reiki

British

/ ˈreɪkɪ /

noun

a form of therapy in which the practitioner is believed to channel energy into the patient in order to encourage healing or restore wellbeing

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Etymology

Origin of reiki

Japanese, from rei universal + ki life force

Example Sentences

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"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The spot is owned and operated by Thai Chinese American model and breathwork and reiki practitioner Salanya Angel Inm, who co-owns Thai Angel with her mom and brother.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

But there is also meaning, love, healing, prayers, reiki, photographs, beautiful music, warm lighting.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025

She had to spend £20,000 by taking a big chunk of money out of a private pension pot to re-train in healthcare, including reiki, to make some income until she turned 66.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

In Ulfila's translation of the Bible Artaxerxes and Herod are never called reiks, but thiudans, and the empire of the emperor Tiberius not reiki, but thiudinassus.

From The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State by Engels, Friedrich

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