Reiki

Reiki was founded by Japanese Christian educator Dr. Mikao Usui and introduced in the United States by his pupil, Saichi Takata, on the island of Hawaii in 1937. Based on the principles of Chi, or universal life energy, Reiki promotes healing through methods that are rooted in spiritual tradition. In Reiki, a practitioner's hands are very gently placed on the fully-clothed body of a person in a variety of established places on the head, chest, abdomen, and back. Treatments vary with each individual. Training to become a practitioner requires one weekend’s study of both Levels 1 and 2, and Level 3 (Master's Level) by apprenticeship.

Suggested Reading:
Reiki: Universal Life Energy—Baginski & Sharamon
Reiki: Hawayo Takata's Story—Helen Haberly
Essential Reiki—Diane Stein
The Reiki Factor in the Radiance Technique—Barbara Ray
Reiki: A Torch in Daylight—Karyn Mitchell

Suggested Music:
The Goddess Trilogy—Lucia Hwong
(note: this music is written/performed by a Reiki Master & 'infused with Reiki Healing energy')