Frequently Asked Questions

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During Reiki training, practitioners learn about many symbols, one of which is the "distance symbol." When invoked, this symbol allows the practitioner to send healing Reiki energy to cross any distance in time or space. It allows practitioners to clear blockages from someone's past, as well as perform reiki on someone who is not physically present. Distance Reiki works according to an ancient principle called the Hermetic Law of Similarity, which holds that we are all connected, as we are all made of energy and part of a larger whole. Invoking this law during a distance Reiki session allows the practitioner to link up to the energy field of the recipient. Distance Reiki can be sent to anyone, anywhere and at any time. 

 You may experience the energy in the form of sensations like heat, tingling or pulsing where the Reiki practitioner has placed their hands. Sometimes, people feel sensations moving throughout the body, while other people do not perceive any change at all. Most people feel very relaxed and peaceful during reiki treatment and many fall asleep during the process.

It’s really up to you how often you get Reiki. You know your body better than anyone, so after your treatment, pay attention to how you felt afterwards…that night, as well as the next day. Take notice as to what changes (energetically, emotionally, physically, spiritually) might have taken place. For some clients, feeling the energy during the treatment is enough for them to feel quiet and relaxed in the midst of their busy lives. Some feel the effects for the rest of the day and into the next day. Other clients report feeling the effects for a few days, as well as a long-term change that can last for a week or longer.