Reiki[Japanese terms]
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ReikiPractitioners describe Reiki as a form of complementary or alternative medicine, which was popularized during the early 20th century by Mikao Usui (''usui mikao'' 臼井甕男) in Japan. The name Reiki comes from the Japanese pronunciation of two Chinese characters that are said to describe the energy itself. '霊 ''rei (meaning 'spirit') and 気 ''qi|ki'' (meaning 'life force energy' in this context). Common translations of the term 霊気 ''reiki'' are "aura" and also "universal life force energy."English speakers have adopted the Japanese noun ''Reiki'' for use as a verb or adjective. Japanese speakers commonly understand the term as describing a generic "ghostly power" and not the ''Usui Method of Reiki Healing'' (in Japanese - ''usui reiki shiki ryoho'').Practitioners claim that they act as channels for Reiki energy, which they allege flows from the universe through primarily the palms of their hands, to specific parts of thei! r own or others' bodies in order to facilitate healing. Some claim that Reiki energy can also be channelled through other parts of a practitioner's body (for example their feet, fingers, or through their eyes) if they wish to. According to pracitioners their intention is the primary method for directing the flow of the energy. Reiki healers claim that using this energy for healing is either physical; i.e. by the positioning of hands in non invasive areas on a fully clothed body, or from a distance. Furthermore, many Reiki healers claim that the ability to share ''Reiki'' comes only after a "Reiki Master" performs an initiation. Reiki practitioners like those who work with forms of Oriental medicine define full health as total harmony of body, mind and spirit. Some Reiki traditions teach techniques to address each of the three. Respectively: ''Reiki I'', ''Reiki II'', and ''Reiki III'' (see below).Many scientists, health care workers and others dispute the effectiveness ! of Reiki, claiming that there are no objective studies confirm! ing the existence of this specific Reiki energy or practitioners' claims that this Reiki energy has the capacity to facilitate healing beyond that expected from the placebo effect. At the same time, some healthcare workers (medical doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, hospice and nursing home workers, and other healthcare providers) believe that Reiki has some beneficial effect on the recipient and is a worthwhile inclusion in both professional training and patient care (to wit, registered nurses may earn continuing education units, or CEUs, through the American Holistic Nurses Association, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, for Reiki training.) |
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