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A person may wish to receive Reiki for many reasons. Facilitating the healing of physical conditions by augmenting the immune system's functioning, promoting the circulation of oxygen and nutrients to an area needing healing, and reducing pain and swelling, are just a few examples of reasons one may seek a Reiki session. People may also seek Reiki for the healing of mental, emotional and spiritual issues and traumas. Still others have never experienced a Reiki session before and are curious about it.
During a Reiki session the recipient's universal life-force energy (also referred to as bioenergy, Chi, Ki, prana, or light) is increased , accelerating the healing process. The practitioner channels the energy and the recipient takes in this increased flow of universal life-force energy. The energy is utilized due to the recipient's intention for healing and the body's own innate wisdom for knowing what needs to be healed. The practitioner does not use her/his own energy, but is a channel for the flow of energy, like a hollow bamboo.
There are basically two approaches to transmitting a Reiki session. One is a "remote" session, wherein the practitioner transmits Reiki across space and time to a recipient who is not physically co-present with the practitioner. Another approach is the "hands-on" session, in which the practitioner places his/her hands directly on a physically co-present recipient. This article describes the latter approach.
Hands-on sessions usually begin with the recipient sitting or, preferably, lying face up on a comfortable surface, clothed and in a quiet, private area. S/he does not have to do anything or attempt to make something happen. The practitioner gently places their hands on, or a few inches above, the recipient's body, in a series of hand positions corresponding to the location of the energy centers, or chakras, and endocrine glands. The practitioner often starts at the head and face, moving towards the feet and includes any areas that the practitioner and/or the recipient sense may need energy for healing. Once the practitioner has completed the series of hand positions on the front of the recipient's body, the recipient turns over and the practitioner continues with a similar series of hand placements along the recipient's back.
Each hand position is held for approximately two to three minutes. Thus, a full session will take about an hour to complete. There is no pressure, manipulation, or massaging of the body. The recipient usually becomes quite relaxed, very quickly, and may even fall asleep during the session. Many people report feeling a sensation of warmth or tingling as the energy moves through their body. Some experience emotions, memories, insights, and may see colors. The body uses the energy for healing whether or not the recipient is aware of any sensations from the energy.
After a session is completed, many people remark that they feel as if they just awoke from a deep sleep. A few minutes later they feel alert, refreshed and energized, balanced and relaxed. This feeling can last a few days after a single session, depending upon one's daily regime' and stress levels. Many people report sleeping better and rapid improvement in areas needing healing.
For chronic, long-term problems, it is recommended that the person receive a one-hour Reiki session, three days in a row. This allows a greater buildup of energy for healing a problem that has been present for months or years. The recipient may experience a brief aggravation of symptoms, or a "cleansing" period following the three days of Reiki sessions. The practitioner may recommend a one-hour Reiki session, on a weekly basis, until the initial problem or symptom has cleared. The recipient knows when this occurs. It is important that the recipient of energy work be aware of behaviors that cause or aggravate the initial problem, and that they make healthy changes in their behaviors.
If a person chooses to make Reiki a regular part of his/her life, this method of energy healing can easily be learned, enabling one to give sessions to oneself or others. You always have your hands with you and no other equipment is required.
Pat Cougar R.N., Reiki Master, gives private, one-hour sessions in her office in Chico, or in your home in the Butte County area. The fee is $40.00 per session.
Pat can be reached at:
Pat
Cougar, R.N., Reiki Master
P.O. Box 546
Paradise, CA 95967-0546
voice: 530/877-2367
or by e-mail
Home Page: www.dpierce.com/pat