How important are meditation and spirituality in Reiki practice?

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q1 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Complementary therapies in medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-16 DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103246

Ann Linda Baldwin , Vicky McLelland , Duncan Cross , Nicole Braveman

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Abstract

Objective

Meditation and spirituality can enhance the well-being of allopathic healthcare providers and the quality of care they deliver but little is known about holistic healers, such as Reiki practitioners. Two surveys were developed to ascertain whether Reiki practitioners routinely use meditative and spiritual disciplines to strengthen their practice.

Method

The surveys were promoted through email using Mailchimp and Facebook to all members of UK Reiki Federation (about 1800) and through several other Facebook groups with a global reach. An online survey tool, SurveyMonkey, was used to collect the survey data and MS Excel to analyze it.

Results

Most respondents were white, heterosexual females, middle aged or older, residing in the UK or USA, trained to Reiki Master level. Over one third were Christian and another third affiliated with various non-established beliefs. Most participants experienced a spiritual connection when they practiced Reiki, which opened them to a higher power, and they thought this connection enhanced their self-development. Seventy-nine percent believed that Reiki spirit guides provide personal guidance, support, and assistance. Ninety-five percent meditated weekly from one to seven times a week and most believed that meditation increased their connection and ability to channel, Reiki.

Conclusion

Most respondents to the surveys routinely use meditation and spiritual connection to strengthen their Reiki practice and enhance their ability to channel Reiki to patients or clients. This information may stimulate inclusion of meditation and spirituality in the training of holistic healthcare professionals and help them communicate more effectively with their clients.

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灵气练习中冥想和灵性有多重要？

目的：冥想和灵性可以提高对抗疗法医疗服务提供者的幸福感和他们提供的护理质量，但对整体治疗师，如灵气从业者知之甚少。研究人员进行了两项调查，以确定灵气练习者是否经常使用冥想和精神训练来加强他们的练习。方法：通过Mailchimp和Facebook的电子邮件向英国灵气联合会的所有成员（约1800人）以及其他几个具有全球影响力的Facebook小组推广调查。使用在线调查工具SurveyMonkey收集调查数据，并使用MS Excel进行分析。结果：大多数受访者为白人，异性恋女性，中年或以上，居住在英国或美国，接受过灵气大师水平的培训。超过三分之一的人是基督徒，另外三分之一的人隶属于各种非既定信仰。大多数参与者在练习灵气时都经历了一种精神上的联系，这为他们打开了更高的力量，他们认为这种联系促进了他们的自我发展。79%的人相信灵气精神向导提供个人指导、支持和帮助。95%的人每周冥想一到七次，大多数人认为冥想增加了他们的联系和沟通能力，灵气。结论：大多数调查对象经常使用冥想和精神连接来加强他们的灵气练习，提高他们向病人或客户传递灵气的能力。这些信息可能会刺激在整体医疗保健专业人员的培训中纳入冥想和灵性，并帮助他们更有效地与客户沟通。

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Complementary therapies in medicine 医学-全科医学与补充医学

CiteScore

8.60

自引率

2.80%

发文量

101

审稿时长

112 days

期刊介绍： Complementary Therapies in Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed journal that has considerable appeal to anyone who seeks objective and critical information on complementary therapies or who wishes to deepen their understanding of these approaches. It will be of particular interest to healthcare practitioners including family practitioners, complementary therapists, nurses, and physiotherapists; to academics including social scientists and CAM researchers; to healthcare managers; and to patients. Complementary Therapies in Medicine aims to publish valid, relevant and rigorous research and serious discussion articles with the main purpose of improving healthcare.