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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From the April 2020 issue: Reiki can’t possibly work. Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024 Unwind in the Insta-famous Japanese baths before indulging your inner haute hippie with activities like Reiki in the Redwoods or Cosmic Yoga, or tap into the area’s creative culture by booking an astrophotography course for an evening of celestial storytelling while capturing the night sky. Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024 In addition, guests can also experience Rise & Shine yoga and meditation, Reiki in the Redwoods, Forest Bathing and more. Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Discover tarot readers and mediums, healers of energy and Reiki, and those working with crystals. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024 In addition to the daily massage, The Ranch offers a comprehensive menu of other treatments, such as Reiki, chiropractic bodywork, energy therapy, and more. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024 Another must-try is the Crystal Reiki massage, combining renowned Reiki with crystal healing and aromatherapy, leaving you feeling grounded. Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 12 Apr. 2024 For wellness resorts, having a therapist on-site or on-call has become a way to create a safe space for guests to process the strong emotions experienced during breathwork, meditation, or Reiki. Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 Waddingham decided to turn to Eastern medicine, receiving acupuncture and Reiki as part of a holistic approach. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024

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 15 Nov. 2024.

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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