Irregardless is a word commonly used in place of regardless or irrespective, which has caused controversy since the early twentieth century, though the word appeared in print as early as 1795. Most dictionaries list it as nonstandard or incorrect usage, and recommend that regardless should be used instead.
Practitioners may complete Reiki training programs that last anywhere from two days to a few weeks to years, depending on the level of certification desired. There is no governing body that determines the various levels, but most Reiki schools or organizations have a beginning, intermediate and Reiki master level. Beginning classes can take two days and cost about $200, while a Reiki master program can cost around $1,600 and take a year or more to complete.
View full size image. Reiki is a therapy often described as palm healing or hands-on-body healing in which a practitioner places hands lightly on or over a patient's body to facilitate the patient's process of healing.Reiki combines the Japanese and Chinese word-characters of rei (spiritual or supernatural) and ki (vital energy).ow it works. During a Reiki therapy session, a patient typically lies down on a massage table. The Reiki practitioner places his or her hands over (or directly on top of) the patient's body in various positions, starting at the crown of the head, according to Baldwin.