What to Expect when Expecting (a Reiki Treatment)

But most people have a lot of questions to be answered before they feel comfortable taking in their first treatment.

I will endeavor to address some of the most common questions in this article. If you have a question not covered, please start a discussion and ask away!

Q: What will a Reiki treatment feel like?

A: There is no one answer to this question. Treatments are intensely subjective. What I feel may not be what you feel. But there are common themes in a lot of people, and the most common are warmth and tingling. As the Reiki practitioner focuses on a certain area of your body, you may feel a warm sensation, ranging from a pleasant but subtle sensation to full-blown heat. (The intensity of the sensation is not a signal of strength or weakness of the Reiki energy, however.) You may also feel a tingling in the area that's being treated, that can feel like pins & needles, or like a slight itching beneath the skin, or like concentrated static electricity (but not a shock).

Q: Will the Reiki practitioner have to touch my genitals?

A: NO! Absolutely not. Any responsible practitioner knows that when it comes to private parts, treatment can be done without full contact. We can hold our hands about an inch or two above the body part to be treated, so as to not make the person being treated feel uncomfortable. If a Reiki practitioner touches you in what you believe to be an unnecessary and inappropriate way, you have every right to complain.

Q: Do I have to take off my clothes to have a Reiki treatment?

A: Again-absolutely not. I do not know of anyone who teaches that Reiki must be performed in the nude. Reiki can be sent to people thousands of miles away-why then would simple clothing be any sort of barrier? It's not-you should never, ever feel pressured to disrobe prior to a treatment. If your practitioner is trying to get you naked, you have cause for concern. However, if your practitioner is also a licensed massage therapist, you may be asked to disrobe for the sake of the massage. Reiki itself never requires anyone to be in the nude.

Q: Can I perform Reiki on myself after the treatment?

A: Sadly, no. That is, not unless you've also been attuned to Reiki. If you have been attuned, then by all means, practice away! However, simply receiving a Reiki treatment does not make you a Reiki practitioner.

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