What is Reiki?

Reiki is a natural method of healing, channeling energy through the hands. Its name comes from 2 Japanese characters, Rei meaning universal, and Ki meaning vital, or life force energy.

It was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui after a 21 day fast and meditation on Mount Kurama in 1922. But the channeling of healing energy has been practiced for thousands of years.

Everyone can channel Reiki once they have received an attunement. Universal energy is all around us and flows through us. We receive it indirectly through sunlight, air, water and food. As children, we were probably all able to connect to this healing energy, but over time, with the stresses, uncertainties, emotional problems and and our desire to fit in, our capacity to connect to the healing energy decreased. We have all experienced the power of touch to soothe, comfort and heal. Through the Reiki attunements, this connection is re-established, so that we have a direct link to the healing energy once more.

Reiki is a powerful tool for relaxation, decreasing anxiety and tension and calming the mind as well as the body. It acts at all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It provides you with a means of doing something to help yourself – in all situations. It helps with your personal growth, but can also be given to others. Reiki is about finding your own power and learning to trust – yourself, and also the Universe.

Reiki can be given to people, plants, animals, water, food, almost anything.