Reiki

noun

Rei·​ki ˈrā-ˌkē How to pronounce Reiki (audio)
: a system of touching with the hands based on the belief that such touching by an experienced practitioner produces beneficial effects by strengthening and normalizing certain vital energy fields held to exist within the body

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With a unique spiritual approach to financial education, Steven M. Hughes is a Reiki master who believes in energetic healing to release financial blocks, fears, and negative money emotions. Essence, 14 Aug. 2025 Peggie Moore, a certified yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, and BEWELL Yoga for Cancer teacher, offers a weekly outdoor, in-person chair yoga class. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025 Special guests include tarot reader Ken Boggle, reader/healer Pat O'Keefe, and Spirit Mechanix, who practice energy alchemy, Reiki and perform services tailored to individual needs. Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Holiday Inn, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 While living in San Francisco during the late ’90s, Wallace found solace in the healing power of aromatherapy, Reiki, and meditation. Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 Each evening, the crystal-clear water erupted in a kaleidoscope of bioluminescence, while Reiki students could dig up amethyst and tourmaline from crystal seams that crisscrossed the island. Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025 Photo: Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz The resort has an endless menu of recreation, from yachting to Reiki healing, but Muay Thai boxing is its most popular activity. Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 One trend in worry stones is to infuse them with healing Reiki energy. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025 Karen Abbas Nurse and Reiki practitioner, Ridgewood Karla Zita Tattoo artist, Crown Heights Chyna Gay Stylist, South Brooklyn Is one piercing your favorite? Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, literally, spirit, from rei spirit, soul + ki vital force, mind

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Reiki was in 1975

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“Reiki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reiki. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.

Medical Definition

Reiki

noun
Rei·​ki ˈrā-ˌkē How to pronounce Reiki (audio)
: a system of hands-on touching based on the belief that such touching by an experienced practitioner produces beneficial effects by strengthening and normalizing certain vital energy fields held to exist within the body
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