Reiki

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a spiritual healing practice that seeks to restore balance. Providers place their hands above or lightly on the patient’s body to send subtle energy to the patient. The patient remains fully clothed and often lies on a padded table. Patients typically feel very relaxed and peaceful, and sometimes fall asleep. Some people may sense a feeling of heat or coolness or very subtle pleasant waves. Reiki was developed by a Buddhist monk more than 100 years ago in Japan. It was introduced to the United States in the 1930s.

How is Reiki thought to promote wellness and overall health?

It is believed that Reiki increases levels of peace, balance, and relaxation. Reiki healing is understood to be drawn through the provider in a way that is based on the recipient’s need. In this way, it is the recipient, not the provider, who controls what is happening on a subtle level.

What have studies shown about the benefit of Reiki?

Some studies suggest that Reiki can help reduce:

• Behavioral and memory problems in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease
• Pain and anxiety
• Symptoms of depression

Sound Bath

What does sound therapy involve? 

Sound baths use instruments like crystal singing bowls, drum, chimes to initiate “a deeply immersive full-body listening experience” to alleviate stress and enhance memory. The intentional use of sound (or music) is to create an environment which becomes a catalyst for transformation or healing in the physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual aspects of our being.

What have studies shown about the benefit of sound bath? 

One study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that an hourlong sound meditation helped people reduce tension, anger, fatigue, anxiety, and depression while increasing a sense of well-being.

A reviewof 400 published scientific articles on music as medicine found strong evidence that music has  benefits in improving mood and reducing stress. In fact, rhythm in particular (over melody) can provide physical pain relief.

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