What is Reiki?

​When talking to sceptics I notice that there is a great deal of confusion about what Reiki is.  Being sceptical is good thing.  In fact as we drift more and more into a world of ‘alternative facts’ a little scepticism is a good thing.
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Reiki is simply a form of natural healing which has a spiritual dimension. That doesn’t mean that it’s a religion, or requires any special beliefs. It does not involve you having to do anything that you are uncomfortable with.  You don’t even need to believe that it will work.

​It’s a holistic healing therapy, so it works on the whole you, mind, body and spirit.  I know I’m in danger of losing some of you now, but stay with me.

Within us, and all around us, we are touched by the universal life force.  This has been recognised for centuries in eastern cultures and you have probably heard of Ki, or prana, or Chi.  These are all different descriptions of the same thing – the universal energy, or life force.  Reiki therapy works with this gentle, intelligent energy to facilitate balance and healing at all levels.  

Although we think of Reiki as being a therapy for working on other people, it’s original purpose was for self healing and as an aid to spiritual self-development.
The good news is that anyone can learn how to use reiki, become connected to the energy by working with a Reiki Master will perform a reiki attunement.  There is no need for any special skills, or even for you to be a ‘spiritual’ person. 

Pop over to the Reiki page to find out more, or download my free reiki ebook.