What is Reiki?
Reiki is a method of stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is a non-invasive form of theraputic touch that simply involves laying one’s hands on the body in specific locations like the head, shoulders, stomach and feet.
Reiki is a complimentary therapy. It can be used in combination with traditional western medicine, counseling and other psycological treatment, and/or holistic and homeopathic treatments.
Reiki sessions last approximately 1 hour.
Is Reiki Religious?
No. Reiki is not a religion, nor is it religious. In fact, Reiki is religiously neutral.
Mikao Usui, who founded Reiki, was a Buddhist. He had respect for all religions including Christianity, which he had studied. At one point in his life he lived with a Christian family and had Christian friends. He did not want Reiki to be a religious practice but wanted it to be a simple healing technique that anyone could use. Because of this there are no Buddhist practices in Reiki.