Rei - Spiritual Guided
Ki - Life force energy 

Every day, we utilize our life force energy (Ki). Whether it is taking a breath, walking the dog, doing our work, exercising, or even the automatic processes of digestion and heartbeats. Our Ki is the driving energy of every action in our life. This same Ki is ever present in our universe. It is in every charged particle of air, every blade of grass, every animal of the land, sky, and sea. It is in every nebula, every star, and every storm. 

The human body is wonderfully designed to heal itself; it uses Ki or life-force energy to do this. The art of Reiki is to tap into the abundant life-force energy available in the world around us and act as a conduit for transferring this energy into another. With more energy at one's disposal, the body, mind, and spirit naturally distribute this energy to where it is needed most. This can enhance the natural healing process, aid in forthcoming strenuous movement, and even heal deep mental, emotional, and spiritual wounds. 

In life, we are in charge of our own processes, our own healing, our own triumph. The art of Reiki allows the practitioner to share more energy to those in need of it, so that they can be empowered for the work themselves.