Our bodies are actually made up of distinct parts that form our energy body - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.  One of the basic teachings of healing with Reiki is that we are more than our physical bodies. We also have an energy body made up of our aura (energy fields), the chakras (energy centers) and the meridians (energy pathways.) Like our physical body that takes in food to nourish it and give it energy, our energy body does the same. The energy fields take energy in, the chakras break it down, and the meridians distribute it throughout the body.

Our ultimate goal is to have all parts balanced, all are as important as each other and reiki works on all levels of the human body and experience at the same time.

THE EMOTIONAL BODY

The emotional body is the bridge between the physical and the mental, it is where our experience of the world is interpreted. It represents our feelings and relationship to all things.

If we are out of balance reiki helps to release suppressed emotions, and long stored emotions that can lead to stress, anxiety and depression over time. So almost all physical illnesses have an emotional aspect to them.

Reiki will help to clear these blockages, releasing long held beliefs and negative emotions, leaving you with a renewed sense of balance and inner calm.

THE PHYSICAL BODY

Life force flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras and meridians. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more organs and tissues of the physical body.

Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.  When our physical body is balanced we feel open, flexible, pain free and healthy. 

THE MENTAL BODY

The mental body consists of our thoughts, attitudes, judgments, and prejudices, it is also how we perceive our worth and value in the world.  Our mental body also includes focus, clarity, direction, and contributions to creation and society. It is a key element in thoughts becoming reality.

When someone is out of balance there is confusion, brain fog, doubt, lethargy and lack of purpose. Reiki can help to calm the mind from overthinking and overdrive, it takes the focus out of the mind and shifts awareness to our body and our inner world.  

THE SPIRITUAL BODY

Our spiritual body is a connection to all things including the earth and the universe, the divine, our higher self and beyond.  It connects to all that is through all space and time. Connecting with reiki gives you a greater understanding, almost a knowing that there is something greater than yourself, that you are not alone. 

When our spiritual body is balanced we are calm, fearless and we operate without limitations. We tap into our creativity, our intuition and our higher self and we co-create with the universe.   We bring our spiritual body into balance by meditating, breath work, regular reiki practise and connecting to our hearts which is the door to the universe and all that is.