Can Reiki Be Done Remotely? Everything You Need to Know
The quick answer is yes! And that it works just as well as in person. But I know that can be a bit hard to believe if you’ve never experienced it yourself.
So just a quick overview of what Reiki is and how it works:
Reiki is an energy healing technique that originated in Japan in the early 1900s. It utilizes what is called “universal life force energy”. So what is life force energy? Well, we’re all energy. Every part of us and everything we see, feel, and touch has energy. It is believed that this energy is what connects us to all people, places, and things. This is the principle that makes distance Reiki not just possible but genuinely effective.
So when a reiki practitioner is working on someone, whether in person or from a distance, they are connecting through that stream of “all” or universal energy that makes us one. And so all the benefits that someone receives in person directly from a Reiki practitioner is also felt and transferred at a distance. (If you want to get really technical and nerdy, look up the theory of quantum entanglement. This can be an interesting, analytical, and scientific way to look at energy transfers)
Universal life force energy is not limited by physical presence, distance, or time. What many practitioners do when working with someone in a virtual reiki session is request the client’s name, location, or a recent photo if they aren’t working live on something like Zoom. This helps them establish a connection energetically to the person receiving the treatment.
In my personal sessions I like to meet via Zoom before each session. I like to make sure we have an opportunity to say hello and connect, human to human. It gives me a chance to take a few minutes to ask questions about what you’re hoping Reiki can help you with and gives you the chance to ask me whatever may be on your mind before we begin. That way you aren’t running it over and over in your head during your session and you can focus on just relaxing into and receiving healing.
When I had my first few Reiki sessions they were all in person and I had heard that it could also be done remotely but it was hard for me to believe. How could these incredible sensations and feelings of peace come over me if the person “working on me” wouldn’t actually be in the same room? But this was also around the time of the pandemic and people moved to more remote sessions and when I had my next one and even received my first attunement after studying Shoden or Reiki Level 1 I was amazed at what I felt. It was just like what I had felt before and at times even more. It really began to open my mind to what was possible and what this “energy” could really do.
So if you’re just as doubtful as I was, I completely understand why. But don’t be afraid to try it, you may be surprised at what happens for you. Our bodies, both physical and energetic, are incredibly receptive to healing when we create the space to receive it.
Distance Reiki removes every barrier between you and healing. You don’t need to travel or rearrange your schedule around traffic. You can receive your session from the comfort of your own home, in your own sacred space, wearing whatever feels most comfortable. For many of my clients this can actually deepen the experience. There’s something about being in your own environment that allows for an even greater sense of safety and surrender.
I offer remote Reiki sessions via Zoom and for those local to San Antonio, Texas I also offer in-person sessions at my home studio. It’s a wonderful opportunity to step out of your everyday environment if you find that being in your own space isn’t always conducive to peace and relaxation. Both options offer their own unique gifts and I’m happy to help you figure out which might be the best fit for you. But if you’ve been curious about Reiki and weren’t sure if a virtual session could really work, I’d love to show you that it can.
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