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The Wonderful Healing Powers of Reiki

2/8/2018

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Reiki is an ancient technique that’s different from almost all healing modalities. Not only is it a uniquely safe and gentle method, but anyone can benefit from just a few minutes of Reiki-- children, animals, and plants included!
 
The principle behind Reiki is that there is an animating energy inside us and around us that can’t be seen, but is felt. Everyone has the ability to connect with this healing energy to help themselves and others. Reiki is not taught - this flow of energy is transmitted or activated by the meditation and touch of a Reiki Master to a student. Through a gentle “laying-on” of hands on a series of body points, Reiki activates your body’s natural healing process and restores emotional wellbeing.

 
The Roots of Reiki
Let’s first break down the Japanese word (pronounced ray-key): Rei refers to the spiritual dimension, soul, and Higher Intelligence, and Ki means vital life force energy. Together, Reiki means “universal life energy”.
 
The origins of Reiki go way, way back to the Tibetan Sutras. It wasn’t until the mid-to-late 1800s that Reiki was rediscovered, thanks to the extensive search of Japanese monk educator Dr. Mikao Usui. After meditating on Mount Kurama for 21 days, Dr. Usui received a healing for himself and the opportunity to share with the world what he learned.
 
Even if you’re not familiar with the concept of Ki, also known as Chi or Prana, you intuitively know what it feels like when your Ki is strong--these are the times you feel ready to take on the world, and this positive state of mind encourages physical health. On the other hand, you’ve likely suffered imbalances from blocked or weak Ki. Reiki’s effect is always beneficial, and energy naturally knows where to go to restore free-flowing Ki.

 
What Reiki Feels Like
Reiki is offered through a light touch, with the practitioner’s hands placed on or above a series of locations on the head and body. Part of what makes Reiki so deeply relaxing is you’re required to do absolutely nothing but lie down and receive!
 
The practitioner channels the energy through their hands, and this positive energy begins to flow through your energy field. As you welcome this energy, you may feel a surprising warmth from the practitioner’s palms or awareness of energy gently washing over you.
 
Negative energy is released, a sensation which many people describe as feeling noticeably “lighter.” At Hudson Healing Arts, we incorporate a few unique techniques to make the energy system as resilient as possible, including a chakra balancing and energy weaving. These elements support the flow of energy in the body and integrate the session into your system.

 
How Will I Feel After a Session?
Each individual will experience Reiki differently, though it’s most common to feel immediate stress release and a sense of peace. Many report a refreshing mental clarity and wonderful feeling of radiance. It’s not unusual to sleep better than usual after a session.

Long-term benefits may be more subtle and cumulative. Reiki assists the body in releasing toxins, helping to maintain and improve health and manifest an outward harmony, confidence, and happiness.

When we are relaxed and stress-free, our natural ability to heal is triggered, making Reiki a wonderful complementary therapy that enhances other care or treatments you may receive.

As for frequency, once a month is a good general maintenance to rebalance your energy. If however, you’re going through a particularly stressful time, we suggest you schedule your Reiki treatments more frequently.


In today’s rushed world, there’s a tendency to “slot” wellness into our busy schedule. However, it would be of the greatest benefit to just give yourself time to truly process a treatment. Instead of racing somewhere afterwards, we encourage you to give yourself time and space to break with the old, take a walk, and just “be,” if possible.
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If you’re interested in experiencing the relaxing, restorative effects of Reiki yourself, feel free to book a session
here. Receive a $15.00 discount through March 10 when you book online and use the code 'Reiki15', or mention this blog post when you call to schedule a session to receive the discount.

14 Comments
Millie Hue link
8/29/2018 08:04:32 pm

It got me when you said that this kind of treatment can be done in a month to regain the balance in your energy. I will share this with my sister because she is the one who has been struggling with stress. This will help her regain her energy as fast as possible. She just got a lot of stress ever since she was promoted to a higher position last month.

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Beth O'Boyle
8/30/2018 10:53:59 am

Thank you for your comment! Just to clarify, each person is unique regarding the amount of time it can take for energy to balance. It's been my experience as a practitioner for the past 23 years, that relief - feeling lighter, more at ease, calmer - is felt with each session.

Since your sister is experiencing stress as a result of a new position at work. she might want to consider scheduling regular monthly sessions in order to support an ongoing feeling of greater harmony and balance. I'm sure she appreciates that you're looking out for her wellbeing!

I'd be happy to speak with your sister if she has any questions at (201) 653-7700 ext. 1.

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Rosie Beckett link
1/28/2020 01:22:18 pm

I have been looking for some alternative healing options for some physical as well as mental issues I have been facing and I am glad that I found this article because I learned a lot about reiki! Thank you for explaining that reiki helps the body to get rid of toxins and will help me to feel more relaxed and stress-free. This is a huge benefit because when I am relaxed, it is much easier for the healing process to happen!

