Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning universal life energy, an energy which is all around us.
Reiki is a system of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the teachings of Dr Mikao Usui (d. 1926). Dr Usui was inspired to develop this healing system from ancient teachings after many years of study, research and meditation. He spent the rest of his life practising and teaching Reiki. Today Reiki continues to be taught by Reiki Masters who have trained in the tradition passed down from Master to student.
Universal life energy (reiki) nourishes and maintains all living things. When this energy flows uninterrupted there is balance and harmony within and around us and we experience a sense of well-being.
There are many variations of Reiki, but in essence Reiki works at bringing us into balance and is believed therefore to reinforce the body’s natural ability to heal itself at all levels, whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.
There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can receive a Reiki treatment, all you need is the desire to be healed.

A Reiki Treatment

The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from a practitioner is a very simple process. The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes. The treatment can also be given in a sitting position if needs be. The most important thing is for the recipient to be as comfortable as possible. There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki will pass through anything. The practitioner gently places their hands non-intrusively in a sequence of positions over the whole body. The whole person is treated rather than specific symptoms. A full treatment takes 1½ hours with each hand position held for several minutes.