Reiki for sleep

Reiki has a very relaxing effect. In fact, I've had more than one client doze off during a Reiki treatment.

For this reason, doing a self Reiki treatment is a great way to start your slumber. Some people like to do a full Reiki treatment, but I take the "short-cut" and simply ask for the Reiki to flow and then place a hand over my heart and one on my stomach and drift off to sleep. Very relaxing and easy to do.

For those that have a hard time sleeping in general, it may be beneficial to do a whole self-treatment, perhaps even purchasing a guided Reiki meditation to help you doze off. I-tunes actually offers a free Reiki meditation podcast. Search the I-tunes store and you should be able to find it.

Or my own friend and Reiki Master, Lisa Guyman, has a beautiful Reiki guided meditation set...you can find it here


Nighty-night!

Charging your bath water with Reiki

I love to take baths---I find that they not only cleanse me physically, but emotionally and spiritually. There is something comforting about the hot water and the waves and ripples of the bath water over your skin.

So, it would only make sense to make the bathwater even more healing and uplifting by charging it with Reiki.

It's simple and easy.

To do this you should be attuned to at least the 2nd degree level of Reiki (as it will require symbols from that level)

Charging Bathwater with Reiki

Step 1: Fill bathtub with hot water to desired level

Step 2: Take a deep breath and center yourself. Draw the Mental Healing Symbol (Sei He Ki) over the bathwater while repeating the symbol's name three times (either aloud or to yourself). The Sei He Ki not only helps with charging the water with Reiki, but acts as a "cleansing" tool and clears away any negativity as well.

Step 3: Draw the power symbol (Choku Rei) over the water and on the palms of your hands while repeating it's name three times (either aloud of to yourself)

Step 4: Opening the palms of your hands, "beam" the Reiki from the palms of your hands into the water while imagining a rainbow of Reiki energy permeated the water. Do so for anywhere from a few minutes to several, depending on your preference.

Step 5: Dip your hands into the water to help distribute the Reiki energy througout the whole of the water.

Step 6: Give thanks for the Reiki

Step 7: Optional: A cup or two of sea salt added to the water will help cleanse your aura and remove any negative debris from your being.

Step 8: Take the bath! Enjoy! Perhaps use this time to meditate or just read a good book as the water encompasses your being.

Everyday uses for Reiki...

So, as I was getting ready to sleep the other night I was considering some new ideas of what to put on this blog---something that I would want to read and I came to the conclusion that rather than going on and on about the benefits of Reiki (which are many!) I should give some practical appliations for the those who are already attuned to the energy--and perhaps spark interest for those who are not.

Thus beings my new blog (and new name of blog)-Reiki for Everyday.

I hope you enjoy the posts on here, and feel free to ask questions or leave comments at the end of any posting.

Nancy

Using the tools you have...

I have recenlty been working with my 11 month old, chihuahua-mix puppy on behavioral issues he has had since I first adopted. He was the runt of the litter and almost didn't survive therefore has some fear issues. He has always been fine with me, but has fear surrounding other humans and dogs. I

I finally reached out to a great Denver area trainer to help me train Bo-Bo to be less fearful (and not bark at every other dog and human he encounters.)



The training itself went well and I learned a lot! As the trainer, Tracy, drove us (me & Bo-Bo) back to my apartment from the dog park w, Tracy and I began to discuss my Reiki business. She immediately suggested to me that I use Reiki on Bo-Bo! That it would really help him. This was a big "Duh" moment for me. Of course! Reiki works well with assisting animals with trials of the spirit just as much if not more so than with humans.

It struck me at that moment how quickly we "spiritual people" who work in the realm of energy medicine (such as Reiki) forget the tools we carry around day to day and don't use them as much as we should. I was happy to have that wake-up call about other tools I had to help Bo-Bo become a happier and more balanced pup.

So, I wanted to share this message: Instead of always looking outward when faced with a problem, look inward first. We all have the means to help ourselves and others around us--sometimes it just takes a little reminder or kind nudge from a friend or dog-trainer (as in my case--lol) to realize what we have to offer.

Now, I'm not saying that you shouldn't reach out to others when in need--definitely NOT. When you're sick you should see a doctor,etc, but often times we are faced with challenges that we can ease on her own. It just takes a moment to look into you "inner spiritual vault" to figure out what tool are in there to help you on your journey.

Until next time...many blessings!

Reiki for Depression

It's January--it's cold outside--it's cloudy and snowing...sound familiar?

Winter is definitely not the happiest time of year. With winter (in the colder climates) comes lack of outdoor activity and for some people, seasonal depression. I, myself, suffer from this some years and it makes surviving the winter a different kind of ballgame.

