Reiki is a spiritual practice that began in Japan in the early twentieth century. The term "Reiki" is derived from two Japanese words: "rei," which means "universal," and "ki," which means "life energy." Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk who claimed to have achieved a mystical epiphany on Mount Kurama in 1922 after years of hard spiritual study, created the method.
Usui's epiphany inspired the creation of the Reiki system, which entails channeling universal life force through the practitioner's hands to promote healing. Usui taught this technique to others, notably Chujiro Hayashi, who refined and improved on it. Hawayo Takata, one of Hayashi's students, introduced Reiki to the Western world when she brought it to Hawaii in the 1930s.
Reiki became popular in the West as an alternative therapy in the later half of the twentieth century. It was distinguished by a hands-on or hands-off method, with practitioners placing their hands on or near the body of the recipient to convey healing energy. Reiki's concept is based on the belief that interruptions in the flow of life energy can result in illness and that Reiki can assist restore equilibrium.
Reiki has evolved into different forms and traditions over time, including Usui Reiki, Karuna Reiki, and others. Reiki has been included into complementary and alternative medicine methods, and it is frequently utilized alongside conventional medical treatments. While scientific evidence for the efficacy of Reiki is lacking, many people describe pleasant experiences such as stress reduction, relaxation, and a general sense of well-being. Reiki is still practiced today as a holistic approach to health and wellness around the world.
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