Reiki without the candles
Reiki without the candles
Reiki is often associated with candles, soft music, and spa-style surroundings.
While these can create a pleasant atmosphere, they give a misleading impression of what Reiki is.
Reiki is a practice that can be experienced by anyone, regardless of age, gender, background or beliefs.
Reiki is not just about stress relief. It is a practice that can support wellbeing for a wide range of people and situations.
Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, described it as "The secret art of inviting happiness. The miraculous medicine of all diseases." These words, inscribed on his memorial stone, reflect his vision of making Reiki available to as many people as possible.
Today, Reiki is often associated with relaxation, spa-style settings, or particular spiritual interests. While there is nothing wrong with those approaches, they can sometimes create the impression that Reiki is only relevant to a limited group of people.
My view is that Reiki should be accessible to anyone who feels drawn to it, regardless of age, gender, background, beliefs, or previous experience. By looking beyond common stereotypes, I hope to contribute to Mikao Usui's vision of sharing Reiki more widely.
The quotation above reflects Usui's own words and historical context. Reiki is now generally practised as a complementary approach to wellbeing. It is intended to support, not replace, conventional medical care.