Expert: Eric Reiki Master/Teacher - 3/21/2011

Question
Hi,
I have been attending a clinic for pain management.  one of the things we are doing is some deep breathing things.  Honestly, I don't see how deep breathing can help pain.  I have come on this forum to see if you can offer me any insights on how breathing can or is supposed to help pain.  Thank you.

Answer
Deep breathing, promote energy flow in your body, good energy flow, heals your body!
It depends from what do you have pain.
Pain is a form of information to you that something is wrong inside your body.
You could have pain in your feet, because you have shoulder problem, for exemple. If you cure the pain in your feet, you will never get better! Find out why are you having problems!

Let me tell you a bit about the energy in your body!
We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.

The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the physical body.

So, that is why deep breathing could help you, not only to controle pain, but also to heal you!
We work with reiki to do this.

Reiki is a safe, gentle, non-invasive form of hands-on healing that increases energy, reduces pain, produces deep relaxation and a general feeling of well-being. Reiki initiation attunes a practitioner to become a channel for the Reiki energy and is a powerful, life-changing experience for growth along your spiritual path.

The Usui method of natural healing, as taught by Dr. Mikao Usui, involves three levels or degrees. As soon as a practitioner has been initiated, the healing energy begins to flow. Level 1 Reiki connects the practitioner to the Reiki channel. Level II Reiki teaches the practitioner long distance or remote healing, and Level III Reiki initiates the practitioner to become a Reiki Master and teacher. Each level requires its own set of attunements. Reiki initiations are for life.

I hope, this information could help you to understand the energy in your body, and the importance to get active involved to controle this!

Thank you for asking me this question! I hope this answer will make you understand!
If you want to know more, feel free to place a follow up!

Eric Van Wanseele