By Sarah Cavrak, PhD, Cognitive Scientist, Yoga Educator & Reiki Master Reiki, a Japanese biofield energy healing practice, is increasingly being integrated into clinical and therapeutic settings—yet it remains underexamined in mainstream science. As someone who bridges cognitive science, somatic psychology, and yoga philosophy, I’m often asked the same question: What does the science actually say about Reiki? This article offers a balanced overview of current research on Rei