I didn’t just study Reiki. I live it. Over a decade ago, I discovered Reiki healing and it completely transformed my life — mentally, physically, and emotionally.. It found me. Over a decade ago, I walked into a yoga class and walked out with a Reiki Master. What started as a curiosity turned into one of the most transformational tools I’ve ever used in my healing, sobriety, and mindset journey.
I’ve now been a Reiki Master for over 10 years. I use it daily in my personal practice, with coaching clients, and even during meditation and cold water immersion. If you’re curious about Reiki healing or wondering if it’s legit, this post is for you.
What Is Reiki Healing?
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique that promotes stress relief, emotional balance, and physical healing by guiding life force energy through the practitioner’s hands into the body.
- Originates from: Dr. Mikao Usui, early 20th century Japan
- Translation: “Rei” = universal, “Ki” = life force energy
- Administered via: Light touch or hovering hands
- Purpose: Restore balance, remove energetic blockages, and activate the body’s own healing mechanisms
How Reiki Healing Works (Explained Simply)
Reiki doesn’t use pressure, manipulation, or invasive techniques. It works with your body’s natural energetic field. Here’s what happens in a session:
- You lie down fully clothed, often with soft music playing
- The Reiki practitioner places their hands lightly (or hovers) over different parts of your body
- Energy begins to flow most people feel warmth, tingling, deep relaxation, or emotional release
- Your body enters a parasympathetic state where healing begins
Can Reiki Be Done Remotely?
Yes — and this often blows people’s minds. Reiki is not limited by physical space because it works with universal life force energy, which transcends time and location.
As a Reiki Master, I regularly send Reiki remotely to people across the world, and the results can be just as powerful as in-person sessions.
- The practitioner connects to your energetic field using intention, visualisation, and sacred Reiki symbols.
- The recipient lies down or finds a quiet space to receive
- Energy flows exactly where it’s needed, many report tingling, heat, emotional release, or peace
Remote Reiki is ideal for long-distance support, illness recovery, or times of emotional overwhelm.
Is Reiki Backed by Science?
Yes, and it’s growing. Studies have shown that Reiki can reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue, especially in patients with chronic illness or cancer.
- In 2017, a review of 13 studies found significant emotional well-being improvements among Reiki recipients.s
- MRI studies show Reiki may lower the stress response and increase heart rate variability
My Personal Experience as a Reiki Master
I’ve used Reiki to manage chronic pain, emotional trauma, and help others reconnect with themselves. I’ve seen people cry in their first session. I’ve used it in sobriety support, meditation, and even in quantum jump visualisations.
For me, Reiki is more than healing; it’s remembering. It’s returning to wholeness.
What Can Reiki Help With?
- Anxiety and stress
- Chronic pain and fatigue
- Emotional trauma and grief
- Addiction recovery and nervous system regulation
- Sleep problems
- Spiritual disconnect
Reiki and Sobriety: A Missing Piece in Modern Recovery
Most recovery programs focus on willpower and behaviour. Reiki works on a different level, it clears the emotional sludge you’ve been carrying for years. Reiki doesn’t fix you. It reminds you that you’re not broken.
FAQS About Reiki Healing
What is Reiki healing?
A Japanese energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and enhances the body’s natural ability to heal.
Is Reiki safe?
Yes, it’s non-invasive, gentle, and safe for all ages. It complements both Western and holistic treatments.
How many sessions do I need?
Some feel shifts in one session, others benefit from regular sessions over time. It depends on your intention and what’s being released.
Can Reiki help with addiction or emotional trauma?
Absolutely. Reiki supports the nervous system, clears energetic blockages, and helps release stored emotional pain.
Ready to Experience Reiki Healing?
Whether you’re dealing with stress, trauma, addiction recovery, or just looking to reconnect with your energy, Reiki can help.
