Translating literally as "universal life energy," Reiki, the ancient Asian practice of hands-on healing, has been used for thousands of years to help cure physical and emotional injury and restore spiritual energy. These simple Reiki techniques have been specially selected for their powerful healing impact on the emotional scars which drag us down into illness and despair. Some 100 color photographs demonstrate the techniques, showing the traditional hand movements which transfer healing energy from the practitioner to the patient, allowing the patient's body to more effectively heal itself. Also included are special Reiki techniques that can help increase trust and closeness, ease communication and improve relationships, and better manage the myriad changes life brings so that one can achieve inner harmony.