What is Reiki ?

Reiki (霊気, /ˈreɪkiː/) is a Japanese form of alternative medicine called energy healing. It targets the energy fields around the body and promotes spiritual healing.

The word “Reiki” comes from the Japanese words “rei”, universal soul, universal consciousness and “ki”, vital energy, life force (same as Chi / Qi and Prana)”. The Reiki energy is the fundamental Life Force of the Universe, a conscious and intelligent energy that flows through and nourishes all life.

It believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be free flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. However, when the energy becomes blocked or weakened, it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

Energy medicine helps the flow of energy and remove any blocks, improving the flow of energy around the body. Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which a "universal energy” is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing.

The Reiki energy protects, refreshes and vitalises both receiver and giver. A Reiki practitioner does not heal other people, they pass on the Reiki energy to assist them in fully activating their own self-healing powers.