Reiki - What is it and How Does it Work?

The Japanese developed Reiki as a technique fornature. Healing will occur without a belief in God
stress reduction and to promote healing. "Laying onalthough most healers find that keeping in touch with
the hands" is what drives Reiki. An unseen life forceGod or their Higher Power increases their healing
energy flows through all of our bodies and when thatpowers. Reiki promotes harmony with the world
energy is low then stress is more apparent and if it isaround them and their relationship with others. It is a
high we feel capable of handling almost everythingnatural means of healing which promotes peace and
that comes our way. Reiki is taken from twoharmony. It adds spiritual balance to the person and
Japanese words that mean Wisdom or Higher Powerworks to heal the inner nature of the patients. The
and spiritually guided life force energy.client must accept the healing for it to be effective
Patients report when they are finished with Reikiand must take an active part in the treatment.
treatment they experience a wonderful glow ofReiki healers work by gently laying their hands on the
radiance. This treatment works through the wholepatient or hovering a few inches above the body.
body and creates feelings of peace, security, andTuned into their own spiritual and life energy, they
confidence. It is a natural and safe way of treatingare able to find or "sense" where the problem is in
your body and emotions with spiritual healing. Reikithe patient's body. They will concentrate their energy
has been proven to be effective with all knownon that area while the patient concentrates on the
illnesses and emotional problems. It was developed tosame area of their body. The practice of Reiki will aid
compliment other medical treatment orin healing emotional problems as well as physical
psychotherapy. It has no side effects and promoteshealing. Reiki healers believe as many other spiritual
recovery.healers that turmoil and stress in the emotions can
Reiki is a simple technique to learn and Reiki classesmake your body physically sick. Reiki may be used in
are widely available. The treatment is not linked to ahospitals with medical treatment and can be a
person's intellect and people from all walks of life cancomplementary practice to aid in a faster recovery
be trained to become a Reiki healer. A healer istime after an illness or surgery.
taught to tap into an unlimited supply of energy forMore information on the practice of Reiki can be
promoting good health and quality of life. You can befound on the Internet. You can access magazines,
a Reiki healer regardless of your background orarticles, newsletters, and seek Reiki treatment on
education.many of these sites.
Reiki is not a religion but the treatment is spiritual in