Certified reiki practitioner Larissa Mulder-Barnett knows just how important a sense of peace and balance is, and after having gone through her own journey of healing, she feels that the time is right for her to share that knowledge.
Reiki is a powerful yet non-invasive ancient Japanese energy healing technique that accelerates the body’s own healing abilities. “The word ‘reiki’ is a combination of two Japanese words: ‘rei’, which means ‘spiritual consciousness’ or ‘the higher power’, and ‘ki’, which means ‘life force energy’,” explains Larissa, “which flows through all living things. “Reiki is not part of any religion or belief system and is a safe and non-intrusive technique
that balances the chakras or energy centres in the body and heals on all levels – spiritual, emotional, mental and physical. Reiki is one of many tools that can assist healing and growth.”
She goes on to explain that in order to heal, people need to truly feel their emotions, to acknowledge and observe them. “People often numb and suppress their emotions by drinking excessively, eating too much and working too much, or even exercising excessively. This won’t solve anything,” she adds. “Reiki aids in rebalancing the body that has been affected by years of trauma or suppression of emotions.”
A reiki session lasts between 45 and 60 minutes and rebalances the mind, body and spirit. It relieves tension and stress, increases vitality and energy, and acts as a detox, helping the body eliminate toxins and strengthening the immune system. “The client lies, fully
clothed on a massage bed, while the practitioner gently puts their hands on or just above the body and promotes healing by encouraging a healthy flow of energy and balancing the seven chakras, which are the main energy centres in the body. When all your chakras are open, the energy can flow freely between them without any blockages.
“I would love to help people on their journey of healing,” Larissa smiles. “Having gone through the process myself, I feel the time is right to share this with others.” She sums it up with a favourite quote by Debbie Ford: “The purpose of our journey is to restore ourselves to wholeness.”
The benefits of reiki:
• Improves mood
• Enhances overall well-being
• Aids in depression, insomnia, anxiety
• Reduces stress
• Works on imbalances
• Boosts immune system
• Relieves pain
• Eliminates toxins
• Relaxes and calms the mind
• Assists in releasing negative thoughts and emotional baggage
• Increases creativity
• Increases awareness of self.
The seven chakras:
1. The root or base chakra. It represents our foundation. When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand in our own power. When it is blocked, we feel threatened and unstable.
2. The sacral chakra. This chakra helps us relate to our emotions and those of others. It governs creativity and sexual energy. If it is blocked, it could feel like you are out of control.
3. The solar plexus chakra. The solar plexus is where your confidence lies. If this chakra is blocked, you might feel shame and self-doubt. Those with an open solar plexus chakra feel free to express themselves and let others see them for who they truly are.
4. The heart chakra. This is the bridge between the lower and upper chakras. It can influence your ability to give and receive love – from others and ourselves. A person whose
heart chakra is blocked might have difficulty fully opening up to people and showing their vulnerability. If your heart is open, you experience deep compassion, empathy and love.
5. The throat chakra. This chakra is our voice and controls our ability to communicate our personal power. It allows us to express ourselves fully, truly and openly.
6. The third eye chakra. It controls our ability to connect with our intuition. It is the eye of the soul and registers information beyond the surface level.
7. The crown chakra. It sits at the top of the head and enables us to be fully connected spiritually and feeling at one with all that is.
Details
To book a reiki session at Dragonfly Reiki Therapy, contact Larissa on 074 149 0309
