What to Expect in a Reiki Session

Reiki sessions can happen anywhere, in-person, from a distance, or virtually at any point in time.

What to expect:

  • A typical in-person session takes place in a relaxing environment or treatment room, sometimes in a well-ventilated outdoor space

  • Sessions last anywhere from 30-60 minutes

  • The client lays facing up with their head on a pillow, eyes closed, hands to their side and fully clothed 

  • Remote healings happen over the phone or on Zoom while the client is in the comfort of their own home

  • Clients may briefly discuss the issues or situations they hope to heal

  • The session begins with slow, deep breathing relaxing into the space and into their body (sometimes with a short meditation)

  • Meditation music is often used during the session at a comfortable volume

  • The practitioner uses various hand movements to lightly touch or hover over various parts of the client’s body

  • Throughout the session, the practitioner focuses specifically on their intent for healing

  • Remaining time is spent discussing the experience, and next steps after the treatment

  • Side effects include intense emotions in the days or weeks that follow

How to prepare for sessions over Zoom:

  • Make yourself comfortable in an undisturbed place, close the door

  • Use pillows and blankets to keep yourself warm. A pillow under the knees can also help. 

  • Place your hands beside you with the palms facing upward to receive 

  • If you need to adjust your hands to be more comfortable you can

  • Lower the lights

  • Put your phone on DND, or turn it off if you’re using a computer to access the session

  • Keep a journal close by if you feel called to write

  • After the session allow time to rest, drink water

  • It may take a few minutes, or a few hours for any physical level pain to be effective if any

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