Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s sparked much curiosity and debate: yoga and reiki. These practices have become mainstream, but with their rise in popularity comes a mix of benefits, risks, and misconceptions. Let’s unpack what you need to know.
Yoga and reiki are powerful modalities for healing. Ultimately, they tap into our natural abilities – sound, breath, movement, and touch – to connect with the divine. These practices can be powerful tools for spiritual growth and healing. However, they can also open doors to energies that may not always align with your highest good. Wherever there are portals there is spiritual power, and therefore pitfalls and potential misuse of power. The key here is intention and discernment.
The grey area of spiritual practices
Yoga isn’t just physical exercise; it’s a way to connect deeply with your spiritual self. Yoga, and any embodied practice, is instrumental in integration and healing. But with its spiritual depth comes the potential for misuse. Specific mantras, hand signs, and poses are connected lower case ‘gods’, and can become portals to spirits that might not have your best interest at heart. The same goes for reiki, which taps into healing energy. But certain sigils are connected to spirits. If healing energy doesn’t come from Creator, it might come at a cost.
In the spiritual community, where there’s power, there’s often exploitation. Yoga, for example, has been misused in certain circles, leading to unhealthy dynamics, as seen in the case of Bikram yoga. It’s crucial to stay mindful and ensure your practice is genuinely connecting you to truth and not leading you astray.
Staying grounded
Whether you practice yoga, reiki, or another spiritual discipline, the most important thing is to stay grounded in your relationship with Creator, and the spiritual relationships that serve our highest good. This is what The Way is about. Spiritual practices should empower you, instead of siphoning off energy. Always check in with yourself about why you’re drawn to a particular practice, and remember that your connection to Creator is your most powerful tool and protection.
Stay discerning, stay grounded, and keep exploring with an open heart.
