What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that has proven to be effective in a number of applications. It is still used primarily for stress reduction and relaxation, but has also been shown to be effective in promoting healing in a variety of settings.
Reiki is primarily a ‘laying on of hands’ technique – like many that have been practiced for thousands of years, by most ancient cultures.
So what is Reiki, really?
Reiki is simply the transference of “God-Consciousness” or “universal life force energy”, through a practitioner, to the organism needing the energy for healing. Using Reiki energy it is possible to connect into the unlimited supply of “God-Consciousness” or “universal life force energy” in order to improve health and enhance the quality of life.
Reiki is not a religion. It holds no doctrines, creeds or contradictions to the Universal Laws of Consciousness and Love. Reiki is very spiritual in nature, but there is no belief required in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki works whether you believe in it or not!
Reiki is for all people regardless of whatever spiritual beliefs you may have and comes from the Divine source of “all that is”. Reiki is about working with the powerful energies that have always been prevalent and is as old as the Universe itself.
Key Points
- People use Reiki to promote overall health and well-being. Reiki is also used by people who are seeking relief from disease-related symptoms and the side effects of conventional medical treatments.
- Reiki has historically been practiced as a form of self-care. Increasingly, it is also provided by health care professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
- People do not need a special background to learn how to perform Reiki. Currently, training and certification for Reiki practitioners are not formally regulated.
- Scientific research is under way to learn more about how Reiki may work, its possible effects on health, and diseases and conditions for which it may be helpful.
- Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
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