Reiki is a kind of holistic therapy that was based on the concept of Eastern energy flow through the seven chakras. Chakras are the energy centers in the human body. According to some experts, the human body has seven focal points. The therapy of Reiki concentrates on those points.
Reiki was invented and formulated by some of the great Japanese healing teachers. The most influential among them is Mikao Usui. Around 1980, Usui incorporated the basic Reiki meditation techniques, beliefs, and symbols. Most of the techniques in this meditation therapy are considerably older and the foundation of many other versions.
The processes of this energetic healing therapy are very distinctive compared to other forms of alternative meditation. Reiki meditation normally concentrates on self-healing, concentration, the five spiritual principles, and the accreditation of the healers through a process of initiation.
What are the primary principles of Reiki?
The main purpose of this therapy is to heal emotional and spiritual flow. The other sub-purpose of this therapy is to gain physical stamina and resistance to the aches and pains that mis-aligned or blocked energy can create. This therapy can also transmit the flow of universal life energy called chi in Japanese. Most of the Reiki therapy teachers believe that chi flows through the universe, and the therapy connects the energy to the human body. Reiki can be used in healing animals as well as people.
The practice of self-healing by the Reiki healers is traditionally done by placing their hand in a standard position, stimulating their own body energy. Reiki can also be practiced through group and distance healing. In group healing, there are two or more Reiki practitioners placing their hand over the body of the patient.
In distance or absence healing involves visualizing the patient, his or her illness through the Reiki symbol.