The author, an integrative healthcare practitioner, takes readers on a journey through the ins and outs of reiki, framing it as a method of healing and rejuvenation\u2014and not, she clarifies, as a kind of religious belief. Reiki, a Japanese term meaning \u201cuniversal life energy,\u201d is a \u201cnon-invasive relaxation technique,\u201d the author says, intended to help the body, mind, and spirit align in a state of peak health. Although users of reiki often do so on a regular basis, there\u2019s no limit to how frequently it can be practiced, the author says. Much of what Torok discusses are the practicalities of the reiki experience, such as the various options available during a session\u2014during which the subject may either be lying down or seated, for example\u2014and the physical sensations that one may expect, such as temperature changes, tingling, and so on. She also delves into how to find a legitimate practitioner, as reiki is not federally licensed in the United States, and she suggests questions to ask before booking a session. The author\u2019s information comes from various sources, including cited scientific studies, books, anecdotes about clients, and Torok\u2019s personal experiences. Readers who are already familiar with reiki are not likely to find anything new or particularly helpful in this guide, but for beginners, it offers a trove of information. Starting with thorough explanations of what reiki is, it logically segues into the hows and whys of an often misunderstood practice. Its subject matter covers the basics in largely straightforward terms, although some passages feel less well defined, as when the author notes that reiki practitioners work with the \u201cmetaphysical experience of vibrational frequency and the healing potential of unconditional love.\u201d Still, Torok\u2019s warm tone and straightforward delivery ultimately make for an engaging read for anyone who\u2019s considered reiki therapy.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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