In this day and age there are lots of options to help heal depression--from prescription meds to fish oil to exercise. I think an individual should definitely seek help by either a doctor, therapist or even family when suffering from this silent illness--but I also think one should try to approach the depression in several different ways using several different modalities--healing the mind & spirit.

Reiki can assist in healing one from depression--in fact, Reiki is an excellent resource in depression relief as it removes "blocks" of energy that get stuck in the body. These blocks can lead to depression among other things. So by seeing a Reiki practitioner or if you are attuned to the Reiki energy, by giving self-treatments on a regular basis, the depression should begin to lift and a light at the end of the tunnel will appear---happiness!

For those interested in studies related to Reiki I will post a link to a study below. It's astounding what has been found! In one study, where individuals suffering from MS (Multiple Sclerosis) received Reiki treatments to assist in pain relief and depression relief (among other things)--the study found that out of 36 patients--87% experienced a reduction in depression! Pretty impressive and worth a try. This is just ONE example---but there are numerous studies out there--it takes some digging through Medical Research Journals--but they are there for those who want to seek them out.

Below is the link to the study for you to peruse---I encourage people to do the research about Reiki's healing abilities---Reiki works.

Reiki Study Link

Moving Energy...

So I have come across something I had not experienced until recently: physical displays of Reiki energy moving through a client or what is termed as "Kriyas" or "Streaming".

For those new to Reiki and how it works; the "layman's" description of what Reiki is renowned for is moving blocks of energy through and out of the body. This results in healing of all kinds of ailments. However, I have never actually seen such dramatic responses to Reiki energy as a kriyas until a few weeks ago.

From what I have learned a kriya is a sudden body jerk or reflex as the energy moves through the body. It looks similar to the body jerks one would see if your partner was falling asleep and suddenly jolts--a bit shocking, but not harmful at all.

Apparently, some individuals are very open to the energy of Reiki and therefore have more physical displays as it moves energy through the body. This can also take place in yoga--and it's a good thing! It means your receptive to the energy and are probably greatly benefiting from it.

In some more extreme cases one may "stream" and the whole body moves almost like a wave for up to an hour. No harm is caused--the exact opposite. It's like waves of the Reiki are rapidly moving out negative energy and it will lead to major emotional, physical or spiritual transformation in the client it happens to.

I would be interested in studying and learning more about this phenomena and as I find out more I will definitely share.

Until next time. Many blessings and be well!

Trusting your Intuition

Your Third Eye, the Inner Voice, Your Higher Self, A Sixth Sense.....all different names for one thing we ALL have---intuition.

Sadly--it is not as easy to follow one's intuition as it would seem--and I think this
is something most of us struggle with: trusting what our "inner voice" or intuition tells us---and then following through with it!

We second guess ourselves--a lot. I know personally I do this way too often--even when I know that 9 times out of 10 my intuition is leading me in the right direction.

That is one of the many blessings of being a Reiki practitioner--during each and every Reiki session I get to use my intuition --flexing the third eye muscle and therefore making it stronger.

I use my intuition to tell me what issues need to be addressed for my client, what might help them most and to ascertain any other messages I am supposed to receive on their behalf.


One of the lessons I have been lucky to learn through my Reiki classes is that when in doubt--ask. Ask, ask, ask. By asking questions about things you have a "hunch" about you will start to become more confident in your intuition's communication with you.

For example, a client of mine a few weeks ago had scheduled a standard Reiki Treatment Session. I normally start off my sessions by clearing out the Chakras. While I was clearing out her throat chakra I saw images in my mind's eye of her yelling at her husband--as if they were arguing. Now, this client is a soft-spoken and friendly yoga instructor. This scene was not something I would ever expect to see from her. I didn't want to say anything at first, but then remembered if I didn't ask I would never know if my intuition was right--so I asked her, "Have you been angry lately--perhaps with your kids or other family member?" ( I didn't dare say husband to avoid offending her if I was way off)
and she told me, "Yes, actually, I've been angry with my husband!"

I was right! Later she explained that she normally never yelled but she feels open enough with him to voice her opinions and thoughts--and even raise her voice in an argument. Again--I felt validated.

See, it's a matter of trust.

So, for those who are interested in how to raise their intuition skills a bit, here is what I have learned can help "turn up the volume" of your inner voice.

1. Meditate--whether mantra mediation or just silently paying attention to your breath for 10-15 minutes a day--it helps open your "third eye"

2. Journal--by writing down your thoughts each day you will be able to go back and see where your hunches were correct and begin to gain more confidence in your intuitive abilities

3. Purchase some oracle or angel cards---Doreen Virtue has some great ones as does Dyan Garris--follow the instructions on the card inserts and practice giving yourself and friends some readings--it's quite fun and opens the mind a bit more.

Also, check out the link HERE to try them out on-line for free--so you can get an idea.

Many Blessings!

~N

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