Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Many myths still surround it today. In this blog post, we debunk 20 of those common myths about Reiki to help you understand the truth about this powerful therapy.
Reiki is not just for spiritual healers.
It’s a known fact that Reiki has been used to successfully treat physical, mental, and emotional issues like — everything from pain management to depression and anxiety and even addiction disorders. The effects of the therapy can be felt almost immediately after treatment begins. In many cases, clients report feeling heat or tingling during the session.
Reiki isn’t just for adults.
While Reiki was originally intended to work with adult clients, many parents are finding it an effective treatment option for their children who suffer from conditions like ADHD and other learning disabilities as well as disorders associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As research continues, it’s likely that Reiki will continue to grow in popularity.
Reiki requires no commitment of time or money.
Many people believe they have to attend a certain number of sessions with a practitioner before experiencing the full benefits of Reiki, but this is simply not true. In fact, many clients report positive results after just one or two sessions. Follow-up treatments are often recommended, but you’re never obligated to continue with the therapy after your initial session if it’s not working for you.
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Reiki is a form of medical treatment and should be used as such.
Many people believe that Reiki can only be administered by an actual practitioner — someone who has been trained in the technique and received certification. However, Reiki is considered neither a form of medical treatment nor an alternative to traditional medicine. It’s simply another option for helping people overcome their physical, mental or emotional ailments — one that doesn’t require taking pills or receiving injections.
Reiki requires you to sit still while it’s performed.
If you’re looking for an alternative to acupuncture that doesn’t require sitting still, Reiki may be the answer. Unlike traditional forms of treatment like massage therapy, where you have to lie down on a table while your therapist works their magic, Reiki can easily be performed by moving around with the client during standard sessions or even in combination with massage.
Reiki can be performed by anyone.
Some people believe that only trained practitioners are qualified to perform Reiki on clients, but this simply isn’t true. While training certainly makes it easier for a practitioner to administer the technique successfully and experience positive results themselves, you don’t need any prior knowledge or certification in order to perform Reiki on yourself or others. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to learn the technique.
Reiki can be performed over the phone for distance healing sessions.
While some people believe that in order to receive effective treatment, they have to sit face-to-face with their practitioner during each session, this is not true. With Reiki, you can easily receive effective distance healing over the phone or even through email.
Reiki sessions are only beneficial if done by a practitioner who is “attuned” to the technique.
Not every person who performs Reiki on another individual needs to be an attuned master of the practice in order for it to be effective. In fact, many Reiki practitioners have not been formally attuned themselves but instead learned the technique from a friend or family member who has received certification in order to perform on others as part of their job duties (e.g., nurses and hospice workers).
Reiki sessions always require physical touch during treatment.
Reiki can be performed using several different techniques, but of them all, the traditional method typically involves placing hands on or above the body to either channel energy through your palms into that person’s chakras (energy centers), or simply allow yourself to receive Reiki from an outside source. However, many people use this technique in combination with other techniques that don’t require physical touch. For example, you can perform distant Reiki by simply placing hands on the body while also practicing self-Reiki to help release negative energy surrounding your own life experiences.
You’ll know when it’s time for a follow-up treatment based on how you feel before and after each session.
Many people believe that Reiki is effective after just one or two sessions, but this isn’t necessarily true. Just like other forms of alternative medicine, the effectiveness of each session should be evaluated based on how you feel before and after your first encounter with it. If you don’t notice any improvements to your overall health during an initial session (which isn’t…
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