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Integrating Reiki with Other Modalities
Integrating Reiki with Other Modalities
Reiki Newsletter August 2008
QUESTION:
Can you talk about Reiki and incorporating other modalities into a session?
ANSWER:
Good question, but there is no simple answer. There are as many ways to
incorporate other types of energy work or techniques into a session, as you can
possibly imagine...
Each session is unique to both the individual as well as their circumstances of the day.
In answering this question, I will address many different thoughts that are racing
through my mind now, which I can feel right now, are going to make this answer, fairly
long.
Holistic Perspective
It is important no matter what is done, to look at the person who is desiring a Reiki
session from a holistic perspective...meaning what is going on physically, emotionally,
mentally, and spiritually (referred to as PEMS). Only focusing on one aspect can lead
to missing several important pieces that may provide insights for the client as to what
is creating the imbalance they are experiencing. Just like putting a jigsaw puzzle
together, when a particular piece is missing, the final result, is incomplete.
My personal feeling about what is missing in the allopathic tradition while
administering to their patients is they disregard this vital bit of information. At times,
with some medical practitioners, in order to achieve quick results, in order to see as
many patients as can be seen in any given day, a band-aid approach is often used.
By this I mean, eliminate the symptoms, but forgo the search for the cause of the
symptoms appearance in the first place. What might have started out as a rather
simple situation, that could be resolved by working on all levels, may balloon into a
much bigger problem down the road., even though the initial symptoms have
disappeared... I am not suggesting that Reiki or any other energy healing modality
take the place of traditional medical care, I am just talking about approach to
treatment, and how different the results can be if one looks from a holistic
multi-dimensional perspective.
Protocol
Each Reiki/Energy practitioner will develop their own protocol they feel comfortable
with that works for them. I can not stress this enough---there is not one way---there is
not one technique ---there is not one person who is more effective or more powerful
based solely on what they are doing in terms of procedure. It is about learning where
your personal gifts lie, then working to make those gifts the best they can be.
The Laundry List of Techniques
Some times as practitioners and energy workers, we can get caught up in the "I need
to learn every new technique out there" syndrome. The list of modalities we take can
fill a book of information we present to others. As a collective group, I think we have
been known to run after the latest miracle cure, technique, method, etc. Lets take a
moment now and think about this...is it because we are not confident in our ability? Is
this because we don't want someone else to have a longer laundry list of initials and
modalities then we do? When we do this, do we truly become "wise in the ways"?
Meaning, is our ability purely surface level or does it run deep? There is a distinction
between becoming stagnant, stuck in our ways...vs stepping into...developing and
being with our abilities.....vs wanting abilities... So in continuing that thought, let us
each ask ourselves the question--- Where am I?
Reiki, plain and simple, performed with a clear focus and intention, to channel the
energy is very powerful. Yet we often find ourselves including other methods, and
this is ok, as long as we remember it is about helping the individual help themself...to
heal...to rebalance...to learn something about themselves...to empower them. It
should NEVER BE ABOUT US and our perceived ability as a healer....that my friends,
is our ego trying to stand front and center, wanting or needing applause and
recognition.
As a practitioner, if we have helped the individual empower their own healing ability,
we have done our job. So now with all that being said, I'll get on with incorporating
other techniques into a session.
There are several options I may think about based on what a person is looking to
achieve and as I stated earlier, where they are currently (PEMS). Here are the
additional techniques I use, for what purpose, and when:
Dowsing: Once the client is laying on the massage table, before Reiki is started, I
always dowse, using a pendulum. I will check the energy centers (chakras) as well as
other stress points on the body, such as shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. This will
give an indication as to how the energy is flowing through these areas before a
session. After a session is over, I will also take another look to see if there are any
changes. I will share with the individual the pendulum reading, and what generally is
symbolic of each of those areas. This is done to provide the client with information,
should they wish to explore after a session, on a deeper level.
Flower Essence Testing: On occasion, before a session begins, I will test, through
dowsing, flower essences for a client. If the client is very visibly emotionally upset, or
have come in with an issue that appears to be deeply rooted that they wish to work
on, I will suggest flower essence testing. I use a combination of the Bach Flower
Essences and have a select grouping of Perelandra Flower Essences.
Stones & Crystals: Often I incorporate a stone and crystal layout into a session.
There are a variety of directions one can go with this technique, which are too
numerous to mention here. Again, the choice of stones and crystals would be based
on where the client is currently, and where they would be placed either around or on
the body is also dependent on their current needs.
Guided Visualization: At the beginning of a session, I will use guided visualization
to help relax the client. This is created for the particular individual and the intention
they have for their session. As one works regularly with guided imagery, this comes
easily, and you are able to create the perfect visualization for their needs. It is a
powerful tool to also help individuals take an active role in their healing session.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique): Sometimes strong emotions or memories
can surface during a session, that will cause the floodgates of releases to open all at
once overwhelming the individual. If this occurs and it appears that it is too much for
them to handle all at once, I will incorporate a few rounds of EFT into a session, which
quickly brings the emotions back into a more balanced state that is easier for the
person to deal with.
As you can see there are many ways to bring other techniques into a session. These
are just a few that I may use, depending upon an individual's needs. As I stated
earlier, each practitioner, will in time, find their areas of focus and will develop these
abilities and gifts in a unique way that will be most beneficial to their clients.
