Natural Healing

Determining the Need of Reiki

Introduction

When undertaking reiki therapy it is often necessary to determine the need for therapy in the client or partner. As therapists work with reiki for longer, they become more sensitive and proficient and are better able to judge problem areas on what is called the subtle plane (the etheric body).

Expertise comes only with experience, but it seems that there are certain reactions or feelings detected which may be indicative. Before trying to perceive a person's need, some practitioners 'sensitise' their hands. This involves holding the palms facing, about 40 to 50 cm apart and slowly bringing them together. The movement should be spread out over four or five minutes to allow an attunement and for changes to be perceived. The following are some possible responses that may be experienced:

• Attraction-implies that reiki energy is needed at that point.
• Repulsion-suggests a long-established blockage is present which is restricting the flow of energy. This may require a considerable period of therapy to rectify.
• Flow-a positive feeling representing the flow of life energy which will be enhanced by further reiki energy, raising the entire system.
• Heat-if your hands feel warmer, it signifies a need for life energy. If the whole body produces such a result, reiki energy can be applied anywhere.
• Cold-this is probaby due to a blockage in energy flow such that an area of the body has been deprived of energy. Such blockages may also require considerable attention and both whole-body and specific treatment will probably be required.
• Tingling-an inflamed area will usually produce a tingling in the hands of the therapist. The strength of the stimulus reflects the severity of the problem and additional help from a medical practitioner may be identified as being necessary.
• Pain-this usually represents a build-up of energy in some form. A sharp pain reflects that the energy is beginning to dissipate and in so doing is causing some conflict elsewhere in the system. In this case, whole-body therapy is beneficial before concentrating upon a particular area.

There are other methods to determine need and identify disruptions in the flow of life energy, but these are, in the main, for the more experienced practitioner. However, details can be found in a variety of publications and involve pendulum dowsing, activity of the chakras and the use of systems such as tarot or I Ching. These latter two, however, are not for novices.

When the need is answered

If reiki is practised regularly, it can have a very positive effect and influence. One of the major problems with modern life is the very pace of life itself- every day seems to be hectic, full of demands and pressure which result in stress, discomfort and ragged emotions.

These emotional ups and downs and stressful pressures are smoothed out by reiki. A more balanced approach to life is developed; a greater inner harmony is achieved which means that the quality of life improves and any illnesses or condition become less of a problem, responds more readily to treatment, or is cleared up seemingly of its own accord. The flow of energy from reiki ensures that there is harmony between the Third Eye (which identifies the ideal path for the individual) and the root chakra (or energy centre). (For an explanation of the chakras see below).

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