Reiki is a 19th century Japanese system for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the belief that energy flows through living organisms.
Reiki was developed in the early 20th century by Dr Mikao Usui, from a combination of Buddhist teachings, extensive travels, research and meditation.Reiki can be translated as “Universal life force”. Reiki practitioners believe that ki is all around us and can be harnessed by the mind. It is believed that we are more vulnerable to stress and illness when reserves of ki are low. Reiki practitioners channel this ki to help their clients. Reiki heals by breaking up negative energy and replacing it with positive, healing energy, which passes through the hands of the practitioner.
As holistic medicine becomes increasingly popular, Reiki is being hailed as a treatment for helping body, mind, and spirit. This makes it very different from traditional medicine, which typically only addresses the disease itself.
While Reiki is not a religion, it can be interpreted as a spiritually guided practice. Teachers therefore recommend that practitioners live in accordance with certain ethical ideals and do their best to promote peace and harmony in the world.
Reiki was developed in the early 20th century by Dr Mikao Usui, from a combination of Buddhist teachings, extensive travels, research and meditation.Reiki can be translated as “Universal life force”. Reiki practitioners believe that ki is all around us and can be harnessed by the mind. It is believed that we are more vulnerable to stress and illness when reserves of ki are low. Reiki practitioners channel this ki to help their clients. Reiki heals by breaking up negative energy and replacing it with positive, healing energy, which passes through the hands of the practitioner.