What is Reiki energy healing and can it work online?
If you’ve never heard of Reiki before, let us tell you a lil story about this very powerful healing method. Reiki is a Japanese word and broken down means Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So it is - “spiritually guided life force energy." Energy healing is a form of alternative medicine that is based on the principles of “life energy”. It is believed that by using an individual’s life energy, they can heal themselves or others.
The human body has two main types of energy: electromagnetic (EM) and bioenergetic. EM energy is also known as “qi” or “chi” which comes from the Chinese words for "energy" and "life". Bioenergetic refers to the energy created by biochemical processes in our cells, tissues, organs, and systems. The human body has an electromagnetic field around it that can be measured by an electrocardiograph (ECG). This electromagnetic field changes when there are changes in bioenergetic patterns in our cells.
Created in the 1920s by Mikao Usui, this treatment has been growing in popularity since and helps to heal stagnant energy in the body, where there might have been a physical injury or energy blocks. This helps balance the body, mind, and spirit and removes the blocks as acupuncture would, but without needles or touch.
Reiki is all about making you feel better and reducing pain, anxiety and fatigue. When you’ve had the treatment, you’ll feel a lot more relaxed and chilled out, but sometimes if you’ve worked on a big piece of energy, you can feel tired as you integrate the healing, the next day. Other benefits include pain relief and even better sleep. Reiki healing has been used for anything from stress relief to physical pain relief. In addition, it may also be used for mental health issues like anxiety or depression, as well as emotional issues like anger or grief.
Each practitioner uses a set of Reiki symbols which sacred and only shared between teacher and student. Each has a meaning and it’s with these symbols that the practitioner guides the flow of universal energy called ki (or qi) through the body for healing.
What happens in a session?
When you visit a practitioner face to face, you’ll often lie down on a bed and they’ll begin the process of clearing your energy centres. “The intention is to harmonize the energy system to put the body in the best possible position to heal itself on all levels. The healing energy is passed through the practitioner, it does not come from them. It can be carried out with hands on the body, hands off the body (hovering over), explains Natural Health Expert, Sally Moore.
And what happens when you can’t visit a practitioner IRL? Well, the great news is, Reiki also works online! “With Reiki, the practitioner is the conduit of the energy. It is energy that must be “tuned” to the person it is being sent to. Once it is “tuned in” it will flow through the energy currents that exist naturally, just the same way that a phone signal or wifi signal does, says Reiki Master, Karen Harrison.
“Distance is no object for Reiki. For example, I live on the east coast of Australia and have Reiki clients all around Australia and the world, including the USA, UK, Dubai, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Reiki is a nourishing way to rebalance and restore your body, mind, and soul. I highly recommend this form of healing as part of any self-care practice for greater confidence, clarity, and calm. As I always say - you are worthy of living in your highest vibration!”
And there are even special Reiki symbols to help distance healing work more effectively! “Distance healing can be facilitated by a practitioner attuned with the specific symbols for distance work, these symbols are very powerful and have an effect through all dimensions of time”, says Reiki Master and teacher Courtney Jones.
So there you have it! Get yourself a session booked, so you’ll feel lighter, more chilled out, and back to yourself. Fancy discovering the best energy healers near you and around the world? Sign up for Woo Woo’s waiting list, to secure your invite.