What to Expect...
Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 6:52AM What should you expect during a Reiki session? Well, extreme relaxation and healing comes to mind! At the beginning of the session an energetic, physical, emotional and spiritual assessment takes place by the Practitioner asking a few questions. The reasons behind the session must come out so that the intention for healing can be set and rapor built between Client and Practitioner. Comfortable clothing should be worn, as you will be lying on a Reiki table or sitting in a chair. Meditative music will be playing and the lighting in the room will be dimmed. The Practitioner will place their hands on or just above your body, in the traditional Reiki hand positions. If there is an injury involved, energy will be focused in that area afterwards.
For you, what may come up during a session are emotions that may be released or healed, you may feel heat, cold or tingling from the Practitioners hands-or you may feel nothing but deep relaxation and fall asleep. No matter the sensation, just know that the Energy is working to heal what needs to be healed. The typical session lasts about 1 hour, sometimes longer depending on the issues involved. After the session, drinking cold water is recommended, as well as light food the rest of the day. There are no negative side effects to a Reiki session, although there may be further physical releases such as sinus congestion or increased bowel movements. This is your body getting rid of toxins and "old stuff" that has been causing energy blocks.
The number of Reiki sessions scheduled is a discussion between you and your Practitioner-after improvement you may want to be balanced monthly to continue healing and growth. Any questions are good questions for your Practitioner-this relationship is all about healing and what is best for you. Remember-Reiki can do no harm, only good!
