What is Reiki?

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese relaxation and stress reduction technique that promotes healing. It is administered by placing the hands on various points throughout the body, or hovering the hands just above the body.

According to “Reiki, the Healing Touch, First & Second Degree Manual” by William Lee Rand, the word Reiki comes from Japanese kanji. The kanji for Rei, meaning Spiritual Wisdom, represents the healer between Heaven and Earth. This is reflective of Reiki, as the practitioner is channeling “Ki,” what is often described as chi, prana, universal life force, spiritual consciousness, etc. and the earth or human body.

The Reiki practitioner acts as a conduit for Reiki energy to deliver it to wherever it is needed, to perform the highest good.

Common Uses of Reiki

Reiki is an intuitive practice that guides the practitioner and the recipient. It knows where to go and does not need to be directed. Reiki has been shown to provide comfort, relaxation, stress relief, pain management, and more in a variety of settings while also promoting healing. There are countless uses for Reiki.

Reiki is used in both in-patient and outpatient settings to support cancer treatments, aids therapies, post-surgery recovery, and a variety of other needs. It has been shown to help with stress reduction, manage anxiety, and support pain management. It is used in veterinary settings to support animals with a variety of needs and offered through private practices incorporated into massage sessions and direct Reiki sessions. Reiki practitioners often use Reiki daily for self-care and meditation. Additionally, Reiki supports a variety of intuitive practices and processes.