Overview

Reiki (RAY-key) is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It involves applying gentle touch and is based on the idea that the energy that flows through us and that sustains our health and vitality can be strengthened through touch. If our energy is weak, we’re more likely to get sick or feel stress, whereas if it is strong, we’re better able to be happy and healthy.

The word Reiki is composed of two Japanese words: Rei, which means “higher power” or “universal wisdom,” and Ki, which means “life force energy.” So Reiki is actually a spiritually guided physical energy. It is a simple, natural and safe method of physical, mental and spiritual healing that can benefit everyone, no matter one’s religious beliefs. Reiki is not a religion; it is energetic healing. Reiki has been effective in helping treat many illnesses and works in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. REIKI CAN NEVER HARM. Reiki balances and releases blocked energy through gentle touch.

Simply put, to be hypnotized is to be more suggestible. When you don’t understand what hypnosis is or recognize when you are naturally hypnotized, you are taking in suggestions from the outside world. When those suggestions are negative, as is so often the case, you can end up feeling depleted, fearful, etc., and wonder why. When you understand what hypnosis is and recognize when you are in a natural state of hypnosis, you have the power to refuse to take in negative suggestions and can open yourself to positive ones. That understanding alone puts you in control of what you validate moment to moment.