A Japanese form of energy healing, and a type of alternative healing where the practitioner places their hands over or directly onto the body. By doing so, a 'universal energy' is transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient to encourage emotional or physical well-being.

What is Reiki?

Reiki rebalances the human biofield and supports self-healing and resistance to stress. By recalibrating the vibrational field of the individual at the subtlest level, their health and immune function is improved, creating an overall increase in endorphins. During a session, the practitioner can manipulate the flow of qi (life force) to treat a pain, disease or ailment, both physically and emotionally.

History

Reiki, or energy healing, is stemmed from many various backgrounds such as Shamanism, Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greek, Chinese, Polynesian Kahunas, the Essenes Jews. ​​ ​​ ​​ Chinese healers identified twelve major meridians, or pathways of energy, in the body. These meridians link various limbs and organs together in an intricate network.​​​ ​ ​ ​ Native Hawaiin Kahuna's, spiritual priests, carried out practices such as Hoʻokomokomo (divination), Lapaʻau, (medicinal healing), and Nānāuli (magic). ​ ​ In TCM, qi, or prana in Ayurveda, was altered by the energy healers in order to cure disease or pain caused by an imbalance of life force.