What is Reiki?

Reiki is Universal Life Energy. Reiki, (pronounced “ray-key”), is actually two Japanese words: “Rei” means universal life and “ki” means energy. Ki is the same as “Chi” in Chinese, “Prana” in Sanskrit and “Mana” in Hawaiian. When activated, Reiki addresses body, mind and spirit by accelerating one’s ability to heal one’s self. The body is reminded of its ability to heal physical ailments, the mind opened to the causes of disease, and the spirit to the opportunity of taking responsibility for one’s life and the joys of balanced wellness.

This hands-on healing modality is an ancient art now being revived around the world. Energy channelling through the hands was rediscovered by a Christian scholar, Dr. Mikao Usui, in Japan in the late 19th century after many years of researching the healing ministries of great healers, including Jesus and the Buddha. Reiki (literal translation – soul power), as laid down by Dr. Usui, has a simple set of procedures to follow. These procedures were passed down to each of the Reiki Masters who follow his teachings, together with a simple set of Reiki ideals. Historically, the teaching of this oral tradition is passed on from Reiki Master to student during Reiki training.