Reiki is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. It emerged in Japan in the late 1800's and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner's palms to their patient.
Health benefits
According to practitioners, the healing effects are mediated by channeling the universal energy known as qi, pronounced "chi." In India, this is known as "prana." This is the same energy involved in tai chi exercise. It is the life force energy that some believe surrounds all of us.
This energy is said to permeate the body. Reiki experts point out that, while this energy is not measurable by modern scientific techniques, it can be felt by many who tune in to it.
Becoming a reiki praconer
No prior training, education, or experience is needed to enter the Reiki training, or "attunement process." In this process, said to be a "powerful spiritual experience," the master is said to transfer the attunement energy and healing techniques into the student.
Reiki Trainiung varies, But Most student learn about
The energies around the body
How to work with healing energy
The ethics of working with clients
Preparation for attunement includes fasting for 2 to 3 days, meditation, focusing on nature, and releasing negative emotions.
There are three levels of mastery. Those who reach "Master" level can teach others and are reportedly able to heal from a distance, like a form of prayer.
