Healing both from Reiki and Shamanism uses energy to assist the body and mind to find balance and restore harmony from distress, illness and ill health. Neither are cures, and should always be used in conjunction with any prescribed conventional treatment and advice.
Having evolved my healing practice from Reiki to incorporate shamanic healing I am beginning to gain a greater understanding of how they differ.
Reiki allows energy to flow through the practitioner to the client and for the energy to travel to any part of the person physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It kicks start the body to natural heal itself even though we don’t always know the root cause. The energy, often from Universal energy which surrounds us, can replete areas where the energy is depleted and calm down aspects/areas that may be over stimulated. Our first indication of feeling unwell or “out of sorts” will often manifest itself physically although the origin may be in the emotionally or spiritual energy field of our bodies.
The client is a recipient of this healing energy and needs to be willing to receive Reiki and can comfortably lie back to receive whatever is required.
Shamanic healing is more active and proactive. As a practitioner I still use the Universal life force of energy but actively call in compassionate guides and spirits to work with me. In this sense it is a three way partnership of healing between the client, practitioner and helping guides. Shamanic healing also involves exploring and gaining a greater understanding of the issue through gentle questions, therefore, although relaxed, the client has a bit more work to do! This creates an ownership and commitment to explore, understand and heal. Questions asked such as – “what does this pain/issue look like? – is it yours or does it belong to someone else? – what is its purpose?” leads to a greater understanding of the client’s body. Use of sacred tools such as drum, rattle, voice and breath can be used to assist the healing process. Healing can occur in a variety of ways through releasing misplaced energy and replacing with healing energy in different forms. It may go to the very needs of the soul.
Both healing modalities can be highly effective in gaining a deeper form of healing and balance that is not cognitively led but is guided through a deeper and, at times, ancient knowledge of total well being and balance.
What can Reiki and Shamanic Healing be used for?
- Restore emotional balance related to issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood and trauma
- Promote physical well being within the body
- To ease and release pain
- To assist in letting go of past hurts and emotional blocks
If you would like to know more about these beautiful interventions please book a complimentary Insight session to discuss your needs further.