What is Reiki Therapy?

 During a Reiki session, you can expect to lie down fully clothed on a massage table or sit in a comfortable chair. The practitioner will gently place their hands on or just above different areas of your body, following a series of hand positions. You may feel warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation as the practitioner channels energy to promote balance and healing. Some people experience emotional release, a sense of peace, or even fall asleep. The session typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes, and afterward, you may feel refreshed, calm, and centered. 

 Reiki provides a range of physical, emotional, and mental health benefits. Research suggests it can improve sleep, enhance mood, and relieve pain by helping the body enter a deep state of relaxation, which may support healing from stress, injury, or illness. 

Universal life force flows through the body via pathways like chakras, meridians, and nadis, and around us in our aura.  This energy nourishes cells and supports mental and bodily functions. When the flow of this energy is disrupted, it can lead to diminished function in the body.  Reiki heals by restoring energetic flow and restoring balance to the body’s energy pathways. 

One of my most profound experiences as a Reiki healer has been participating in a hospital program where I provided Reiki to chemotherapy and radiation patients. Seeing firsthand how this gentle practice helped ease anxiety, reduce stress, and bring comfort during such a challenging time reinforced my belief in the power of holistic care. To learn more, please read this blog discussing the benefits and applications of Reiki for cancer care.