Reiki: what it is, benefits, how it works and when not to do it

Surely you've heard of Reiki, an alternative therapy widely known and used by many people.

The word "Reiki" is composed of two terms: "Rei", which means "divine wisdom", and "Ki", which refers to "universal life energy". The purpose of Reiki is to promote healing of negative energies that affect the body.

These negative energies are usually associated with feelings such as anger, hurt, guilt, fear, envy and hatred, which can contribute to the body's illness, according to the ancestral wisdom of Japan, where Reiki gained prominence.

The practice of Reiki originated in Tibet, but was spread in the last century by a Japanese master named Mikao Usui.

In Brazil, Reiki is recognized as an alternative therapy that can be complementary to medical treatment, helping to improve the health of people who are facing illnesses.

This therapy can be applied both in person and at a distance, and even pets can benefit from it through qualified professionals.

Below, you can better understand what Reiki is, its benefits, what the science says about this practice, and much more.

Reiki is an alternative therapy technique in which the Reikian therapist uses his hands on specific points of the body to transfer energy and balance the physical, mental and emotional field.

The length of sessions can vary depending on the therapist, generally lasting from fifteen to ninety minutes.

The Reikian therapist acts as an energy channel to transmit healing energy that will clean the chakras, which are energy points connected throughout our body.