Illness is regarded as one of mankind's greatest enemies and every year billions of dollars are spent in the "fight" against it.

As medicine becomes more specialized, the holistic approach to healing is lost.

In Reiki we are concerned with the balance of the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life; restoring balance to the "whole" person, instead of focusing on specific symptoms.

We see the illness as the body's way of pointing out to us that there is a problem. Illness always points out the areas in which we need to grow. If we are not in a state of balance (or ease) it is because we have suppressed, rejected, ignored or even fought certain parts of ourselves. Tension and stress have built up and energy cannot flow freely in our bodies. The dis-ease (or lack of ease) that results points to the area which has become unbalanced. We may choose to ignore or suppress the body"s message.

In our fast-paced society we are encouraged to take a pill to relieve symptoms instead of investigating the root cause of illness. If ignored the dis-ease then becomes more serious. Eventually, should we never really listen and take personal responsibility for the messages received, the body will cease to function altogether.

Remove the cause and there will be no effect.

Rei, meaning "Universal" and Ki, meaning "Life Force".

Reiki is a hands-on healing technique, which is based on the the idea of accessing the universal life force and channelling it through a reiki practitioners body and out their hands into a persons body for the purpose of healing mind, body and spirit.

Reiki is an immensely simple yet powerful method which can remove blockages and restore the flow of energy around the body. The spirit of reiki is challenging and rewarding and can lead you into a journey of spiritual exploration and discovery. It helps release the drama and illusions that we have limited ourselves with. This energizing force can empower you to feel as an emotional being, to respond to situations creatively, and to act throughout your life as a channel for good.

The effect of reiki is not always immediate or obvious, although for some people it can be dramatic and instant. Reiki has its own inherent wisdom and acts as a force that gives people what they need rather than what they ask for. Although reiki is a hands-on form of healing, no manipulation of the body is involved, and therefore, there are no risks of injuries.

 Reiki is suitable for everyone; and can be used successfully in conjunction with other complimentary therapies and healing forms, and with orthodox medical treatments. Reiki is more than a complementary therapy. It can also be regarded as a spiritual journey or a life path. Many people say that the healing and balancing of the body's natural flow of energy creates a sense of openness. This offers the opportunity to expand one's consciousness, as well as to release long-held stresses and pains. Reiki is truly one of the most wonderful healing tools present on this planet at this time.

This is important for us now as conditions on our planet are critical. There are wars, famines, disease, pollution, the destruction of the Eco system, crime, poverty and horrible living conditions. These problems are being experienced by billions of people and are getting worse. These problems have been caused primarily by the decisions people have made on an individual, local and global basis. The underlying values and beliefs which govern the decision making processes for the planet are in need of a major revision. We need to change our values and beliefs so we can move from a fragmented earth to a whole earth, from an earth motivated by fear to an earth motivated by love, from an earth filled with suspicion and conflict to an earth living in trust and cooperation.

Within reiki lies the energy and consciousness necessary to make these changes.

Reiki is a sacred practice that requires reverence and our greatest respect if we are able to experience its most wonderful value. The benefits of reiki can be all encompassing, not only giving us the ability to heal ourselves and others, which by itself is deeply meaningful, but also bringing guidance for our lives. It's unlimited nature can create opportunities for continual growth, unfoldment and the awakening of our boundless potential. The ever increasing joy, abundance and peace that await those who sincerely pursue the path of reiki are not only a blessing to be enjoyed, but also contain the healing that the planet so dearly needs.

By treating yourself and others and meditating on the essence of Reiki, you will be guided more and more by Reiki in making important decisions. Sometimes you will find yourself doing things that don't make sense or conform to what you think you should be doing and sometimes you will be guided to do things that you have vowed you would never do.

However, by trusting more and more into the guidance of Reiki, by letting go of what your ego thinks it needs to be happy and by humbly surrendering to Reiki's loving power, you will find your life changing in ways that bring greater harmony and feelings of real happiness.

“WE HAVE WHAT WE SEEK. IT IS THERE ALL THE TIME, AND IF WE GIVE IT TIME, IT WILL MAKE ITSELF KNOWN TO US”