Reiki has been derived from two Japanese words ‘Rei’ and ‘ki.' Rei means universal, and ki means life energy. Cambridge dictionary defines Reiki as “treatment that involves directing energy from your hands into someone's body to make them feel better.”

Injuries or pain often stagnate the flow of the energy in the body that may cause illness. The energy medicines aim at removing those energy blocks and resuming the proper energy flow in your body. The resumed energy flow will provide you with relaxation by reducing the pain. This speeds up the healing process. What is more, it helps to fight the other symptoms of the illness. 

Reiki is not new. It has been practiced for many centuries in different forms. However, its present form was developed by a Japanese named Mikao Usui in 1922. Since then it has been recognized as Reiki. Reiki reached to the US in the 1940s and Europe in the 1980s.  

In general, it is mentioned as a palm healing or hands-on healing process. 

Annie Harrington, the chairperson of the Reiki Federation of the United Kingdom, says, “Reiki relies on no other instruments beyond the practitioner. We do not use crystals, powders, or wands as a general rule. However, one of the benefits of Reiki healing is distance healing (where Reiki is sent over several miles) then, many practitioners will use crystals to assist with the energy vibrations."

How Does Reiki Work?

Our life depends on the life force we have in our body. The life force reaches to different organs from meridians, nadis, and chakras. The life force nurtures the body cells and organs and backs them in their functions. An obstruction in the pathways via which the life force travels creates trouble for body and makes it ill. 

The life force depends upon our emotions as well. How we think, feel, and react has its impact on the life force because the life force is responsive to these things. 

So, when we think something negative or feel ourselves distressed, the movement of the life force in the body is disrupted because the negative energy in the body creates obstacles in the way of the life force. This disruption in the flow causes lethargy, tiredness, and the pain in the body. 

Reiki helps the body to heal fast by eliminating the disruption from the life force movement pathways. Reiki removes the negative energy from the body and charges it with positive energy. The Reiki treatment increases the energy’s vibratory level in the body, thereby compelling the negativity to dismantle. In addition to helping you in the speedy recovery, this procedure makes you feel fresh and energetic. 

What are its health benefits? 

Improves mental health

Stress, anxiety, and depression are common health conditions in the present age. They are the giveaways of the speedy life and cutting-edge competition in the market. If we do not take measures to curb them in time, they weaken our nervous system and make us ill. The stress and anxiety can cause several health disorders as heart diseases, sex problems, and mental disorders.

Reiki practices have been identified as a great method to help your mental health. 

Relieves pain and increases mobility 

Injuries and pains are not uncommon in our life. They bring our life to a standstill. Reiki helps in relieving the pain and increasing the mobility of the injured body part. The treatment practices increase the speed of the healing so you can soon get over and resume your life. 

Improves metabolism

Having a healthy metabolism is necessary to have a fit and healthy body. The weak metabolism can cause obesity and several stomachs related problems, thereby making life hell.

With Reiki, you can have an active metabolism system. 

Heals inflammations and infections 

Reiki is helpful in healing various diseases. This can help treat inflammations as well. 

Though I have depicted the Reiki, in brief, you would have understood what it is and how this can help you in leading a healthy life. 

These are just some benefits of the Reiki. If you meet a certified Reiki practitioner, the practitioner will let you know in detail about the treatment and how this can help remain healthy.