COMMON QUESTIONS (DISTANCE REIKI THERAPY)
WHAT IS DISTANCE REIKI?
For Distance Reiki, you do not need to attend the session in person, you can be anywhere in the world.
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Distance Reiki works on the basis of the Hermetic Law of Similarity which holds that we are all connected (as we are all made of energy) and part of larger whole. Distance Reiki allows a Reiki Practitioner to connect to the energy field of the recipient and facilitate Reiki over distance and time.
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The Reiki Practitioner uses the same hand positions as Hands-On Reiki Therapy using a proxy for your body and writes intuitive notes about what the healing relates to in order to ground the healing.
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I invite you to read more about the Benefits of Distance Reiki compared to Hands-On Reiki.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DISTANCE REIKI AND HANDS-ON REIKI THERAPY
Whether you have Hands-On Reiki Therapy or Distance Reiki Therapy, the Reiki you receive is the same.
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The only real differences between Hands-On Reiki and Distance Reiki is that for Distance Reiki you do not attend in person.
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However, some clients prefer one more than the other for various reasons. Read more on the Benefits of Hands-On Reiki Therapy and the Benefits of Distance Reiki Therapy.
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DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING IN PREPARATION FOR MY DISTANCE REIKI THERAPY
If you want to make the most of your Reiki Therapy session, it is recommended that prior to your session you try have an early night's rest and avoid consuming alcohol or drugs (other than in the ordinary course or physician prescribed medication). The reason for this is that Reiki works on what it deems to be a priority and if you are suffering from fatigue due to a late night or the after-affects of alcohol or drugs, that may be what the Reiki focusses on, rather than moving into more long-term, deeper healing.
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Having said that, Reiki Therapy is your Gift to yourself, so it is entirely your choice what you choose to do prior to any session.
DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING DURING MY DISTANCE REIKI SESSION?
No. Some clients continue about their day as usual whilst their Distance Reiki Session is taking place. Some clients like to lie down in a quiet place or meditate during their Distance Reiki Session. Some clients choose to connect with their Reiki Practitioner via zoom and lie down with the screen facing them whilst their Practitioner facilitates the distance Reiki. It is entirely up to you what you would prefer to do during your Distance Reiki Session.
IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO DO AFTER MY DISTANCE REIKI THERAPY SESSION
Reiki promotes energy shifts and detoxification and accordingly, it is important to be gentle with yourself after your Reiki Therapy session and in the days that follow. It is important to keep your elecrolyte levels up, stay well hydrated and help flush your system.
It is recommended that after your Reiki Therapy session, you drink lots of water, add good quality salt to your meals (such as Himalayan Pink salt or Celtic salt), have a warm bath or shower before bed and try to have a quiet and early night.
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ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF A REIKI TREATMENT?
Whilst most clients find Reiki relaxes and uplifts them and they feel wonderful in the days following their session, some clients can experience some uncomfortable side effects for a short period as the Energy shifts and adjusts and moves things that no longer serve them. For more details, you can read more about the possible side effects of Reiki.