Reiki & Aromatherapy are (in more ways than one) a match made in heaven. And off of the top of my head I can easily think of several applications where one can enhance the other so well, that it would be a shame to perform one without performing the other… because in its most fundamental form I believe Aromatherapy to be nothing more than the exploitation (in a good way) of the healing ki of various plants. That is to say that because of the extraction processes involved, essential oils are imbued with the lifeforce of the plants they are taken from.

One of the many ways in which Aromatherapy is used is with an Aromatherapy massage. And as Reiki practitioners switch on the Reiki while performing the massage a new dimension of healing is introduced. Reiki frequencies are different than the frequencies of essential oils (thats a topic for another day) but suffice it to say, they complement each other extremely well, whether performing a self-massage or graciously massaging another person.

My own belief is that Reiki stimulates the essential oils to amplify whatever it is that they do. For example, Marjoram oil is one of the most relaxing oils for me (your own mileage may vary) and when using it in conjunction with Reiki that relaxation is multiplied exponentially. The same is true of the happiness enhancing qualities of Bergamot, the memory enhancing qualities of Rosemary, the skin restructuring properties of Carrot Seed oil, and so on down the line. I would highly recommend Aromatherapy training for all Reiki practitioners… and as a special aside for the Reiki Masters in the audience… try giving an attunement for the essential oil or blend you are using and watch the results… I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

For further explanation or discussion, your thoughts are most welcome and highly encouraged, please feel free to comment below!!!