What happens in a typical Reiki session?
Reiki is an energy healing therapy and is usually held in a calm and soothing environment. Since Reiki actually works by transferring the energy fields around the body, the practitioner of Reiki places his/her on the participant’s body lightly on or over a specific body part. The placement of the hand is non-invasive and should not cause any sort of pain to the patient.
In case of a particular injury or pain, the practitioner keeps the hand just above the wounds. Usually, there are no crystals or stones used in this energy session but if Reiki is done from a distance, they might be used to assist with the vibrations. A typical Reiki healing session can last anywhere between an hour to 90 minutes and depends on the needs of the patient.
How you may feel after a Reiki session?
Since the primary concept of Reiki healing is to channel the universal energy and use it to aid relaxation in the body, you may feel deeply calm and relaxed after the Reiki session. It is also said to get rid of all the accumulated stress in the body and aid emotional healing.
However, it is important to remember that experience is often subjective and may differ greatly from person to person. While some may end up falling into a deep meditative sleep during the session, others may feel waves of energy surrounding them. It is also possible that the first session may not be anything worth remembering and it may take a while to experience the calmness and relaxation that this energy healing brings.
What are the health benefits of Reiki?
One of the most common health benefits experienced by a lot of people is the feeling of deep relaxation and removal of the stress hidden in the body. In a lot of studies, participants have often reported feeling lighter and more at peace with themselves.
Reiki is also said to aid the healing of emotional wounds and increase your capacity to love yourself and others deeply. Moreover, it is said to have the potential to support the immune system to get rid of the toxins in the body.
On the physical level, it is known to provide relief from migraines and throbbing headaches. It also speeds up the recovery of the patients from a surgery or a long-term illness. It can also be used to aid the medicinal treatment by combating the side-effects of the same.
If you have been battling with poor sleep and nightmares, Reiki may help your mind relax and help you sleep better at night.
Please remember
It is important to understand that while a lot of people vouch for the effectiveness of Reiki, there are no conclusive scientific studies which indicate the same. If you are planning to attend a Reiki session, it is strongly advisable to speak to your doctor.
Most importantly, even if you are regularly attending energy healing sessions, do not stop having your medicines as Reiki is just a complementary healing therapy and not an alternative to your treatment.
