In the simplest explanation, Reiki is the laying on of hands. Coming from the Japanese words Rei (God or Goddess consciousness) and Ki (universal life force energy), Reiki is a natural method of hands-on holistic (relating to, or concerning the whole body and mind) healing where universal energy is channeled through a practitioner into a person in need for the sole purpose of healing. The energy (which is based on universal love), is captured by a practitioner, and passed through their body, into the body of someone needing healing. Although channeled into the body's seven major energy centers, chakras (pronounced shock-rahs), the healing energy of Reiki goes where it is needed most. This is not healing through massage or any type of physical therapy, but guided positive universal love energy, which overcomes negative energies built up by problems that have developed in the body either by physical or emotional problems.
All problems in the body, whether they be illnesses or injuries, are centered around negative energy. Reiki overcomes the negative energies with positive energy, in most cases making the person feel better, and in some cases removing the problem completely. Reiki has been known to reduce and alleviate pain, discomfort, or disease of any kind, and has been used on all major diseases. Reiki is the laying on of hands.
Reiki is hands-on healing and a nice pleasant experience.