Reiki

Reiki-one of the simplest and most popular alternative therapy methods-doesn't require much sweat and pain to practice. It makes you feel so much more in control of your life. Like any other therapy, it's a way of life.

The Deal: Reiki is a Japanese word meaning-'universal life energy force'. An energy force confused within every living and non-living being. Reiki rejuvenates our chakras and cures us of any physical, emotional or psychological ailments. Like most alternative therapies, Reiki too concentrates on the emotional aspect of a physical problem. A chronic shoulder and an upper back pain could act as a cue for the therapist to deduce you're taking on far more than you should. Reiki helps you focus on problems and above all it believes in the power of positive thinking.

The Technique: You have to enroll yourself for a basic Reiki-I course. Reiki teachers don't advertise its courses, so you'll have to wait for the word to reach you. It's an energy thing they believe in-a premise that the call will reach you when you're ready for it.

You are supposed to practice Reiki for about an hour everyday. After a second degree you can practice distance healing too, an art where you don't need the physical presence of the patient and can cure him just from anywhere. After the first initiation into Reiki, you will have to practice it regularly at least for 21 days, before you can go for Reiki-II. This is supposed to be a self-cleansing process where you can either throw up for a few days or get severe headache, fever on your way to a better health. Once the cleansing phase is over, you feel okay and better.

Watch out: You're strongly advised to go to therapists with complete background and someone that has been referred by specially from whom someone has benefited