What is Reiki? Reiki is a form of Japanese energy healing, in which the practitioner transfers energy to the recipient through the palms of their hands. Written as a traditional Japanese Kanji, the word Reiki is composed of two parts. Rei means Spirit or Higher Power, and Ki refers to life force energy, or the energy that gives us life. The concept of Ki is not unique to Japanese culture, as life force energy is also one of the founding principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, for Reiki, Ki refers to the energy channeled by the practitioner during a session. Put together, Rei and Ki means ‘Spiritually Guided Life Force Energy’, however translation to another language often strips the kanji of some essential meanings. The essence of Reiki is an intimate connection to Universal life force energy. This connection is usually strongest on the…