Reiki is a holistic therapy which brings about healing on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy," so Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." The spiritual practice was first developed in 1922 by Mikao Usui who after a 3-week fast and meditation on Mount Kurama, in Japan, who claimed to receive the ability of "healing without energy depletion." Reiki teachings say that there is an inexhaustible, universal "life force" spiritual energy that can be used to induce a healing effect on any number of diseases or illnesses.
Believers in Reiki say that anyone can gain access to this energy by an atonement process carried out by a Reiki Master. Energy is said to flow through the practitioner's hands whenever the hands are placed on, or held near a potential recipient. Some stress the importance of the practitioner's intention or “presence” in this process, while others claim that the energy is drawn by the recipient's injury to activate or enhance the natural healing processes. The Reiki belief is that the energy is "intelligent", so diagnosis is unnecessary. A second level of training, which includes another initiation, is said to equip the practitioner to perform Reiki treatments from a distance; the method uses special symbols which create a temporary connection between the practitioner and the Reiki recipient, no matter the location, and then to send the energy.
There is no scientific evidence for either the existence of ki or any mechanism for its manipulation, and a systematic review of randomized clinical trials conducted in 2008 did not support the efficacy of Reiki or its recommendation for use in the treatment of any condition. Nevertheless, many people have reported amazing results with Reiki, which feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well being.
Believers in Reiki say that anyone can gain access to this energy by an atonement process carried out by a Reiki Master. Energy is said to flow through the practitioner's hands whenever the hands are placed on, or held near a potential recipient. Some stress the importance of the practitioner's intention or “presence” in this process, while others claim that the energy is drawn by the recipient's injury to activate or enhance the natural healing processes. The Reiki belief is that the energy is "intelligent", so diagnosis is unnecessary. A second level of training, which includes another initiation, is said to equip the practitioner to perform Reiki treatments from a distance; the method uses special symbols which create a temporary connection between the practitioner and the Reiki recipient, no matter the location, and then to send the energy.
There is no scientific evidence for either the existence of ki or any mechanism for its manipulation, and a systematic review of randomized clinical trials conducted in 2008 did not support the efficacy of Reiki or its recommendation for use in the treatment of any condition. Nevertheless, many people have reported amazing results with Reiki, which feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well being.