Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: Autumn on November 15, 2015, 12:25:41 PM
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A couple of ladies on this site have asked me to explain a bit more about Reiki and how it helps in menopause. (Hope it doesnt sound too formal but its the only way to explain it! :))
Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a natural and totally safe method of hands on healing. It brings balance and harmony to the mind, body and emotions. Reiki helps to speed up the body's own natural healing and is a gentle but powerful complimentary therapy. Reiki is effective in alleviating menopause symptoms because it helps to balance various systems in the body, including the body's hormonal system.
Reiki gives a time out when you can just relax in an hour that is just about you and your well being.
Its so important when youre going through a process that has such a huge effect on your body, emotions and well being to have something to look forward to each week, fortnight or month.
Reiki makes you the best you can be at any given time.
We need to be gentle with ourselves and kind to our bodies when going through all the stages of menopause.
As women, we tend to be everything to everyone and feel guilty if we take time for ourselves or pay out for treatments for ourselves. Around the menopause is when we have to learn to let go of that a little and actually start being kind to us! We all need a little nurturing!
We can learn to be patient and gentle with our bodies, brains and feelings, not scold ourselves every time we forget something or we find another pain or feel too exhausted to do move.
Its easy to lose who we are as our bodies change and we are coping with hot flushes, mood swings, exhaustion, anxiety, pain, lack of libido, fuzzy thinking, emotions that are all over the place and all the other things that can happen during menopause.
Reiki can help with everything in one way or another. It calms, comforts and soothes and can help you find your way back to you again.
If the mind is calm, the body tends to follow.
It is really worthwhile learning Reiki for yourself as you can then give yourself healing as and when needed. I found it really helped me to cope with things
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I have been a Reiki practitioner for 14 years and know what a difference it can make to anyone who has treatments people and animals!
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:-\ - 'hands on' - the REIKI teacher in our street explained that there is no physical contact :-\
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Thanks Autumn, what a lovely post.
How easy is it to learn a little Reiki. Would it just be the relaxation element that you would suggest.
Are there any books available to have a look at.
I find Mindfullness meditation very difficult as I have a grasshopper brain that I find hard to shut off so other ideas would be great.
Honeybun
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I've had Reiki before - it is really relaxing.
Taz x
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:-\ - 'hands on' - the REIKI teacher in our street explained that there is no physical contact :-\
I'm guessing that "hands on" is used to suggest actually doing something oneself.
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:-\ - 'hands on' - the REIKI teacher in our street explained that there is no physical contact :-\
CLKD - there are no right or wrong ways. Most practitioners use both very gentle 'hands on' or just above the body depending on need. 'Hands on' is not heavy like massage, but very gentle touch and the client is fully clothed. The hand positions are usually left in the same place for anything from 2 - 5 mins.
I for one don't like the 'hands off' treatment but everyone is different and if you said you didn't want any contact then your Reiki practitioner would do as you asked. It's all about you feeling relaxed and calm. :)
It's important to find a practitioner that you like and trust. :)
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Thanks Autumn, what a lovely post.
How easy is it to learn a little Reiki. Would it just be the relaxation element that you would suggest.
Are there any books available to have a look at.
I find Mindfullness meditation very difficult as I have a grasshopper brain that I find hard to shut off so other ideas would be great.
Honeybun
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Thank you Honeybun - I hope it helped a little! :)
The subject of learning Reiki is quite big as you need to be attuned so that you can start the energy flowing into yourself for yourself. There are three stages to learning Reiki: Reiki 1 is for self healing and treating friends, family and pets. Reiki 2 is so you can be a practitioner and charge. Reiki 3 is Master level, which shows that you've dedicated yourself to learning and practicing Reiki and can also teach it to others. A very good book is Self-Healing With Reiki: by Penelope Quest which explains a lot more than I can here about self healing and energy work.
If you had Reiki treatments, they might help you to be calmer and so be able to do your meditations if you wanted!
Hope this helps. X
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I've had Reiki before - it is really relaxing.
Taz x
That's great Taz, I absolutely love it. :) x
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:-\ - 'hands on' - the REIKI teacher in our street explained that there is no physical contact :-\
I'm guessing that "hands on" is used to suggest actually doing something oneself.
Hi Limpy,
Sorry, but I must have just missed you post. I just replied to CLKD about the meaning of 'hands on' and it is putting hands very gently on - but not moving them.
I think your suggestion of it meaning 'actually doing something oneself' is great though, as having Reiki or learning it is a great thing to do for yourself! :)
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Always something I've fancied having done. Someone I know used to practice it, but has since given up her business. She said it was wonderful to have done. Maybe have a look into as a treat to myself.
