Certified Reiki Master Practitioner, Kate Blinten has been working with the healing energy of Reiki since 2012, and is trained in the Usui Method of Natural Healing. It is the transfer of the highest Universal Life Force Energy through touch. Reiki is carried out by practitioners who have been attuned to the Reiki energy. We live in a world of energy that nourishes and maintains all living things.
When this energy is blocked, it can cause feelings of anxiety, fear or depression. When this energy flows uninterrupted, there is balance and we experience a sense of well being. Within each person, lies an inner energy system called Chakras. These Chakras can also become blocked and unbalanced, manifesting into ways that can make us "ill". Through Reiki, a person can reach a state of relaxation, thus allowing the body to release stress. When stress is released, the body can refocus energy into a more positive direction. What to Expect
Before Your Session:
You will remain fully clothed for your session (except for your shoes), so make sure to wear comfortable clothing. Avoid heavy perfumes, jewelry, leather belts and constrictive clothing. During Your Session:
During your Reiki session, you will lay down on a massage table face up (which is most common). The practitioner will ensure you are at ease and then begin the session. All you need to do during your session is relax. Focusing on your breath is helpful, and sharing your thoughts and feelings is invited and encouraged, though not expected or necessary. Your practitioner will move around you using a variety of hand positions to channel the energy to different parts of your body. Often times the practitioner's hands will become hot, and you may feel warmth, tingling or similar sensations. It is not uncommon for people to have strong emotional reactions as well. This is perfectly fine. Reiki releases "stuck" energy, so this will show up in a way that is unique to you. Many people report a feeling of extreme relaxation, feeling "lighter" and having decreased or absent pain. After Your Session:
Most people experience relief immediately from stress, though more chronic issues can take multiple sessions to address and release. After a session you are always encouraged to drink plenty of water to help flush out your system. You are also encouraged to pay careful attention to your thoughts, emotions and body. Many people experience a general sense of well being, pain relief and emotional releases during or within a week after their session.