What is Reiki
Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is the channeling
of universal life force energy to promote physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual healing. An
ancient energy system, Reiki is said to have
been rediscovered in Japan by Mikao Usui in
the late 19th century. Literally translated, Reiki
means Universal (Rei) Life Force Energy (Ki).
Reiki involves the circulation of life force energy
throughout the body. Reiki energy is
administered in one of two basic ways:
The first way to channel Reiki energy is through
a laying on of hands. Human clients remain fully
clothed and the practitioner moves his or her
hands in patterns across the body, either lightly
touching, or keeping the hands a few inches away from the body. The same technique is used for animals,
although the hand positions are dictated more by the animal himself.
The second way to administer Reiki is through distance work. Based on the principle that everything is made
up of and connected through a web of energy, advanced Reiki practitioners are given the tools to become a
channel for distant healing energy. Distant healing has the same energy and power of hands-on healing. The
Reiki energy does not diminish or change just because the practitioner and client are not in the same physical
space with each other.
Although we cannot specifically predict the outcome of a Reiki session, we know it can do no harm and that the
Reiki energy always goes towards the highest good of the recipient. Reiki provides, at the very least,
relaxation and stress relief, and can also provide miraculous healing, always for the recipients highest good.
Reiki and Animals
Most animals love Reiki! Because of its gentle, non-invasive nature, Reiki is an ideal complimentary therapy for
animals. Because Reiki always works towards the highest good of the client we do not need to know exactly
what the nature of the problem or illness is in order to offer Reiki to an animal. In a typical in-person Reiki
session, the animal may become very relaxed, often drifting off to sleep. Sometimes they will actually maneuver
their body so that the practitioner’s hands end up where the animal prefers to feel the energy! And often they
will determine when the session is over.
Because Reiki can be channeled from a distance, either across a room, across the barnyard or across the
world, it is ideal for many situations, such as: when the practitioner and animal are not in the same geographic
area; timid, aggressive or feral animals; and even animals that are just so excited when they meet a new person
that they’d rather play ball with them than settle down for a Reiki session. Reiki can also assist in the passing
of an animal, providing comfort to both the animal and the animal’s family (see Pongo’s story).
Please note: Reiki should not be used as a substitute for veterinary care, but can be used in conjunction with
treatment from your veterinarian.
Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is the channeling
of universal life force energy to promote physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual healing. An
ancient energy system, Reiki is said to have
been rediscovered in Japan by Mikao Usui in
the late 19th century. Literally translated, Reiki
means Universal (Rei) Life Force Energy (Ki).
Reiki involves the circulation of life force energy
throughout the body. Reiki energy is
administered in one of two basic ways:
The first way to channel Reiki energy is through
a laying on of hands. Human clients remain fully
clothed and the practitioner moves his or her
hands in patterns across the body, either lightly
touching, or keeping the hands a few inches away from the body. The same technique is used for animals,
although the hand positions are dictated more by the animal himself.
The second way to administer Reiki is through distance work. Based on the principle that everything is made
up of and connected through a web of energy, advanced Reiki practitioners are given the tools to become a
channel for distant healing energy. Distant healing has the same energy and power of hands-on healing. The
Reiki energy does not diminish or change just because the practitioner and client are not in the same physical
space with each other.
Although we cannot specifically predict the outcome of a Reiki session, we know it can do no harm and that the
Reiki energy always goes towards the highest good of the recipient. Reiki provides, at the very least,
relaxation and stress relief, and can also provide miraculous healing, always for the recipients highest good.
Reiki and Animals
Most animals love Reiki! Because of its gentle, non-invasive nature, Reiki is an ideal complimentary therapy for
animals. Because Reiki always works towards the highest good of the client we do not need to know exactly
what the nature of the problem or illness is in order to offer Reiki to an animal. In a typical in-person Reiki
session, the animal may become very relaxed, often drifting off to sleep. Sometimes they will actually maneuver
their body so that the practitioner’s hands end up where the animal prefers to feel the energy! And often they
will determine when the session is over.
Because Reiki can be channeled from a distance, either across a room, across the barnyard or across the
world, it is ideal for many situations, such as: when the practitioner and animal are not in the same geographic
area; timid, aggressive or feral animals; and even animals that are just so excited when they meet a new person
that they’d rather play ball with them than settle down for a Reiki session. Reiki can also assist in the passing
of an animal, providing comfort to both the animal and the animal’s family (see Pongo’s story).
Please note: Reiki should not be used as a substitute for veterinary care, but can be used in conjunction with
treatment from your veterinarian.
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