Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It involves gentle laying on of hands to balance one's energy levels. Dr. Mikao Usui discovered Reiki in 1922 while meditating on Mount Kurama in Japan. He established the first Reiki healing clinic and taught Reiki to others. Although spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion. During a treatment, the practitioner channels Reiki energy to the client to restore the natural flow of life force energy and promote self-healing. Reiki is believed to benefit the chakras and corresponding organs by bringing them into balance.