What is Reiki?

When I tell people that I’m a Reiki Master, the next question they ask me is usually, “What exactly is Reiki?”

Reiki is a beautiful, relaxing experience the helps to align your energy, open up your Chakras and bring you inner peace. It’s a warm and safe place to remind yourself that you are loved.

I’ve explained Reiki a hundred different ways to a hundred different people, but I always end by saying, “You should give it a try!”

My best friend doesn’t believe in Reiki. I appreciate her candor in saying this to my face! While she doesn't believe in Reiki, she does believe strongly in the power of human touch and the ability to relax and feel connected. So anytime I invite her to receive Reiki from me, she does so with enthusiasm.

One of the greatest things about Reiki is that you don’t have to believe in it to receive the benefits of aligning your energy. Reiki is a great way to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, calm your mind, and authentically calm your soul. It’s in the relaxation where the magic happens! Good relaxation activates your body’s parasympathetic nervous system and promotes healing from within.

What does a typical Reiki session look like?

If it’s your first time receiving Reiki from me, we’ll spend a bit of time talking about what’s going on in your life. What are your biggest sources of worry, anxiety, pain, regret? What would your life look like if we could wave a wand and make one of those things disappear?

Once we’ve chatted for a bit, I’ll ask you to lie down on my Reiki table (fully clothed) and I’ll cover you with a blanket. Then I’ll do a quick scan of your body with my hands hovering above and I’ll also check your major chakras. This helps me to see what areas of your body needs a little extra care. Fun fact about Reiki - it always knows where you need it most and will naturally gravitate to those spots in need!

I will then place and hold my hands on strategic places on your body, going to the next position once your body tells me it’s time to move on. You may feel warmth, coolness, vibrations, or nothing at all! It’s all part of the process and the experience is unique for each person.

Sometimes clients surrender fully and fall asleep for most of the session. Other times, clients are awake and asking questions throughout. Each Reiki session plays out in a different way – but it's always in a way that you need most to release stuck and stale energy. Trust that your body always knows what it needs!

Once the session is over, you can linger for a bit to reflect on what thoughts and ideas came into focus for you during the session. I’ll offer you a glass of water and am always available to chat after the session. And then you’re free to go on with your day!

If you have never experienced Reiki, I encourage you to give it a try! I’m thrilled to now have a permanent Reiki Room in beautiful downtown Paisley at The Healing Collective, 422 Queen Street North, Paisley, ON.

Book an appointment with me at https://www.beehappyandwell.com and give it a try! You have nothing to lose, except your stress, anxiety, doubts, fears….