Reiki
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Reiki is an alternative healing practice in which practitioners channel purported universal life energy through their hands to promote relaxation and well-being.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
alternative medicine practice
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energy healing modality ⓘ spiritual healing practice ⓘ |
| becamePopularIn | late 20th century ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Usui Reiki
NERFINISHED
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Usui Shiki Ryoho NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasBelief |
body has natural healing abilities
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energy can be channeled through practitioner’s hands ⓘ energy imbalances can cause illness ⓘ |
| hasCreator | Mikao Usui NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCulturalInfluence |
New Age movement
NERFINISHED
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holistic wellness industry ⓘ |
| hasEthicalGuideline |
intention to do no harm
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not a substitute for medical treatment ⓘ respect for client autonomy ⓘ |
| hasLevelSystem |
Reiki Level I
NERFINISHED
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Reiki Level II NERFINISHED ⓘ Reiki Master NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasOriginCountry | Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPracticeElement |
client fully clothed
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distance healing ⓘ hand positions on or above the body ⓘ non-invasive touch ⓘ self-treatment ⓘ treatment on massage table or chair ⓘ |
| hasPracticeSetting |
hospices
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hospitals ⓘ private practice ⓘ wellness centers ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryGoal |
emotional balance
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relaxation ⓘ spiritual growth ⓘ stress reduction ⓘ well-being ⓘ |
| hasRegulationStatus | often unregulated or loosely regulated ⓘ |
| hasRitual |
attunement
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initiation ceremony ⓘ |
| hasScientificStatus |
considered pseudoscientific by many scientists
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lacks robust scientific evidence for efficacy ⓘ |
| hasSymbolUse |
Reiki symbols
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mantras ⓘ |
| hasTeachingMode |
in-person training
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online courses ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| hasTypicalSessionDuration | 30–90 minutes ⓘ |
| isUsedFor |
anxiety reduction
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complementary therapy in healthcare settings ⓘ pain management support ⓘ sleep improvement ⓘ supportive care for cancer patients ⓘ |
| usesConcept | universal life energy ⓘ |
| usesMethod | laying on of hands ⓘ |
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