Use the power of this century-old form of healing to bring peace and balance to mind, body, and spirit. Reiki is a simple, direct, and accessible form of hands-on healing that developed in Japan during the late 19th century. This informative guide reveals the secrets of how to access the universal life energy of reiki for healing and is suitable both for total beginners and more experienced students. Within this guide you learn how reiki works, its principles, what to expect during a reiki treatment, giving a treatment comprising the 27 hand positions, and how to further develop your understanding of reiki. Reiki techniques can be used for self-healing in the home and at the office, and for helping friends, family, and even pets.