The Reiki Symposium is a comprehensive resource by master teachers, practitioners and pioneers in the field of Reiki from across the United States who came to New York City to share a wealth of insightful information recorded live and presented now as a powerful four CD set. The wide breadth of scope may serve as a well-rounded introduction to Reiki, while offering deep insights to experienced Reiki practitioners and teachers who will welcome this series as a treasured addition to their Reiki library.Topics include:The definition of ReikiConnecting with the roots of Reiki The benefits of using healing touch and life force energyAn international search for the original source of Reiki Comparison of the original Japanese Reiki ideals with the Reiki of todayLogistics of teaching Reiki in a college environmentUsing Reiki through archetypal imagesHow Reiki teachers are creating harmony within their communitiesReiki compared with other healing modalitiesThe mind-body-spirit connection within the architecture of Western medicineThe impact of the National Institute of Health's alternative medicine divisionHow Reiki relieves anxiety and augments the immune systemUsing Reiki in conjunction with hypnosis, aromatherapy and acupressureTreating trauma, cancer and Raynaud's disease with ReikiUsing Reiki with pets, racehorses and other animalsComparison between the various lineages of ReikiThe proposed Reiki teaching standardsHow hospitals are teaching Reiki to their staffsThe use of Reiki within the business and corporate communitiesScientific experiments validating the healing energy of ReikiHow Reiki is bridging the gap between spirituality and scienceHow the medical and dental professions are using Reiki with their patientsand much more...This comprehensive series of lectures and discussion will provide a context for learning and enlightenment that will be cherished for years to come.