—reiki and Energy Healing—

Reiki is a Japanese healing techniques that uses gentle touch to promote relaxation and balance energy
Involves the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to their client
Reiki comes from the Japanese words “rei” (universal) and “ki” (life energy)
Energy can stagnate or cause blockages in the body where there has been physical injury or emotional pain
Energy blocks can cause illness & dis-ease - mentally, physically, spiritually
Energy healing aims to help balance and clear the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure
Improving the flow of energy around the body can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness; along with many other benefits listed above!

Chakras are energy centers in the body located along the spine and among other areas of the body such as the hands, feet and above the crown
Chakra translates to "wheel" in Sanskrit, and you can imagine them like wheels of free-flowing positive energy
"Unblocking" chakras, refers to the idea that when all of our chakras are open & spinning freely, energy can run through them without blockages, and harmony can exist between the mind, body & spirit
Balanced Chakras allow people to access energetic healing frequencies and higher states of consciousness at will
A person can achieve a healthy sense of well-being; a feeling of being grounded; sense of security; confidence; & inner awareness with your mind/body/spirit