The Value of Reiki for Your Well-being

In this article, we look at the value of Reiki purely from a well-being perspective. In reality, Reiki works in multiple areas of our lives at the same time. We are not the body in one part and then the mind in another, we are an integrated whole of our mind, heart, and body. As such our mind, thinking, and physical and mental well-being all interlink. So although I am talking about one area, keep in mind the effect will be over a range of areas. For example by affecting mental well-being- we have a knock-on effect on physical well-being by default. Or the effect of Reiki in areas of health, healing, well-being, etc all interlink.

The merits of Reiki are commonly communicated by the Reiki community at large from a well-being perspective. The reasons can be many, one example, it is the easiest way to explain Reiki to a person unfamiliar with natural therapies and energy work and for the public at large to comprehend it; also natural methods of building health via natural therapies are not integrated into society in the western world. Society is conditioned to think and view the merits of any therapy solely from a quantitative, analytical, scientific view which, by default, means that the value of any natural therapy is taken from how it fits into the criteria, method, limitations, capacity of measure of modern science. Reiki, by its very nature, doesn’t lend itself easily to this compartmentalization. 

The attitude of the established allopathic or mainstream medical community and the central government policy position on natural therapies play a key part. There are subtle shoots of change in some quarters, where the application or integration of Reiki as therapy has gained more appreciation in differing situations, where its results, rather than its ability to be measured, have won through. I think this situation will improve as more medical professionals see the value in integrative approaches involving professionals of both medical and natural fields to best support their patients.

In addition, from this well-being perspective, Reiki is tolerated/enjoys partial, and increasing acceptance from the mainstream medical community and those controlling policy regarding public health, acceptable advertising, etc. So, it is only natural that Reiki has positioned itself from this well-being perspective, where it can survive as a professional therapy and will be best understood, and have the ability to help the public.

 Under this well-being perspective, we might list the benefits of Reiki as enhancing relaxation, and as a result, reducing stress, or sleep, with Reiki treatments providing a calmer undercurrent in daily life resulting in less agitation or anger. Other benefits are a general feeling of being less burdened with the challenges of life, and a person feeling more at peace within themself. 

There are occasions, however, where viewing Reiki solely from a well-being perspective can be helpful to a person. For example, a person may be in great need of reducing stress or improving their sleep, yet this person might initially struggle to comprehend anything metaphysical in nature - just from it being something new, or the fact that they are very analytical in thinking and only used to dealing with things that are easily measurable. In this instance, it might first be appropriate to ensure Reiki is the right natural therapy for where this person is in their life at this time. If it is, then it might be helpful to the person to just view Reiki from a well-being view, until they see the results and become more open to its nature.

So, in conclusion, the value of Reiki for our well-being can be to recharge, provide space, calm, reduce stress, and aid relaxation in our busy lives. With the study of Reiki (attending a Reiki training course) these benefits can be developed in a deeper way, however, from receiving a Reiki treatment, which tends to be people’s first experience of Reiki, I find it can support a person’s well-being very well indeed. To see some real-world results of people I have helped with Reiki and some of the ways it has helped people have a look at my reviews page. Or click on the link below to find out more about Reiki healing or Reiki courses

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I am mainly known nowadays for my work with Reiki, as a specialist in authentic Japanese Reiki. I am an experienced, Reiki teacher and practitioner with a proven track record of results. I offer Jikiden Reiki training courses, promoting authentic Japanese Reiki teachings. I am based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, in the UK. I have a background in coaching and training in the areas of exercise coaching, holistic lifestyle, fitness, and performance coaching. I also have a BSc.(Hons) degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for more information visit: www.shaunmckeown.com

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The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article. Shaun Mckeown, disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article.