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Reiki in the Workplace
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word representing Universal
Life Force Energy, the energy which flows through all living things and is
vital for our health and wellbeing. It also represents the Universal Life Force
(Rei) brought about through personal energy (Ki) for the purpose of balance and
healing as in the Usui System of Natural Healing.
What is stress and why do we need to tackle it?
The Health
& Safety Executive defines stress as "the adverse reaction people
have to excessive pressures or other types of demands placed upon them. There
is a clear distinction between pressure, which can create a "buzz"
and be a motivating factor, and stress, which can occur when this pressure
becomes excessive.
About 1 in 5
people say that they find their work either very or extremely
stressful.
Over half a
million people report experiencing work-related stress at a level they believe
has actually made them ill.
Each case of
stress-related ill health leads to an average of 29 working days lost. A total
of 13.4 million working days were lost to stress, depression and anxiety in
2001.
Work-related
stress costs society between £3.7billion and £3.8billion a year.
Under UK
law, employers have a legal duty of care to ensure their employees are not
harmed by work-related stress."
Stress is a
major cause of disruption and weakening in the flow of the life force energy.
Stress is often caused by conflicting thoughts and feelings such as worry,
fear, doubt, anger, anxiety, etc. which get lodged or stuck in our subtle
energy system. Medical research has shown that continual stress can block the
body's natural ability to repair, regenerate and protect itself. In fact, the
American Institute of Stress estimates that 75% - 95% of all visits to the
doctor are the results of reaction to stress. The effects of unreleased stress
can range from minor aches to major health concerns such as heart disease,
digestive disorders, respiratory and skin problems.
How can Reiki Help?
By creating a state of deep
relaxation, Reiki aids the body in releasing stress and tension, thereby
promoting healing and health. Reiki restores energy balance and vitality by
relieving the physical and emotional effects of unreleased stress. It gently
and effectively opens blocked meridians, chakras and nadis and clears the
energy bodies, leaving one feeling totally relaxed and at peace.
Reiki is an
extremely pleasant, holistic method of healing, powerful, yet wonderfully
gentle and nurturing, addressing the well-being of an individual on all levels,
bringing balance to mind, body and spirit. Reiki can be used without fear of
any side-effects or overdose. Reiki is a support to the body and a
complimentary therapy and therefore works in conjunction with and as an adjunct
to other forms of treatment and therapy.
What is a Reiki Treatment?
A Reiki
treatment is normally carried out with the client either lying down or sitting,
in a comfortable and peaceful environment. Reiki is a light touch therapy; it
is safe, non-intrusive and non-manipulative. There are no substances applied to
the body, and the recipient remains fully clothed.
During a
full Reiki treatment, the practitioner directs healing energy to several areas
of the head, body, legs and feet. While focus is given to the body's major
organs, every cell of the body will benefit. In addition to the formal hand
positions, Reiki can be applied to any part of the body which has been injured.
Length of treatment depends upon the root cause of the problem and the amount
of energy needed to revitalize and bring into balance the ailing area of the
body. The client's body automatically draws in only as much Reiki as is needed,
using it in whatever way is most appropriate at that time.
Reiki may be
felt as a flow of energy, mild tingling, warmth, coolness, and other sensations
or not at all. It is deeply relaxing, eases stress and leaves one feeling calm
and at peace.
Reiki in the Workplace
Reiki
Practitioners can come to your place of work and treat your employees on site.
All we require is that you provide us with a room providing a relatively quiet
environment in which to work. It will be our aim to minimize disruption in the
workplace.
If
preferred, block bookings for Reiki treatments can be accepted for appointments
in our own premises away from the work situation.
If you think
Reiki would benefit you and your staff, please feel free to contact me for more information and details.
Love to All
Peterc