What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered in person by "laying on hands" or can be done from any distance, and is equally effective when performed remotely.

Reiki utilizes the "life force energy" that flows through us and throughout the universe.

The word Reiki (pronounced RAY-key) is made up of two Japanese words: Rei - "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki - "life force energy". Reiki translates to "spiritually guided life force energy."

Low life force energy can make us more susceptible to physical illness as well as mental and emotional imbalances, while higher energy makes us more capable of physical, mental and emotional wholeness.

"A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery."

International Center for Reiki Training