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Reiki pronounced (ray-key) is a rediscovered ancient natural healing system that utilises universal energyto healand transform. The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words - Rei,meaning 'the essence of God'and ki meaning 'vital life force energy'

The Chinese call it chi, while the Indians call it prana and the Hawaiians, mana. Ki is present all around us and can be guided and accumulated by the mind. So Reiki also means 'spiritually guided life force energy that promotes health and healing'. The Reiki energy may be experienced as tingling sensations, warmth, colours, or images that gently stimulate the body's own innate wisdom to heal at the root of the problem, promoting a holistic balancing of mind, body and spirit. Reiki was rediscovered in the late 19th century by a Japanese doctor, Mikao Usui and hence it acquired the Japanese name. Reiki is basically as old as the discovery of mankind itself,but it was in use for a long time without any distinct identity. Dr Usui's five spiritual principles of Reiki include:

• Just for today, I will let go of anger.
• Just for today, I will let go of worry.
• Today, I will count my many blessings.
• Today, I will do my work honestly.
• Today, I will be kind to every living creature.