Developed in early 20th century by a Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui, Reiki is a spiritual practice of healing, which uses a common technique called palm healing to transfer universal energy or reiki through palms from one being to another and, in the process, lead to a sense of equilibrium and self-healing. Read on to know more about Reiki facts and its healing powers. 

Two forms of Reiki

Reiki is mainly practised in two forms - Traditional Japanese Reiki and Western Reiki, both of which are practised through a three-tiered hierarchy, namely First, Second, and Master or Teacher, each of which is associated with a different level of skills and abilities. However, where Western Reiki is dependant on a system of gestures, the Traditional Japanese Reiki is practised on intuition.

Health benefits of Reiki

1) The first and the foremost health benefit of Reiki is that it reduces stress and relaxes the body and mind completely. This relaxed state of mind and body, in turn, finds its own equilibrium and healing abilities, which help a person to maintain good health and sound mind. Based on the spiritual concept of life energies, Reiki allows the recipient to actually receive positive energy.

2) The body's immune system's functioning is enhanced with the use of Reiki.

3) If a person is suffering from a disease or an illness, he or she finds relief from the painful symptoms, although, it is not proved that Reiki actually heals the disease or illness.

4) Reiki can be performed anywhere, therefore, you can use it whenever or wherever you need it.

5) Reiki is exceptionally beneficial to pregnant women, during labor and delivery processes.

6) In case of first aid situations, Reiki works wonders because you can provide it to the accident victim without disturbing the other treatments and it can also be given immediately.

7) Insomniacs find immense relief with Reiki.

8) Reiki postpones the ageing process. This little piece of fact is surely going to appeal to the women readers.

9) Reiki helps you to grow spiritually and clean your emotions, thereby removing energy blockages, and promoting smooth flow of energy through body.

The following video will help you understand better the effects of Reiki on human body, mind, and soul.

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