Equine Reiki
First of all, what is Reiki?
The word “Reiki” (pronounced Ray-key) can be broken down into
two words: Rei meaning “Universal/Divine” and Ki meaning “energy.”
Reiki literally translates into “divine energy” and is an
ancient Tibetan method of natural healing. The word “Ki” is
equivalent to “Chi” and is the life energy that is found in
all living things. Every human, animal and plant is infused with Reiki
and flows through all of our energy centers and pathways (i.e. meridians
and chakras). Using the flow of Ki, Reiki harmonizes and balances the
body, mind and spirit back to its natural state of calmness, health and
well-being. The beauty of Reiki as a healing system is that it is simple,
non-invasive and stress-free yet highly effective. Reiki is practiced
throughout the world, including over 300 major hospitals and medical centers
in the U.S. Until recently Reiki was available only to humans, but an
increasing number of practitioners are establishing practices devoted
exclusively to animals.
Reiki is one of only a few healing modalities that will not
cause harm to any living thing in order to bring about healing!
We are called “practitioners” of this system, not healers
in that we channel the healing energy of the Universe to interact and
work with the energy of the equine in helping to facilitate wellness and
balance and to help accelerate the horse’s own healing system. Permission
is always asked first of the “client” or horse, as it is their
choice whether or not they wish to receive Reiki. Reiki practitioners
do not diagnose but use the energy to create and support an energetic
balance as a whole for the horse on all levels: physical, mental, emotional
and spiritual.
What can Reiki do?
For healthy Horses: Reiki treatments can be beneficial in maintaining
a horses’ state of health and enhancing their overall peace and
well-being. Giving Reiki treatments to your horse is an excellent way
of deepening the bond and understanding between you and the animal. Among
many other things Reiki promotes:
Increased Performance Improved
Flexibility and Suppleness Improved Digestion Develop
Confidence
Improved Circulation Emotional Balance
Increased Energy Stress Reduction
Relaxation
For Horses that are sick, stressed or debilitated: The
healing energy of Reiki assists healing at the deepest levels and is a
safe complement to conventional Western medicine and all other forms of
healing. Reiki aids, stimulates and balances the body for optimum recovery
and wellness. Reiki can aid in:
Depression or grief Chronic
pain and Arthritis Recovery from surgery Psychological
trauma or stress Skin allergies Lameness
issues Pregnancy, foaling and/or weaning Transportation
or Competition stress
For Horses that are ready to cross over: Reiki is a highly
effective yet gentle way to provide comfort, relieve pain, fear and anxiety,
and to ease the transition from this life to the next with greater peace,
dignity and illumination. Reiki also provides support and help with grief
for the human companion as well.
Reiki at a distance!
Since Reiki is a Universal Energy, it can span any distance and be just
as effective as a hands-on treatment. Whether you are working on a horse
across a pasture or across the globe, the energy remains the same and
offers the same benefits: physical, mental and spiritual healing on all
levels. Some horses may live too far away to treat personally. Possibly
some horses may be too nervous or aggressive and will benefit from distance
treatments rather than risk injury to themselves or their human companions.
Other horses may be too old, sick or near death and will be more relaxed
and able to receive and absorb Reiki from a distance. Distance treatments
are also ideal in emergency situations as I can offer a distance treatment
within 24 hours of being contacted.
What are chakras and where are they?
Chakras are energy centers located on the midline of the body and are
the openings for life energy to flow in and out. All humans and animals
have chakras and the horse, just like the human, has 7 basic chakras which
are shown below.
Crown Chakra – on the poll between the ears
Third Eye Chakra – on the forehead just above the
eyes
Throat Chakra – behind the jaw
Heart Chakra – just under the rib cage
Solar Plexus Chakra – on the spine behind the withers
and on the chest at the apex of the Front legs.
Sacral Chakra – at the top of the hips
Root Chakra - at the top of the tail where it joins the
rump