During an in-person reiki session, reiki energy is directed or “channeled” by placing the hands of the Reiki practitioner lightly on, or just above, a fully clothed body. A subtle energy flows through the hands of the Reiki master to activate the natural healing abilities of the recipient. The Reiki energy always flows to where it is most needed. Reiki is simple and safe and treats the whole person including the mind, body, emotions and spirit.
What will I feel during a Reiki session?
Some of the common sensations are the feeling of heat, cold, vibrations, tingling, pulsations, numbness, sleepiness, seeing colors or visions, and the feeling of extra hands on the body. Some feel nothing at all but have an overall feeling of calmness and grounding. Even if you don’t feel any immediate effects from your session, rest assured Reiki is working and the effects of healing will become apparent in the following days or treatments.
After care
Afterwards, I suggest drinking lots of clean water and taking a bath with sea salt (not Epsom) to help eliminate any toxins that may have been released from your session.
Detoxing salt bath recipe: 2C sea salt, 2C baking soda, 1C Mule Team Borax.
Add all of the ingredients to a tub of warm water (you may add essential oils as well); relax and soak for 20-30 minutes. If you do not have access to a tub, fill a tall bucket with warm water and add ½C of the above ingredients mixed for a relaxing foot bath.
Everyone’s response to a Reiki treatment is different, so pay attention to and honor what your body is telling you. You may not feel much immediately after but notice changes, releases, subtle differences after a few days. There is no “normal” or one-size-fits-all response. There is no right or wrong way to process your Reiki experience.