30/08/2021
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Reiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan in the early 20th century.
(1) According to the International Center for Reiki Training, the practice is based on the idea that we all have an unseen “life force energy” flowing through our bodies.
(2) A Reiki practitioner gently moves her hands just above or on the client’s clothed body, helping reduce stress and promote healing by encouraging a healthy flow of energy.
According to a 2007 survey conducted by the National Institutes of Health, 1.2 million adults and 161,000 children in the United States received energy healing therapy like Reiki in the previous year, and Reiki is now used by a growing number of Americans to help with relaxation, anxiety, pain management, and depression, according to a study in the March–April 2017 issue of Holistic Nursing Practice. (3,4)
Here’s more on the benefits of Reiki, its history, and how to get started.
Common Questions & Answers
What Is Reiki?
Reiki is an energy healing technique that involves a Reiki master using gentle hand movements to guide the flow of healthy energy (what’s known in Reiki as “life force energy”) through the body to reduce stress and promote healing.
Reiki is a form of complementary medicine; there’s evidence it can reduce daily stress and help with management of some chronic diseases.
