REIKI 
Reiki is a japanese word and is pronounced ray-key.
Rei - translates as universal wisdom and knowledge of the divine, transendental spirit or essence, supernatural, spiritual consiousness. It is the higher intelligence and wisdom of the universe.
Ki - translates as life force energy.
Reiki is normally translated as Universal Life Force Energy.
How Reiki works.
Ki - life force energy is also known as Prana in India and Chi in China, it is this energy that is in all things. A Reiki practitioner is attuned to this energy, to use for the healing of themselves and others. They channel this healing energy into the client during a Reiki treatment.
Reiki is a natural healing system, it is a gentle hands on healing that uses the life force energy to bring balance, health and harmony to the client or practitioner. It works on all aspects of a person, body, mind, emotions and spirit as well as healing this helps with personal awareness, self development and spiritual growth. Reiki can help improve conventional medical treatments, shorten recovery times and lessen the side effects of medication. It helps to dissolve and clear blocks in the energy system and chakras so that the universal life force energy can flow through the body, this helps not just with the symptoms that are being manifested in the body by reducing pain and discomfort but it also works on healing and releasing the underlying cause of the illness. Reiki flows into the aura, physical body and chakras during a treatment, it flows to wherever the body needs it most clearing and filling the body, organs, cells and energy systems with positive energy and this also stimulates the bodys own natural healing system leaving the client full of positive energy, dispersing negative energys and encouraging healing on all levels. Reiki is very relaxing, it reduces stress and tension, helps clear the body of toxins, helps to release suppresed emotions and boost the immune system.
Anybody can recieve a reiki treatment and as everything is made up of energy it can also be used in other ways - on plants, animals, crystals, charging food with positive energy and clearing energy in the home.
How does a Treatment feel?
Reiki is a very relaxing, calming and peaceful treatment, you may even fall asleep. As the energy flows through you it can feel very warm and soothing, some people even experience Reiki as colours or a feeling of pure love. As it heals on all levels you may feel emotional as old patterns and pain surface, this is a positive thing as you can then begin to let go and move on. For the treatment you will be asked to remove your watch, jewellery, and shoes. You will lie on a therapy couch with a pillow under head and knees to make you as comfortable as possible. There will be some relaxing music and a tissue placed over your eyes to help you relax and focus inwards. The practitioner then goes through some set hand positions that cover the major chakras and organs of the body. At the end of the treatment your aura will be swept and your practitioner will then ground you.
Reiki is easy to learn and anyone can learn to do it, all you need is to do a Reiki course.