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I've heard that a lot of people are interested in the practice of reiki. What is it exactly?
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Reiki is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on healing energy. It was developed by Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk, in the early 20th century. The word reiki means "universal life energy" or "spiritual energy". Reiki practitioners believe that they can channel this energy to help heal physical and emotional ailments. They use their hands to transfer the energy to the recipient, who then feels better.