Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing. Energy Healing involves direct application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the clients energy system (aura). Chi is the term used by the Chinese mystics and martial artists for the underlying force of which the Universe is made. Mystics in all cultures have talked about the physical universe being made of an underlying form of something, much as modern physics research is now coming to understand the Universe is made of energy which is subject to (or affected by) thought.

Reiki Therapy

Just as modern physics says this energy is affected by thought, the mystics also say this underlying form is affected by thought -- going so far as to claim we create our own reality from our thinking and the thoughts we share between each of us every day.

Reiki is simply having the Reiki Master placing their hands on the recipient with the intent of bringing healing and willing for Reiki energy to flow.

There is a set of hand positions traditionally taught, which give good coverage over the recipients entire body. It's not necessary to follow those positions, they are merely taught as a starting position from which to learn.

Reiki can be used on relationships between people. Like with remote healings, the healer should come up with a way to objectify the relationship, then apply energy to the object as for a remote healing.

Recall that physicists are realizing that everything around us is made of energy. Recall that Reiki is about channeling energy. Therefore it stands to reason that Reiki can be applied to anything made of energy, i.e. anything in existence.