Reiki comes from the Japanese words 'REI' meaning Universal and 'KI' meaning life force

Reiki has been identified in the US as:

• A holistic healing modality
• An alternative medicine
• A complementary medicine
• An integrated energy medicine

History

Usui Shiki Ryoho (Usui System of Reiki) comes from ancient teachings, some of which are 1000 years old.

Reiki is an oral tradition handed down by lineage bearers for over 100 years. Reiki was brought to the Western World by the third lineage bearer Hawayo Takata. Mrs. Takata was born in Hawaii in the year 1900. Due to illness, Mrs. Takata went to Japan for surgery but instead of having surgery she was healed by Reiki. She returned to Hawaii with the ability to heal with Reiki Energy Medicine and established the first clinic on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.

Who Reiki Benefits

• Reiki is good for caregivers as well as those they care for. The more we take care of ourselves the more we have to give to others
• Reiki is advantageous for clients and patients as it decreases anxiety and helps people focus on the present
• Reiki is for anyone of any age. (Grant, my nephew, was 10 years old when he took the class with an 80 year old woman)
• Reiki is for anyone who desires to live a healthier, happier life and it provides the ability to assist other people, plants and animals which in turn helps to make this a better world