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What is Reiki? How Does it Work?

9/6/2016

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​Reiki is a spiritual healing art with origins in Japan. The word "reiki" comes from the Japanese word "Rei," which means universal life, and "Ki", which means energy. Reiki is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things.
            Reiki, as it is practiced in the U.S. today, dates back to the teachings of Mikao Usui in the early 1920's in Japan. Usui traveled widely in Japan during the last four years of his life, offering his spiritual teachings to more than two thousand beginning students, but trained only sixteen as Reiki  masters.
            According to Mari Alfaro, a reiki master, Reiki can help alleviate stress, promote restful sleep, healing, and relaxation. Relaxation alone can be beneficial for the mind, body, and soul. For instance, relaxation can help release painful muscle tension, relieve anxiety, and depression. Additionally, when a person is able to relax the body can heal itself.
            When undergoing a reiki treatment the recipient is asked to lay down, fully clothed, on a table. Little or no pressure is applied to the body during a treatment. Reiki healing is so adaptable that it can be received in almost any setting, a chair, hospital bed, or even through casts and bandages. While recipient is still and focused, the reiki practitioner will place his/her hands above the recipient's head, neck, shoulders, chest, stomach, and limbs. Reiki practitioners usually follow a series of hand positions but can place their hands anywhere the recipient feels pain or discomfort.
            The teachings say that the universal energy flows not from the practitioner but through the practitioner to the recipient. The recipient receives the amount of energy that is needed to bring the body and mind into balance.
            Though reiki techniques appear simple, the effects can feel profound. Most people experience deep relaxation during a reiki session, though others feel slight tingling, pulsing, warmth, comfort, and some even fall asleep.
If you or someone you know is interested in receiving a free mini-reiki treatment, contact Acacia Wellness Center at (208)-498-1760. 
6 Comments
Heidi
9/6/2016 06:12:36 pm

This is wonderful news im so glad its offered....

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Taylor Hicken link
11/15/2020 07:42:39 pm

I appreciated it when you mentioned that a Reiki treatment can help one to alleviate stress while promoting healing and relaxation for someone who is dealing with a lot of pressure. My wife just told me last night that she is stressed out because of work and she might just resign if her boss keeps on increasing her workloads. I will suggest to her going for a Reiki treatment to reduce her stress and relax her mind so she can feel better.

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cindy link
2/15/2021 03:35:48 am

I'm glad that I got in touch with this wonderful system, Reiki. It had helped me maintain my overall well-being and helped me maintain a balance of life. Thank you for teaching us about the benefits of Reiki through your blogs.

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Zoe Campos link
2/16/2021 04:06:29 am

It's interesting to know that practicing Reiki can help a person alleviate stress and promote good sleep. This could be applicable to my mother who spends her entire day worrying about trivial things. I'll try to look for places where she can learn about Reiki healing and see if it would work for her.

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Jonathan Hansen link
3/1/2021 08:51:51 am

It's valuable that you mention that Reiki can provide relief to people who struggle with anxiety. I've been feeling very anxious due to my divorce for the past month, so I'm considering trying a Reiki session. I'm going to see if there's a reputable spiritual school in my area that does Reiki sessions.

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Acharya Shri Vivek Panchtatwa (Thenidan) link
9/26/2021 10:39:33 pm

Nice.

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