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Reiki, Alternative
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Reiki, a form of Oriental alternative natural medicine defines full health as total harmony of body, mind and spirit.
The name comes from two Japanese characters that describe the energy itself.
'Rei' (meaning "universal") and ki (meaning life force energy).
It is said by its practitioners to be a form of complementary or alternative medicine, developed (or rediscovered) during the Meiji period (the late 19th century) by Mikao Usui in Japan.
Complementary Alternative Medicine
Practitioners claim that they are able to act as channels for its energy. They claim this energy allegedly flows from the universe through their bodies and primarily from the palms of their hands, to specific parts of their own or others' bodies in order to facilitate healing.
This energy is believed to have a form of intelligence, and "knows what to do".
Thus, if the recipient's body needs it and is ready to heal, it may use the energy for healing. If the body does not feel that the energy is needed, it will not absorb the energy.
Some traditions teach that the "spirits" keep watch over its energy.
Many teach that any intention to do harm will not facilitate the flow of energy. The doctrine is that this energy is incapable of doing harm.
Alternative Massage Medicine
"Treatment" is traditionally done similarly to the laying on of hands.The clothed recipient is asked to lie down and relax.
The practitioner then acts as a channel for Reiki energy, theoretically allowing the energy to be channeled through the practitioner to where the patient requires it.
Usually the practitioner applies his hands to various parts of the patient's body.
Some practitioners touch the body or hover their hands over it. Some patients report feeling various sensations:
- heat,
- cold,
- pressure,etc.
Practitioners often attribute these sensations of this energy filling the body and aura of the recipient and acting: filling up energy deficiencies, repairing and opening the energy channels (meridians), pulling out "negativity" and dissolving the blockages of stale energy.
Others report feeling little or no change. Nowadays it is comparatively rare in Japan, but is flourishing in the West.
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