Laying on hands refers to a practice of healing or seeking divine intervention through physical touch. There are numerous synonyms for laying on hands, including hands-on healing, therapeutic touch, biofield therapy, magnetic healing, energy medicine, and spiritual healing. Additionally, the practice of laying on hands is also common in various religious traditions, such as Christianity, where it is referred to as the laying on of hands, and Reiki, a Japanese form of hands-on healing. Although the terminology may differ, the underlying concept remains the same - that physical touch can have positive healing effects on the body and mind.