Your Complete Guide To Reiki by Leigh Gordon of Self Wellth Studio
PHOTOGRAPHED BY SARA FORD // WRITTEN BY LEIGH GORDON (Usui Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki I & II)
Everything is energy. Science has proven this many times. However, our five senses don't notice the subtle energetic movements of things like oranges and tables because they vibrate slowly and at a low frequency. We cannot see, feel, touch, or notice this slight movement so they appear solid, yet they are still made up of vibrating, subtle energy.
We are made of energy. The knowledge that we are filled with life-force energy and that it is directly connected to the quality of our health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures for thousands of years. Yogis call this energy Prana. Taoists refer to it as Chi or Qi. It’s Mana in Polynesia, Ruach in Hebrew, and to the Lakota, it’s Wakan. In Japanese, it’s known as Ki.
We have four different bodies that make up our whole being. They are the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic bodies. Most people are familiar with the physical, emotional, and mental bodies but may not be as familiar with the energetic body. Our energetic body is our connection to all things - to what we call God, the universe, the divine, or the higher self. It connects us to all that is. The energetic body is comprised of three main parts; the energetic field or aura, energy centers called chakras and channels known as meridians or nadis. One of the main functions of the energetic body is that it absorbs life-force energy from our surroundings and distributes it to the physical body. In this way it nourishes the body and keeps it healthy and alive.
We know the importance of keeping our physical bodies healthy and in shape. We understand the benefits of good mental health and the value of high emotional intelligence. When we focus on one of these areas, we experience a positive connection between them. The ultimate goal is to balance all four bodies, not forgetting that the energetic body is as important as the other three. More and more people are waking up to the benefits of adding the ancient wisdom of energy healing techniques, such as Reiki, to connect to and align with their energetic body as a way to increase their wellbeing.
WHY TRY REIKI?
Reiki clears blockages in the aura, chakras, and meridians caused by negative energy. It naturally accelerates the body’s self-healing ability and aids in the removal of negative toxins on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level.
Physical: restore energy levels, reduce or eliminate pain and exhaustion, relax the body and promote mobility, and strengthen the immune system.
Emotional: stress and anxiety are reduced or eliminated, negative moods and emotions are balanced, sleeplessness is reduced or eliminated, and helps process grief.
Mental: increase creativity and learning ability, reduce or remove negative, self-destructive habits, help focus on goal realization, restore unwanted patterns and blocks, improve and enhance relationships.
Spiritual: align and connect with your intuition and inner wisdom, have more compassion for yourself and others.
Experiencing Reiki for yourself is the only way to understand and appreciate it properly. Text or email me for a free informational session at 310-909-3113 // leigh@selfwellthstudio.com.