Reiki Newsletter August 2008
QUESTION:
Can you talk about Reiki and incorporating other modalities into a session?
ANSWER:
Good question, but there is no simple answer. There are as many ways to
incorporate other types of energy work or techniques into a session, as you can
possibly imagine...
Each session is unique to both the individual as well as their circumstances of the day.
In answering this question, I will address many different thoughts that are racing
through my mind now, which I can feel right now, are going to make this answer, fairly
long.
Holistic Perspective
It is important no matter what is done, to look at the person who is desiring a Reiki
session from a holistic perspective...meaning what is going on physically, emotionally,
mentally, and spiritually (referred to as PEMS). Only focusing on one aspect can lead
to missing several important pieces that may provide insights for the client as to what
is creating the imbalance they are experiencing. Just like putting a jigsaw puzzle
together, when a particular piece is missing, the final result, is incomplete.
My personal feeling about what is missing in the allopathic tradition while
administering to their patients is they disregard this vital bit of information. At times,
with some medical practitioners, in order to achieve quick results, in order to see as
many patients as can be seen in any given day, a band-aid approach is often used.
By this I mean, eliminate the symptoms, but forgo the search for the cause of the
symptoms appearance in the first place. What might have started out as a rather
simple situation, that could be resolved by working on all levels, may balloon into a
much bigger problem down the road., even though the initial symptoms have
disappeared... I am not suggesting that Reiki or any other energy healing modality
take the place of traditional medical care, I am just talking about approach to
treatment, and how different the results can be if one looks from a holistic
multi-dimensional perspective.
Protocol
Each Reiki/Energy practitioner will develop their own protocol they feel comfortable
with that works for them. I can not stress this enough---there is not one way---there is
not one technique ---there is not one person who is more effective or more powerful
based solely on what they are doing in terms of procedure. It is about learning where
your personal gifts lie, then working to make those gifts the best they can be.
The Laundry List of Techniques
Some times as practitioners and energy workers, we can get caught up in the "I need
to learn every new technique out there" syndrome. The list of modalities we take can
fill a book of information we present to others. As a collective group, I think we have
been known to run after the latest miracle cure, technique, method, etc. Lets take a
moment now and think about this...is it because we are not confident in our ability? Is
this because we don't want someone else to have a longer laundry list of initials and
modalities then we do? When we do this, do we truly become "wise in the ways"?
Meaning, is our ability purely surface level or does it run deep? There is a distinction
between becoming stagnant, stuck in our ways...vs stepping into...developing and
being with our abilities.....vs wanting abilities... So in continuing that thought, let us
each ask ourselves the question--- Where am I?
Reiki, plain and simple, performed with a clear focus and intention, to channel the
energy is very powerful. Yet we often find ourselves including other methods, and
this is ok, as long as we remember it is about helping the individual help themself...to
heal...to rebalance...to learn something about themselves...to empower them. It
should NEVER BE ABOUT US and our perceived ability as a healer....that my friends,
is our ego trying to stand front and center, wanting or needing applause and
recognition.
As a practitioner, if we have helped the individual empower their own healing ability,
we have done our job. So now with all that being said, I'll get on with incorporating
other techniques into a session.
There are several options I may think about based on what a person is looking to
achieve and as I stated earlier, where they are currently (PEMS). Here are the
additional techniques I use, for what purpose, and when:
Dowsing: Once the client is laying on the massage table, before Reiki is started, I
always dowse, using a pendulum. I will check the energy centers (chakras) as well as
other stress points on the body, such as shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. This will
give an indication as to how the energy is flowing through these areas before a
session. After a session is over, I will also take another look to see if there are any
changes. I will share with the individual the pendulum reading, and what generally is
symbolic of each of those areas. This is done to provide the client with information,
should they wish to explore after a session, on a deeper level.
Flower Essence Testing: On occasion, before a session begins, I will test, through
dowsing, flower essences for a client. If the client is very visibly emotionally upset, or
have come in with an issue that appears to be deeply rooted that they wish to work
on, I will suggest flower essence testing. I use a combination of the Bach Flower
Essences and have a select grouping of Perelandra Flower Essences.
Stones & Crystals: Often I incorporate a stone and crystal layout into a session.
There are a variety of directions one can go with this technique, which are too
numerous to mention here. Again, the choice of stones and crystals would be based
on where the client is currently, and where they would be placed either around or on
the body is also dependent on their current needs.
Guided Visualization: At the beginning of a session, I will use guided visualization
to help relax the client. This is created for the particular individual and the intention
they have for their session. As one works regularly with guided imagery, this comes
easily, and you are able to create the perfect visualization for their needs. It is a
powerful tool to also help individuals take an active role in their healing session.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique): Sometimes strong emotions or memories
can surface during a session, that will cause the floodgates of releases to open all at
once overwhelming the individual. If this occurs and it appears that it is too much for
them to handle all at once, I will incorporate a few rounds of EFT into a session, which
quickly brings the emotions back into a more balanced state that is easier for the
person to deal with.
As you can see there are many ways to bring other techniques into a session. These
are just a few that I may use, depending upon an individual's needs. As I stated
earlier, each practitioner, will in time, find their areas of focus and will develop these
abilities and gifts in a unique way that will be most beneficial to their clients.