What Should I Do After a Reiki Session?

Self-Care After a Reiki Session

After a Reiki session, your energetic body remains in a state of flux as it seeks stabilization and reintegration. It's essential to support and assist this process.

Reiki Moves Energy

During a Reiki session, blocked or stagnant energy may be broken up and released, trauma or injury energy transmuted, and the flow of energy directed more balanced. Whether you're aware of these shifts or not, changes are happening. Here’s how to obtain the greatest benefit from a Reiki session:

1. **Listen to Your Body**: You may feel energized and ready to take on new projects, or you may feel tired and need rest. You may want to spend the rest of your day with a good book. Respond appropriately by giving your body what it asks for.

2. **Avoid Baths or Showers for 12 Hours**: This helps energy stabilize. Within 24 hours, take a salt bath if possible, adding 2 cups or more of sea salt to warm bath water and soaking for 20 minutes or longer. This cleanses the body energetically and removes toxins from the skin. If you don’t have a bathtub, rub sea salt on your body in the shower.

For 3 Days Following a Reiki Session

- Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine.

- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

- Eat light, healthy meals rich in vegetables and fruits. Avoid red meat.

- Get adequate rest and exercise moderately. Avoid strenuous workouts.

- Spend time in nature—walk in a park or sit quietly near a body of water.

- Meditate or allow yourself 15-30 minutes of quiet time each day.

- Minimize screen time.

- Notice your feelings and physical sensations. Placing attention on shifts and insights gained will assist in anchoring new patterns, making them habits more easily. Journaling impressions can be helpful.

- If you receive other energy work like massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, or sound healing, schedule them at least 3 days after your Reiki session.

Your Reiki session will still be beneficial if you do not follow these suggestions; however, incorporating them will allow the energetic realignments set in motion during the session to stabilize and integrate more effectively on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Extend this period beyond three days if you are experiencing a healing reaction. Or, incorporate these practices in support of a healthy lifestyle!

Healing Reactions

After a Reiki treatment, you may experience physical symptoms such as headache, nausea, or fatigue. Occasionally, pain or discomfort will intensify briefly before releasing. These experiences, known as Healing Reactions or Healing Catharsis, are usually an indication that the body is detoxifying as it moves through the healing process. Should this happen, extend the recommended regimen, staying well hydrated, getting plenty of rest, and being kind to yourself.

Such symptoms usually dissipate within a few days. They are more likely if you have not had energy sessions previously, have a chronic condition, or are chronically stressed. They typically indicate that more Reiki is needed. If symptoms persist, consult a medical professional, as they may be unrelated to the session.

Consistent Treatment Over Time

As with any lifestyle change or self-care regimen, the greatest benefit from Reiki comes with consistent treatment over time. Consider adding regular Reiki sessions to your wellness regimen. If you’d like to learn how to treat yourself with Reiki, consider taking Reiki classes.