Reiki: A Gentle Path to Inner Healing and Balance

In a world where life moves at a rapid pace and mental and physical pressures continue to grow, people are searching for stillness — for a kind of inner healing that no medicine can offer and no technology can deliver. This is where Reiki comes in — an ancient yet modern, gentle yet powerful energy practice that reconnects us to our true essence and helps us restore inner harmony.

My first encounter with this deep, transformative energy marked a turning point in my life. Today, I write to share a deeper understanding of Reiki, its many benefits, and how each person can integrate it into their daily life — as explained by Giselle Kassatly, Reiki Master and personal development and transcendental meditation coach, in this special feature for Nadormagazine.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an ancient Japanese art of healing through energy, rediscovered in the early 20th century by Dr. Mikao Usui. The word "Reiki" is composed of two Japanese terms:

  • "Rei", meaning "spirit" or "universal energy"

  • "Ki", meaning "life force energy"

Together, they represent the connection and harmony between our inner energy and the energy of the universe.

Reiki is based on the idea that there is a vital life force flowing through our bodies. When this energy becomes blocked or weakened, it may show up as stress, anxiety, illness, or emotional imbalance. Reiki works to restore the natural flow of this energy, supporting healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.

How Does Reiki Work?

During a Reiki session, the practitioner gently places their hands on or just above the body of the recipient. There is no massage or physical pressure involved — the energy flows through intention and presence.

What makes Reiki unique is that it's a universal energy, accessible everywhere. Practitioners trained in advanced levels learn to use Reiki symbols to direct and enhance this energy.

With time and practice, the Reiki practitioner becomes a pure channel for this healing force — allowing energy to flow without interference from the ego or rational mind.

5 Key Benefits of Reiki

1. Mental Peace & Stress Relief

Most people who experience Reiki feel a deep sense of calm and inner peace. It soothes the nervous system, reduces stress levels, and improves sleep.

2. Physical Healing Support

While Reiki doesn’t replace conventional medicine, it complements it beautifully. Patients undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, or other treatments often report faster recovery, less pain, and enhanced immune function.

3. Emotional Release

We carry unresolved emotions and pain in our bodies. Reiki gently helps release these emotional blocks, offering a path to self-understanding and healing.

4. Spiritual Awareness

Regular Reiki practice fosters a deeper connection to self and the universe. It restores the balance between mind, body, and soul.

5. Improved Focus & Creativity

By cleansing mental energy, Reiki sharpens thought clarity, boosts intuition, and enhances creativity in both personal and professional life.

Who Can Benefit from Reiki?

Reiki is suitable for everyone — children, adults, the elderly, healthy individuals, and those with physical or emotional challenges. It has no side effects and is completely safe. Even animals and plants can benefit, as all living beings are made of life energy.

How to Begin with Reiki?

✔️ Try a Reiki Session

The first step is to experience a Reiki session with a certified practitioner. Sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour in a peaceful setting.

✔️ Learn Self-Reiki

After completing the First Degree (Level 1) training, you can begin applying Reiki to yourself daily — creating space for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

✔️ Continue Learning

There are several levels of Reiki. Each opens new insights and capabilities. In the Second Degree, you learn to use Reiki symbols. In the Third Degree, you become a Reiki Master, able to teach and guide others.

Healing Begins Within

In recent years, Western countries — especially across Europe — have started integrating Reiki and other complementary therapies into traditional medical care. Hospitals now recognize its value, particularly in sensitive departments like Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).

For example, in a European hospital, two premature babies born in the seventh month received different types of care. One baby was regularly touched and cared for by nurses and volunteers trained in Reiki techniques, while the other received standard care.

The results were remarkable:

  • The baby who received Reiki support showed faster growth, stable heart rates, and better breathing and sleep patterns.

This study highlights the power of gentle touch, emotional connection, and vital energy in human development — from the very beginning of life.

Reiki in Modern Healthcare

Hospitals in countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and Norway are now training nurses in Reiki to become part of holistic care teams. Reiki doesn’t replace medicine — it enhances it. It reminds us that presence, intention, and energy are powerful healing tools.

Reiki: Not a Luxury, but a Necessity

In a time when mental and physical illnesses are rising, Reiki is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. It reminds us that healing comes from within and that each of us carries the innate power for peace, balance, and renewal.

A Final Word from the Reiki Master

As a Reiki teacher, I’ve personally witnessed the impact of this energy on many lives — tears of relief, laughter after pain, and life transformations. Their healing wasn’t magic. It was the result of reconnecting with themselves and with the universe.

Reiki is not just a treatment.
It is a path — a path toward inner peace, conscious living, and unconditional love.
Inside you, there is a healing energy waiting to be released.
Just give yourself the chance.


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