If you have looked at the 'What people have said' page you will notice that many of the quotes mention feelings of relaxation and removing stress. Reiki is indeed a great way to relieve stress as it takes the recipient out of the world for the time of the treatment. And let's face it, how often do you give yourself an hour doing absolutely nothing? That's the beauty of Reiki.
On this page I'll tell you about the results of two 'projects' I have run at my former workplace..
Organisational change
My former employer was (and still is) undergoing a structural change that has resulted in the vast majority of the people at my workplace being made redundant. At the time those who were about to lose their jobs were feeling demotivated and undervalued - particularly those who had played a major part in making the organisation the success it is today.
I was able to offer Reiki in our office to colleagues who were under great stress - many of whom were preparing for job interviews. There was a high take-up of around 20% of the workforce, most of whom had not experienced Reiki before. All reported that they felt less stressed after the treatment.
Survey
I was also asked by the organiser of my emploer's national conference to offer Reiki to delegates. I used this as an opportunity to survey participnants about their reaction to Reiki.
Not unexpectedly, most people who had treatments did so during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks when there was a great hustle and bustle going on around - hardly the most conducive atmosphere for relaxing. Yet relax they did.
94% of those surveyed said that they felt more relaxed after their treatment. None said that they felt more stressed. Everyone said they had enjoyed their treatment.
Reiki in the workplace
I bellieve that Reiki in the workplace offers great benefits to both employees and employers alike. Reducing stress levels can reduce sickness, increase motivation and job satisfaction.
I can offer treatments worklplace as well as workshops on stress management.
For more information on the role of Reiki in combatting stress, see my article published on the Natural Matters web site.
