Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s. A practitioner places their hands lightly on or near the body to channel universal life energy. People turn to it for deep relaxation, balance, and a felt sense of energy moving.
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It is one of the best-known forms of energy work. Understanding the term helps you know what to expect in a session.
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