Experience traditional Japanese Reiki in Tokyo, offered in English. Rooted in holistic principles, Reiki (レイキ) balances the body and mind, supporting trauma recovery, chronic pain relief, and overall well-being. This gentle yet powerful therapy encourages you to surrender to the present moment, promoting genuine happiness through emotional balance and relaxation.
Reiki therapy, also known as Reiki healing (レイキ), is a Japanese therapeutic practice designed to harmonize the mind and body. At Body Mind Therapy Tokyo, we specialize in authentic Komyo ReikiDo sessions—a method deeply rooted in Japanese tradition yet accessible to everyone. Whether you’re seeking relief from trauma, chronic pain, emotional stress, or physical recovery, Reiki provides a non-invasive and holistic pathway to unlocking your body’s natural healing abilities.
Reiki (レイキ) is deeply embedded in Japanese culture, reflecting the country’s rich traditions of harmony, mindfulness, and natural healing. Founded in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui, a Japanese scholar and spiritual practitioner, Reiki draws on principles of respect for nature and balance. It embodies key Japanese philosophies such as wa (harmony), ma (space or pause), and the art of living in alignment with the present moment.
At the heart of Reiki is the concept of ki (気), the universal life energy that flows through all living beings. This aligns with other Japanese practices such as seitai (body alignment), kampo (traditional herbal medicine), and the martial arts focus on tanden (丹田)—the body’s energy centers. By channeling this energy, Reiki practitioners promote balance and healing, honoring Japan’s holistic perspective of mind, body, and spirit as interconnected.
Reiki’s non-invasive and meditative approach is also influenced by Shinto and Zen Buddhist principles, celebrating simplicity, intuition, and the profound connection between humans and nature. The gentle hand movements of Reiki reflect Japan’s art of ritual, embodying intentionality and grace.
By experiencing Reiki, you connect not only with a deeply therapeutic practice but also with Japan’s timeless wisdom. It offers a pathway to personal healing, rooted in a tradition that honors the flow of life energy and the holistic nature of well-being.
Reiki is gentle and adaptable, making it suitable for individuals of all ages and conditions. It is especially beneficial for:
Your Reiki session will take place in a calming environment designed to help you feel relaxed and comfortable. Sessions typically involve:
A brief consultation to understand your needs.
Gentle placement of hands or hovering hands over specific areas of the body (you remained dressed).
Focus on the body’s meridians and tanden energy centers to promote balance.
A deep sense of relaxation and tranquility as the session progresses.
Reiki therapy has been shown to:
Reiki is a traditional Japanese energy healing practice based on the belief that energy flows through the universe and the earth, and this energy can be channeled to promote deep relaxation and balance. Using gentle touch or hovering hands, Reiki helps restore the body’s natural flow of ki (energy) by engaging the meridians and energy centers called “tanden”. This process fosters harmony and supports the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
During a session, the practitioner applies light hand placements to guide energy to areas of imbalance, calming the autonomic nervous system and encouraging profound relaxation. Emerging scientific research suggests that Reiki may activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and improving heart rate variability (HRV)—a key indicator of resilience and overall health.
Reiki’s calming effects on the nervous system and its potential to balance energy have been studied extensively. Research suggests that:
Sound frequencies and energy work, such as Reiki, positively impact the autonomic nervous system.
Stimulating energy flow through meridians can improve overall physical and emotional health.
Techniques like these promote relaxation and help the body return to a balanced state.
For more scientific insights, visit our resources section or contact us to learn more about the benefits of Reiki.
At Body Mind Therapy Tokyo, Reiki is integrated into your personalized therapy plan when appropriate. Combining body-oriented techniques, somatic approaches, and holistic practices ensures comprehensive care for trauma recovery, chronic pain, and emotional well-being.
Reiki complements our core modalities, such as strategic psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, by addressing the energetic imbalances that can contribute to physical and emotional distress.
Whether you’re navigating a health challenge, seeking emotional balance, or simply exploring holistic wellness, Reiki offers a gentle yet powerful path to healing. Book your session now to experience this transformative practice in the heart of Tokyo.
Learn useful tools to help yourself recover a sens of calm and safety from within: meditation, soothing touch applied on head, chest and belly, as well as very gentle stroking and patting.
Also a life philosophy with various ancien Japanese wiseness, this easy and accessible practice of hands-on healing technique is accessible to everyone… rooted in a very old and common Japanese practice called “te o hate te” !