REIKI FACTS:

*Reiki means "Universal Energy". 
                             "rei" = "universal"
                             "ki"   = "energy"  (like "chi")

*Reiki is an energy modality, not a religion.

*Reiki is now offered in some hospitals.

*The person receiving Reiki remains fully clothed.

*Reiki helps to balance one's energy.  Most people report
   feeling relaxed and peacefully-energized after receiving Reiki.


A simple way to understand energy work is this:

Suppose you saw a radio for the first time and had no idea what it is and how it works.  Someone would explain to you that the radio transmits certain frequencies (vibrations) that result in different sounds, like music, or talking.  When a dial on the radio is turned, the radio picks up a different frequency from the previous one and a different sound results.

Importantly, you would understand that the radio is not what is creating the sounds, it is simply transmitting them.

There are many frequencies of energy all around us.  Even colors have their own frequencies.  A Reiki practitioner is attuned to the frequency known as Reiki and can transmit it to others.  Thus the Reiki practitioner is just like the radio. 

In our universe, everything is energy and energy is everything.  The final "product" is simply and marvelously a physical manifestation of energy.   Human beings are also energy.

The human energy system has many energy centers, but most information available will describe the seven major centers.   Each center is called a "chakra"  (pronounced  shah-kra).  The word  Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning "spinning wheel".  Our energy centers go in and out of balance all the time.  They  turn and waver like a gyro.  We and our chakras are influenced by our own thoughts and emotions  our own physical challenges and as well.  Additionally, we are susceptible to the energy of others, their behaviors and their thoughts.  Being around some people is uplifting, around others is draining.

Reiki is helpful to bring one's chakras into balance.  We even have words to describe when our energy system is out of balance without even understanding the direct implications to the Chakra System.   "I am feeling out of balance;  I can't seem to focus; I am feeling overwhelmed", etc, etc. 

The study of the chakra system is a study unto itself.  Useful information is readily available on-line.  I believe that most people could benefit from being aware of the chakras and how they work.

I am a Certified Reiki Master/Teacher in the Usui Tradition and offer Reiki sessions for my clients.