The Journal

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Enhancing Reiki Sessions with the Power of Peer Support for Holistic Healing

In the journey towards holistic healing, finding support from others who have walked a similar path can be profoundly transformative. Peer support, a dynamic process of mutual exchange of understanding among individuals with shared experiences, offers a unique avenue for healing and growth. When integrated into Reiki sessions, peer support services can enhance the healing experience, fostering a sense of connection, empathy and empowerment. Let’s explore what peer support is, its benefits and how it compliments the healing energy of Reiki.

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Remote Reiki: What is it and How Does it Work?

In a world where technology has shrunk the boundaries of space and time, it’s no surprise that traditional practices like Reiki are also adapting to this new reality. Distance or remote Reiki, is a form of energy healing and has gained popularity in recent years as people seek alternative methods to improve their well-being and seek inner peace. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Reiki, exploring what it is, how it works and its benefits.

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Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

A Healing Touch for Mental Wellness

In today's fast-paced world, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Many of us grapple with stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges as we navigate our daily lives. This is not just do to life’s everyday obstacles but also old traumas we’ve yet to deal with. While there are various therapeutic approaches to addressing these issues, one holistic practice that is gaining recognition for its positive impact on mental health is Reiki.

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Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

Emotional Release in Reiki Healing

Reiki is a form of therapy that involves the channeling of energy to promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing. During a reiki session, some people may experience what is know as an emotional release. This can be a powerful and transformative experience. Here’s what you should know.

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Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

Salt Baths: The Benefits after Energy or Body Work

Salt baths are known to offer a range of benefits after energy and body work. When I say body work I mean things like different massages. Energy work includes reiki, polarity, and craniosacral therapy. After having a Reiki session, or a massage your body is already in a state of deep relaxation. But why not take it one step further and indulge in a salt bath?

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Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

Understanding Reiki Healing Reactions: What You Need to Know

Reiki is a beautiful, gentle practice that aims to balance and restore the energy flow within our bodies, but like any other healing practice, it can trigger some reactions that might confuse or worry us if we are unaware of them. Reiki flows into us, releasing any stagnant energy that resides within. These reactions are called healing reactions and they are a natural and beneficial part of the healing process. These are signs that the process of healing and equilibrium has begun. Here are some common healing reactions that you might experience after a Reiki session:

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Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

Discovering the Magic of Reiki: What is it and What are the Benefits?

As a reiki practitioner, I am asked this question quite often so I thought I would write about it in hopes to bring more awareness to what it is and what it’s benefits are. With that being said, Reiki is a form of alternative therapy that originated in Japan. It is a holistic healing technique that involves the transfer of energy from the practitioners hands to the body through gentle touch in a series of hand positions on the front and back of the body as well as the head.

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