Introduction to Reiki
Reiki, a form
of healing that is pronounced as "ray"-"key" is actually a Japanese word
that represents universal life energy. It is derived from rei, meaning
"free passage" or "transcendental spirit" and ki, meaning "vital life
force energy". It involves the transfer of energy from practitioner to
patient in order to enhance the body's natural ability to heal itself
through the balancing of energy. Reiki makes use of specific techniques
to restore and balance the natural life force energy that already exists
within the body.
Unlike other healing therapies that are based on the premise of a human
energy field, Reiki seeks to restore order to the body whose vital
energy has become unbalanced and distorted. Reiki practitioners direct
energy in a particular pattern to heal and harmonize. Most Reiki
treatments do not involve actual touching.
