Reiki

Reiki (pronounced "ray-key") is a stress reduction technique that also promotes healing. The word Reiki is derived from two Japanese characters, Rei meaning "Higher Power" or "Universal" and Ki meaning "life force energy". Reiki therefore is actually "Universal Life Force Energy".

Reiki is a hands-on relaxation technique and is based on the idea that life force energy flows through everything and everyone. If this "life force energy" becomes low or blocked, we experience illness or stress. Reiki works to gently remove blockages and to balance the whole person physically, emotionally and spiritually. The benefits include feeling a sense of well being, relaxation and calmness.

Reiki therapy works well in conjunction with Western Medicine. Because it works to support the body's ability to heal itself, it is an excellent compliment to all medical or therapeutic modalities. Reiki is used in hospitals and hospice setting worldwide.

Reiki is a simple technique to learn. It is transferred from the teacher to the student via an "attunement" It has been taught to thousands of people from many spiritual backgrounds and to folks of all ages. Classes are offered in all levels of Reiki at Pathways to Health.