What are the benefits of Reiki for infants/children?
The positive effects of Reiki on infants and children have been well researched in many studies. Among the results of the major studies are: Children and infants who were given Reiki show improved sleeping patterns, diminished anxious behavior and significantly reduced stress indicators such as heart rate and stress hormone levels. Premature babies who were regularly given Reiki had better digestion, gained weight faster, had better sleep patterns, performed better on developmental tasks, acquired mental and motor skills earlier, and were more relaxed than other babies. Early touch also benefited the developing nervous systems of these infants. *Institutionalized infants who received extra touch developed visual attentiveness earlier than babies who didn’t. Visually impaired babies whose parents touched them early and often were able to reach towards sound sooner than other babies.
