topic Re: Reiki in Wellness

Reiki

I am still oxox — Fri, 02 May 2025 17:37:22 GMT

Just booked an at home session for next week I think it will be good for my body and soul. Has any one ever had one. Many year ago I have one as part of a facial but it was many years ago

Re: Reiki

Kachina624 — Fri, 02 May 2025 17:46:03 GMT

My niece, a practicing psychologist, sponsors Reiki sessions and is a practitioner (or whatever such people are called).

My sister, her mom, has been to a session or two and found it beneficial. Her description was a little vague so I'm not sure what it's all about.

Re: Reiki

I am still oxox — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:08:02 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
My niece, a practicing psychologist, sponsors Reiki sessions and is a practitioner (or whatever such people are called).

My sister, her mom, has been to a session or two and found it beneficial. Her description was a little vague so I'm not sure what it's all about.

@Kachina624 Thank you

Re: Reiki

meem120 — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:43:33 GMT

Ive tried a few sessions. Relaxing but not beneficial.

Re: Reiki

I am still oxox — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:58:47 GMT

@meem120 wrote:
Ive tried a few sessions. Relaxing but not beneficial.

@meem120 I am not sure what kind of a benefit to expect

Re: Reiki

on the bay — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:02:16 GMT

@I am still oxox,

I've had many where I used to live and they were all so wonderful and beneficial especially if you have problems all over!

There was only one I didn't like. She was the only one who put her hands pressing down on me and they were heavy and hot. That isn't what any of the others did.

The Reiki masters (those with advanced training and can teach others), their hands would just hover over your body and sometimes wave them around and never touch.

While the soft soothing music played and in a quiet comfortable room and bed, I felt transported to a healing place. It was wonderful.

I should try to find a place here.

I hope you like it and makes you feel better

Re: Reiki

I am still oxox — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:23:05 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
@I am still oxox,
I've had many where I used to live and they were all so wonderful and beneficial especially if you have problems all over!

There was only one I didn't like. She was the only one who put her hands pressing down on me and they were heavy and hot. That isn't what any of the others did.

The Reiki masters (those with advanced training and can teach others), their hands would just hover over your body and sometimes wave them around and never touch.
While the soft soothing music played and in a quiet comfortable room and bed, I felt transported to a healing place. It was wonderful.

I should try to find a place here.

I hope you like it and makes you feel better

@on the bay Thank you

Re: Reiki

AngelWings64 — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:37:59 GMT

I had a wonderful Reiki practioner that I use to see for regular sessions for a couple of years. Unfortunately for me, she moved out of state; and I've never sought out someone else.

At the time I first began seeing her, I was dealing with a lot of emotional issues (deep grief & other losses), and the sessions really helped me deal with that & bring joy back to my life. I can't really explain how it worked; it just did. Even after working through those issues, I continued to see her, because I found the sessions very meditative. She did not place her hands on me, but did the "hovering over" technique. I know it sounds crazy, but I really could feel the energy movements as she worked.

Anyway, I'm a "believer" and hope you find your session helpful with whatever you're dealing with!

Re: Reiki

I am still oxox — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:52:34 GMT

@AngelWings64 wrote:
I had a wonderful Reiki practioner that I use to see for regular sessions for a couple of years. Unfortunately for me, she moved out of state; and I've never sought out someone else.

At the time I first began seeing her, I was dealing with a lot of emotional issues (deep grief & other losses), and the sessions really helped me deal with that & bring joy back to my life. I can't really explain how it worked; it just did. Even after working through those issues, I continued to see her, because I found the sessions very meditative. She did not place her hands on me, but did the "hovering over" technique. I know it sounds crazy, but I really could feel the energy movements as she worked.

Anyway, I'm a "believer" and hope you find your session helpful with whatever you're dealing with!

@AngelWings64 Thank you

Re: Reiki

Q-Checker — Fri, 02 May 2025 22:59:00 GMT

Could Reiki legitimately be capitalizing on the Placebo Effect?

Re: Reiki

on the bay — Fri, 02 May 2025 23:04:20 GMT

@Q-Checker wrote:
Could Reiki legitimately be capitalizing on the Placebo Effect?

I was thinking of that @Q-Checker.

I know that is what people must wonder or think, even those who experience it.

But I don't think so not just based on my own experiences which were wonderful but also from what we know and also don't know about energy.

And if it is all just a placebo, bring it on! It is something you can only experience to know what it's like for you.

Re: Reiki

Snowpuppy — Fri, 02 May 2025 23:13:38 GMT

Reiki is similar to Healing Touch which is practiced by some nurses in clinical settings. It does promote deep relaxation.

The idea in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that life force or Chi (Qi) flows thru the body and that force may get congested in an area of the body causing illness or feeling unwell. The practicioner then works to restore the flow.

While a practicioner's hands are usually just over the body, they should ask "is it okay if I touch you"? You can always mention that you're skittish/sensitive to touch so please ask first.

Re: Reiki

reiki604 — Sat, 03 May 2025 00:47:26 GMT

As a Reiki Master, I believe accupuncture would be more beneficial while you are dealing with pain. Reiki could be done concurrently but more as an adjunct in treatment, Hope you're not being charged too much.

Re: Reiki

chrystaltree — Sat, 03 May 2025 07:16:49 GMT

Many years ago when I was under an incredible amount of stress, I had a few sessions. I had hoped it would relieve some stress and help me relax. It did nothing for me. My bff has had regular sessions for about 40 years and swears by her reiki sessions. She also gets traditional massages and credits both with helping her age as well as she has.

Re: Reiki

conlt — Sat, 03 May 2025 17:58:33 GMT

I do not know what Reiki is but my sister, who is has a prayer ministry, warns me that it is demonic. She says something to the effect of it is communicating with spirits, which we should never do. What exactly is Reiki?

Re: Reiki

CelticCrafter — Sat, 03 May 2025 19:55:46 GMT

@conlt wrote:
I do not know what Reiki is but my sister, who is has a prayer ministry, warns me that it is demonic. She says something to the effect of it is communicating with spirits, which we should never do. What exactly is Reiki?

Maybe your sister should do a little research before making such a statement...

Re: Reiki

spumoni99 — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:48:02 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@conlt wrote:
I do not know what Reiki is but my sister, who is has a prayer ministry, warns me that it is demonic. She says something to the effect of it is communicating with spirits, which we should never do. What exactly is Reiki?
Maybe your sister should do a little research before making such a statement...

@CelticCrafter Don't hold your breath.

Re: Reiki

I am still oxox — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:06:49 GMT

@conlt wrote:
I do not know what Reiki is but my sister, who is has a prayer ministry, warns me that it is demonic. She says something to the effect of it is communicating with spirits, which we should never do. What exactly is Reiki?

@conlt Tell her to do research before she makes a statement like that. As far as I understand it the Reiki master uses her touch and your own body energy to heal itself

Re: Reiki

conlt — Sun, 04 May 2025 01:25:57 GMT

Well I agree, she does go way over the top. I don't really know what Reiki is. It is tough having a sister who is so passionate and can be forceful about her beliefs. Before my dad died, he told me she was different and that is not going to change.

Re: Reiki

candys mine — Sun, 04 May 2025 01:31:35 GMT

@conlt See Snowpuppys post upthread.

At the least, No one is Using demons. No Spirits beckoned. Just one's own energy field.