The Nature of Reiki and Energy Healing
by Sandy Millies
There are many different types of energy work. Reiki is an ancient healing art form that uses the life force known as Qi, Chi, or Ki. Chi is a form of basic energy that flows through all living things. Reiki healers channel energy directly through the touch of the hands. The flow of energy transmitted through the hands travels to the needed areas of the body. Reiki is not massage, but a spiritual form of healing. Reiki increases the body's natural ability to heal itself and helps not only to remove pain or sickness but to correct the source of the problem. Reiki helps to open and balance the energy already in our bodies.
During a Reiki session the energy is channeled through the Reiki practitioner and into the client. The client is healed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The Reiki practitioner acts as a channel for the life force energy. Reiki healers receive more energy for their own healing while becoming connected to the source of all universal energy.
Reiki relieves stress, chronic pain, helps to promote spiritual growth, and aids in energizing the body. Reiki can be used effectively in conjunction with other forms of medical treatment and energy work such as Qigong. A Reiki session takes about an hour and can be used on yourself or used with others. Reiki also helps to release negative emotions such as anger, anxiety, grief and depression.
Consider Spring Forest Qigong as an energetic healing alternative to Reiki. You can practice Qigong by yourself to experience many health benefits. You can also use Qigong to help other people heal themselves.