Reiki for Horses, The Benefits of Equine Reiki

The Benefits of Reiki for Horses

Horse lovers readily agree that what’s good for a horse is usually also good for the owner. This is definitely true when considering the benefits of Reiki for horses. This gentle and non-intrusive therapy traces its modern origins to human patients in Japan. Today it’s growing in popularity as a healing tool that may benefit horses physically, emotionally, and mentally.

The Nature of Reiki Healing

Reiki is an integrative system of energy healing. Once focused primarily as a complementary therapy for humans, it now also benefits companion animals around the world. A growing number of animal rescues are taking advantage of its healing benefits to calm and soothe their animal inhabitants which includes dogs, cats and horses.

How Equine Reiki Works

Energy flows through the body of a horse in good health much like an electric current. However, a number of factors can interfere with this flow. Among them are physical injuries, trauma, dietary changes, emotional problems, training issues, or a combination of these problems. Any blockage of energy or trauma or stress may result in physical, psychological, or behavioral problems.

An individual providing Horse Reiki, or Equine Reiki, assists to restore positive energy flow in the animal’s body, potentially correcting imbalances. Horses are particularly sensitive and quickly pick up on this calm healing modality that an Equine Reiki Practitioner offers through hands-on or even hands-off techniques. Typically, the animal will approach and quickly become a willing participant.

Reiki for Horses: A calming healing tool that can benefit horses physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Benefits of Animal Reiki

This subtle healing system is safe and will never harm an animal. If a horse has experienced abuse or neglect, Reiki may help it to soothe stress from emotional wounds. Treating horses and pets with Reiki may help relax and calm them, making it easier for owners and trainers to handle them and make it easier to resolve behavioral issues. A calmer horse means a calmer, happier owner.

Reiki is also useful in conjunction with traditional veterinary care. It may help horses recover faster, saving owners anxiety and cost. Veterinarians and vet techs trained in this type of healing have found it useful in treating travel stress and digestive problems, as well as for settling mares who are new mothers. It is a soothing light touch that helps calm and helps to promote the relaxation response.

Equine Reiki is also beneficial as a horse approaches the end of its life. It can provide comfort to a beloved animal, its owners, and the staff members who provide daily care. Interested in Equine Reiki to assist the well-being of your horse? See the IARP website to find a practitioner in your area, anywhere int he world. Search Equine Reiki or Animal Reiki in the search box.

Do you practice Reiki for horses, dogs, cats or humans and are not an IARP Member yet? Click here to learn more and be listed at the Reiki Practitioner directory so that potential clients and/or students can find you and benefit from your compassionate Reiki services.

Let’s make the world a better place through Reiki, together.

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Sources:
http://animalreikisource.com/animal-reiki-information/animal-reiki-articles/horses/124-healing-your-horse-with-reiki
http://www.animalreikiworks.com/horse-reiki/?gclid=CKe728HZ38MCFcOGaQodQCAA5Q, http://equine-therapies.com/equinereiki.html
http://www.reikiwithhorses.com/