What does Reiki feel like during a session?

Clients often feel warmth, tingling, or a gentle pulsing sensation. Some experience deep calm, emotional release, or even fall asleep during the session.

How many sessions will I need?

Some people feel results after one session, while others benefit from multiple sessions depending on their needs, goals, and how deeply rooted the issue is.

Can Reiki be used alongside medical treatment?

Yes. Reiki is a complementary therapy that can work well with conventional medicine by supporting the body’s natural healing process. However, if you are undergoing medical treatment or managing a chronic condition, it's important to consult with your Reiki practitioner. They can assess whether Reiki is appropriate for your specific situation and ensure it aligns safely with your existing care plan.

Reiki Therapy

Restore balance and clarity with Reiki, a gentle therapy that enhances energy flow, relaxation, and emotional well-being.

Whether you're dealing with stress, fatigue, emotional imbalances, or seeking deep relaxation, Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that restores harmony and supports physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Rooted in Japanese tradition, Reiki harnesses universal life force energy to release tension, promote inner balance, and encourage emotional clarity and energetic realignment.

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Deepti Serai

Sound Healing | Reiki & Energy Work | Emotional Release | Chronic Pain Support

Reiki Therapy

Sound Healing Therapy

5 years of experience

English, Hindi

Just Be Yoga and Holistic Center

Children, Teenagers, Men, Seniors, Women, Infants

<p>91% of respondents reported an improvement in overall wellness since beginning their Reiki practice, 92% reported increased feelings of peace, 87% reported more contentment, and 85% less stress.</p><p><br> </p>

91% of respondents reported an improvement in overall wellness since beginning their Reiki practice, 92% reported increased feelings of peace, 87% reported more contentment, and 85% less stress.

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Conditions Reiki Therapy Can Help With

Reiki supports the body in releasing physical and emotional imbalances by restoring its natural energy flow. Using gentle, non-invasive touch, it helps calm the nervous system, clear emotional blockages, and encourage deep relaxation. Below are some common conditions Reiki can help with:

Chronic stress and burnout

Persistent mental and physical fatigue caused by high demands, overwork, or emotional overload, often leading to sleep issues, mood swings, and reduced focus.

Anxiety and panic symptoms

Recurrent feelings of worry, unease, or fear, sometimes accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, restlessness, or panic attacks.

Low mood and depression

Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emotional numbness that interferes with daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Chronic pain and tension

Ongoing pain in the body, such as back pain, joint stiffness, or muscle soreness that may not respond well to conventional treatments.

Conditions Reiki Therapy Can Help With

Chronic stress and burnout

Persistent mental and physical fatigue caused by high demands, overwork, or emotional overload, often leading to sleep issues, mood swings, and reduced focus.

Anxiety and panic symptoms

Recurrent feelings of worry, unease, or fear, sometimes accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, restlessness, or panic attacks.

Low mood and depression

Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emotional numbness that interferes with daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Chronic pain and tension

Ongoing pain in the body, such as back pain, joint stiffness, or muscle soreness that may not respond well to conventional treatments.

Insomnia or sleep disturbances

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking feeling unrefreshed, often linked to anxiety, stress, or nervous system dysregulation.

Emotional trauma and grief

Lingering emotional distress following loss, major life changes, or unresolved past events that affect mental and physical well-being.

Fatigue and low energy

Lack of motivation, sluggishness, or persistent exhaustion that is not relieved by rest or sleep, often tied to stress or emotional overload.

Headaches and migraines

Recurring headaches or migraines caused by emotional stress, muscle tightness, or nervous system imbalance.

Digestive discomfort

Issues such as bloating, cramps, or irregular digestion commonly aggravated by emotional stress or nervous system tension.

Recovery-related fatigue and vulnerability

Emotional and physical vulnerability experienced during illness, surgery recovery, or medical treatment that affects healing and resilience.

