Where energy moves, healing follows. There is a river of energy flowing through all living things—a divine life force that connects, nourishes, and sustains us. When that energy flows freely, we feel alive, aligned, and whole. But when it becomes blocked or stagnant, we may feel disconnected, heavy, or unwell physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Reiki is the sacred practice of returning to flow. A gentle, hands-on or distant energy healing modality, Reiki supports your body’s natural ability to heal, reset, and come back into energetic balance.

What is Reiki? 

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that channels universal life force energy (called ki in Japanese or chi in Chinese) into the body. It moves through the chakra system to clear stagnation, harmonize the energy field, and awaken the body’s innate healing intelligence. Reiki is not a religion. It is a practice of energetic attunement, presence, and soul restoration.

The system of Reiki was formalized in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui, a Buddhist teacher who blended traditional healing wisdom with meditation, symbolism, and spiritual practice.

The Essence of Reiki

 Reiki is both intimate and universal. It can be used for self-healing, offered one-on-one, in groups, or sent from a distance through sacred intention.  Whether you’re working with people, children, animals, or plants, Reiki helps:

• Align the subtle body

• Restore emotional flow

• Relieve mental or physical dis-ease

 Reiki practitioners do not “do” the healing. They act as clear channels, allowing energy to flow where it’s needed most.

Reiki + The Chakras

Reiki naturally harmonizes with the seven primary chakras, the body’s energetic centers of vitality and consciousness.

It helps:

• Clear energetic blockages

• Release suppressed emotions

• Reignite inner wisdom

• Strengthen spiritual connection

The Five Reiki Principles

Usui Reiki is anchored in these five daily reminders guiding you back to your highest vibration:

1. Just for today, I will not worry.
2. Just for today, I will not be angry.
3. Just for today, I will be grateful.
4. Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
5. Just for today, I will be kind to all living things.

Let these principles be your morning mantra, your reset ritual, or your anchor in moments of overwhelm.

What to Expect in a Reiki Session

Reiki is safe, non-invasive, and deeply soothing. In a session, you’ll be seated or reclined, fully clothed, while the practitioner gently places their hands above or lightly on the body, from head to feet, scanning the energy field and facilitating balance.

Many people report:

• A warm or tingling sensation
• Involuntary movements (like twitching or sighing)
• Deep emotional release or visions
• A profound sense of peace, calm, or even sleep

The session may be accompanied by soft music, crystals, or aromatherapy to enhance relaxation.

Benefits of Reiki

Reiki can support your healing journey on many levels. Common experiences include:

• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Enhanced clarity and emotional balance
• Pain relief and improved sleep
• Immune system support
• A deeper sense of spiritual connection
• Energetic clearing and protection

It is also a beautiful complement to other healing practices such as meditation, crystal therapy, sound healing, and breathwork.

Finding a Reiki Practitioner

When choosing a Reiki healer, listen to your body and your intuition. Trust is essential. Look for:

• A certified Reiki practitioner (often trained in levels I, II, or Master level)
• Someone who practices with integrity, consent, and grounding
• A space or presence that feels safe, warm, and energetically clear

Many Reiki practitioners combine modalities by offering Reiki with crystals, essential oils, breathwork, or intuitive messages. You may also be drawn to learn Reiki for yourself, and receive an attunement from a Reiki Master. This initiatory process allows you to access Reiki energy for self-healing and to support others.

Reiki as Ritual

Reiki is a ritual of returning to your breath, body., and truth. It is a practice of remembering that you are energy, and energy is sacred. It helps you become more present, more resourced, more whole. Whether you’re navigating grief, calling in clarity, or simply craving stillness, Reiki can be your soft place to land.

Final Reflection

Reiki reminds us that healing does not need to be loud, hard, or forceful. It can be quiet. Gentle. Warm.
It can happen in the stillness. It can happen in the hands. It can happen when you say, “I’m ready.” If you're feeling called, allow Reiki to meet you where you are and guide you toward where you're meant to be.