Reiki (pronounced ray-key) means "universal life energy" in Japanese. Reiki is an alternative healing art form with the goal of improving energy movement.   It is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice or affiliation.  Reiki practitioners are trained to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level.  

It helps to ground or bring energy from one area of the body to the whole body to create an integrated sense of connection.