Reiki is an ancient system of natural healing rediscovered in mid-nineteenth century Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui. Through a rich interweave of poetry, prose, and anecdotes of the author's personal experiences as a healer, Reiki - Healing Yourself & Others clarifies the origins of Reiki and teaches the masterful art of hands-on healing. Designed to lay flat for easy reference, the book comes to life with large, clear, detailed photo-instructions of all the major Reiki hand positions. Reiki - Healing Yourself & Others shares simple yet powerful techniques that will reduce stress and promote radiant health. The book's beautiful Chinese-style paintings, resonating with age-old traditions uniting healing and art, call to the healer within you.