To Reiki and Beyond!
Because Reiki energy goes where it is needed in the body, practitioners are not limited to one-on-one sessions or highly attuned individuals! Reiki can be used as a form of therapy and can assist with a whole host of dis-eases or discomforts!
Group Reiki
Group sessions have been thought to be first used by Dr. Hayashi in his clinic in Tokyo. These were conducted by performing sessions with clients with the help of several Reiki practitioners. Some people find it enjoyable to work with others and there are some advantages to working in a group. Group sessions are faster than a traditional session, taking around 10 minutes to complete. Group sessions can also be very powerful with the client receiving energy from multiple channels. In many cities, there are what is called “Reiki Shares,” where practitioners meet regularly to give and receive Reiki. In many cases, Reiki Shares include group sessions where practitioners work with each other.
You can also do a group session with a single Reiki practitioner. This is sometimes done in family gathering situations, girl’s nights, baby showers, and so much more! The great thing about this type of group session is that it can also be done effectively as a distance healing!
Pregnancy, Babies, & Children
Reiki is safe and can be very beneficial for a pregnant woman and her child. When used during pregnancy and after birth, Reiki can be used to help:
Stimulate healthy development
Reduce fatigue
Address pain
Reduce post-partum depression
Facilitate a connection between mom & baby as well as others & baby
Accelerate healing after delivery
Balance colic
Help with milk production or formula absorption
Reiki can also help prepare for conception by reducing stress and stimulating the reproductive cycles of the couple. Important Note: Always consult your doctor/OBGYN/midwife if you are concerned about you or your baby. Instinctively we kiss or touch our children when they hurt themselves. Reiki is an extension of that action! Reiki can be performed on children from the time they are born. Most children are very sensitive to energy and love the sensation - my own kids can attest to this. Meditating on the 5 principles with your children can also be very beneficial. With each session, children become more familiar with the energy and may even be able to tell you when they feel things shifting. Reiki is also a wonderful way to connect with children who are non-verbal.
Palliative Care
The culture you were raised in will most likely determine how you view death. Some see death as the end where other cultures view it as a new beginning. Regardless, death is something that we all must face. Reiki can help assist those who are dying and preparing to leave this physical plane - we prefer to term it “end of life transition.” Reiki can also be used to help those grieving the loss of loved ones. Reiki can help ensure that the grieving process is flowing and that emotions are being processed and released rather than resisted and stored. It does not remove your pain or take away memories; it helps to ensure you can grieve and release the negativity associated with it.
Thanatology (the study of death and the dying) looks to provide insight into what happens after death. There are many reports that point to the notion that there is life after death. During a Reiki session both the practitioner and recipient have a strong connection with the universal life force. Many recipients find that sessions help them have the strength to resolve unfinished business they have and find resolution with regard to previous conflicts. We have also found that Reiki sessions can help the recipient have a peaceful transition. Since death is a part of life, Reiki helps bring your mind and body at peace with that and leave behind the fear and anxiety.
