When I come across someone who is new to Reiki, they often ask “What does Reiki feel like?”, so I thought it might be beneficial to write a post for those who are curious about getting their first Reiki session.
Trying Reiki is like stepping into a space where your body, mind, and spirit come into balance. Reiki, a healing technique from Japan, feels different for everyone, but there are common sensations and feelings that people often experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore what it’s like to receive Reiki and the various ways it might make you feel.
Hot and Cold Sensations
One of the most common feelings during a Reiki session is a change in temperature. You might feel warm waves spreading through your body, like a cozy blanket. This warmth can help you relax and feel comfortable, especially in areas where you feel tense or in pain.
On the other hand, you might feel cool sensations, like a gentle breeze on your skin. This coolness can feel refreshing and calming. These temperature changes happen because the energy in your body is shifting and balancing. The warm and cool feelings are signs that Reiki is working to heal you.
Deep Relaxation and Falling Asleep
Reiki has a special way of making you feel very relaxed. As the session goes on, you might feel so peaceful that you fall asleep. This deep relaxation is your body’s way of telling you it needs to rest and heal.
If you fall asleep during a session, it’s completely normal and actually very good for you. While you sleep, your body can heal itself on a deeper level. You’ll likely wake up feeling refreshed, balanced, and calm.
Tingling or Vibrations
Another common experience during Reiki is a tingling or vibrating sensation. As the practitioner’s hands move over your body, you might feel these gentle tingles or vibrations. It can feel like tiny electric currents or soft pulses moving through you.
These sensations show that energy is moving within your body. They mean that blockages are being cleared and your energy is flowing better. The tingling and vibrations are signs that Reiki is helping you feel more alive and healthy.
Involuntary Movements
During a Reiki session, you might experience involuntary movements like jerks or twitches. These sudden, unexpected movements are your body’s natural response to the energy shifts happening inside you. They can occur in different parts of your body, from small muscle twitches to more noticeable jerks.
These involuntary movements are a sign that your body is releasing tension and blockages. As the Reiki energy flows through you, it helps to clear out stuck energy, leading to these physical responses. While they might feel surprising or strange, they are a positive indication that the healing process is working.
Emotional Release and Crying
Reiki affects not just your body but also your emotions and spirit. During a session, you might find yourself crying, even if you don’t know why. Crying is a natural and healthy way to release emotions.
Letting go of emotions through crying helps to release negative energy and welcome positive, healing energy. This emotional release can make you feel lighter and more at peace. It’s a reminder that healing involves our emotions as well as our physical bodies.
Seeing Colors, Images, or Memories
Some people see colors, images, or even old memories during a Reiki session. These visual experiences can be bright and detailed or soft and fleeting. You might see colors swirling, light flashes, or gentle hues with your eyes closed.
These visions are your mind’s way of processing the Reiki energy. Colors can relate to different parts of your body being healed. Images and memories might surface to give you insights and help you understand yourself better.
These experiences are personal and can be enlightening. They offer a glimpse into your inner world, helping you on your healing journey. Embrace these visions as part of your Reiki experience.
Feeling Nothing at All
Sometimes during a Reiki session, you might feel nothing at all. This doesn’t mean that Reiki isn’t working. Reiki energy is always at work, even if you don’t feel it right away.
Feeling nothing can mean the energy is being absorbed in a gentle way. The healing might be happening deep inside, beyond what you can sense. Trust the process and know that Reiki’s benefits might show up later as a sense of peace, clarity, or better health.
Embracing the Reiki Journey
Every Reiki session is a unique journey, tailored to what you need at that moment. The sensations and feelings you experience are your body’s way of responding to the healing energy. Whether you feel hot or cold, deeply relaxed, tingling, emotional release, see colors, or feel nothing, each response is important.
Reiki invites you to embrace the journey and trust the process. The energy knows where to go and what to do for your highest good. Be open to the experience, and you might find profound healing and transformation.
In conclusion, Reiki offers a holistic approach to healing that touches the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of us. The sensations and experiences during a session are varied and deeply personal, each contributing to the overall healing process. Embrace the journey with an open heart and mind, and let Reiki guide you towards balance and harmony.
If you or someone you know would love to experience the power of Reiki, I invite you to book a session and experience it for yourself. Uncovering it’s magic is the first step to healing.
