What is reiki?

Simply put, it’s the energy of unconditional love. 

Reiki is an energy healing modality where the practitioner channels universal life force energy to the client. This energy can be transferred either in person by laying hands on or near the body, or over distance. Energy is energy, so both are effective!

In an in-person reiki session, you lie down on a massage table and get comfortable, and your practitioner will gently lay their hands on or near you (as you prefer). Practitioners are attuned to this energy, so that they are able to request that it pass through them into individuals, animals, and even situations. It can never do harm. 

Reiki can also be given over a distance – you can either experience this in real time from the comfort of your couch (I like to do this via Zoom), or a practitioner can “program” the reiki to be received by you while you sleep. Both can work really well. 

I love reiki as a modality because you can take it anywhere and use it anytime – as a practitioner, all you need are your hands and your intention!  I also love it because as long as you have been attuned, anyone can channel reiki – you don’t need to be some enlightened being, this energy is available to anyone. 

What is a reiki session like? Usually, clients find it a deeply relaxing and very calming experience. Sometimes during sessions, clients may have insights about their lives and any issues that they may be facing. Reiki energy is believed to be able to support healing at all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The energy will work in the way that constitutes the best and highest good of the one receiving it at that time. For this reason, although you may come to a reiki session with an outcome in mind, it’s best to be open to all kinds of possibilities! The universe may have a better plan than what you could dream up for yourself!

On a personal level, I have been drawn to reiki sessions when I’ve been at a crossroads in my life due to physical or emotional issues and have needed support – but haven’t been sure what I needed. Reiki is great in this kind of situation, because it’s the universe giving you what you need, even when you don’t know what that is. 

As with all energy healing modalities, reiki should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or psychological care. 

If you’d like to find out more about reiki or book a session, get in touch at kaye@amethystyogaandhealing.com.au. 

And get yourself some reiki unconditional love energy!