LINDA HOWSON F

	REIKI 'Reiki' (pronounced "ray-kee") is a Japanese word meaning "Universal life energy", it is an energy that flows through all living things, and a system of healing believed to be thousands of years old. Reiki healing helps everybody in some way, but it is most effective if the client is open-minded and willing to accept healing. Reiki is also an excellent relaxation therapy and aids the body's natural ability to heal itself. During a Reiki treatment the recipient is fully dressed and can either sit on an upright chair (own premises) or lie on a therapy couch (therapist's premises). The Practitioner gently places their hands non-intrusively on the client in a sequence of positions and acts as a channel, through which the energy flows directly to the client, bringing healing, when appropriate, wherever it is most needed. The Five Spiritual Reiki principles are: Just for today - I let go of anger Just for today - I will let go of worry Today, I will count my many blessings Today, I will do my work honestly Today, I will be kind to every living creature