Using Reiki For Stress Management

[Patricia Anderson]

Reiki, which is pronounced as 'Ray Key' is a well-known natural energy
healing process, which employs the use of 'laying on' of hands in
order to enhance and improve the overall health of a person and help
him balance the life force energy. Reiki healing is a simple, non-
intrusive healing procedure. It is an excellent way to reduce stress,
bring in more relaxation and get the mind, body in sync with the
spirit.
What exactly is Reiki Healing?
According to oriental medicine, what's causing us to be alive is the
life force energy or 'chi' that runs through us. In Japanese, 'Rei'
refers to 'Higher Power' and 'Ki' means force of life. When brought
together, the word Reiki basically means life force energy guided by
spirituality. If this life force energy is down and low, we go through
phases of illness, depression and stress. If this same energy is up
and high, we feel happy, relaxed and healthy.
Reiki healing is a natural spiritual healing method that is simple,
safe and can be used to literally treat almost any kind of health
condition.
How does Reiki Healing Actually Work?
Reiki healing is very easy to learn and simple to apply. Even though
this healing method is spiritual, you don't really need to have a
belief for Reiki to work successfully, although you might end up
feeling a lot more connected and in tune to your own religion.
The term healing refers to working on the physical symptoms. When this
works in conjunction to the practice of Reiki, there is a greater
response and better results as the body returns to wholeness.
The whole healing process works by getting rid of the disease and the
pain associated with it, bringing one's whole self closer to the its
ideal form. This is done with the practitioner placing his or her
hands on the affected person, for the healing to start. The energy is
managed on its own and flows through and within the person who is
receiving the healing.
The healer does not intervene consciously in any way. The energy is
smoothly being directed by a higher power and knows exactly where it
needs to go and what needs to be done.
It's the healer's job to actually keep a watch and listen in order to
keep the healing space open.
What Kind of Benefits Does Reiki Healing Offer?
When the life's flow of energy is disrupted in someway or is blocked,
it usually leads emotional and health problems.
Stress and anxiety, negative and harmful thoughts, disturbing
feelings, emotional turmoil or physical trauma, all bring in
imbalances, which can lead to more serious health issues if left
untreated.
When you're relaxed and free of any stress or worry, it really helps
your body to restore its natural, inner ability to heal. Reiki healing
not only helps you get rid of unwanted stress, but it also gives you a
way to achieve deep relaxation resulting in better sleep. Apart from
this, it can also help in:
1. Speeding up the body's natural self. 2. Alleviating and lowering
pain. 3. Getting rid of toxins. 4. Assisting the body in recovering
from chemotherapy and post surgery drug therapy. 5. Supporting and
making the immune system stronger. 6. Breaking harmful habits and
addictions. 7. Reducing blood pressure. 8. Removing any kind of energy
blockages. 9. Balancing and harmonizing the energy flow of the
endocrine system. 10. Emotional clearance and spiritual growth.
On the whole, if you practice Reiki the way it needs to be done, it
will help you get your body more balanced and enhance its ability to
handle stress and anxiety easily.