Holistically Yours - North Vancouver
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It was discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900's. Reiki is administered by "laying on hands" and techniques such as this have been practiced for thousands of years. Reiki is a very simple yet powerful technique that can be easily learned by anyone.
The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words, "Rei" and "Ki". The word "Rei" means universal or present everywhere. It is interpreted to mean the higher knowledge or spiritual consciousness and is the all-knowing wisdom of the universe. It understands each person completely and knows the cause of all problems and difficulties as well as how to heal them.
The word "Ki" means the same as "Chi" in Chinese and "Prana" in Sanskrit. "Ki" is the life energy or vital life force that animates all living things. If your life energy is low, or if there is a restriction in its flow, you are more vulnerable to illness. When it is high and flowing freely, you are less likely to get sick. Life energy plays an important role in everything we do, think, feel and aspire towards. "Ki" is the non-physical energy used by all healers. It is present all around us and can be accumulated and guided by the mind. It is the "Rei" that guides the "Ki" in the practice we call Reiki. Therefore, Reiki can be defined as spiritually guided life force energy.
We are all alive because life force energy is flowing through us. Life force energy flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. The free and balanced flow of energy is the cause of health. It is this energy that animates the physical organs and tissues as it flows through them, nourishing the organs and cells and supporting their vital functions. When the flow of life force energy is disrupted, it causes diminished functioning within one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.
Life force energy is responsive to thoughts and feelings. When we have positive optimistic thoughts, we increase our flow of energy. When we have negative thoughts our energy is disrupted and diminished. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and disrupt its flow.
When a person receives a Reiki treatment, the Reiki energy assesses where the person has blocks and then directs the healing energy. The Reiki energy then works with the negative thoughts and feelings that are blocking one's natural flow. By flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing healthy energy to flow in a natural way.
During a treatment, the recipient relaxes on the Reiki table while the practitioner connects to the energy and becomes a conduit for the energy to flow through into the recipient. The recipient always remains fully clothed. A treatment may feel like a wonderful glowing radiance and has many benefits.
Ear candling is an ancient holistic method of removing toxins from the ear canal. It is a very gentle, non-invasive, relaxing process. The narrow end of a lit hollow ear candle is placed gently in the ear and as the flame burns a gentle vacuum is created drawing the toxins from the ear into the candle.
The client will be laying on their side, with a small pillow between their knees to keep their spine aligned and a protective covering will be placed around the ear to shield their face and hair from the flame of the lit ear candle.Soft music will play in the background and the gentle sound of running water may be heard coming from the creek that runs alongside the healing room at Holistically Yours.
During the candling process the client is never left unattended. The ear candle is held by the practitioner the entire time it is burning and when the candle has burned down to 3 to 4 inches in length, the candle will gently be removed from the ear and the flame will be extinguished in a bowl of water. The candle will be cut open and the toxins and wax that remain in the candle will be examined. The client has the choice to examine the contents of the candle as well if they wish.
More than one candle per ear may be required in order to achieve the desired effect but often, only one candle for each ear is needed. Many clients report an improvement in hearing after the process and some have also reported relief from headaches, sinus problems and ringing in the ears.It is very important to understand that ear candling is not a medical procedure and it does not replace appropriate medical care. If you are experiencing any problems with your ears, especially if you have pain in your ears, you must consult with your doctor before booking an ear candling session.
During an Animal Reiki session, the practitioner allows the animal to come to them and the animal controls the amount of Reiki they receive and where they would like to receive it.Because animals are extremely sensitive to energy, both wild and domestic animals respond naturally to the healing benefits of Reiki.Traditionally, Reiki practice and teaching has centered on healing humans. However, there are many reasons to focus Reiki on the animal kingdom. Animals are sentient, spiritual beings that give generously of themselves and are innately deserving of Reiki's benefits.
Living with people and civilization exacts a great toll on animals. They are deprived of their natural habits, freedom and ability to manifest their full natures and yet they continue to show us devotion, loyalty and an amazing capacity for forgiveness. They are often misunderstood and the enormous gifts they offer mankind are not recognized or honored. They cannot speak their needs and wants in human terms and are often dependent upon people for the satisfaction of their most basic needs.
Reiki can help animals in a myriad of ways. Practicing Reiki with an animal deepens your bond as well as the level of understanding and trust. With healthy animals, Reiki can help maintain health on all levels. Reiki helps heal physical illness and injury as well as problems on emotional and spiritual levels. It is a powerful tool for emotional healing following trauma, abuse, neglect, fear and trust issues, reaching deeply into even the most damaged spirits.
Reiki is gentle, painless, non-invasive and stress free for animals. It brings no harm to any living thing — plant or animal — to produce its healing properties and works at all levels of being: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.My name is Bobbi Casey. I am a Usui Reiki Master and a registered member of the Canadian Reiki Association. I studied my Level 1, 2, 3 and Master Level Reiki with Usui Reiki Master Barb Weston at Inner Focus Holistic Healing. I have also studied Zhi Neng (Qi Gong) medicine under internationally known Master, Zhi Gang Sha, from China.
I offer Reiki Sessions, Animal Reiki Sessions, Ear Candling Sessions and Amethyst BioMat Therapy Sessions in North Vancouver. The sound of the creek and soft music in the background helps my clients to relax and rejuvenate. I welcome clients from Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and all other areas of the Lower Mainland.
My Reiki history dates back to 2002. After experiencing a few Reiki sessions, I decided it would be beneficial to take a Level 1 Reiki class myself. This way, I could give Reiki to myself and even to family and friends. In Level 1 Reiki, I learned more about my energy field and how to clear it of unwanted blocks. I learned how to relax, release tension and change my thought patterns. Level 2 Reiki seemed like a natural next step to take.
Throughout my Level 2 studies, I found even more physical release as well as spiritual and self-knowledge. I began to understand more about recognizing my thought patterns and trigger points to tension, and how to change them. I began to heal my mind, body and soul. In Level 3 Reiki, I really began to bring Reiki into my everyday life and include it in my awareness throughout daily activities. I began to feel life was easier somehow. The right people and situations began to be drawn to me and I started to recognize these situations for what they were. I also began learning more about crystals and how to incorporate them into my practice.
Allowing Reiki into my life has been an amazing experience. It is a continuous and wonderful journey that has helped me release physical discomfort, anger, guilt and emotional traumas. Reiki has also helped me heal relationships with family and friends and it has opened up my spiritual nature and balanced my mind, body and soul. I feel everything in my life has prepared me well to be a Reiki Practitioner and to help others release dis-ease from their lives and replace it with wellness and ease. Thus, began my journey and I have never looked back.If you have any questions about Reiki or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.