Perhaps the gentlest and most practical healing therapy in the world, Reiki has gone mainstream. A form of vibrational healing developed in early-twentieth-century Japan, Reiki involves the light laying on of hands, and is the least intrusive and most relaxing of the complementary healing practices; it restores balance to body, mind, and spirit.

Reiki is accessible to anyone, regardless of age or state of health, and it is breaking into conventional medicine as a result of its ease of use, its immediate benefits, and perhaps most important, the element of self-care inherent in it. And yet, the paucity of reliable resources on it has kept the practice enveloped in mystery. Until now.

For those who seek direction in bringing Reiki into their lives, Pamela Miles's Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide is an indispensible companion on the path to well-being. Considered by many to be the country's foremost Reiki expert, Miles traces the origin and development of the practice, detailing how and why it restores and renews the human body in ways we've only begun to understand.

For those who seek Reiki treatment, Miles advises how best to choose a practitioner, and for those who wish to be trained in Reiki, she offers step-by-step guidance, including in-depth information on First Degree, Second Degree, and Master training, and suggestions on selecting an appropriate Master for training.

For the advanced practitioner, Miles provides deep insight into continued practice. For physicians and health-care professionals, and anyone interested in the health benefits of Reiki, Miles offers information on current and forthcoming research that will lead to greater integration of this healing therapy into conventional medicine.

A pioneer in bringing Reiki into mainstream medical practice, Miles draws on her unique background to explain how this practice complements conventional medical treatments, and can hasten recovery from invasive surgical procedures and ease the symptoms of AIDS, cancer, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and other conditions, as well as the side effects of medications and chemotherapy.

Miles also explains why Reiki is safe and effective for children and the elderly.With compassion, wisdom, and the accumulated experience that comes from nearly twenty years as a Reiki practioner, Pamela Miles empowers readers by showing them how simple it is to take an active role in their own health care.

Her book is an illuminating guide to one of the fastest-growing spiritual healing practices in the world, an essential tool for anyone ready to bring healing into his or her life. (From back cover.)

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