​​​​Reiki is a holistic healing practice that originated in Japan in the

early 20th century. The word "Reiki" comes from two Japanese words.

words: Rei, meaning "universal," and Ki, meaning "life energy"

So, Reiki translates to "universal life energy."

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How Did It All Begin?

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Reiki began in Japan in the early 1900s with a man named Mikao Usui. He was a spiritual seeker who wanted to understand how great spiritual teachers like Buddha or Jesus were able to heal people through touch. After years of studying ancient texts, meditating, and practicing martial and spiritual disciplines, Usui had a powerful experience during a 21-day retreat on Mount Kurama near Kyoto.

During this retreat, it’s said that he received a spiritual revelation — a deep understanding of how to access and channel healing energy. This became the foundation of what we now call Reiki. He began using this healing energy on himself and others, and later started teaching others how to do the same.

Usui’s teachings were passed down to students like Chujiro Hayashi, a former naval officer, who helped formalize the system and introduce it to a wider audience. One of Hayashi’s students, Hawayo Takata, brought Reiki to the West in the late 1930s after experiencing healing in Japan. She later taught Reiki in Hawaii and mainland America, laying the groundwork for its global spread.

So, while Reiki is rooted in ancient energy traditions, the system practiced today traces directly back to Mikao Usui’s awakening and his desire to help people heal and grow spiritually.

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What Can The Benefits of Reiki?​

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• Promotes deep relaxation and rest

• Helps reduce pain, tension, and inflammation

• Supports the body’s natural healing processes

• Improves sleep quality

• Boosts the immune system

• Reduces stress and anxiety

• Eases symptoms of depression or emotional distress

• Encourages emotional release and clarity

• Promotes a sense of calm and inner peace

• Supports mental focus and clarity

• Balances the body’s energy centre's (chakras)

• Enhances self-awareness and personal growth

• Helps with spiritual connection and intuition

• Clears energetic blockage

• Creates a feeling of being nurtured and supported

• Can complement medical treatments and therapies

• Helps people feel more grounded and cantered​​​

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