The science behind reiki healings – why reiki Is effective
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For me, deeper understanding comes from learning everything both spiritually and physically, and how it fits into everyday life, so we can internalize these concepts and apply them in our tangible world through a rational thought process.
Since most of us are acclimatized to understanding life from our experiences through the five senses, explaining something that we cannot see or fully understand with our limited human minds is no ordinary task.
Despite still being viewed as gibberish Reiki is now being recognized throughout the scientific community as a tangible and measurable therapy that scientifically can be understood (to an extent) when we consider the Universe from a quantum perspective.
It is now scientifically proven through extensive research that the answers to the questions of life and our physical perception lies in the energetic make-up of all things. Einstein expressed this in his famous equation E=mc², which in layman’s terms means energy is equal to mass multiplied by the speed of light.
This shows that in fact, all matter is energy.
The first thing we should consider, and which we all learn in basic physics at school is that not everything is as it seems, and everything is made up of energy.
According to particle theory, tiny particles in the form of atoms, molecules, or ions are moving around at different speeds. If we relate this to Einstein’s theory of relativity and assume that all matter is made from energy, then those particles are also made of energy. What we perceive as solid, is not. It is a question of frequency, such as tuning in to a radio channel, and within our limited basic five senses, we are only able to perceive a fraction of these vibrations. Science tells us that there are frequencies infinitely beyond our sphere of perception.
Our physical bodies are no exception and are therefore made of energy also vibrating at a particular frequency. We have our bio magnetic field which, like all energy, can be manipulated and channelled.
It is also recognized, that all thought is energy and can create a positive or negative effect based on its intention, as shown in one example by Lynne McTaggart in her book The Intention Experiment (2008).
So if the intention has the power to manipulate energy, then could it be that what we think is what we are?
I believe that if we think or consume something with a negative intention or energetic vibration, it can create a negative response in our physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual bodies—this is possibly where the saying “you are what you eat” or as Buddha put it “The mind is everything, what we think we become” comes from. This negative response would then logically create dis-ease within our bodies which can be healed with positive intention if, of course, we look at this matter from that perspective.
How does Reiki work?
Research into this matter is gradually gaining speed, with much being done into the electromagnetic field of all living things, and the pathways through which this energy is transferred within the body.
Our physical bodies have a mesh of tubes made up of collagen and filled with a very fine fluid, called the myofascial system which links all parts of us, sort of like an energetic superhighway. The myofascial system carries signals in the form of tiny electrical light impulses called biophotons (literally meaning biological light) which are said to be the smallest sparks of conscious energy, carrying the very building blocks of life and allowing all cells to communicate with one another.
The amazing thing is, that these biophotons have been photographed in a single drop of water using a somatotrope with a magnification of 30000x. What researchers found was that a single biophoton goes through a series of changes in shape, showing ancient symbols that we recognize from ancient culture and religion, starting as a single point of light, going through a series of six-pointed stars, and ending in the flower of life.
It seems to me that our ancestors knew much more than we do now about life and left us these clues in the form of symbology—but that’s a whole other subject that I should probably not get into here.
We know now that energy, carrying messages and information, is constantly moving throughout both our electromagnetic fields and our physical body in the form of light. This light is everywhere and in everything, vibrating at different speeds as was previously mentioned, and imperceptible to the limited capabilities of our basic five senses.
The myofascial system is probably one of the most important systems in the body and also one of the most overlooked. Within us, the myofascial system has seven major points where there is much more fascia than in other areas which, funnily enough, correspond to the seven main energy centers, or more commonly, chakras.
It stands to reason that if there is more fascia in these areas, more biophotons would be found here since the mesh of tubes is much thicker, creating a larger energy hot spot, so to speak. In standard Reiki treatments, it is with these areas that the practitioner will work the most.
Now we come to the purpose and role of the Reiki practitioner and what we do.
All good Reiki practitioners should make meditation part of their daily practice and should have gone through the proper attunements with a Reiki Master. This facilitates a connection to higher frequencies with which they can channel energy through their electromagnetic field into their crown chakra and throughout their bodies. It then travels from their heart chakra, down their arms, and out of their hands into the electromagnetic field and physical body of the recipient.
To put it simply, the practitioner acts in the same way as a metal rod conducting electricity or heat energy from source to its destination and throughout – In effect Reiki practitioners are a conduit of energy.
By connecting to higher or finer frequencies of conscious energy which is all around us, and using loving intention or thought (which, as stated before, is also energy) to heal and cleanse, the Reiki practitioner can direct the energy to where it is most needed. But having said this, Reiki will go where it is needed regardless of where the practitioner places their hands, or in the case of distance Reiki, across any space to the desired recipient.
There are now 40 scientific groups researching biophotonics and associated therapies at this present time throughout the world. Reiki is now recognized by conventional medical authorities throughout the world and is used concurrently with mainstream treatments.
Reiki is a simple, effective, and safe tool to lessen anxiety and promote emotional, spiritual, and physical balance. It can help with chronic conditions such as insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder infertility issues – and an endless list of other troubles!
Reiki works despite anyone’s belief system or religious affiliations. Science (Quantum Science to be specific) has helped tremendously to bridge the gap (to a large extent) that existed earlier, making Reiki a popular parallel treatment alongside conventional medicine.
Used in combination with other holistic treatments and Western therapies, it can become a reliable part of anyone’s road to ultimate health and wellness.
Published on : February 24, 2021
