Mary Destri
Shiatsu, Reiki & Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner

What is Reiki?

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~ · Movement of Energy · ~

The word "Reiki" is made up of two Japanese characters (Kanji):
• rei - universal
• ki* - life energy (also found in aikido)

So the term Reiki means "universal life energy."

*The character for "ki" is also found in Chinese, pronounced as "chi," as in "tai-chi" or "qi-gong."
During a reiki treatment, universal life energy flows through the practitioner's hands into the recipient's body.

Like the circulatory system for blood, the body has a kind of energy circulatory system. The energy pathways (the "veins" and "arteries" of this system) are specific points of the body known as meridians. Reiki provides a kind of "energy exfoliation," replacing the tense, injured, or ill energy, refueling the meridians with revitalizing energy. A healthy, balanced energy flow returns to the system.

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~ · A Reiki Treatment · ~

During a Reiki treatment, the recipient lies on a bodywork table. The practitioner then places his or her hands on or above different areas of the recipient's body, allowing the reiki energy to flow through. The recipient may feel a deep heat or energy pulsations coming through the practitioner's hands.

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~ · Benefits of Reiki · ~

Reiki treatments often result in:
  • a sense of deep relaxation
  • a centered/balanced feeling
  • a sense of well-being.

When one is under stress, the body takes its attention away from the digestive and immune systems, and puts it towards the adrenaline/"fight or flight" condition. Reiki re-balances the body, allowing its natural healing system and digestive system to function more  effectively. The effects of a reiki treatment continue well after the session is finished.

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~ · The Reiki Principles · ~

The secret art of inviting happiness
The miraculous medicine of all diseases

Just for today, do not anger.
Do not worry, and be filled with gratitude.
Devote yourself to your work.
Be kind to people.
Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.

Pray these words to your heart
and chant these words with your mouth.

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~ · Further Reading · ~

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