Benefits of Reiki, Shamanism, Healing Touch

• Reiki has been linked to improved quality of life, fatigue, burnout, and depressive symptoms (e.g., Oken et al., 2007; Lee et al., 2014).
• A study found that Reiki increased feelings of relaxation, safety, and grounding in participants (Ring et al., 2009).

•  Better sleep.
• Reduced anxiety.
• Boosted mood.
• Reduced pain.
• Increased energy.
• Improved blood circulation.

• Reiki has been shown to reduce pain in various populations, including cancer patients, surgical patients, and individuals with chronic pain (e.g., Lee et al., 2014; Oken et al., 2007).
• Studies have also demonstrated Reiki’s effectiveness in reducing anxiety in individuals with cancer, breast biopsy, and other conditions (e.g., Tsang et al., 2007; Ring et al., 2009).

Why People with Cancer Choose Reiki as a Complementary Therapy

Many individuals undergoing cancer treatment turn to Reiki as a complementary approach to support their overall well-being. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive practice that focuses on promoting relaxation and relieving emotional stress, which can be especially beneficial during challenging times. Reiki practitioners and those who experience it often report these benefits:

• Deep Relaxation: Reiki can encourage a state of calm and relaxation, allowing you to rest deeply, which is essential for both body and mind during the healing process.
• Coping Support: As a gentle, supportive therapy, Reiki may help you navigate difficult emotions and challenging situations with greater ease.
• Stress Relief: Reiki’s calming nature can relieve emotional stress and tension, offering a sense of peace during times of uncertainty.
• Enhanced Well-being: Many people feel a sense of renewed energy and well-being after a Reiki session, which can positively impact their overall outlook and quality of life.
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For some, Reiki is especially supportive in palliative care settings, like hospices, where comfort and emotional peace are priorities. The gentle, compassionate touch in a calming environment often adds to the sense of relaxation, which can be profoundly comforting.

While Reiki may help you feel more at ease, it’s important to remember that it does not treat cancer directly. Instead, it supports your journey by helping you feel more relaxed, centered, and equipped to face the challenges ahead.

 Shamanic Healing: Restoring Harmony and Wholeness

Shamanic work is about realigning energies to bring harmony within the person, reconnecting them with themselves, their community, and restoring their relationship with the spirit world. Through this, the shaman helps the individual return to a state of balance, well-being, and spiritual connection.

Shamanic healing is a sacred practice that involves two fundamental phases:

1. Insightful Diagnosis: The first step is identifying the seen and unseen energies at the root of an individual’s challenge. This requires the shaman to intuitively and energetically understand the deeper causes that may be affecting the person’s well-being.
2. Energetic Transformation: The shaman then performs specific energy work to restore balance. This may involve removing energies that don’t belong or recovering lost energies that are vital to the individual’s soul. A key aspect of this healing is soul retrieval, a process that reunites lost parts of the soul, restoring wholeness and vitality.

In traditional shamanic cultures, the healing process is supported by a community/support system that nurtures the individual’s integration, providing time and space to adjust to the shift in inner energies. In our contemporary world, however, the shaman and the client must co-create this supportive structure, helping the individual process and integrate the healing over time.

Shamanic work is about realigning energies to bring harmony within the person, reconnecting them with themselves, their community, and restoring their relationship with the spirit world. Through this, the shaman helps the individual return to a state of balance, well-being, and spiritual connection.