Question 1

How Does Reiki Work?

Accepted Answer

Reiki focuses the universal life energy and releases energy blocks and allows the body's own natural healing ability to work.

Reiki is holistic in its approach and works with not only the symptoms an individual experiences but the root cause of the imbalance as well.

Reiki is a safe and gentle healing technique that incorporates a series of hand positions either directly on or just above the body. During a Reiki session you may feel a sense of inner peace, calmness and deep relaxation.

The energy should flow freely through your energy centers, in order for you to be spiritually, physically, and mentally healthy. If energy paths are blocked, you may feel ill, weak or have pain.

Reiki works with the energetic, physical and emotional aspects of the individual to address imbalances on all levels. Reiki is fantastic to reconnect with the physical body, acknowledging emotions, and transforming unexpressed trauma into powerful affirmations.
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Reiki is more effective when done regularly, as our bodies intuitively know how much we can release at any given time. The more Reiki one does, the faster dense energies, toxins, and imbalances can move out of the body.   
 
Chronic conditions benefit from several sessions in a row, possibly over many weeks or months, and each imbalance varies as to how many sessions are required. This would be discussed with your practitioner.
 
Reiki sessions can also be done sitting up in a chair for those that are uncomfortable laying down.

Question 2

What is commonly experienced during a Reiki session?

Accepted Answer

What one experiences during a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or have visions and other mystical experiences. At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.

Common physical sensations that one experiences during a Reiki session include: 
Heat
tingling vibrations
cool gentle breeze
movement of energy throughout the body

Generally people relax so deeply that they fall into a meditative state or even asleep. It is in this state that deep levels of healing can occur so the more frequently one experiences Reiki, the more effective it is, and the stronger the healing effects.

Question 3

I have heard that Reiki can be sent to others at a distance. How does this work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in Reiki II, you are given three Reiki symbols. These symbols are empowered by the Reiki II attunement. One of these symbols is for distant healing. By using a picture of the person you would like to send Reiki to or by writing the person’s name on a piece of paper or simply by thinking of the person and also activating the distant symbol, you can send Reiki to them no matter where they are. They could be hundreds of miles away, but it makes no difference. The Reiki energy will go to them and treat them. You can also send Reiki to crisis situations or world leaders and the Reiki energy will help them too.

Question 4

Does one have to stop seeing a regular doctor or psychologist in order to receive a Reiki treatment?

Accepted Answer

No. Reiki works in conjunction with regular medical or psychological treatment. If one has a medical or psychological condition, it is recommended that one see a licensed health care professional in addition to receiving Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other forms of healing, including physiotherapy, massage therapy, drugs, surgery, psychological care or any other method of alternative care and will improve the results.

Question 5

Are there any side effects from a Reiki treatment?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However, sometimes a person will have what is called a healing crisis. As a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in the body will be released into the bloodstream to be filtered by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. When this happens, sometimes a person can get a headache or stomach ache or feel weak. If this happens, it is a good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body is cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.

Question 6

Is it safe for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Since Reiki is guided by the Higher Power, the Reiki energy will know the condition of the client or student and adjust appropriately. Reiki can only do good. Many pregnant women have received treatments with great benefit to them and their unborn child. It has also been used during childbirth. Pregnant women have also taken the Reiki training and received the Reiki attunement with beneficial results.

Question 7

How do I know if this is right for me?

Accepted Answer

People who have a nagging feeling that something in their life or body mind is out of balance or they feel like they are struggling within themselves and their environment usually find reiki at the perfect time for them.
 
The fact that you are reading this could be the sign that your body mind is ready to heal and experience growth.