Preparing for a Reiki Session: A Guide to Maximizing your Healing Experience

Reiki is a beautiful tool for healing, but like many transformative practices, mindful preparation can enhance your experience. Whether you’re new to Reiki or it’s part of your wellness routine, a few simple steps can help you receive the most from each session.

One way to deepen your Reiki experience is by setting an intention beforehand. This can be anything from releasing stress to gaining clarity on a personal issue. Taking a few moments to think about what you’d like from the session helps you feel more connected to the process. Write down or mentally affirm your intention before arriving, allowing you to focus and tune in even deeper.

To prepare your body, I encourage avoiding heavy meals a few days prior and not eating for at least two hours before the session. This helps your body feel light and open, allowing Reiki to flow more easily without the extra energy required for digestion. Staying hydrated, eating clean, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol before your session will also support a clearer, more connected experience.

Some people find that light breathing exercises, gentle yoga, or a short meditation beforehand calm the mind and ground their energy. Arriving in a relaxed, open state will help you feel more receptive to the experience.

When you arrive for the session, try to let go of expectations and approach it with an open mind. Reiki often brings unexpected insights or sensations, so being receptive to whatever arises allows for a richer experience. Trust the process and stay open to what comes, even if it’s not what you initially expected.

After the session, take a few moments to sit with your thoughts and journal about the experience. Drinking water and resting can help you integrate the healing. Connecting with nature - maybe a walk, sitting outside - jumping in the ocean or taking an epsom salt bath - can help ground you and continue the energy to flow. Pay attention to any sensations, thoughts or emotions that come up in the days following; these are often signs of ongoing healing or growth.

With mindfulness and a bit of preparation, each session can offer a deeper, more rewarding healing experience. Trust the process, be kind to yourself, and stay open to the healing Reiki offers. It’s truly magical.

Please reach out to me anytime if you have questions, want to learn more or are interested in booking a session. Thank you.