Many consider reiki to be a spiritual path. Reiki can relieve pain, speed healing and impart deep relaxation. Still others feel very little but describe mental and emotional changes. The healing technique is similar to laying on of hands. Hands are gently placed on, or an inch above the body if so desired.
Energy is transferred through the hands of the practitioner in a series of positions.
There is no pressure or manipulation of tissue, as in massage. A full session takes an hour or more. Reiki can also be sent to someone many miles away. For instance, I can send reiki to my father 400 miles away from me. The feeling is subtle, but can still have tremendous healing effects.