Practitioners of this ancient Tibetan healing system use light hand placements to channel healing energies to the recipient. While practitioners may vary widely in technique and philosophy, Reiki is commonly used to treat emotional and mental distress as well as chronic and acute physical problems, and to assist the recipient in achieving spiritual focus and clarity. A method of spiritual healing that involves the channeling of positive energy from the practitioner into the client. It is meant for relaxation and stress reduction. In Reiki, the healer places the hands above the recipient; however, it is the recipient that draws in the energy as needed. Thus, the individual being healed takes an active part in the healing process as opposed to having a passive part in traditional spiritual healing. Reiki is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago. 

Please be sure to take massage therapy courses before attempting this technique.

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