Teachings: Reiki teachings state that there is a universal “life force” spiritual energy, which can be accessed by practitioners to induce a healing effect.It is claimed by believers that anyone can gain access to this energy by means of an attunement process carried out by a Reiki Master.This is not measurable energy and its existence has no scientific basis. Reiki treatments from a distance. This method, it is stated, involves the use of special symbols to form a temporary connection between the practitioner and the recipient, regardless of location, and then to send the Reiki energy. Techniques are also taught whereby Reiki can be sent to a specific point in time, either in the past or the future.

The energy involved in a Reiki treatment is said to be “from the Universe”, rather than the personal energy of the practitioner, and is therefore inexhaustible.(Some teachings say that the energy enters the practitioner through the crown chakra at the top of the head, before being emitted from the hands.) As a consequence, Reiki practitioners are taught that they can treat themselves with Reiki.