Opinions on Reiki?

[Bailu Taijiquan]

Hi all,
What are your opinions on Reiki? I've never experienced it myself, however a lot of people I respect seem to have a low opinion of it.

Has anyone here tried Reiki, and if so, what were your thoughts? What did it involve? Did it work?

BT

[goldendry]

I have also never had it... but I know quite a few Reiki masters.. and even they don;t think much of it. I also know that there are alot of bum practitioners out there who have bought their qualifications.

I have no idea of there theory behind it, but those I know who practice it can't explain ther theory to me either (in a way that makes any sense).

I have also heard of people giving reiki internationally over the telephone - which seems a bit.. aaaahem... to me anyway!

anyway... many keys to unlock the same door.

[cottonboxer]

I have had 2 reiki treatments. I felt nothing and had no after effects either good or bad. Maybe I am not tuned in to my body or it is a crock?!

After, I found out they reiki masters (sic) call spirit guides to help them. I wouldn't have had anyone touch me if I knew that.

Lesson for me...find out about things before I buy and try.

I do feel a chump tho.

[goldendry]

I think we'd all be far better off going to a good Yin style Qigong Tuina Practitioner if it is the soft stuff you like, or a yang style practitoner if you like the hard stuff.