| Reiki is a spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Mikao | | | | visiting a Reiki professional, you will be asked to lie |
| Usui in Japan after he encountered the power of | | | | down clothed on a massage table and relax. There |
| Reiki on a retreat in Mount Kurama. Mikao Usui | | | | will be little or no talking during the treatment and the |
| started the Reiki revolution in Tokyo, leaving it to | | | | practitioner will either place his hands on you in |
| spread throughout the world to spiritually heal and | | | | various positions or hold their hands a few |
| improve the lives of communities worldwide. Reiki is | | | | centimeters away from your body. Energy flows |
| now practiced by thousands and has received both | | | | through the practitioners hands and aids in increases |
| praise and criticism along its path of spiritual healing | | | | the energy in the affected areas. When our energy |
| and development. | | | | is low, we are more likely to become sick and |
| Although no scientific evidence can prove the positive | | | | stressed. There are approximately 20 Reiki positions |
| workings of Reiki, Reiki is still viewed as a natural and | | | | that can be used and an entire treatment can last up |
| safe complementary technique. Initiating spiritual | | | | to 90 minutes in length. A warm sensation in the |
| healing and self-improvement, Reiki has been | | | | treated area as well as a feeling of deep relaxation |
| identified as a positive technique for relieving | | | | can be experienced during and after a session of |
| side-effects, reducing stress and promoting recovery | | | | Reiki. |
| with or without the assistance of medical treatment. | | | | Reiki can also sometimes be confused as being a |
| Nevertheless, one should always consult a medical | | | | form of religion; however it is simply a spiritual |
| doctor prior to booking a session with a Reiki | | | | technique that can be practiced on anyone coming |
| practitioner if chronic illness is suspected or exists. | | | | from any background or belief system. There are |
| Reiki should never be viewed as a replacement for | | | | however 5 principles, called GOKAI which are |
| medical treatment but rather as a complementary | | | | principles that are followed by most Reiki |
| technique to medical treatment. Ongoing sessions are | | | | practitioners. These are: do not be angry, do not |
| usually required for improved results and it is essential | | | | worry, be grateful, work with integrity and be kind to |
| to have at least 3 sessions of Reiki when a chronic | | | | others. It is believed that to aid in the evolution of |
| ailment is being addressed. | | | | body and soul one should go through this list every |
| So how does Reiki work exactly? Reiki utilizes spiritual | | | | morning and evening. |
| energy to create a healing effect on mind, body and | | | | A simple Reiki routine that could be worth a try if |
| spirit. It is believed that anyone can have access to | | | | wellness and self-improvement are on your to-do list |
| this energy through a process of attunement. When | | | | for the year. |