Reiki, a Japanese word pronounced ray-key, can be translated to mean universal life force, or universally guided energy. It is a very simple system of healing, carried out by placing hands on  over a person (who is always clothed), or animal or plant, with the intent to channel Reiki. It can also be sent, as absent healing, over distance and even through time. The word Rei means universal and  `ki’ is the life force. It is known as prana in India. It works beyond time, space and event. Reiki also heals the surroundings & environment. Many have experienced the Reiki energies as an aid to their personal inner clearing & transformational process.

Reiki, thought to have been practiced for thousands of years, was rediscovered in the 19th century by Dr Mikao Usui of Japan. Dr Usui made his findings after  researching  ancient Buddhist documents on the power of healing. Following these revelations, Dr Usui then proceeded to share the secrets of Reiki with others. These secrets have been passed down from master to student, and were introduced to the West during the 1960s and 1970s. Now there are thousands of Reiki teachers and practitioners, as the message spreads that Reiki can be practiced by anyone following attunements given by a master.