Reiki (pronounced ray-key), a deeply relaxing method of therapeutic touch developed in Japan, is a powerful means of achieving and maintaining physical, mental and spiritual well being. This healing technique, which involves the laying-on of hands, works directly on the energy field – or aura – surrounding your body as well as the life-force energy flowing within it.

This energy, commonly called "prana," "chi" (chee), or "ki" (key) in practices like yoga and acupuncture, travels through energy centers in your body named chakras and pathways called meridians. Disruptions in this energy flow adversely affect your mind, body and spirit, leading to illness. Reiki restores the harmonious flow of life-force energy.

In the Western world, many people are just beginning to realize how crucial "ki" is to good health, though Far Eastern cultures have understood its importance for thousands of years. Restoring proper energy flow is the aim of not only Reiki, but also acupuncture, T'ai Chi, herbal remedies and other practices relied upon by millions of Asians.

Personal Empowerment

Receiving a Reiki session is wonderful for relaxation, stress reduction and balance, but there’s no need to always depend on me or another practitioner to provide this kind of treatment.

You can learn the basics in a single day in an introductory class, making a quantum leap in your personal and spiritual evolution. Once attuned to the Reiki energy source through a master teacher, you truly possess tremendous holistic-healing power in the palms of your hands (for use on yourself or others).

A registered Karuna Reiki® Master with the International Center for Reiki Training, I offer both classes and sessions in my home healing studio in Atlanta (Ormewood Park near Grant Park).

Any problem involving mind, body or spirit can benefit from this healing technique. In its long history, Reiki has aided in healing virtually every known illness or injury. Of course, you don’t need to feel bad to want to feel better.

When your energy is flowing optimally, not only do you feel great, but also your aura shines bigger and brighter in a way that others truly sense. You really glow!

For more info, call Brad Dixon at 404-444-6924 or e-mail brad@wellspringreiki.com.

Note: The man/flower image above is a painting by Atlanta-based artist Miles Davis titled "In Awe of Beauty's Magic."