Deva the Irish Wolfhound Loves Animal Reiki

 

Recently I was asked to do an Animal Reiki Session for an ‘almost’ eight year old Irish wolfhound named Deva. Cindy wanted Deva to experience a Reiki session to help with her general well-being. As an Animal Reiki Practitioner for many years, it is always an honour to be invited to help animals find relief. 

 

Reiki, pronounced ‘ray-key’, is a holistic healing technique which channels universal ‘life force’ energy from the practitioner into the receiver (animal or human). Gentle and non-invasive, Reiki energy assists the body’s natural ability to heal itself by speeding the restorative process, which in turn can increase vitality and reduce and even eliminate pain. Reiki treats body, mind and spirit. It cannot do harm and always works for the highest and greatest good of all. 

 

Walking into the kitchen, I felt Deva’s amazing energy, even before I saw her.  This beautiful Irish wolfhound came over to meet me and we connected immediately. I always ask permission (whether it be out loud or spiritually) from the animal to begin the Reiki session.  When I sat down Deva positioned her hips underneath my hands indicating the area where she wanted Reiki energy. Animals are highly intuitive and very open to Reiki energy.  They can show us where they need healing as Deva did. 

 

Sensing that the Reiki energy was a bit strong for her at first, Deva moved a short distance away from me and laid down on her bed. My hands were still sending her Reiki, but only as much as she could accept. Reiki energy can be used hands on, hands off (hovering above the animal’s body) or from across the room, as Deva had chosen. She was still drawing Reiki energy from me from across the room. Reiki can also be sent from distance (remotely) to anyone, anywhere in the world.

 

In a short time Deva decided it was time for more ‘hands on’ Reiki. She came close again and became very relaxed, sighing when my hands were on her back, showing great acceptance of the Reiki energy. Because animals, and people, draw Reiki energy from and through the practitioner, the animal is always in control of how long the Reiki session lasts and how much energy they accept. Reiki cannot be forced onto an animal, and when Deva knew she’d received enough Reiki and wanted the session to end, I felt the flow of energy through my hands slow down, and then stop. 

 

Some signs that animals are accepting Reiki may be sighing, relaxing, falling asleep, licking their lips, licking you, pushing their body into your hands and yawning.   Animals often just get up and walk away, another way of telling you that the session is finished. Reiki also opens us intuitively, which is such a true blessing in helping and connecting with animals. 

 

Deva’s companion Cindy was interested to learn that Reiki compliments and supports conventional veterinary medicine and other holistic therapies such as homeopathy, acupuncture and Bach flower remedies. My own pets’ veterinarian - and many other vets- approve of Reiki as an alternative, supportive and complimentary practice and was very happy to learn that I practice and teach Reiki.

 

For healthy animals, Reiki helps support and sustain their physical, emotional and behavioural conditioning.  It can accelerate the healing of surgeries, bruising, breaks, sprains, wounds, hotspots and insect bites. For animals coping with stress and other issues of everyday life, and for ‘rescue’ animals that are starting new lives and adjusting to changes, Reiki can be extremely beneficial. It can also be a blessing for animals that are older or ill by relieving pain from arthritis and other debilitating illnesses and diseases. Reiki is known to provide comforting energy to animals in transition by relieving pain, fear and anxiety, allowing the animal to pass away in peace. 

 

As our session came to an end Deva smiled at me with her gorgeous eyes. I smiled back, thanking her for allowing me to offer her Reiki. Because it’s such a gift to offer animals Reiki, they should always be acknowledged, thanked and appreciated. Reiki’s beneficial energy can also be infused (energized) into natural items like cotton towels or blankets, food and drink. I energized a towel for Deva and she loved it.

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