REIKI

Universal Life Force Energy

WHAT IS REIKI?

Reiki is a Japanese Energy Healing technique that means “Universal Life Force Energy.” Reiki healing restores the natural balance of energy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We are all made up of Life Force Energy and it flows in and around our bodies. Life Force Energy flows through our energetic anatomy which includes chakras, auras and meridians. It’s very similar to our physical anatomy where we have blood flowing throughout our bodies. When blood is flowing freely we feel great and everything is working properly. However, when there is a disruption in our blood flow symptoms begin to manifest. With our energetic system, if the Life Force Energy can’t flow properly throughout our energy channels due to blocks or imbalances we will start to feel symptoms as well. These symptoms can range from fatigue, feeling off, aches and pains or sadness. If these imbalances or blocks last for a long period of time serious symptoms begin to manifest in the body such as chronic pain and disease. Life Force Energy allows our bodies to heal naturally. Our energetic system is affected first then manifested into our physical bodies. 

There are many reasons why our energetic systems can become blocked or imbalanced. Chronic stress keeps our body in fight or flight mode that doesn’t allow the body to naturally heal. Many people don’t know how to unplug and we are constantly ready to fight a threat. Another reason is trauma and most of the time it’s from childhood trauma. When we experience trauma we are overwhelmed with intense emotions that we go into survival mode and these emotions get suppressed. Our body can’t process emotions during a time of survival. These suppressed emotions will continue to be stored in the body if they aren’t properly released afterwards. Probably one of the most surprising reasons for imbalances in the body is our thoughts. The body is the manifestation of the mind and our world is a reflection of the mind.  Are you your biggest cheerleader or your biggest critic? When there is a negative thought process there will be a blockage or imbalance in our energy system or chakras.

THE ROOT CHAKRA

1st Chakra Located at the Base of the Spine

• The Survival Center

• Primary Concern is needs being met both physical and non-physical

• Holds our trauma

• Focus is on life lessons

• Links between energetic system and physical world

• Governs the parasympathetic nervous system, legs, feet, spine, bones, sciatic nerves, colon, adrenal glands, bladder, hips, teeth & sexual organs.

• Some signs of an imbalance: anxiety, overthinking, nightmares, anger, living on survival mode, autoimmune disorders, hoarding, lethargic, kidney issues and knee problems.

THE SACRAL CHAKRA

2nd Chakra Located Below Navel

• The Personal Power Center

• Holds our Emotions, Sexuality and Creativity. 

• Concerned with relationships with others and how to relate and create with them.

• Focus is on how to creativity maneuver through life lessons

• Experiencing life through feelings and sensations

• Governs sexual organs, kidneys, womb, appendix, large intestine, adrenal glands, pelvis, hips, lower vertebrae and bladder.

• Some Signs of an imbalance: sexual dysfunction, reproductive issues, lower back pain, fatigue, kidney issues, stomach disorders, creative blocks, fear of intimacy, guilt or shame, repressed emotions, lack of self-love, emotionally unstable, anxiety and aggressive.

THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

3rd Chakra Located Above The Navel

• The Personality & Self-Worth Center

• Self-Love and Self- Acceptance are building Blocks of this Chakra.

• Being proactive and not reactive or inactive.

• Focuses on personal willpower, ego personality, personal freedom and confidence.

• Governs the stomach, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, intestines, muscular system, the skin, pancreas, diaphragm and adrenal glands.

• Some signs of an imbalance: ulcers, diabetes, poor memory, addictions, eating disorders, arthritis, fatigue, excessive weight around stomach, bloating, anxiety, low self-esteem, jealousy, insecurity, inauthenticity, lack of confidence, approval seeking and victim mentality.

THE HEART CHAKRA

4th Chakra Located at the Chest

• The Love, Balance & Connection Center

• Center Point of Physical & Spiritual Chakras

• Brain is governed by the heart because the heart gives signals to the brain which is why the heart of mental illness is emotional hurt.

• Maintains truth that we are all connected as one

• Love is this Chakra's theme because Love is the highest healing frequency

• Governs the heart, lungs, arms, bronchia, thymus, hands, respiratory, muscles, shoulders, ribs, diaphragm, vagus nerve, breasts and lymph system.

• Some signs of an imbalance: heart issues, asthma, allergies, lung cancer, upper back and shoulder pain, breast issues, high blood pressure, poor circulation, poor immune system, poor sleep, grief, anger, loneliness, social anxiety, victim mentality, emotionally distant, feeling disconnected from people and fear, 

THE THROAT CHAKRA

5th Chakra Located at the Throat

• The Communication, Truth & Self-Expression Center

• Speaking your truth

• Find and own your own individuality

• Relies on inspiration, communication, listening, integrity and personal honor

• Governs lymph system, throat, menstrual cycle, pituitary thyroid, parathyroid, ears, nose, jaw, neck, shoulders and vertebrae.

• Some signs of an imbalance: thyroid imbalances, dental health issues, neck and shoulder pain, hearing loss, joint problems, hormonal problems, PMS or mood swings, throat issues, passive aggressive behaviors, OCD, social anxiety, miscommunication in relationships, struggle to be authentic self, stubbornness, shyness and issues expressing self.

THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA

6th Chakra Located Between the Eyebrows

• The Wisdom, Spiritual Insight & Intuition Center

• Clear thought & self-reflection

• Getting outside of personal bubble

• Unifies different perspectives

• Governs the ears, skull, nose, endocrine system, parasympathetic nervous system, eyes and sinus.

• Some signs of an imbalance: headaches and migraines, back pain, leg pain, sleeping disorders, blindness, seizures, dementia, hormonal imbalance, hair problems, stroke, ear issues, eye issues, delusions, depression, nightmares, mental fog, paranoia, struggle to learn new things and closed minded.

THE CROWN CHAKRA

7th Chakra Located at the Top of the Head

• The Connection to the Divine & Higher Self Center

• Going beyond the limits of ego

• Practicing Gratitude enriches life

• Having Faith and Trust in universe 

• Governs the brain, eyes, muscular system, skeletal system, skin and nervous system.

• Some signs of an imbalance: neurological disorders, Alzheimer's and dementia, sleep issues, memory loss, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, skin rashes, lymph system disorders, headaches and migraines, mental illness, lack of direction, mental fog, self-destructive tendencies, inability to connect with other and isolation.