A Short Overview of Energy It is from the philosophies and philosopers of the East that the concept of energy emerges. Many ancient and modern Eastern civilizations have long known what modern Western physics is at long last realizing, and that is simply, that the human body is not only a physical proposition, but that it is also composed of dynamic energy systems and/or fields. These energy fields are not only within a person, but also exist in combination between the individual, others, and the environment. This results in a connectedness that far exceeds what is commonly preceived by most people. Ki (Japan), CHI (China), TI (Hawaii), and PRANA (India) are all terms which may be translated into English and comprehended as energy. The idea that all matter, whether inert or active, is part of a vast universal sea of energy, led many ancient scholars to explore ways to somehow tap into this endless supply of life-giving/sustaining energy. It is, therefore, the very "stuff" of life. Koichi Tohei says, "Man essentially consumes Ki when he is awake, and replenishes his supply of Ki from the universe while he sleeps. Clothing, food, shelter, water and air are necessary for survival, but they are not enough. Man cannot survive without Ki."

Reiki: A Biofield Therapy The National Institutes of health, Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has classified Reiki as a biofield therapy. Biofield modalities are defined as those therapies intended to affect the energy fields that purpotedly surround and interpenetrate the human body...Biofield therapies are generally accepted as low-risk interventions," (Miles and True, PhD, 2003). The techniques of Reiki are being used, today, in many health-related institutions, and by people of all walks of life. Daniel J. Benor, MD, says, "...healing may be a complement to allopathic medical interventions, to counseling or psychotherapy, or any variety of complementary therapies." Reiki is not, however, to be considered a substitute or replacement for conventional medicine or mental health, nor does the Reiki practitioner/teacher take the place of a licensed physician, psychologist, or counselor.

Biofield Therapy Session Overview A Gendai-Ki Reiki Biofield Therapy session usually follows a format quite similar to what is described below: 1. At an initial session the client is usually asked to fill out a general informational/release form, which may also include several general health questions, as well as an oral overview of what Reiki is and how it works. Any questions the client may have are also answered at this time. 2. A Reiki session may be performed on a person sitting in a chair, or lying on a Reiki table in a specially prepared Reiki room, as pictured to the right. Interestingly, this picture was taken the last week in October, 2006, and was selected because of the unusual image (which appears to be a pillar of energy where the table usually is for a session) that turned-up on the photograph. The photo was taken on a sealed Kodak digital camera and developed by Meijer's photo department. Make of it what you will. 3. The recipient is asked to remove his/her shoes and loosen their clothing, belts/buckles, or anything which may restrict breathing/comfort, as well as any dangling earings, eye glasses, or jewelry that may get in the way of the practitioner during the Reiki session. The recipient remains clothed during the session. 4. Some light/ambiant music is usually played to assist the recipient in relaxing. 5. In Gendai-Ki Reiki there are 4 hand positions for the head, 4 for the front of the body, and 4 on the back. The practitioner's hands are lightly placed over each position for the flow of energy. Sometimes, a practitioner may be led to go to other positions on the recipient's body that may be sensed to require Reiki. 6. Reiki enters into the practitioner through the top of his/her head, or Crown, and flows into the recipient through the hands. 7. A standard session runs approximately 50-60 minutes. After the session, the recipient is not hurried, but allowed to relax, ground, and given water to reorient to his/her surroundings.

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