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Reiki
The secret art of inviting happiness
The miraculous medicine of all diseases
Just for today, do not anger
Do not worry and be filled with gratitude
Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
Pray these words to your heart
and chant these words with your mouth...
Usui Mikao
Reiki is a body, mind, and spirit healing which balances and strengthens the body's energy, promoting its ability to heal itself. Reiki can reduce pain, illness, emotional trauma and tension. Reiki also enhances creativity, vitality, and productivity. It has the ability to aid in the release of negative habits, and promoting positive wellness, love, compassion, peace, and serenity.
Reiki is laying-on of hands healing technique administered by a Reiki master/teacher. Reiki practitioners channel energy in a particular pattern to heal and harmonize.
There are many types of Reiki but the two principal ones are: "the Usui System of Natural Healing" and "the Radiance Technique".
The Usui System of Natural Healing, named after Dr. Mikao Usui, addresses the body, mind and spirit, which balances and strengthens the body's energy. The Radiance Technique is the official reiki program and seems to have more of a focus on teaching the client the means to enhance their own healing energy.
Reiki has many other benefits when combined with other therapeutic strategies. For more information please refer to: Combination Treatments: Reiki With Other Holistic Therapies
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