Reiki is a gentle, energy-based healing technique that promotes relaxation and stress reduction. It is based on the idea that a universal life force energy flows through all living things, and by channeling this energy, a Reiki practitioner can help balance and restore a person’s well-being. Reiki is non-invasive, safe, and works as a complementary practice alongside traditional medical and therapeutic treatments.

Reiki originated in Japan in the early 20th century. It was developed by Mikao Usui, a Buddhist monk and spiritual teacher, who refined the practice after a period of meditation and fasting on Mount Kurama. Usui Reiki Ryoho, or "Usui Reiki Healing Method," was then passed down through students and has since spread worldwide as a respected form of energy healing.

Reiki is known for promoting deep relaxation and reducing stress, which may contribute to:

1. Improved emotional well-being
2. Enhanced sleep quality
3. Relief from tension and anxiety
4. A strengthened sense of clarity and inner peace
5. Supporting the body's natural healing processes
6. Easing discomfort from physical or emotional stress

While Reiki is not a replacement for medical treatment, many people find it a valuable complementary therapy for overall well-being.

During a Reiki session, the practitioner channels healing energy through their hands, either by lightly placing them on or just above the recipient’s body. The energy flows intuitively to where it is most needed. The recipient remains fully clothed and simply relaxes while the energy works to balance and restore harmony in the body and mind.