Reiki Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of things do people use reiki for?
People seek reiki for:
Life transitions
Stress
Desire for greater clarity, direction
Greif/loss (death, loss of relationship, loss of job, loss of dreams, loss of ability)
Self care for caregivers, educators, artists, healers, activists, social workers
Injury/illness
End of life care
Depression, anxiety
Surgery preparation and recovery
Insomnia/sleep disruption
Healing and integrating trauma
Desire for stronger connection to self, intuitive sense, embodiment
What does reiki feel like?
The experience during a reiki session varies from person to person and even varies from session to session for an individual. Sometimes people experience different physical sensations such as heat, coldness, 'waves' or pulsation of energy, heaviness/lightness, tingling. Sometimes people fall asleep and overall just feel relaxed. Sometimes reiki creates emotional releases or awareness. And sometimes, people don't really notice anything in particular (but even that is noticing something!) right away and report noticing more things in the days that follow.
What can I expect during a reiki session?
Everything and anything! Even though reiki experiences vary from person to person and from session to session for each person, the structure of the session will be consistent. A typical session includes:
Brief check in at the beginning (this is longer during the first session)
Reiki session takes place with recipient, fully clothed, lying on a massage table
Reiki can be practiced with touch or can be with hands near recipient’s body, dependent on individual’s comfort level
Check ins throughout the session
Brief debrief after session