What is meditation?

Meditation means awareness. Whatever you do with awareness is meditation. "Watching your breath" is meditation; listening to the birds is meditation. As long as these activities are free from any other distraction to the mind, it is effective meditation.

Meditation is not a technique but a way of life. Meditation means 'a cessation of the thought process' . It describes a state of consciousness, when the mind is free of scattered thoughts and various patterns . The observer (one who is doing meditation) realises that all the activity of the mind is reduced to one.

A Tibetan Lama was being monitored on a brain scan machine by a scientist wishing to test physiological functions during deep meditation. The scientist said - "Very good Sir. The machine shows that you are able to go very deep in brain relaxation, and that validates your meditation". "No", said the Lama, "This (pointing to his brain) validates the machine!".

These days it is commonly understood to mean some form of spiritual practice where one sits down with eyes closed and empties the mind to attain inner peace, relaxation or even an experience of God. Some people use the term as "my gardening is my meditation" or for jogging or art or music, hence creating confusion or misunderstanding.

The word meditation, is derived from two Latin words : meditari(to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) and mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom.

With regular practice of a balanced series of techniques, the energy of the body and mind can be liberated and the quality of consciousness can be expanded. This is not a subjective claim but is now being investigated by the scientists and being shown by an empirical fact.

Will meditating benefit me?

 A simple answer, YES.

Improvement of body luster and general health-When your mind focuses on a particular part of the body, the blood flow to that part increases and cells receive more oxygen and other nutrients in abundance. Today, many of the film stars and fashion models include meditation in their daily regimen.

Improvement in concentration - Many of the athletes and sports professionals regularly employ meditation methods. Studies have found a direct correlation between concentration exercises (meditation) and the performance level of sports professionals. Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological Exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength.

What are the health benefits from regular Meditation?

Meditation has many huge health benefits. Meditation techniques are being implemented in management of life threatening diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic structure; in reversal of mental illnesses, in accelerated learning programs, in perceptions and communications beyond the physical, in solving problems and atomic and nuclear physics; in gaining better ecological understanding; in management of lifestyle and future world problems.

Some benefits of meditation are:

• It lowers oxygen consumption.
• It decreases respiratory rate.
• It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate.
• Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients.
• Leads to a deeper level of relaxation.
• Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the B.P. to normal.
• Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate.
• Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches.
• Builds self-confidence.
• It increases serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches.
• Helps in chronic diseases like allergies , arthritis etc.
• Reduces Pre- menstrual Syndrome.
• Helps in post-operative healing.
• Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells.
• Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.

Handan is a Reiki Master / Energy Healer recently returned to the UK from practicing & teaching abroad for several years. Handan has been running an extremely successful alternative healing clinic in Cyprus, the emphasis has been to focus on teaching people how to channel their own natural healing abilities to promote health.

Over the years Handan has developed her own style of using natural energy to identify causes of illnesses within people and how best to treat and clear emotional blockages to aid healing. Handan teaches these methods as well as Reiki to all levels up to Reiki Master.

If you are interested in learning more about healing treatments, please call Handan on 0845 2873697. 

All treatments are conducted in the Northamptonshire region.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.

If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."

A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

What happens during a treatment?

Before my treatments I always begin with an initial consultation. I explain what you may experience, why and how the session will be conducted.

Following the consulatation about what to expect from a Reiki treatment, the client relaxes on a couch or a reclining chair, which ever is the most comfortable. The client will be fully clothed and asked to remove Jewellery and shoes, after this you simply lie back and relax to my music whilst I perform the Reiki treatment.

Reiki healing uses hand positions located at centres of energy identified by Indian and Tibetan Buddhist practice. We know these centres as CHAKRAS - however, the natural healing process which comes through the Reiki practitioner will always find its way to the heart of the problem whether on a physical level or an emotional level. 

I will place my hands gently on the client’s body and holds the position for as long as needed. Both the front and back of the body will receive Reiki healing, from head to toe! Reiki energy is gentle to receive, yet a powerful form of healing and the benefits can be felt immediately on all levels

How does it feel whilst having a Reiki treatment?

Reiki is a gentle and non-invasive yet powerful method of healing. Sometimes, a treatment can feel like bathing in light and warmth, leaving your mind and body re-energised. At other times, the gentle currents of energy moving through you may feel like the flow of cleansing and cooling water that dissolves blockages in your body due to its higher vibration.

Sometimes my clients experience a tingling of the muscles, “weird” feelings of energy travelling through your body, emotions of happiness or sadness resulting into tears. Don’t be afraid. It’s all good. A lot of my clients report seeing colours with a real sense of peace and calm.
 

What benefits can I expect from receiving a Reiki treatment? 

• Stress relief.
• Many diseases result from prolonged stress.
• Deep relaxation.
• Improved sleep.
• Pain relief.
• Detoxification.
• Strengthening of the natural self-healing powers and the immune system.
• An increase in personal energy, vitality and confidence.
• A healthy mind-body connection.
• Comforting feelings of connectedness with all life.
• Release of emotional and energetic blockages.
• Reiki supports one’s personal and spiritual growth.
• Balance in life and inner peace.
• Rejuvenation. Many people look years younger after a Reiki session.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It’s administered by laying on hands and can be easily learned by anyone.

Reiki healing treats the whole person, the body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well being. Many have reported miraculous results.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."

If there’s one thing you don’t want to cut corners on, it’s your health. Any sensible person will tell you it’s worth every penny and every ounce of effort to eat the healthiest food, exercise frequently, and when you’re sick, visit a good doctor who can prescribe you the best medicine and treatment.

What most people don’t realise is there’s another piece to the puzzle of holistic health. That step is learning to awaken your mind’s natural healing ability. It is so important not only to treat the symptoms of illnesses but just as important, we have to find the cause to prevent the illness returning.

The students I teach learn to amplify and direct the life-force energy, facilitating the body’s own healing process. Our love has more impact than we can imagine; the possibilities are truly extraordinary. xx

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.