Foundations
What Is Reiki?
An introduction to Reiki — a Japanese relaxation and stress-reduction technique. Practitioners believe it works with the body's natural energy to promote a sense of calm and wellbeing.
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Reiki Encyclopedia
Accurate, carefully written articles on the history, principles, techniques, and philosophy of Reiki.
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Principles
The Five Reiki Principles
The five guiding principles of Reiki, as taught by Mikao Usui, offer a simple daily practice for cultivating peace, gratitude, and compassionate action.
History
History of Reiki — Mikao Usui
The story of how Mikao Usui developed the Reiki system in early twentieth-century Japan, and how it spread across the world through his students and their students.
Techniques
How a Reiki Session Works
A step-by-step guide to what happens during a Reiki session — from arrival and intention-setting through the hands-on experience to the gentle close.
Chakras
Reiki and the Chakra System
An exploration of how Reiki practice relates to the chakra system — the traditional map of energy centres used in many Eastern healing and spiritual traditions.
Techniques
Distance Reiki Explained
An explanation of distance Reiki — how practitioners work with intention and focused attention to offer a relaxation experience across physical space.
Foundations
Reiki for Stress and Relaxation
How Reiki is used as a relaxation and stress-reduction practice — what the research suggests, and why so many people find it a valuable part of their self-care.
FAQ
Common Questions About Reiki
Answers to the questions people most often ask about Reiki — what to expect, who it is for, how it differs from massage, and what it cannot do.