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Whilst there appears to be a widespread awareness of Reiki Healing, a clear understanding of what it is and how it works may not be quite so widespread. It is of course no easier to explain in physical terms, than many other forms of healing, which fall into the category of 'holistic' therapies.

It seems that the word Reiki has caught the imagination of the public without them really understanding very much about it. What is generally understood, is that it is an ancient art of healing, re-discovered in Japan by one Dr Mikao Usui, around a hundred years ago. The word Reiki is translated from the Japanese words for Universal Life Energy. If the word Reiki is broken down into its two parts 'Rei' and 'Ki' it appears that in the Japanese language these two words would be related to transcendence, spirit, a 'mysterious' power or essence.

In the western world, where Reiki has more recently arrived, it is known as a method of healing which works by the transfer of universal life energy, or rei-ki. We are of course all made up of this energy in any event, and the scientists who investigate such things in depth have confirmed that what we perceive to be solid objects are in fact all vibrating energy.

The Reiki that we experience here in the west has been modified to be more in line with western thinking, but it is still quite simply a method of healing by the use of the universal life energy that is around and within us, if we can just work out how to access it and direct it for a positive healing purpose.

This is precisely what a Reiki practitioner is trained to do.By 'tuning in' to the universal energy field, a Reiki practitioner is able to direct that healing energy into the human energy field of whoever is in need of healing. This can be for a specific condition, or simply to re-balance the energies in their system.

For a Reiki healing session you do not need to remove any clothing other than shoes and outerwear. You would simply be required to lie down and relax, to allow the Reiki energies to be accepted by your energy system. Reiki healing does involve light touch at various points of the head and body in accordance with your energy centres or Chakras.

In addition, to the Natural Healing I have been working with for the past sixteen years, I am now able to offer Reiki Healing to those who are seeking a Reiki Practitioner.

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