Reiki Research Paper

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Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy: God-consciousness or Rei guides the life force energy or Ki in the practice of Reiki. In translation, Reiki is spiritually guided life force energy that uses universal wisdom and truth for healing and highest good. Reiki is channeled through the hands of a Reiki practitioner who has been attuned to transmit energy at higher frequencies. The Reiki practitioner sets aside personal ego to employ highest good, intent, and platonic universal love when applying therapeutic hands to the aura and energy centers of a clothed person. The recipient acquires this transmission of energy along with deep relaxation and healing intent. The practitioner's hands are used as a conduit for this pure and healing energy to be transmitted to the receiver (or oneself) as guided by the …show more content…
Reiki does not interfere or intervene with one's personal religion or creed, but respects and relates to all belief systems while working for the highest good.

Reiki honors and augments modern medical practice, and is widely used in hospice centers, hospitals, and clinics across the world. Often referred to as therapeutic touch, healing touch, healing hands, or hot hands, it is practiced all around the globe. Commonly used to reduce swelling, shorten recovery time, set a positive healing tone through the comfort, relaxation, pain management, and the support it offers, Reiki can do no harm. The benefits of Reiki cause its practice to constantly expand as new practitioners learn Reiki to join the community of Reiki practitioners.

Usui Reiki is an ancient form of energy work that was provided to Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan during the 1920s during a retreat to Mount Kurama. After Dr. Usui received Reiki energy and information on how to use this healing, he opened a series of healing clinics in Japan. Usui Reiki is based on five core