Reiki – or, sometimes referred to as Therapeutic Touch – is a safe and grounding form of relaxation to supplement our overall health and well-being by restoring harmony in our energy fields. Sessions begin with grounding breathwork followed by a relaxing hands-on optional Reiki treatment to restore balance in our body’s Chakra system.
Even if you’re unsure about Reiki and Chakras, one can still benefit from the hands-on therapeutic touch portion, which is widely used in health care settings. Studies on therapeutic touch involving a range of individuals from those under palliative care to those suffering from cardiac disfunction have been shown to decrease anxiety levels, helping patients to relax. You may wish to seek Reiki with no specific concerns other than to support your own health and well-being, but if you’d like me to focus on a specific area of your life that needs a boost or energy tune-up, you are welcome to mention it to me at the beginning of the session and I will focus Reiki into these areas.
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a Japanese form of energy healing meaning Universal Life Force Energy (“rei” meaning universal and “ki” meaning energy). Reiki moves through all living things – humans, animals, plants – and is all good energy, nothing spooky here! Sometimes, certain events or daily stressors can affect this energy in our bodies. The practice itself involves gentle touch that use the placement of hands to restore harmony in our energy fields, balance our Chakra system, while supporting and boosting the body’s natural healing processes by recharging the receiver with Universal Life Force Energy.
What’s a Chakra?
“Chakra” translates to wheel in Sanskrit, an ancient classical Indian language that’s no longer spoken in the modern world but if you’re lucky, you can find a school that still teaches it. As a matter of fact: All of the yoga poses we practice today are translated from Sanskrit (eg., Balasana, Janu Sirsasana, etc.). According to Vedic texts, the body is home to a system of seven Chakras located along our spine from the base of our sacrum to the crown of our head. I like to visualize Chakras as pinwheels constantly spinning at a moderate pace, keeping our bodies and our “ki” in balance. Each Chakra symbolizes an aspect of ourselves spiritually, physically, and emotionally. As we experience stressors and traumas, our Chakra system is affected and can bring us out of balance.
For example: The throat Chakra, which is located at the base of our throat, represents the emotional aspect of ourselves responsible for communication. When we have an open or balanced throat Chakra we can express ourselves effectively, in most cases verbally. If this Chakra is restricted, it can translate as insecurity or shyness. In contrast, if we have an “overactive” throat Chakra, we may be indulging a little too much into gossip, intervening in situations when we should be neutral, or using our words to hurt others.
While the Chakras don’t physically exist, they are excellent symbols to meditate on when we are seeking self-improvement in certain areas of our lives.
What does a Reiki session look like?
Those booking an individual session may opt to receive Reiki on a table (such as a massage table) or on the floor. I begin by ensuring participants are comfortable by supporting them with blankets, yoga bolsters, and various yoga props. Each session starts with a grounding guided meditation, followed by a Reiki healing treatment on each individual with soft music playing in the background. Gentle hands-on therapeutic touch is applied, however participants may choose to opt-out of the hands-on portion and still receive the benefits of Reiki. Karen will contact participants privately before each session to gather preferences.
Typically, Reiki sessions are administered in a one-on-one setting, and is less common in a group setting – it just depends on the practitioner.
Book a Reiki Session
Location: Nest Yoga + Massage Therapy
2186 Bloor St W Upper Level, Toronto, ON M6S 1N3
PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL SESSION
– 30 minutes: $50
– 45 minutes: $70
PRIVATE GROUP SESSION (2-4 people)
– 60 minutes: $160
*Price is fixed whether 2, 3, or 4 people are in attendance.
Write to hello@beacalmreature.com to inquire.
Payment, Refund, and Cancellation Policy: Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your spot. You may cancel your booking at least 48 hours in advance of your session start time and reschedule at no extra cost, or receive a full refund. Cancellations, or, requests to reschedule with less than 48 hours notice of the session start time will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of fees paid.
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