Reiki Energy Healing   Reiki is a Japanese word which is pronounced "Ray Key".  Roughly translated, it means Universal Life-force, or energy.  Reiki influences our body's "chi" (chinese word for vital life force energy which flows through our bodies and all things) or "prana" (India), strengthening our personal life-force, or chi.  It is a safe, gentle and non-invasive hands on healing technique.  Practitioners channel energy through their hands to their client in order to strengthen the client's own energy system, or personal chi and allowing them to repair any dis-ease caused by the stresses and strains of modern day living.  It is a simple, warm and loving energy and it cannot hurt or harm in any way.  There is no pressure on the body, no massage or manipulation and it can be used for people of all ages.  Reiki is however, far more than just an aid to physical well-being.  Reiki helps on all levels, e.g. mind, body and spirit, enabling growth in all of these areas.  Reiki encourages personal and spiritual awareness and growth, by gentle, subtle means.   "Reiki opens doors to development that you may not have imagined yourself capable of entering"  Everyone can learn how to work with Reiki, on a one day course for levels 1 and 2 and a 2 day course for Master/teacher level.  Level 1 opens you up to new experiences and maybe new understanding of life. If attending a course, all you will need to bring is yourself, as manuals are provided prior to attendance of the course.  The day is a very relaxed affair, all about getting you started by making it a hands-on day.  All reading materials are provided for you to work with at home.  You will receive a CD of instructions and meditations on the day of the course and you will meet other like-minded people.  Be prepared for Reiki to take you on a journey of self-descovery and development.