REIKI

REIKI

REIKI DEFINED

Reiki is a medical healing system that utilizes life-force energy . The name itself , Reiki , was derived from rei , meaning spiritual wisdom , and ki , or energy . In simple terms , Reiki is a form of touch therapy that is delivered without the need of special equipment but only by natural means . The touch system involved in Reiki results in the highest level of healing . In addition , it also serves as a tool to balance an individual 's energy levels resulting in the relaxation of the entire body , as well as

the rejuvenation of lost energy . Reiki is not associated with any religion , although the founder was exposed to Shintoism and Buddhism . Reiki is usually misinterpreted as a form of reflexology or massage , possibly because it involves movements of the body

The Reiki system is categorized under the field complementary and alternative medicine , and part of the domain of energy medicine (Oshman 2002 . In this domain , it is believed that disturbances in the energy of the body results in illnesses . The principle of Reiki is based on the concept of energy , which can be described as of two forms Universal energy is typically represented by the radiant energy observed from the sun , moon , starts and other planetary structures . The energy within the human body is known as subtle energy and is not immediately seen unless an individual is under the state of meditation . This aural energy may be sensed by some people using touch or by sight , and can also be captured using specialized equipment that can highly sensitive to detect biomagnetic forces . Two major characteristics describe Reiki It is positive , meaning it does not cause harm to any participant , and it is intelligent , because the energy involved in this system heals whatever is needed to be healed , even if one is not aware that healing is needed

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF REIKI

The system of energy healing was developed in Japan in the early 1900 's by Mikao Usui , a physician-monk who strongly followed the Tibetan sutras or Buddhist texts . He initially named the technique as Usui Reiki Ryoho , which literally translates as the Usui methods of spiritual healing . In the late 1930 's , the system was introduced to the Western world by one of Usui 's students , Hawayo Takata , and the system was later conveniently called Reiki . Consequently , the system generated several versions that each had minor modifications of the original Usui healing system

Reiki is frequently mistaken as one of two other healing systems Johrei , founded also in Japan by Usui 's colleague , Morichi Okada , is more of a spiritual development than what Reiki teaches of spiritual healing . It also focuses primarily on finding happiness than to achieve healing . Reiki is also distinct from therapeutic touch , which was developed in 1972 by Dolores Krieger and Dora Kunz . The features of therapeutic touch is closely associated with nursing practice and is very similar to Reiki , but this energy healing system is deliverable as a 12-hour workshop that focuses...