WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR FIRST REIKI SESSION
Are you curious in what to expect from a reiki session?
Are you tempted to try but just don’t know much about it? Read on xxx
Will it assist in alleviating stress and anxiety, reduce insomnia or relieve chronic migraines? The answer always lies within you yourself as you are in charge of your own healing process. I simply acts as the vessel for the energy, allowing it to go where it is needed most. Since Reiki is a holistic energy healing modality that helps to create balance in mind, body, and spirit, it could be that whilst you are seeking relief from physical pain , a deep emotional release might occur instead. What is important to remember is that each Reiki session is unique. A typical session lasts forty-five minutes to an hour, though taster sessions of 30 minutes are also available.
I always spend time before the session confidently explaining what it is, how it works and how the treatment will proceed. It is imperative that I make you feel safe and well informed. We will discuss your needs, intentions and expectations. While Reiki can be used for anyone regardless of age or medical diagnosis, it is important to emphasize that Reiki is not a replacement for traditional medical care. However, it can be used as a safe complementary therapy and there are no medical conditions it cannot be used for.
The Reiki treatment is done on a massage table, the lights are lowered and quiet, gentle and calming relaxation music is played. You remain fully clothed, but shoes, glasses and any bulky jewelry are removed. Pillows, blankets and a bolster under the knees are provided for the utmost in comfort. You are always in charge of the session and Your comfort is the first priority.
Some people feel as though they must lie absolutely still for an hour (which is extremely difficult!). However, it is not unusual to fall asleep or go into a meditative state during the Reiki session. Snoring is always welcomed because when the body is in this relaxed state, it is better able to work on repairing itself. If you are comfortable with closing your eyes during the session, it is strongly encouraged so that a deeper relaxation may occur. Throughout the session, I remain silent, allowing you to deeply relax into the treatment.
Reiki is frequently done with a gentle touch around the head, shoulders and feet. It may feel like I am touching others parts of the body, but that will be the energy channelling into those areas. However, it can be done completely hands-off. This does not make it any less effective for enhancing over-all well-being and the self-healing process.
Whether hands-on or hands-off, I allow the energy to flow to and to be received as needed in a space of non-judgment and compassion.
It is important to remember that you, as the client, are very much a part of the Reiki session and your healing process. Many people ask if there is anything that they need to say or do during the treatment. It is always helpful to set a clear intention to be open to the energy going where it is needed most. The energy of Reiki has its own intelligence and intuitively knows where to go on its own. Although this might sound a bit strange, those who experience a session often understand it more thoroughly after the session is completed.
The beauty of Reiki is in its simplicity – just allow the energy to flow. Our bodies have the fantastic ability to bring about balance and the body knows exactly where to accept the energy as it is needed.
During the Reiki session you may feel waves of subtle energy gently moving through your body. Others may experience heat or coolness from my hands and perhaps even see colours. While these are normal responses, it is also completely common to “feel” nothing during the session, but still be left with a sense of deep relaxation, overall wellbeing and inner peace. What is important to remember is that Reiki works on all levels, so even though there might not be a physical sensation, the energy could be working on a deep emotional or spiritual level.
Reiki is very experiential and because each one of us is very unique, it is quite difficult to explain what might occur during your session. I have had a lot of clients feel an overwhelming sense of pure love and some feel they are able to let go of what is holding them back, others just feel a soothing.
Because Reiki is so relaxing to may fall asleep or go into a meditation state, please allow this to happen and know after the session is completed I will gently awakened you and give you a few moments to sit up slowly. You then (only if it feels right) have the opportunity to discuss the session. Drinking water is always encouraged after a session as it helps to facilitate the cleansing process. This sometimes takes the form of tears or even a runny nose and is always a good sign as the body is finding its way back to balance and ridding itself of things that are no longer needed. Many clients choose to have follow-up sessions on a weekly or monthly basis to help them maintain a sense of wholeness and wellbeing.
Your first Reiki session can bring about personal change, inner balance, clarity and a spark in your intuitive guidance. Although many people are content with receiving routine Reiki sessions, many are so impressed with the results that they want to learn the practice for themselves. Bring attuned to Reiki gives you the ability to begin a daily self-Reiki practice. This may open the door to a journey of deep personal healing and self-discovery that is often life changing.
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Love Always
Sharon xxx
