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The word 'Reiki' means 'Universal Life Force'. The Reiki Therapist works with the energy encouraging natural healing to take place in parts of your body that are in need of healing. When Reiki is applied it brings about a feeling of deep relaxation and a sense of well-being. Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life (Rei) Energy (Ki). Reiki is the name given to a system of natural healing. The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from a practitioner is a very simple process. The Reiki therapist channels the Ki through her hands to the recipient, activating the body's natural ability to heal it self. When a person's Ki is strong and flowing freely, the body and mind are in a positive state of health. However, the vital energy may become weak or blocked, and this may lead to symptoms on a physical or emotional level. A Reiki practitioner has received 'attunements' to open her healing channels. The guidelines for the practice of Reiki are concerned with ethics and behaviour and include living in harmony with others, taking responsibility for one's own health and happiness, helping others, and being positive about all things. The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes. If they are unable to lie down the treatment can be given in a sitting position, the main thing is for the recipient to be as comfortable as possible. There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki will pass through anything, even plaster casts. The practitioner gently places their hands non-intrusively in a sequence of positions which cover the whole body. The whole person is treated rather than specific symptoms. A full treatment usually takes around 1 hour.
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