What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is the Japanese word for "Universal Life Energy." The Universal Life Energy is found in every living matter the earth, the trees, the air, the water, stones...everywhere. It is also known in other cultures as "Chi" in Chinese culture and "Prana" in Hindu culture. Reiki is a non-invasive method of hands-on healing whereby the Universal Life Energy is channeled through the Reiki Practitioner to the recipient. Essentially the practitioner serves as a "vehicle", if you will, for the energy to flow from the living matter through his or her hands and into the client. This energy is used to stimulate our body's own natural healing abilities. Because the energy is "intelligent" it flows to the area that needs it the most and by the means of least resistance. Think of it like water flowing through channels and becoming blocked by a dam. The "dam" in this case is the area that needs to be stimulated by the energy. It releases blockages of energies, cleanses the client's body of toxins, and attempts to establish a state of inner balance and harmony for a better overall sense of well being and health as well as relaxation.