Meet Srilatha

How I came to Reiki

Namaste. I am Srilatha, a Reiki Grandmaster (Level 21) and the founder of Latha Reiki Healing in Hyderabad. I came to Reiki because I wanted to understand it for myself, and over time I started using it to help others too.

I practise Usui Reiki, the traditional Japanese method founded by Mikao Usui in the early 1920s. I have been practising for over five years, and I also give Tarot readings.

Training

I trained through the Reiki levels up to Grandmaster (Level 21):

• Regular practice and continued study over more than five years
• All the traditional Reiki levels (I, II, III, Master and Grand Master), including distance healing and chakra balancing

What Reiki is, and how it is viewed

Reiki is usually translated as "universal life force energy". It is offered as a complementary therapy in some medical settings. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, describes Reiki as a complementary health approach.

How I work

I live and work in Hyderabad, and I know how busy and stressful life here can be. I keep my sessions simple and personal. In the Reiki tradition, the practitioner is a channel for the energy, and that is how I see my role.

All my sessions are online, as distance Reiki, so you can stay at home wherever you are. Some clients have kindly called the practice a "tranquil space" and a "peaceful haven" (Rajitha and Homdeep). I try to make sure you feel listened to from the first conversation.

A few things I keep to:

• I follow traditional Reiki principles, and I also use my intuition during each session. Aishwarya Guda said my guidance gave her "confidence and a pathway to success".
• I listen to everything you want to share, not only the problem you first mention.
• I want you to come away feeling a bit stronger in yourself, not dependent on me. Mounika Chepuri wrote that the sessions "boosted me with confidence".
• I keep things professional and confidential. Sandhya Enugala wrote, "She is very professional and friendly."

What people come to me for

The most common reasons people contact me are:

• Stress, anxiety and low mood, always alongside any professional care they are receiving
• Money worries and feeling stuck at work
• Difficulties in relationships
• Pets who seem anxious or unsettled

All of these are done as online distance sessions, so you can be anywhere. I do not perform Reiki for medical reasons or to treat medical conditions. Reiki is a complement to medical care, not a replacement for it.

Who I work with

Hyderabad is a big, fast-growing city, and long hours and traffic take their toll. In more than five years I have worked with people such as:

• IT professionals with burnout and work stress
• People running their own businesses who want more clarity
• Students under exam pressure
• Parents juggling work and family
• Older people going through health worries and life changes
• Clients outside India, through distance sessions

Teaching

I also teach Reiki:

• Online, mostly one-to-one
• Including chakra balancing and the basics of energy healing
• With continued support for new practitioners as they start out

What clients have said

A couple of things clients have written about me:

"Her warm, caring nature and incredible energy work make every session transformative... Latha's personal touch and passion shine through in everything she does." — Sridevi Guda

"The world needs more legit people like her." — Aishwarya Guda

Wherever you live, we can work together online. I will be honest with you about what Reiki can and cannot do.

Why I do this work

India has a long spiritual tradition, but Reiki is still often misunderstood here. I would like more people to know what it actually is, and what it is not, so they can decide for themselves.

Life in our cities is getting faster and more stressful. Through Latha Reiki Healing I try to offer Reiki in a plain, sensible way that respects its origins and fits around modern life.

If you are new to Reiki or have tried it before, you are welcome to get in touch. We can talk about what is going on for you and whether Reiki is a good fit.