Reiki Testimonials from Students and Clients
of Arline Rowden, Reiki Master Teacher
"When asked, I generally explain Reiki is a hands-on healing technique. This is far too simple an explanation! Meditation, controlled breathing and gentle, non-invasive touch acts to channel powerful healing energies. In my experience, Reiki affects me just as profoundly as it does the person I work on during a healing session. I am very grateful for the sense of peace and well-being evoked in me even as I prepare for a healing session. Reiki has expanded my awareness not only of myself, but also evokes a renewed sensitivity to anyone else I encounter in all phases of my life. It is impossible for me to practice Reiki on anyone (including myself) when I am feeling angry, impatient, or even self-indulgent. The energy raises my focus and sensitivity to such a degree that such ‘lower’ emotions seem clearly unworthy and are easily discarded. My favorite Reiki invocation is “in healing we are healed…”"
(From a client who's a Reiki Master Teacher.)
"I have been a student of healing all my life. Reiki is the most powerful form of healing I have found. In my own experience, deep seated feelings of inferiority have been replaced by increasing self acceptance and self confidence as a result of performing Reiki on myself.
Even more exciting are the healing effects experienced by others for whom I have done Reiki. I have repeatedly observed that anxiety is calmed and then replaced with deep relaxation. In addition, chronic physical and mental conditions of many years duration which had been unresponsive to other forms of spiritual healing and to conventional medical treatment are beginning to yield as I approach them with Reiki.
Some people for whom I have prayed have sought help from other sources to no avail and are very desperate. It has been difficult at times not to be hindered by fear in the face of my own inadequacies when seeing the great need of these dear people and feeling my own heartfelt desire to help them. I find it very liberating that the practice of Reiki does not depend upon my internal emotional state or level of spiritual advancement. I can hardly express my joy at finding this form of healing, at once so gentle and so effective."
(From a client who's a Reiki Master Practitioner.)
"Being a Reiki student has brought change into my life on so many levels. Reiki is a wonderful tool that I use to assist my body in the healing process, whether it is emotional or physical healing that may be need. It helps me to remove the negative energy, blockages, and stress in my life, which in turn promotes the natural balance and atmosphere needed for my body to flourish and heal. I also use Reiki to assist others in finding that same balance and healing, and it has been simply amazing, as well as incredibly rewarding, to see the reactions of friends and loved ones that I have done a Reiki session for.
Learning Reiki has given me a more compassionate feeling towards others, as well as a great sense of self-love and acceptance which had been missing from my life for so long. It has expanded my awareness, and has helped me to step back and take a look at what is truly important in my life. Practicing Reiki has begun the total healing process of my mind, body and spirit, and will be a part of life forever"
(From a client who's a Reiki II Practitioner.)
"I just wanted to touch base with you and share my feelings a bit. I was walking down the hall today and realized that I actually feel taller and lighter on my feet! Lighter and taller really sort of sums it up. Does that make sense? This week I've noticed that I am less anxious and the constant nagging feeling that "something just isn't right" seems to be missing... It's always sort of just sat there in my subconscious, nagging at me. Whenever I would begin to feel happy, it would always remind me that I wasn't quite there, or that I couldn't quite get there - yet. Anyway, I feel calmer, more easily centered if I leave center (which really hasn't happened too much) and less willing, or maybe just more resistant to taking on others issues and then giving them my energy. I feel good."
(From a client about one week after doing some process work during a Reiki session. The issue had been a very long standing one and the client had worked on it in other ways and had made some progress prior to the session.)
"Since I began utilizing Reiki in my life, many changes have occurred for me. So many of my old behaviors and attitudes have mellowed because the effects of Reiki reach far beyond the treatment session or the attunement process. I used to be a very high-strung person who carried her stresses around in her body. Consequently, my attitude about life and my sense of connection with the world around me suffered. But since integrating Reiki in my life, I can step back from stressful situations and handle them from a more detached and loving perspective.
Physically, Reiki has greatly enhanced my immune system and my overall energy levels. Before Reiki, I had annual bouts of the flu and pneumonia. I am happy to say that I haven't needed a prescription for over four years now. Also, my overall energy levels are higher and more consistent because my mind and spirit are healthier now, too."
(From a client who is now a Reiki Master Teacher.)
"As a Massage Therapist I find that many of my clients are not only hurting on a physical level but, on a soul level as well. Reiki has helped me to soothe the spirit while massage soothes the body. The combination can't be beat. My clientele includes housewives, farmers, body builders, professionals, blue collar workers and students. My youngest client is 8 and my oldest client is 90. I use Reiki on myself as well, every day. When aches and pains pop up, just a few minutes of Reiki helps the energy to flow and the discomfort to go away. Also, Reiki is a great way to drift off into sleep at night. Seek out a massage therapist who is Reiki attunded and find the joy within."
(From a massage therapist who's also Reiki II.)
"Since I received the Master's level attunement, I feel full. I am no longer looking around for how I can be filled with energy. I use the Reiki on a daily basis for reducing the rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. My hands seem to become very warm as I rub them together. I put them on the stiff or warm joint and ask the universe to supply the necessary energy to help the joint be comfortable. When my hands cool down, I know that there is everything I need in that joint. I have shown this technique to so many others. Some have chronic pain also. No it does not cure the inflammation, but Reiki does make my life a lot more livable. Thanks again for being a part of my self healing. You have shown me how to take the time to bring the universal love to me."
(From a client who's a Reiki Master Teacher.)
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