Reiki (pronounced “Ray-Kee”) is an energy healing practice which originated in Japan. Practitioners use the life-force energy or “ki” all around us and are able to pass it on to re-awaken the natural healing process in others by focusing the energy on the areas where it is most needed. Reiki is a combination of Japanese words, Rei “from the highest place” and Ki “energy”.

Jikiden Reiki (Jikiden meaning ‘directly taught’ or ‘directly passed on’) is the traditional form of Reiki which is based on Usui’s original teachings. It was co-founded by Chiyoko Yamaguchi, who learned from Chijiro Hayashi in the 1930s, and her son Tadao. For more details, visit http://www.jikidenreiki.co.uk/ or read my History of Reiki page.

Reiki encourages physical, mental and emotional healing. It can relieve pain, loosen blocked energy and it promotes total relaxation. Some of the things Reiki can help with are:

• Stress/Anxiety
• First Aid
• Injuries
• Colds/Coughs
• Quitting smoking
• Neck/Shoulder pain
• Headaches/Insomnia
• Other minor and serious physical and psychological conditions