Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique, which has been used to support emotional and physical healing, minimise stress, and promote deep relaxation since its creation in the 1920s by Mikao Usui.
Reiki Healing For People And Animals
This gentle, energy-based therapy can offer a variety of supportive benefits, which can help with emotional balance, chronic pain, long-lasting stress, anxiety and depression. The same calming energy is used during Reiki for people and animals, however it’s offered in slightly different ways depending on whether the recipient is an animal or a person, yet always with respect and consent.
Reiki For People – Stress, Pain And Emotional Balance
Reiki is a calming therapy and research [1] shows that it can help to ease day-to-day stress, help with feelings of anxiety, low mood and overwhelm, and support pain management. Clients visit us here at Light Joy Wellness for a variety of different reasons, including sleep problems, burnout, and feelings of disconnect between the mind and body, which is why every Reiki healing session is tailored to the needs of each person.
What To Expect In A Reiki Session For People
Each Reiki session begins with a short consultation, during which we make space to talk about the particular concerns that have led you to energy healing. From here, you will be invited to lay or sit in a comfortable position in your own clothes.
Reiki can be conducted with a ‘hands-on’ or ‘hands-off’ approach, with both offering the same therapeutic benefits, so your personal preferences and comfort levels will be used to guide and shape each session.
Your session will end with a moment to ground and reflect, making space for an extra period of peace and calm. At Light Joy Wellness, all Reiki healing sessions are private, confidential and safe, and you’re free to pause or stop at any point as your comfort sits at the heart of everything we do.
Animal Reiki UK – Gentle Support For Pets And Other Animals
Many animals are highly attuned to the energy around them. Practitioners specialising in animal Reiki in the UK can provide support with a variety of different issues, including rescue trauma, anxiety, and pain or behavioural changes that have an emotional root cause.
This gentle and supportive treatment is suitable for a variety of different animals, including cats, dogs, birds, horses and wildlife. Importantly, Reiki healing for animals is a complementary therapy and should always be used alongside traditional professional veterinary care to ensure that your pet’s needs are being fully met.
How Animal Reiki Sessions Work In Practice
Reiki healing for animals usually takes place in an environment the animal is familiar with or in the calming environment of a specialised clinic. Importantly, the animals are always free to move around the space and given the agency to decide whether they want to move away from the practitioner or sit close by.
The needs of each animal will be used to determine whether hands-on or hands-off Reiki healing is appropriate. Crucially, experienced practitioners of animal Reiki in the UK understand how to let the animal lead both the length and pace of the healing session, as this is the only way to achieve beneficial outcomes.
Benefits People Notice In Their Animals After Reiki
Following a Reiki session, there are a variety of common changes that people see in their animals, including softer body language, greater levels of trust, an increased sense of ease around triggers, and deeper settling and relaxation.
Key Differences Between Reiki For People And Reiki For Animals
There are many differences between Reiki for people and animals. While Reiki for people uses conversation and verbal cues as a way to obtain consent and guarantee comfort, when working with animals there is more emphasis on non-verbal consent and practitioners are attuned to the more subtle body language and behavioural signs shown by each animal.
Light Joy Wellness practitioner is trained to adapt our methods, positioning, timing and distance during each session, which ensures that both animals and humans are always safe, comfortable and relaxed.
How Reiki Supports The Bond Between People And Their Animals
Parallel or joint Reiki for pets and humans can have profound benefits for the whole household, particularly when stress is affecting you or your animals. As both yours and your animal’s nervous systems will start to settle during a Reiki session, the space is made for a calmer, more harmonious and understanding connection to form between you.
Combined Reiki Sessions For People And Animals
There are many ways to approach Reiki for pets and humans, including tailored programmes to support you through times of change, remote work for your household, or consecutive sessions for you and your animal. We’ll work together to find the best approach for you, so you and your pet feel supported and not overwhelmed.
Choosing Reiki For People And Animals At Light Joy Wellness
Specialising in holistic Reiki for people and animals, Light Joy Wellness is an ethical, calm and relaxed setting where Reiki sessions are offered by practitioners who are experienced in both animal and human work.
Reiki For People And Animals: FAQs
How does a Reiki session for my animal differ from a Reiki session for me?
Reiki sessions for animals rely much more on non-verbal cues, whereas Reiki for humans utilises a conversational approach to ensure your comfort and relaxation.
Can my pet and I receive Reiki support around the same issue, such as stress, illness or bereavement?
Yes, parallel Reiki sessions can be very beneficial during times of change or unrest in your lives. It’s important to visit a practitioner who will work to a set of high standards [2] when working with people and animals.
Do I need my vet’s or GP’s permission before booking holistic Reiki for people and animals together?
It’s always a good idea to discuss the potential benefits of Reiki with your GP and/or veterinarian.