Short guides to the practices we offer. Each one explains the tradition behind it and, separately, what science currently says.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese energy practice developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1920s. The practitioner places their hands lightly on, or just above, the body while the client rests, usually fully clothed.
Many people describe a Reiki session as calm and deeply relaxing.
In tradition
In the Reiki tradition, the practitioner is understood to channel a universal life energy (“ki”) to support balance and wellbeing.
What science says
There is no reliable scientific evidence that Reiki energy exists or that Reiki treats any medical condition. Research has not shown effects beyond relaxation and placebo. We offer Reiki as a relaxing complementary wellbeing practice, not as treatment.
How is Kundalini Reiki different?
Kundalini Reiki is a more recent form of Reiki, developed in the 1990s by Ole Gabrielsen. It is usually taught in fewer steps than traditional Usui Reiki.
A session feels similar to Reiki: you rest while the practitioner works with their hands on or near the body.
In tradition
Kundalini Reiki draws on the idea of kundalini from Indian yogic traditions: a dormant energy believed to rest at the base of the spine, which practitioners aim to awaken gently.
What science says
Kundalini energy is a spiritual concept, not a structure or process recognised by medicine or biology. Kundalini Reiki is offered as a wellbeing and relaxation practice only.
What are chakras?
The word chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit. In modern practice, people usually work with seven main chakras along the body: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye and Crown.
Each chakra is traditionally linked with certain qualities, such as grounding, creativity, confidence, love, expression, intuition and connection.
In tradition
Chakras come from Indian spiritual traditions, including yoga and tantra. They are described as centres of subtle energy, and chakra work aims to bring them into balance.
What science says
Chakras are not anatomical organs and cannot be seen, measured or diagnosed medically. Chakra work is a reflective, spiritual and relaxation practice, not a medical assessment.
What is prana?
Prana is a Sanskrit word often translated as “life force” or “breath”. Many breathing and energy practices, including Prana energy work, are built around this idea.
In a session, this often includes calm breathing, relaxation and gentle energy work.
In tradition
In yoga and Ayurveda, prana is understood as the vital energy that flows through the body and is closely connected with the breath.
What science says
Prana is a traditional and spiritual concept, not a measurable form of energy in physics or biology. Calm, slow breathing itself can help many people feel more relaxed.
What does a Healy session look like?
A Healy session uses the Healy device and selected wellbeing programmes available within our licensed Healy system, sometimes together with other Lumilaraya practices.
We start with a short conversation about what you would like to focus on. You then simply relax while the chosen programme runs.
In tradition
Healy programmes are designed by the manufacturer around ideas of frequency, resonance and bioenergetic balance.
What science says
Healy World describes its programmes as wellbeing applications, not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent disease. Please speak to a healthcare professional first if you are pregnant, have an implanted medical device or have a medical condition.
What is the Healy Coil?
The Healy Coil is an accessory from the Healy range that may be used together with the Healy device during some sessions.
Whether we use it depends on the session you book. We will always explain beforehand what will be used and why.
In tradition
Within the Healy approach, accessories such as the Coil are used to deliver the selected wellbeing programme in a different way.
What science says
Like the Healy device, the Coil is offered as part of a wellbeing session only. It is not medical equipment in our sessions and is not used to diagnose or treat any condition.
Your first Lumilaraya session
Your first session takes place in a calm, comfortable setting. We begin by talking briefly about what you hope to gain and anything we should know.
Together we choose what feels right: Reiki, chakra work, Healy or a combination. During the session you can simply rest. Afterwards there is time for any questions.
In tradition
Many people use their first session as quiet time for themselves: to slow down, reflect and relax.
What science says
Experiences differ from person to person, and we do not promise particular results. Please keep following any advice or treatment from your doctor or other healthcare professionals.
How we combine different practices
We do not use exactly the same approach for everyone. Depending on the appointment, we may combine Healy frequency work with Reiki, Kundalini Reiki, Prana energy work, chakra balancing, energy cleansing, meditation or breath awareness.
The aim is a personalised session that feels calm, respectful and supportive.
In tradition
Each of these practices comes from its own tradition. Combining them is a holistic approach focused on relaxation and personal wellbeing.
What science says
Combining complementary practices does not make them medical treatment. They can sit alongside conventional healthcare, but never replace it.