What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced "ray-key") is a Japanese energy healing technique developed by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. The word "Reiki" comes from Japanese words meaning "universal life energy."
Reiki practitioners use gentle touch or hold their hands slightly above the body to channel healing energy. This energy helps promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support the body's natural healing processes.
How Reiki Works
The Reiki Process
- You remain fully clothed and lie on a massage table or sit in a chair
- Practitioner places hands gently on or above specific areas of your body
- Universal life energy flows through the practitioner to you
- Energy works to clear blockages and restore balance
- Sessions typically last 45-90 minutes
- You may feel warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation
Reiki Principles
Traditional Reiki principles for daily living:
- •Just for today, I will not worry
- •Just for today, I will not anger
- •Just for today, I will be grateful
- •Just for today, I will do my work honestly
- •Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing
Who is Reiki Best For?
Reiki is Beneficial For:
Benefits of Reiki
Deep Relaxation
Promotes profound relaxation and stress relief
Non-Invasive
Gentle, non-invasive, no side effects
Energy Balancing
Helps balance and harmonize energy flow
Complementary
Can complement other healing modalities
Holistic
Supports physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Safe
Safe for people of all ages and conditions
Getting Started with Reiki
Reiki should be practiced by trained, certified Reiki practitioners. Look for practitioners who have completed Reiki training and certification (typically Level 1, 2, or Master level).
What to Look For:
- Certified Reiki practitioner (Level 1, 2, or Master)
- Good rapport and comfortable presence
- Clear explanation of what to expect
- Ethical practice and professional boundaries
- Experience with your specific needs