If you have booked your first Reiki healing session, or are thinking about it, it is natural to wonder what actually happens. The short answer: you lie down, fully clothed, and rest while the healer works with your energy. Here is the longer answer, step by step.
Before the session
Your healer starts with a short conversation. You will be asked how you are feeling, what brought you to Reiki, and whether there is anything specific you would like support with, such as stress, poor sleep or a difficult period.
Wear comfortable clothes, avoid a heavy meal just before, and switch your phone to silent. That's all the preparation you need.
During the session
You lie on a treatment table or mat with a pillow and blanket. The healer places their hands lightly on, or just above, a series of positions from your head to your feet, usually staying a few minutes in each.
Most people feel deeply relaxed. Some notice warmth, tingling, heaviness or gentle waves of emotion. Others simply feel calm. All of these are normal, and there is no right way to experience Reiki.
After the session
You will have a few minutes to come back slowly, followed by a short conversation about what you noticed. Drink water and keep the rest of the day light if you can.
Many people sleep unusually well that night. Some feel emotional for a day as things settle. If you feel the benefit, a short series of three to six sessions usually brings deeper, longer-lasting balance.
Can Reiki be done online?
Yes. Distance Reiki follows the same flow over video. You rest at home while the healer works remotely, which is why it is popular with clients living abroad.
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- Reiki Healing: Relaxation, stress relief and emotional well-being through gentle, hands-on or hands-near energy work.
- Chakra Healing: Balance and activate your seven chakras for a positive, steady flow of energy.
- Distance Healing: Remote Reiki and other energy-based sessions, live over video in your time zone.