In the flow with the energies – ReiKi

What do traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda - the knowledge of long life, yoga as a component of Ayurveda, Reiki - the teaching of universal life energy from Japan or the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage have in common?

Panta Rhei – Everything Flows

Even though all of these healing techniques come from different cultures around the world, the essence remains the same. The goal is to get your personal life energy - Prana, Ki or Chi, as we call it - flowing and to come back into harmony with the rhythms of nature.

As within, so without, as above, so below, everything is connected and interwoven and vibrating (see also the hermetic laws). I find it very impressive how life has produced so many different paths and approaches, so that there is a suitable path to the goal for everyone.

My path to Reiki

For me, the path of energy work began with Reiki. This form of energetic work has been with me for more than 25 years. I came into contact with it during my training as a naturopath. My mind, which was still very rational at the time, had to be convinced that there is much more out there, beyond what I can touch with my hands.

Energy work must be experienced. The body is best suited for this. And that's where the hands come into play again. The hands are a perfect tool for directing energy to where it is needed. The gentle touch with the hands in combination with concentrated attention and being completely present in the present moment, with the person lying in front of me, opens up a space for relaxation, becoming whole, reconciliation, coming into harmony with oneself.

The energy channels, called meridians or nadis, and the energy centers/chakras can be harmoniously balanced in this way. And since body, mind and soul form a holistic system, stored emotions and thought patterns and concepts are also reached.

The nice thing about working with Reiki is that it doesn't tire you out or cost you energy. Before we start working with the energy, we become aware that we are part of a greater intelligence. We dive into the universal consciousness, so to speak, and tap into this energy. In this way, we become energy channels and energy transmitters.

Reiki as Meditation

Giving yourself Reiki for 15 or 20 minutes, balancing your chakras or simply placing one hand on your heart and one hand on your solar plexus can become pure meditation. You keep your attention on your hands, feel what you perceive and what signals your body is sending you. Your mind becomes calmer and calmer, your breathing becomes deeper and more regular. The outside world recedes and you come into contact with your inner self. Over time, this creates the inner peace of mind that we so often long for in everyday life.

Is Reiki a special gift?

I am often asked in Reiki training courses whether you need a gift or a particular talent for Reiki to work. A clear no! We are all made up of energy, vibration, frequency and are embedded in a cosmos that is also energy. Modern physics confirms this. Unfortunately, the human perception system has so many filters built in that most people can only perceive solid matter and not the energy it is made of.

This often leads the logical mind to the false conclusion: since I cannot see, taste, smell, hear or understand it, it cannot exist. This is why people often need an experience, e.g. in the form of a treatment, in order to be able to feel this energy. Recently, there have also been more and more highly sensitive people whose perception system no longer filters out higher vibrating energies in everyday life.

We are slowly but surely developing into an energetic society - not only in terms of technology, but also in the direction of energy medicine. Scientific studies are investigating the effect of meditation on the brain and brain frequencies. Universities are investigating the positive influence of mindfulness exercises and visualization work on recovery in cancer therapy. The aim here is to raise the brain frequencies to a vibration that sends healing impulses into the body.

Reiki serves self-efficacy (salutogenesis)

What I find just as exciting about Reiki as it did at the beginning is the principle of self-efficacy. I have my health in my hands, in the truest sense of the word. I always have my hands with me, no matter where I am. This means I can give energy to myself or to others who need help at any time and in any place. This way I regain a bit of independence. The confirmation that I can contribute something to my own recovery, taking responsibility for myself by giving myself Reiki regularly, are important building blocks on the path to healing.

Of course, Reiki does not necessarily replace a visit to a therapist, doctor or alternative practitioner and, like any other form of relaxation or therapy, cannot promise a cure.

ReiKi – the magic of gentle touch

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Andrea Pualani Scheibl

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