Reiki Suitability

September 2006

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 (1995/96 prices)

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 withour 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, other sensations or not at all. It is deeply relaxing, eases stress and leaves one feeling calm and 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 minimise 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 your staff, please email me at linda@linda4reiki.co.uk for more information and details of our introductory package, or call Linda Cowan on 01383 723222 or 0781 450 5098.

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