Emotional overwhelm

Feeling easily triggered, overstimulated, or unable to regulate emotions, often linked to a dysregulated nervous system.

Key benefits of Reiki Therapy

Reiki promotes relaxation, emotional release, and energetic balance by helping the body shift out of stress and into a state of calm. It supports the nervous system, eases mental tension, and improves sleep. Over time, Reiki nurtures inner harmony, strengthens emotional resilience, and fosters a deeper connection between body, mind, and spirit.

How Reiki Therapy works

Reiki therapy works by directing universal life force energy through the hands of a trained practitioner. During a session, the practitioner gently places their hands on or just above the body, allowing energy to flow toward areas of tension or imbalance. This subtle yet powerful process helps regulate the nervous system, release emotional blockages, and restore energetic flow throughout the body.

By activating the parasympathetic response, Reiki reduces stress, slows the heart rate, and fosters deep relaxation. On a deeper level, it helps shift stagnant emotional energy and promote inner harmony.

Because Reiki addresses the physical, emotional, and energetic layers of the body, it supports holistic healing, promoting balance, clarity, renewed vitality, and overall well-being.

Reiki Therapy treatments and techniques

Reiki focuses on transmitting healing energy through light touch or hands hovering above the body. While the core practice remains gentle and non-invasive, practitioners may integrate additional techniques to enhance relaxation, balance energy flow, or deepen emotional release depending on the client’s needs and goals.

Traditional Usui Reiki

The foundational form of Reiki, developed by Mikao Usui, involves hand placements on key energy centers (chakras) to balance the body and promote healing.

Distance Reiki

Energy healing is sent across space and time, allowing clients to receive Reiki remotely. Practitioners use symbols and intention to transmit energy beyond physical presence.

Chakra Balancing

Focuses on clearing and aligning the body’s seven main energy centers to support emotional, physical, and spiritual equilibrium.

What happens during a typical session with the Reiki Therapy

Initial consultation

The Reiki practitioner will ask about your emotional and physical concerns to tailor the session and ensure a calm, supportive experience.

Creating a healing space

The room is set with soothing lighting, gentle sounds, or aromatherapy. You’ll lie fully clothed on a treatment table, ready to relax.

Setting intentions

You’ll be invited to set a personal intention, like calming anxiety or restoring balance, to focus your energy and guide the session’s flow.

Hands-on or hands-above healing

The practitioner places their hands gently on or just above your body to transmit Reiki energy to areas of tension or energetic imbalance.

Reflection and aftercare guidance

The session ends with time to reflect. You may receive guidance on rest, hydration, or practices to maintain balance after the treatment.

What to Expect After a Reiki Therapy Session

After a Reiki session, most people feel deeply relaxed, emotionally lighter, and more centered. It’s common to experience a sense of peace, clarity, or even a mild emotional release such as tearfulness or joy. Physically, you might feel warmth, tingling, or gentle pulsations as your body processes the energy shift. Some clients feel re-energized, while others feel sleepy or introspective. These reactions are part of the body’s natural healing response.

Over the next few days, subtle emotional or physical changes may continue as balance is restored. To support integration, it’s recommended to rest, drink water, and give yourself space to reflect. Each session is unique, but the overall effect is one of greater inner harmony and well-being.

Role of Reiki Therapy practitioners

In Reiki Therapy, the practitioner serves as a guide for universal life force energy, guiding it toward areas of imbalance within the client. Their role is both intuitive and intentional; they create a calm, supportive environment and use specific hand placements to facilitate healing. A trained Reiki practitioner is attuned to subtle energy shifts and tailors the session to the client’s physical, emotional, and energetic needs.

Though their touch is light or even non-physical, their presence is grounding and deeply attentive. They may use additional tools like breath, symbols, or visualization to enhance the flow of energy. Beyond technique, the practitioner offers a space of non-judgment, safety, and presence, allowing the client to fully relax, release, and restore balance on all levels.

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