Reiki is a Japanese technique used for stress reduction, relaxation, and healing. It is administered by "laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen "life-force energy."

This energy is said to flow through us and is the reason we are alive. If one's "life-force energy" is low, it means that they are more likely to get sick or feel stressed, but if it is high, it entails that they are capable of being happy and healthy.

A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind, and spirit. This brings many beneficial effects such as relaxation and feelings of peace, security, and well-being. Many have reported miraculous results.

Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in virtually helping every known illness and malady, always resulting in a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

Its use is not dependent on one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development and therefore is available to everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.

While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use it. Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not.

Reiki, unlike many modern-day remedies, works directly on restoring balance on all levels. It works directly on the problem and condition instead of just masking or relieving symptoms. Some of the things that reiki can do are as follows:

• Dissolves Energy Blocks and Promotes Natural Balance Between Mind, Body and Spirit
• Increases Energy Levels
• Creates Deep Relaxation and Helps the Body Release Stress and Tension
• Clears the Mind and Improves Focus
• Accelerates the Body’s Self-Healing Ability
• Aids Better Sleep
• Reduces Blood Pressure
• Helps Relieve Pain
• Assists the Body in Cleansing Itself From Toxins
• Supports the Immune System
• Helps Spiritual Growth and Emotional Cleansing
• Promotes Creativity
• Compliments Medical Treatment

The great thing about reiki is that one does not have to be ill to experience the benefits.

Reiki can be a great benefit to many conditions by helping you deal with the pain, release emotions attached to the symptom, and assist in healing the ailment. Some of the many conditions that reiki can treat include:

• Migraines
• Asthma
• Skin Conditions
• Flu/Colds
• Ulcers
• Arthritis
• Anxiety
• Back Problems
• Depression
• Low Self Esteem
• Poor Self Confidence

Reiki does not have to be a stand-alone treatment. The great thing about reiki is that it can also be used:

• When you are not ill but want a relaxing treatment.
• When you just want a pick me up or to boost your energy levels.
• When you are on medication.
• When you have cancer or chemotherapy.
• When you are going for surgery. (Before, during and after)
• When you are in hospital.
• When you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant; or with other complimentary therapies.