Maybe you’ve tried (and enjoyed) an in-person Reiki session, but find it hard to schedule a time that works for you. Perhaps you’re feeling under the weather and are avoiding going out into public. Or maybe you live in an area where there aren’t a lot of Reiki practitioners, or you haven’t found one you align with. All of these are great reasons to receive distant Reiki!

You might wonder how Reiki can be sent remotely. The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words, Rei & Ki, meaning universal life force energy. Reiki practitioners interact with this life force energy (light energy, specifically) to bring balance, relaxation, and well-being to clients.

If you think back to high school physics, the speed of light is really fast (299 792 458 m/sec to be exact!) and this speed is absolute. Length (or distance), on the other hand, is relative. Without getting too physics-y, If it were possible for you to travel at the speed of light, the starting point and ending point of your journey would actually be the same point. You wouldn’t need to travel at all! This is how I like to think of distance Reiki. Even if I am located 1000 km away from you, it is as though we are in the same room. Reiki energy is light energy… and so it behaves as such.

So now that you’ve wrapped your brain around how the Reiki energy can travel to you at a distance, how does a distant Reiki session work? The most important thing is to choose a time when you can relax without distractions and find a comfortable, quiet spot. This could look different for everyone. Some prefer to lay down in bed, others may curl up in their favorite chair, and some might prefer to be outside in nature. You could choose to play some soft music or nature sounds, or put your favorite scent in the diffuser. Essentially, you just need to do what you find relaxing… but it is best to close your eyes and avoid electronics and distractions so that you get the most out of your session.

I’ll call you at your scheduled session time to explain how everything will work. We’ll start with a short guided meditation to help you relax more deeply. At this point, I’ll end our call, and I’ll begin sending Reiki at a distance while you continue to rest. When your session is complete, I will call you back and follow up with a short conversation about any findings or observations I noticed during the session.

Even though I’m sending Reiki from a distance, during the session, you may notice warm, cool, or tingly sensations. You might fall asleep or experience vivid dreams or insights. Almost everyone finds they fall into a deep relaxation and feel calm and peaceful as they awaken. During our follow up call, I will let you know if I sensed any areas in need and I may have some intuitive information to offer you if you’re open to receiving it.

I look forward to “meeting” you virtually in your next distant Reiki session!