of relaxation and increased vitality and energy after sessions. You can also expect a gentle release of old physical and psychological pain during these sessions. However, there is more to it than that. Clients have consistently reported feelings and sensations of heat, tingling, electricity or static, gentle warmth, coolness, lightness, heaviness, as well as visual sensations like images, memories, geometrical shapes, colours, spirit guides, and animal totems. You can also expect to encounter ancient ancestors, deceased family members, past lives, deceased pets, and so on.
I do not however force energy into the body and will not change, manipulate or alter anything about your own energy system. The human body is a finely tuned machine that is made up of 114 Chakras or energy discs with 72,000 Nadis or energy pathways that move throughout the body like veins, interconnecting with one another. So, it’s a very delicate system that should be treated with the utmost respect. As a practitioner, it is my job to sit with you and use Reiki to become more aware of what is and isn’t in the forefront of your awareness so that if there is something showing up in the field that needs to be integrated, then we can use this opportunity to remedy it. Reiki is its own universal wisdom and communicates with individuals in a variety of ways. This session aims to assist you in attuning to this form of communication, allowing us to explore strategies for enhancing the quality of your life. You will leave equipped with skills to maintain optimal energy hygiene and receive a significant energy boost to enhance overall well-being.
Authentic Reiki practitioners are expected to provide evidence of their lineage, tracing back to Dr. Usui himself. Please find the lineage of my Teacher Trainers below:
