If life is feeling hard right now, you really do need to read this.

November is men’s mental health awareness month, a much-needed campaign that puts men – and their well-being – firmly in the spotlight. Which makes it all the more special that I’ve recently had an influx of new, male clients coming to Mintaka Reiki in Sandbach.

Some of those chaps found their own way to my website – for others, it was the women in their lives who had heard about the gentle, natural healing abilities of Reiki, and suggested it might help them.

But let me reassure you that, however you find your way to Reiki, without exception it will always help you when tough times come calling.

For anyone who hasn’t heard about Reiki, it’s an ancient technique that really has been gaining popularity in recent years.

Reiki works by harnessing energy (which flows through every living thing) and gently guiding that energy to the parts of you that needs it – be that your body, mind, or spirit.

I’ve been practising Reiki for over 15 years, and I can tell you that the benefits are numerous and really can have a profound impact on your life. Here are just a few examples:

1. Stress reduction: In today's hectic world, stress and anxiety have become common companions. But Reiki helps to calm the mind and relax the body, allowing us to let go of stress and tension. By unlocking the power within, Reiki helps us find inner peace and balance.

2. Emotional healing: Reiki not only addresses physical ailments, but also works on an emotional level. It can help release emotional blockages, promote self-awareness, and foster a sense of emotional well-being. By tapping into our own energy, Reiki allows us to heal from within.

3. Physical healing: Reiki helps to accelerate the body's natural healing process. It helps to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote overall physical well-being. By restoring the flow of energy within your body, Reiki supports your body's innate ability to heal itself.

Ultimately, Reiki offers a pathway to unlocking the power within you to help yourself heal.

Our ancestors knew all about this, and energy healing was used on a regular basis. Sadly though, over time, those skills have been lost and we’re more used to handing over responsibility for our own well-being to someone in a white coat.

Now, I’m the first to recognise the much-needed skills of our wonderful NHS, and everything it does to keep for us. But there is something that we can all do to compliment orthodox medicine – and that something is the holistic approach of Reiki.

By embracing this ancient technique, we can find moments of peace and relaxation in our busy lives, and restore balance to our physical and emotional well-being.

So, why not join those chaps who were brave enough to venture into the unknown world of Reiki, taking that first step towards unlocking your own power within?

I’d love to explore the benefits of Reiki with you, and if you sign up to my website, you’ll also receive 30% off your first Reiki Treatment.

Until next week.

Much love,

Denise