Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a spiritual or vibrational healing practice that fosters balance on every level – body, mind, and spirit.
Where does Reiki come from?
Reiki was named as a healing practice by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1920s. It has been passed down through various masters, including Dr. Chujiro Hayashi, The Venerable Takeuchi, The Venerable Seiji Tamamori, and Dr. Ranga Premaratna, the current head of the lineage, with the tradition continuing through Faye Wenke and Sarah Varela.
How does Reiki work?
Reiki works by balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Reported benefits include improvements in sleep, digestion, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
Reiki induces positive cellular changes that permanently alter perceptions and activate mindfulness at a deep level. The cumulative nature of Reiki ensures that the more sessions you have, the more profound and lasting the healing becomes. With its preventive benefits, such as enhancing the immune system and dispelling negative feelings, it is recommended to experience a minimum of three sessions to witness transformative and enduring changes.
What evidence is there that Reiki works?
Some studies show promising results for Reiki in reducing stress, anxiety, and pain, supported by both objective measurements and subjective improvements. The National Institute of Health in the US is currently studying Reiki’s effects on various conditions
For further research-based evidence, view the links below:
https://www.reikiwithmedicine.org/
https://www.reikifed.co.uk/reiki-info/research/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1534735413503547
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109710025258
Is it ever unsuitable to offer Reiki?
No, Reiki is suitable for people of any age or state of well-being. It can be safely combined with any medical treatment, medicine, or alternative therapy, without known contraindications.
What does a Reiki practitioner do?
Reiki practitioners act as channels for the Reiki energy, gently placing their hands on and around the client’s body to draw energy where needed. There is no manipulation or pressure involved.
Is Reiki a kind of religion?
No, Reiki is not a religion; it is a healing practice that allows individuals to access their unique spirituality without dogma.
How can you learn Reiki?
To learn Reiki, seek guidance from a qualified Reiki master; it cannot be learned from books or the internet.
“Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide” by Pamela Miles (Penguin, 2006) is a recommended resource for understanding Reiki in-depth.
