What is Reiki?

What is Reiki ? Reiki (which is pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word that means “Universal Life Force Energy”. It is an ancient hands-on healing art that was re-introduced in the mid 19th century by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan. A holistic healing system, reiki works to create spiritual, mental and physical harmony.

The word reiki is composes of two parts : “rei” which defines the universal side of the energy and “ki” which is the life-force-energy that flows through every living thing. This concept is found in most cultures under different names – the chinese call it “chi”, the Indian Hindus “prana” and the Christians “light”.

Reiki is a Safe, non-intrusive healing energy which channels itself to wherever it is needed in your body or the person you are treating. By stimulating the body’s natural healing ability at the deepest level, it removes physical and emotional blockages tha may have been causing illness or upset for some time.

The essence of Reiki is to cleanse the body and balance chakras, bringing harmony to mind, body and spirit through a detoxifying process as well as promoting a more positive attitude.

Reiki differs from other healing methods because of its attunement procedure and the fact that energy originates from the “universal source” rather than directly from the healer.

Many different ailments can be cured or relieved by Reiki. Problems such as headaches, back ache and stress-related illness all respond well to Reiki. Chronic illness, such as arthritis or asthma, will treatments for an improvement to be seen.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.