Reiki

Reiki, Japanese for "universal life force energy", is an energy healing practice that energizes the body. Reiki dates back to early Tibetan healing techniques. Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese philosopher and Christian seminary educator, rediscovered the practice in the 1800s, and it was brought to the U.S. in the mid-1900s.

Reiki masters act as "healers", or channels, for energy coming from the universe. Reiki energy enters the master through the top of the head and moves through the hands into the energy field of the client. Reiki is a subtle form of healing. The master places his or her hands in different areas near the client's body, but does not directly touch the client.

Clients may or may not feel the energy; some have a warm feeling. Clients are fully clothed during treatment. Reiki can also be practiced over distance or used for self-treatment. It is fairly easy to find a Reiki master who can attune you to the Reiki frequencies if you'd like to make this part of your daily practice.

For some people, Reiki energy may be difficult to understand. We may believe that each body has an energy field, but Reiki takes this one step further—suggesting that our energy is linked to the energy "grid" of the cosmos.