My Experience with Reiki

My Experience with Reiki

Hi! My name is Christina, and I am a passionate Reiki practitioner. My dedication to Reiki has led me to become certified as a Traditional Usui Reiki Master, Crystal Reiki Master, Holy Fire Reiki Master, and most recently, a Quantum Reiki Master. I practice Reiki daily on myself and find immense joy in sharing its healing benefits with friends, family, and clients.

What is Reiki?

If you’re unfamiliar with Reiki, you’re not alone! Reiki is a healing modality that was rediscovered in Japan in 1922 by Dr. Mikao Usui. The word Reiki is composed of two Japanese characters: Rei, meaning universal, and Ki, meaning life force energy. This unseen energy flows through everything in existence.

Though Dr. Usui formalized Reiki as a healing practice, energy healing has existed across cultures for centuries. In Ayurveda, the traditional medicine system of India, it is known as Prana, while in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is referred to as Qi.

How Reiki Works

A Reiki practitioner serves as a conduit for this universal life force energy, channeling it into a client through intention and symbols received during their attunements. The beauty of Reiki lies in its intelligence—your body will absorb only as much energy as it needs, making it a safe and effective healing modality for all.

My Journey with Reiki

Before diving deep into Reiki, I had encountered it a few times—at festivals, gatherings, and even at home, where my husband, who is also certified, would practice on me. While I always felt relaxed afterward, I couldn’t confidently say I knew Reiki was real.

That changed when I decided to learn Reiki in India. I approached it with curiosity but a healthy dose of skepticism. However, after experiencing Reiki firsthand, I could no longer deny its profound effects.

One of the most extraordinary moments happened while I was lying in Savasana after a yoga class. I had been struggling with persistent shoulder pain, likely from backpacking. Every day, around the 20-minute mark in class, my shoulder would become numb and uncomfortable. Since I had just begun my Reiki training, I figured, why not try using Reiki to realign my muscle? Even though I hadn’t yet learned the full technique or symbols, I visualized infinite white energy flowing into my shoulder and asked it to heal.

After a minute or so, I heard a small pop! I believe a ligament or muscle shifted back into place. I don’t know if it was purely the Reiki energy or the focused intention, but it was far more effective than all the previous days of trying to adjust my shoulder without Reiki. I was in complete awe.

Feeling elated, I decided to expand the Reiki energy throughout my body. I imagined it flowing like a gentle, infinite stream, and to my amazement, I entered a state of pure bliss. While the rest of the class was winding down, I was vibrating with energy, experiencing something deeply transformative.

Then, something even more surreal happened. As I continued channeling Reiki, I suddenly felt gentle hands pressing on my torso, moving in a rhythmic motion—almost like an invisible massage. My intuition told me these were my Reiki Guides working on my heart chakra. Though slightly unnerving at first, I didn’t sense any malice, only a profound sense of support and healing. Up until this moment, I had been uncertain about the existence of Reiki Guides, but this experience was undeniable. It moved me to tears.

A few days later, during a Reiki class exercise where we practiced on each other, I felt a warm sphere of energy moving around my body wherever my classmate placed her hands. This reaffirmed what I had already begun to realize—Reiki wasn’t just real; it was incredibly powerful.

Final Thoughts

After these experiences, completing my Reiki training, and absorbing all the knowledge that came with it, I had no doubts left. Not only had I become a believer, but also an advocate for this beautiful healing practice.

Reiki is a powerful alternative healing method that anyone can benefit from—as long as they remain open to the experience. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, emotional balance, or a deeper connection with yourself, Reiki has the potential to offer profound healing.

If you’ve ever been curious about Reiki, I encourage you to explore it. You never know—you might just find yourself experiencing something extraordinary, just as I did.