The evidence of how Reiki works is a curious topic, explored scientifically through many Reiki research projects.

There are different types of Reiki sessions offered. In an in-person session, the Reiki practitioner’s hands are laid above or directly on the receiver’s body in non-intrusive areas with a gentle, static light pressure. The Reiki practitioner focuses her attention and intention, combined with applied techniques to share Reiki together with the client.

Reiki practitioners also learn to offer Reiki at a distance. This allows for Reiki sessions to be offered when the practitioner and receiver are in different physical locations.  These sessions are referred to as ‘Distance Reiki; or ‘Remote Reiki’ sessions. As Reiki is based on the idea that everything living is made up and connected with universal lifeforce energy, sharing Reiki together need not be confined to time or physical space.

Other ways Reiki is offered is in group settings, through yoga and other combined modalities. The Reiki practitioner is a space holder for this experience, a channel to share this Reiki energy together.

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While no specific claims can be made for any one individual’s outcomes, the natural healing system of Reiki treats the  body, mind and spirit which are all interconnected for our overall life experience and feeling of well-being.  It is important to note that Reiki does not treat any specific symptom or disease.

Recognized as an integrative therapy, Reiki sessions work well with other conventional medical treatments.

Most Reiki lineages – meaning the teachers who lead up to Usui Sensei – have three or four levels of Reiki training. In each level of training are methods of teaching how to share Reiki, to hold space for energy to move and flow to contribute to one’s goals.

Anyone who has the desire, has the ability to receive, learn and practice Reiki.