About Reiki

Origin of the word

Reiki comes from REI which means ‘’universal’’ and KI : ‘’the energy’’. Therefore, Reiki means : universal energy.

Life principles

Reiki involves a personal engagement and it also involves to follow some life principles. The universal energy is canalised in the human energetic circuit by the contact of the practitioner hands on the body. The effects of a Reiki treatment are, among others, a general relaxation, a feeling of well-being and even a possibility of emotional unlocking. An reinforcement of the energy of the patient can neutralize certain stress or fears, and even reinforce the self-healing system.

Far more than a technique, it is also a way of living ; Reiki is based on 5 principles :

  • Just For Today, I Shall Trust
  • Just for Today, I Shall Do My Work Honestly
  • Just For Today, I Shall Accept My Many Blessings.
  • Just For Today, I Shall Be At Peace
  • Just For Today, I Shall Respect the Rights of All Life Forms

10 virtues of Reiki

  1. Reiki reinforces and accelerates the natural healing process.
  2. Reiki revitalizes the body and spirit.
  3. Reiki restores psychic harmony and soul well-being.
  4. Reiki acts on every levels : physical, psychic, emotional and spiritual.
  5. Reiki regularize the energetic system.
  6. Reiki disolves the mental blockings and encourages total relaxation..
  7. Reiki helps the elimination of toxins.
  8. Reiki is adaptable to the patient’s needs.
  9. Reiki also acts on animals, plants and situations.
  10. Reiki is an extremely simple and pleasant holistic healing method, and it has no known limits… as the human adventure of life.

You may also want to read: History of Reiki