Reiki: Bring Light Into Your Life

Reiki is a spiritual healing technique with roots in Japanese origin. This health elective is offered here at Kean University in the D’Angola Gym Building.

The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. This art of healing is based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of “hands off” touch to activate the natural healing process of the patient’s body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

A lot of students may wonder if this is some hippy trip oddity or a religious practice. It is neither! You do not have to believe in religion in order to take this course. Professor Wishbone, also referred to as Sensei, is a professional Reiki Master and teacher of this great phenomenon we all possess. It is almost like tuning a guitar. We are spiritual beings as well as physical beings and both can be explored. She will explain the energy and chakras in an intriguing manor.

Universal Power of Reiki Healing being demonstrated here on service dog Prince Cruz. Photo Credit by Jenevieve Cruz

In learning Reiki, you will learn how to tap into your inner being, also known as your soul. If you ever wondered what it means to have a “third eye” or being your complete “higher self,” then you will find the answers within this course. It is positive, useful to you and others, opens your awareness abilities and leads to other holistic health cures.

Many famous athletes have Reiki done on them. It is used to release stress from minor to major health concerns. It is used to aid in curing heart disease, digestive disorders, respiratory and skin problems. The deep relaxation it creates for the clients promotes healing and health.

Nicole Acosta, a Kean student majoring in physical education shared her experience on taking the course last semester.

“Sports and Music are my two passions in life. I am a drummer, I honestly had no idea what Reiki was about until I took the class. I just needed a health elective for my major so I picked Reiki,” said Acosta. “The moment I walked into the classroom, I felt happy. No idea why but, there was a reason.”

Kean University’s football player Elijah Sherin receiving Reiki by healer/student Nicole Acosta. Photo Credit By Jenevieve Cruz.

“Enter in open minded and you will come out with a tool you can use for your entire life! You can also share the ability to do Reiki on others as well as yourself,” said Acosta. “Reiki can also be used on pets and animals to heal them as well. There are two attunements you will experience within this course. The first is a twenty-minute guided meditation and the other is a sound healing to tune your soul.”

“I never heard of the course but it sounds interesting,” said Elijah Sherin, a football player at Kean majoring in finance.