Reiki is a Spiritual healing art form.

The word "Reiki" is derived from the Japanese lineage of the practice - Usui Ryoho Reiki lineage. And the word itself means:  

"Rei" means "Universal Life"

"Ki" means "energy."

Universal Life Energy is the energy that flows through all things, and is even present in the elements like water, wind, earth, and the sun.​

From the International Association of Reiki Professionals website:

"Reiki is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion. It is a subtle and effective form of energy work using spiritually guided Life Force Energy."

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During a Reiki session, the Reiki practitioner opens up their energy field to act as a conduit, or channel, for Universal Life Energy to flow through for the recipient.

Reiki is helpful to reduce stress and enter into a relaxed state of being, where the body can activate its own innate ability to heal. Reiki can elicit a sense of calm, balance the chakras/energy centers, and ease tension. Reiki can energetically both relax and strengthen your body's energy pathways to function better.

During a treatment, clients can feel coolness, warmth, tingling, energy, or even nothing at all. It can be felt in some areas or all over the entire body. Most clients go into a deep meditative state or even fall asleep.