Reiki
literally means Universal Life Force. It’s foundation is accredited to
Mikao
Usui (1865-1926), a Tendai Buddhist. Reiki
is a way of working with and channelling universal
energy in order
to bring about increased energy levels and healing. In other systems,
this
energy is also referred to as
Chi
or
prana.
From
an Eastern viewpoint energy does not just flow through us but is also
all
around us and is generated from all living forms. Interestingly
traditional
science is also arriving at this view through string theory which
proposes that
all matter is comprised of energy which vibrates at different
frequencies.
A
Reiki practitioner connects with and channels this universal energy and
transfers it through their hands to the person, animal or object which
they are
working on.
