What is Reiki?
Reiki literally means “universal life energy.” The word comes from Japanese:
Rediscovered in the early 20th century in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui, Reiki spread from Japan and Hawaii to the rest of the world. Today it’s practiced by millions of people, and also applied to animals and even plants, always with the same aim: to restore balance, vitality, and harmony.
One of Reiki’s greatest strengths is that it doesn’t depend on religious or spiritual beliefs. The energy always flows where it’s needed most, even if the person doesn’t believe in it or doesn’t even know what Reiki is. It works on the visible physical level as well as on the invisible energy fields, including the aura and the chakras—the body’s energy centers.
If you’d like a practical explanation and to see how a session works, you can visit the page dedicated to Reiki at Soulrise.
Who is Reiki for?
Reiki is truly universal—it can be received by anyone, at any age, and even by animals. It’s helpful for anyone seeking inner peace, balance, and renewed energy.
It’s especially helpful when you feel:
- exhausted, drained, or stressed;
- emotionally or physically out of balance;
- going through pain or worry;
- in times of change when you need clarity and confidence.
Reiki fosters stability, inner strength, and fresh vitality. It’s a precious resource for anyone who needs to find their center, regain energy, and return to life’s natural flow.
How Does Reiki Work?
Reiki is a holistic method: it works on several levels at the same time—physical, emotional, and mental.
Physical Level
- Activates the body’s self-healing abilities.
- Stimulates blood circulation and supports healing.
- Works as a detox, relaxant, and pain reliever, and promotes inner warmth.
- It’s beneficial for acute and chronic illnesses, allergies, asthma, migraines, rheumatism, back pain, insomnia, and for strengthening the immune system.
Emotional Level
- Promotes inner peace, confidence, and serenity.
- Releases emotional blockages and eases trauma.
- It’s effective for anxiety, burnout, depression, shock, or deep stress.
- Offers a deep, compassionate sense of relaxation.
Mental Level
- Reduces daily stress and calms the mind.
- Improves focus and the ability to learn.
- Helps you recognize and release negative thought patterns.
- Supports a healthy sleep rhythm.
- Strengthens the connection to your Higher Self.
The power of Reiki lies in working not just on the symptoms but also on the deeper causes—creating space for true transformation.
Reiki in Balance and Harmony
In a session, energy flows and blockages begin to dissolve. The aura and chakras are harmonized, the body relaxes, the mind calms, and the spirit rediscovers its natural vitality.
Reiki is always complementary: it never replaces medicine, but it can be combined with conventional medical treatments and other therapies. It helps speed up healing, boosts vitality, and restores a sense of inner peace.
Each session is unique: the energy works exactly where it’s most needed, according to what the person needs in that moment.
Do Something Good for Yourself
Reiki is an invitation to take care of yourself. It helps you reconnect with serenity, vitality, and your true Self. It’s also a way to care for those you love—family, children, animals, or even plants.
Reiki is 100% natural—energy in motion.
“Healing begins the moment we start to feel ourselves again.”
Does Reiki Replace a Doctor?
No. Reiki doesn’t replace medical appointments or prescribed therapies. It’s a complementary method that can speed up results, ease symptoms, and support the whole healing process in a positive way.
There have been remarkable cases where Reiki brought improvements in situations considered “incurable” or even in patients in a coma. Experiences like these remind us of the potential of life force energy and the importance of staying in balance before illness sets in.
“Wouldn’t it make more sense to reflect on how to maintain health, rather than having to spend a long and demanding time rebalancing an energy system that’s already out of balance (illness)?” – Lurdes
Types of Reiki Available
In addition to in-person sessions, there are options tailored to different needs:
- Distance Reiki – energy works beyond space and time.
- Reiki for children – shorter, gentler sessions tailored to younger sensitivities.
- Reiki for animals – natural care that respects and supports the balance of our four-legged companions.
- Kundalini Reiki – an approach that focuses on expanding life force energy through activation of the root chakra.
Reiki Courses
Reiki courses are much more than classes—they’re journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Each level deepens your knowledge, practice, and connection with universal life force energy.
Along the way, you’ll:
- learn to apply Reiki to yourself and others;
- transform old patterns;
- understand the energy body and the seven chakras;
- strengthen your spiritual and personal path.
Reiki 1 – Physical Level
- Introduction to universal life force energy.
- History of the Usui system and the Reiki precepts (life principles).
- The energy body: chakras, aura, and Dantians.
- Grounding and purification techniques.
- Hand positions for self-treatment and treating others.
- Practical applications on the physical body.
Reiki 2 – Mental Level
- Initiation into the three Reiki symbols.
- The power of thought and mindset.
- Distance Reiki techniques.
- The three pillars of Reiki.
- Energy protection and space clearing.
- How to conduct a full treatment.
- Mindfulness for self-healing and Timeline Reiki.
Reiki 3 – Spiritual Level
- Initiation into the Master symbol.
- Exploring personal mastery and the 7 levels of mastery.
- Developing inner power and spiritual responsibility.
- Advanced application techniques.
Reiki Teacher Level
At this level, you learn to teach and train other Reiki practitioners, passing on the tradition and knowledge.
Course Structure
- Individual: one-to-one guidance, from €150 (Reiki 1).
- Group: a shared, collaborative experience, from €100.
- Intensive (1 day): a format suited to those who already have some understanding of energy and the body–emotion connection.
Includes:
- A complete manual of about 80 pages.
- Official certificate for each level completed.
- Online courses available in Portuguese and English.
Session and Package Prices
- Reiki session (40–60 min): €35
4-session package: €100 - Distance Reiki (30 min): €30
4-session package: €85 - Reiki for children (30 min): €20
3-session package: €50 - Reiki Mother & Child Package (60 min, online): €40
Payment methods: MB Way, Bank Transfer, or PayPal.
Reiki is Simple, Accessible, and Deeply Transformative. Whoever you are and whatever stage of life you’re in, this practice can help you rediscover balance, serenity, and life force.
More than a therapy, Reiki is a path back to yourself and to the universal energy that sustains us all.
If you’d like to book your session, you can do it easily via the Talk to Me page.