Reiki is a Japanese word, which means “Universal Life-Force Energy”. REIKI is a natural system of great simplicity, since nothing other than your hands are required to carry it out. Where other forms of therapy may demand months and years of training for the practitioner, Reiki can be learnt in 6 days.
The key to REIKI is its simplicity. The real difference is the Attunement (also known as initiation) process, which the student experience in the various levels of REIKI classes.
During the first degree seminar, a series of four attunements are given by Reiki master. In the process, certain of energy centers, also known as Chakras, are opened to enable the person to channel (and vibrate) higher amount of Universal Life Force Energy. Reiki First Degree attunement creates a channel for divine love and healing. After this, one can lay his/her hands on themselves as well as on others and help accelerate the healing process by transferring the REIKI.
One of the greatest benefit of REIKI is self treatment.
It is an extremely effective technique for total relaxation and stress release. One is filled with a sensation of peace
vitality and joy and security.
Oneself also helps to release withheld emotions and energy blocks REIKI works holistically.
REIKI not only can effect in the chemical structure of the body, by helping to regenerate organs and rebuild tissue and bones, it also helps create balance on the mental level. REIKI is a wonderful tool to help one develop conscious awareness, the very key to enlightenment.
REIKI affects each individual in a very personal way the result being determined by the needs of the person being treated.
REIKI can never do damage in any way, since it only flows in the quantities necessary for the recipient.
The Usui system of REIKI is not only the most simple and natural healing method we know of, but it is also the most effective way of transferring the Universal life force energy. Once a person has been opened up to become a “channel” for REIKI, concentrated life energy will flow through his hands on its own accord and he will retain this ability for the rest of his life.
As most things in the life, REIKI must be experienced to be appreciated.
Reiki is also called as a “Natural Holistic Healing Technique” which was rediscovered and developed by the Japanese spiritual adept, Dr. Mikao Usui in the 1920’s. The Indian Ancient Scripture i.e. Atharva Veda mentions about the healing powers present in an individuals hands.

The way Reiki heals is that it promotes the natural process of life. Reiki cannot directly do any harm because of this, it is safe to be handled by a layman too. But the Reiki practitioner is responsible for the most effective application, for taking care of the client and his/her healing process and also for helping with the harmonizing and prevention of healing reactions.
Reiki is a healing energy that moves through the healer and is spiritually guided to the recipient. This never depletes the healers own energy and in fact, helps to energise and heal the healer. It can be considered as an intelligent energy.
If you learn how to use Reiki most effectively, how spiritual healing works and what you can do to promote personal development and holistic healing process then Reiki and its Spiritual Guides will assist you.