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That's what I was thinking. I do have a relative that does it but she is too far away.
I can see a Xmas gift coming up.
Honeybun
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I used to have Reiki once a month - very relaxing. Unfortunately the girl I went to moved away but I thoroughly recommend it.
Bramble
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Thank you, Autumn. Reiki is something I would love to try. You have explained it so well and your love of it comes over.
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Thanks Autumn for the explanation - and welcome to the forum, great to have a Reiki Practitioner on board.
I've had Reiki sessions and loved it - the effect was so powerful - I remember feeling very emotional (tearful) not in a bad way though, a release, particularly when my ears were cupped.
Thinking about suggesting Reiki to my elderly father (he's very close minded though) my lovely Mum died last year and he's not coping very well emotionally, it may help him.
J x
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Autumn - I felt relaxed just reading your explanation, sounds wonderful. I've had some reflexology sessions recently and I loved it - so relaxing I fell asleep. I think she does Reiki too - I will make enquiries xx
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If not GH, try Indian Head Massage. They are wonderful too.
I've found a clinic which does Reiki here. May make enquiry.
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:thankyou:
Massage is relaxing. I love my feet being massaged ;)
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Always something I've fancied having done. Someone I know used to practice it, but has since given up her business. She said it was wonderful to have done. Maybe have a look into as a treat to myself.
That's a shame, but if you're still in contact with her, maybe she knows someone else who's good? Definitely worth a try! :)
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That's what I was thinking. I do have a relative that does it but she is too far away.
I can see a Xmas gift coming up.
Honeybun
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..or a little holiday to your relative's house! ;) She can always send you Reiki you know....
Definitely a nice Xmas present Honeybun! xx
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I used to have Reiki once a month - very relaxing. Unfortunately the girl I went to moved away but I thoroughly recommend it.
Bramble
Oh, that's a shame Bramble, is there no-one else you've heard of nearby? So worth having it regularly isn't it.x :)
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Thank you, Autumn. Reiki is something I would love to try. You have explained it so well and your love of it comes over.
You're welcome Ju Ju - I really do love it as I've seen so many 'mini miracles' with it! :)
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Thanks Autumn for the explanation - and welcome to the forum, great to have a Reiki Practitioner on board.
I've had Reiki sessions and loved it - the effect was so powerful - I remember feeling very emotional (tearful) not in a bad way though, a release, particularly when my ears were cupped.
Thinking about suggesting Reiki to my elderly father (he's very close minded though) my lovely Mum died last year and he's not coping very well emotionally, it may help him.
Thank you for the welcome Night_Owl! :thankyou:
Thank you for sharing how you felt on one of your treatments - Reiki really does help balance everything - gently. I think it would be perfect for your dad, if he's willing to give it a go. Reiki works even if you don't believe in it, you just have to be willing to give it a go. I'm so sorry about your mum's passing - must be very difficult for you too.xx
J x
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Autumn - I felt relaxed just reading your explanation, sounds wonderful. I've had some reflexology sessions recently and I loved it - so relaxing I fell asleep. I think she does Reiki too - I will make enquiries xx
Aww, that's a lovely thing to say groundhog! I'm glad it's come across ok. I was a reflexologist for 20 years too, but have had to really cut back due to wear and tear on my thumbs, but reflexology is fab too and also balances in a slightly different way! I always think that if a therapist has Reiki it really enhances any treatment they give. Ooh, do ask for Reiki too and then you can choose which one you need each time you go! :) xx
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If not GH, try Indian Head Massage. They are wonderful too.
I've found a clinic which does Reiki here. May make enquiry.
Go for it! :)
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Massage is relaxing. I love my feet being massaged ;)
Me too - have you tried reflexology? :)
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Don't need to - have a good DH who will massage my feet ;) …….. if I were rich I would have my hair washed and scalp massaged daily 8)
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Have you thought of hiring him out CLKD ;D
I think there is a bit of technique to it that hubby won't have ;)
But whatever floats your boat
Honeybun
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He would like it to lead to :bed: ::) whereas having my feet massaged sends me to sleep.
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Oh for heavens sake ;D ;D
It's feet....feet.
Honeybun
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;D I know …………
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;D ;D :madeyes:
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One of the best massages I have ever had was an Indian Head Massage. It's was a gift and I didn't quite know what to expect.
There was the warmed bed, my feet were massaged then my head neck shoulders and face.
I floated out and was very glad hubby was there to drive me home.
I spent the whole day in a little happy bubble....bliss.
Honeybun
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