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Beth O'Boyle link
2/4/2020 03:46:00 pm

Thank you for your insightful comment, Rosie! I'm glad to know you found the article to be helpful. There are so many wonderful complementary and alternative healing options and reiki is a great addition to anything else you may be doing for yourself - as well as being a wonderful stress relief in and of itself. Please let me know if I can be of further help or answer any questions you may have. I can be reached at (201) 653-7700 ext.1. My very best to you on your healing journey.

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rachel frampton link
5/15/2020 10:14:49 pm

I have been meaning to try a spiritual healing session because I heard that this is effective when it comes to helping a person feel calm and relaxed. I never knew that Rei has something to do with a spiritual dimension, soul, and higher intelligence. It's also interesting to learn that Reiki will help release negative energy from the body.

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Beth O'Boyle link
5/19/2020 06:48:53 pm

It's good to know you found the article to be helpful and informative! Reiki is truly a holistic treatment, gently harmonizing energy on all levels. Although it's not necessary to have a particular spiritual belief to benefit from a session, for those who are open to connecting with higher frequencies, it can be a deeply satisfying and calming experience.

Did you know Reiki is also offered as a 'distance' session? An amazing aspect of energy work is that the practitioner need not be in the same place you are! Although it's lovely to enjoy a treatment in the relaxing environment of Hudson Healing Arts, distance, or remote, sessions can be quite beneficial and enjoyed in the comfort of your own home or any safe and quiet environment. Our practitioner will first connect with you by phone to get a sense of your desired focus for the session. Next, you'll make yourself comfortable - preferably lying down - and simply be open to receive the energy. Since this is such a challenging time of social distancing and often isolation, energy sessions such as Reiki are ideally suited to offer relief from stress and tension.

We're offering a discounted rate on distance Reiki sessions until we're able to safely practice in our office. If this is of interest to you, or if you have questions, it would be my pleasure to speak with you. I can be reached at (201)420-0534 between the hours of 10:30am and 6:00 pm, or you may call (201)653-7700 ext.1 and leave a message at any hour. Please be sure to let me know good times to reach you.

My best wishes to you for continuing health and safety!

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Muhammad Faisal link
6/20/2020 08:22:43 am

Reiki is an amazing science. It has changed my completely. I suffered with child abuse. So, I took the help of reiki healers who cure me 70%, Now, to cure 30% of my childhood problems I will take more sessions.

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Beth O'Boyle link
6/30/2020 02:56:23 pm

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story of how Reiki has helped support change and growth for you. Although we're not able to offer in-person sessions at this time, distance Reiki treatments are available and can be experienced in the comfort of your own home. We're currently offering a discount of $20.00 on remote sessions. For more information or to schedule a treatment, please call (201)653-7700 ext.1 or email [email protected].

We wish you all the best on your journey!

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Adam Golightly link
7/14/2020 04:10:56 pm

My mom has been thinking about taking some Reiki classes so that she can find her center and try something new to get peace. She would really like to get some help from a professional so that she can learn and find where her Ki is and how it flows. I liked what you said about how she will be able to balance her Ki so that the energy will know where to go and she will be ready to take on the world with positive mental health.

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kate hansen link
9/2/2020 03:29:12 pm

I loved how you mentioned that it can help you release stress. My neighbor was telling me last night about how she has been feeling very stressed out these past couple of weeks because of her job and kids starting school, and she was wondering how she can relieve it. I'll make sure to pass this information along to her so that she can look into trying reiki for her stress.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
1/8/2021 12:15:57 pm

I appreciate that this post assured us that every patient will feel differently following a reiki healing session. I also appreciate that this post mentioned that the pressure depends mostly on the touch of the therapist. Assuming that I would like to give reiki healing a try, I will definitely remember these tips.

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Beth O'Boyle link
1/8/2021 08:08:57 pm

Thank you for your comment, Kristofer. My experience as a reiki practitioner for over 25 years is that every session is different, as is every client. If you are at all uncomfortable with touch, reiki works equally well when the practitioner's hands are just above the body! It's always a good idea to communicate your preferences to the practitioner and to approach each session with an open mind. Although we're not currently offering in-person reiki treatments, distance reiki sessions are always available.

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Jonathan Hansen link
3/1/2021 08:55:20 am

It's interesting that you mention that Reiki can help you feel peaceful. I've been under a lot of stress for the past few months because of my divorce, so I'm thinking about trying Reiki soon. I'm going to look for a good spiritual school in my area that offers Reiki healing sessions to use.

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Beth O'Boyle link
3/4/2021 02:31:04 pm

Thank you for your comment, Jonathan. Reiki energy always seeks to balance, so for clients who are stressed or agitated, the common response is to feel more peaceful and relaxed. There's often a sense of feeling more at ease within yourself - more at home in your own skin. If you're not able to find a local practitioner, I do offer distance Reiki treatments as well as energy clearing, both of which work quite well remotely. All the best to you on your path to restoring health and harmony!

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