We've all had days when it felt as if all the stars were in alignment, our mind was clear and focused, our body felt young and light and our heart calm and centered. You were in harmony and balance with yourself and the world.
This harmonious feeling can follow a session of meditation, massage, vigorous exercise or yoga. It can also be induced by Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. A Reiki treatment, which is a gentle "laying on of hands", feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you, resulting in relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.
The Japanese technique of Reiki is based on the idea that invisible life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. Seven primary energy centers (or chakras) are aligned in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. When the flow of energy through these energy centers becomes impeded or disrupted, we are more likely to get sick or feel stress.When our life force energy flows freely throughout our body, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
