Your First Reiki Session: What Really Happens (and Why You’ll Feel So Calm After)

💫 So You’re Going to Reiki? Here’s What to Expect (and How to Make It Fun) 

First of all -- no, you don’t have to believe in crystals, wear flowy pants, or chant kumbaya. Reiki is like energetic chill therapy. Think: nap meets vibes meets low-key spiritual reset.

💆♀️ What Even Is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese energy healing technique. The idea is that your body has an energy field (like WiFi for your soul), and sometimes it gets static-y. A Reiki practitioner helps smooth that out by placing their hands lightly on or above your body, channeling YOUR energy to help you relax, recharge, and release what doesn’t serve you.

No needles. No talking. Just calm. 💜

🧘♂️ What It Actually Feels Like

Everyone’s experience is a little different, but here’s what people often say:

• “I felt warmth where their hands were.” Even if they weren’t touching you.

• “I saw colors or had mini dream-visions.” Like a lucid nap.

• “I cried a little and didn’t know why.” Healing = releasing.

• “It felt like a full-body exhale.” Deep nervous system reset.

• “I left feeling lighter and kind of high… but in a good way.” Yes please.

At worst? You lie down in silence for an hour. At best? You feel like a human lava lamp afterward.

👟Tips to get the most out of your session

1. Dress comfy AF

Think cozy socks, loose clothes—whatever you’d wear to a Netflix marathon.

2. Come open, not overcaffeinated

You don’t need to believe in it, but showing up jittery from 3 cold brews won’t help. Hydrate and try to arrive grounded-ish.

3. Set an intention 

You can say, “I just want to relax,” or “Help me stop doom-scrolling at 2 a.m.”Reiki meets you where you’re at.

4. Let go of expectations

Don’t force anything to happen. Some sessions are wild; some are just peaceful. That’s the point. Or, maybe you will fall asleep or just chill. 

5. Plan a soft landing

Don’t rush back to your inbox or go to Costco right after. Schedule a chill window to integrate and hydrate well. 

✨ Final Vibe Check

Reiki is subtle magic. You might walk out after a session at Let it go with REIKI thinking “that was interesting,” or you might feel like you just did a year of therapy in 60 minutes. Either way, it’s a reset for your mind, body, and energy. 

Just show up, breathe, and let the weirdly wonderful chill wash over you. And, if you're booking a long distance session remember energy isn't limited by distance. Same chill, same vibe.

DM Calah today with your time of day for a session preference and Reiki On!