Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A method of treating bodily disorders and restoring spiritual balance in which a practitioner places the palms of the hands on a part of the body in the belief that healing energy will flow there.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means 'universal life' and (Ki) which means 'energy.'"this website says it's" a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
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A friend of mine (cynni) has one or two 'grades' in Reiki (I'm not sure how they call that ... ranks maybe?) and she might be able to give you more information about books or classes or just how to start out.
about energy nathreee 2010
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Reiki is just like playing tennis: if you practice, you get better.
about energy nathreee 2010
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She had brought flowers and bells and little items she described as Reiki symbols.
Life Among the Dead Lisa Williams 2008
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She had brought flowers and bells and little items she described as Reiki symbols.
Life Among the Dead Lisa Williams 2008
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Me, I’ve found that using what some call Reiki takes care of nearly all symptoms overnight. and, no, you don’t have to pay for an ‘attunement’
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The U.S. bishops have issued guidelines that call Reiki therapy, an alternative medicine originating in Japan, unscientific and inappropriate for Catholic institutions.
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The U.S. bishops have issued guidelines that call Reiki therapy, an alternative medicine originating in Japan, unscientific and inappropriate for Catholic institutions.
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The U.S. bishops have issued guidelines that call Reiki therapy, an alternative medicine originating in Japan, unscientific and inappropriate for Catholic institutions.
U.S. Catholic bishops take a theological stand against Reiki | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2009
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The U.S. bishops have issued guidelines that call Reiki therapy, an alternative medicine originating in Japan, unscientific and inappropriate for Catholic institutions.
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