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by Laurelle Shanti Gaia

Reiki feels like warm, gentle sunshine which flows
through
you, surrounds you and comforts you.

Many people
are practicing techniques to improve their health such as
meditation, exercise and improved diet. As this is done, a
deeper awareness often develops concerning the flow of subtle
energies in and around the body and the connection between
these subtle energies and one's health. This developing awareness
validates the ancient idea of 'life force energy' as the cause
of health and its lack as the cause of illness. The existence
of 'life force energy' and the necessity for it to flow freely
in and around one's body to maintain health has been studied
and acknowledged by health care practitioners as well as scientists.
Our body is composed not only of physical elements such as
muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, organs, glands, etc.; it
also has a subtle energy system through which 'life force
energy' flows. This subtle energy system is composed of energy
'bodies' which surround our physical body and assist us in
processing our thoughts and emotions. The energy bodies have
energy centers called chakras, which work somewhat like valves
that allow life force to circulate through the physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual bodies. We also have energy meridians
and nadas. These are like rivers, or streams which carry our
life force energy throughout our physical body, to nourish
us and assist in balancing our bodys systems and functions.
Our physical body is alive because of the 'life force energy'
that is flowing though it. If our 'life force' is low or blocked,
we are more likely to get sick, but if it is high and free
flowing, we more easily maintain health and a feeling of well-being.
One thing that disrupts and weakens the flow of 'life force
energy' is stress. Stress is often caused by conflicting thoughts
and feelings that get lodged in one's subtle energy system.
These include fear, worry, doubt, anger, anxiety, etc. Medical
research has determined that continual stress can block the
body's natural ability to repair, regenerate and protect itself.
The American Institute of Stress estimates that 75%-95% of
all visits to doctors are the results of reaction to stress.
The effects of unreleased stress range from minor aches to
major health concerns, such as heart disease, digestive disorders,
respiratory and skin problems.
Reiki (ray-key) is a technique that aids the body in releasing
stress and tension by creating deep relaxation. Because of
this, Reiki promotes healing and health. The word Reiki is
made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "the Wisdom
of God or the Higher Power" and Ki which is means 'life
force energy.' So Reiki means 'spiritually guided life force
energy.' The Reiki system of healing is a technique for transmitting
this subtle energy to yourself and others through the hands
into the human energy system. Reiki restores energy balance
and vitality by relieving the physical and emotional effects
of unreleased stress. It gently and effectively opens blocked
meridians, nadas and chakras, and clears the energy bodies,
leaving one feeling relaxed and at peace.

Reiki
Can:
- Accelerate
Healing
- Provide
a deep sense of relaxation
- Facilitate
the relief of pain
- Assist
the body in cleansing toxins
- Balance
the flow of subtle energy by releasing blockages
- Help
the recipient contact the 'healer within.'
A treatment
feels like warm, gentle sunshine which flows through you,
surrounds you and comforts you. Reiki treats the persons
body, emotions, mind and spirit as a whole. Reiki is a simple,
natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement
that everyone can use.
Reiki is powerful,
yet wonderfully gentle and nurturing.
During a treatment, the clients remain fully clothed.
Reiki is an effective alternative, or complement to massage
therapy.
Reiki supports any medical, or supplemental healing methods a client may be using and is of growing interest to chiropractors, medical doctors, psychotherapists,
psychologists and hypnotherapists.
Anyone can learn to tap into an unlimited supply
of 'life force energy' to improve health and enhance the quality
of life by learning Reiki, or by receiving treatments from a Reiki Practitioner or Master.
In
the Light of the Creator...We See Only Love
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