Reiki

The Japanese word Reiki roughly translates as ‘Mysterious Atmosphere’, and is a spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. It uses a technique commonly called ‘Palm Healing’, whereby there is a transfer of healing energy in the form of ‘Ki’ through the palms, and into the focused area of treatment. Good health depends on the quality of energy flowing through our bodies. If a person’s life-force is low, or there is a restriction in the flow, they are more vulnerable to illness. The powerful healing properties of Reiki can be experienced by all. Reiki cleanses the body of built up toxins, relieves pain, comforts, soothes, calms and releases emotional trauma. It loosens blocked energy and accelerates the body’s own natural ability to heal itself, at the same time promoting a state of total relaxation and well-being. The Reiki energy is gentle, promoting a holistic balancing of body, mind and spirit.At a time when the pace of life is becoming faster, and demands on our bodies becoming greater, many of the ancient natural healing therapies are being rediscovered. Healing through human touch is the oldest and simplest of all the therapies available to us. Reiki can be incorporated effectively into healing by health professionals from traditional and alternative medicine. You are treated fully clothed, and the practitioner gently place their hands non-intrusively in a sequence of positions which cover the whole body. Healing takes place mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually and at all levels of consciousness.

The Complementary Medical Association (CMA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the very highest standards of complementary medicine and natural healthcare. Complementary Medical Association Members are recognised as leaders in the field. The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) is the premier UK association for Beauty and Holistic Therapies. They work ‘not for profit’ so their main concerns are the well-being of their Members, regulation of the industry and public welfare. Headed by a Council of industry professionals, they also offer unrivaled xpertise, a rigorous ethical code and a professional practice standard.

One of the beauties of Reiki is that it heals at such a deep level, that emotional blockages and suppressed feelings, which can often
manifest themselves in a physical way, are released allowing deep personal healing to take place. In some cases the experience will facilitate
profound life changes such as positivity,creativity and personal growth. The association brings together a directory of education and training
providers and the approved courses they run.

General fitness

• It accelerates the body’s self-healing abilities
• Supports the immune system
• Reduces blood pressure
• Helps relieve pain
• Removes energy blockages, adjusts the energy flow of the endocrine system bringing the body into balance and harmony
• Assists the body in cleaning itself from toxins
• Raises the vibrational frequency of the body

Health conditions

• Can help with acute (injuries) and chronic problems (asthma, eczema, headaches, etc.) and aides the breaking of addictions
• Reduces some of the side effects of drugs and helps the body to recover from drug therapy after surgery and chemotherapy

Overall well-being

• Creates deep relaxation and aids the body to release stress and tension
• Aids better sleep
• Increases vitality and postpones the ageing process
• Helps spiritual growth and emotional clearing