Discover the practice of reiki and its benefits

Integrative and complementary therapy helps balance the energy of the body, mind and emotions

Reiki is a technique of laying hands on another person that aims to balance or revitalize life energy. This type of integrative and complementary therapy emerged in Japan in the mid-19th century.

The practice is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as complementary therapy. It is even offered by the Unified Health System (SUS) as a National Policy for Integrative and Complementary Practices.

Below, holistic therapist Svetlana Pokrovsky explains more about the practice. Watch!

What is Reiki?

The word reiki is of Japanese origin and means “life energy of the universe”. In it, through the laying on of hands by a reiki therapist, energy is transmitted to the body of another person, in order to rebalance the body, mind and emotions.

“This energy is not manipulated by Reikian [profissional da prática], it is only there as a vehicle. The amount of energy is determined by the person receiving it and not by the person applying reiki”, explains Svetlana Pokrovsky.

Origin of Reiki

Mikao Usui, a Buddhist monk, is considered the founder of Reiki. He was born in Japan on August 15, 1865. In the mid-19th century he went on a personal quest to retreat to Mount Kurama, located north of Kyoto.

After 21 days of meditation, he experienced the enlightenment and expansion of the seven major energy centers of the human body. In this way she learned the correct way to use life energy for healing, without losing her own energy.

After achieving good results with the reiki method, Mikao Usui decided to share the knowledge with other people. Then, in 1922, he opened the first treatment and teaching center of the practice, called “Usui Reiki Ryoho”, which means “Usui Reiki Healing Society”.

How Reiki is performed

Lying on the stretcher with his eyes closed, the patient meditates on the five principles of reiki, which are:

• Just for today, don’t get angry;
• Don’t worry;
• Be grateful;
• Work hard and honestly;
• Be kind and gentle to all beings.

Meanwhile, the Reiki practitioner, who is the practitioner of the practice, moves his hands over the person’s body to channel the energies. “The Reiki practitioner, after activating the symbols, receives the energy through the crown chakra [localizado no alto da cabeça] and gives through the hand chakras,” explains Svetlana Pokrovsky.

Main benefits of Reiki

Reiki helps relieve the symptoms of physical and mental illnesses and can be used as an adjuvant treatment of various pathologies. “The benefits vary from individual to individual, including relaxation and relief from symptoms such as stress, pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, among others,” explains the holistic therapist.

Who can benefit from Reiki

This type of alternative therapy can be performed on anyone. “Reiki is a treatment that acts on all dimensions of the human being (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual), contributing to well-being and quality of life, without any contraindications”, underlines the specialist.

Source: Terra

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