What is Reiki?

Written By Heidi Simon

Reiki is a Japanese healing art that channels universal life energy through light touch or hands placed just above the body. It is a holistic practice that recognizes the interconnected nature of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Reiki works to clear blockages and restore flow within this energy system, allowing harmony to return naturally.

Spiritually, Reiki helps reconnect you to the deeper source of life energy that moves through all living things, reminding the soul of its innate wholeness. Many clients describe sensations of warmth, gentle movement, or deep peace, often accompanied by a renewed sense of clarity and inner calm.

Reiki may support:

  • Stress and anxiety reduction

  • Sleep improvement

  • Emotional and spiritual balance

  • Support during times of grief, illness, or transition

  • Relief of tension and pain

  • Preparation for and recovery after medical procedures

Heidi Simon
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