Having been rediscovered in early 20th century Japan and used as a way of healing, Reiki is also used reduce stress and anxiety levels. The powers of Reiki are based on the notion that there is an unseen “life force energy” that flows through everybody, thus we are all capable of some level of healing. If a person is feeling sick, weak or low energy levels, their life force energy is low; if a person energy levels are high and they feel healthy, then their life force energy is said to be high..
Reiki is also used as therapy for treating physical, emotional and psychological issues. The name Reiki is taken from two Japanese characters, Rei which means unseen or spiritual and Ki which means energy or life force. The English translation is usually given as “universal life energy“.
This “laying on hands” technique used in Reiki is said to aid the channeling of “healing energy” to oneself and others. The energy flows through the palms of the hands to the patient and generates healing powers.
Energy is passed to the student during a Reiki class by a Reiki Master by the means of an attunement. This will allow the student to access a source of unlimited “life force energy” which can then be used improve one’s health and the health of others.
Reiki is a spiritual practice and not a religious practice, there are no set beliefs and there are no prerequisites for undertaking a course. It will work whether the student believes in it or not, although it may prove more effective if the person administering Reiki healing and the person receiving Reiki healing have belief in the system itself.
