In order for us to be healthy we must balance our body, mind, emotions and spirit. We need to take care of our bodies, have positive mental beliefs and attitudes about ourselves and life and a connection with spirit. When these 3 things are balanced so are we; when they are not they can cause illness or dis-ease. Reiki healing energy works on the illness (blocks in energy that flows through us) to remove it and have a smooth flow of the energy. Reiki healing energy can work on removing those blocks but the person must work on themselves and make the changes in their emotional, mental and spiritual lives so blockages do not occur. The effects of a Reiki healing treatment are varied but have some common themes. Most people experience a sense of deep relaxation during and after a treatment which allows the physical, mental and emotional stress to leave the body and establish balance. Physical : Reiki can help alleviate pain and illness. Reiki healing supports and helps your own body to heal itself. Reiki helps to do this by getting rid of blockages and cleansing the body of any toxins that may have been stored. Emotional : Reiki encourages one to examine your emotional life, encouraging the letting go of negative emotions and encouraging qualities of loving, caring, trusting and having good will. Mental : Reiki can effect our thoughts and attitudes as a consequence of the release of stress and tension. You will let go of negative thoughts and replace them with more positive, peaceful concepts and attitudes. Reiki can enhance one's intuitive abilities and encourage you to follow your correct path with greater insight and awareness. Spiritual : When practicing Reiki or receiving treatments your capacity grows to love yourself and others. You can become more accepting and non-judgmental in your approach to all human beings. Reiki promotes love, compassion, understanding and acceptance. When we are not balanced in all of these areas it causes problems.