Reiki & the Body

Reiki is a gentle, mind-first practice rooted in stillness and the relationship between mind and body.

Our bodies are constantly responding to what is happening around us. Stress, stimulation, worry, and the demands of daily life can keep our attention occupied and make it difficult to truly pause.

The mind and body are closely connected in our everyday experience. When we are given an opportunity to step away from the thoughts, responsibilities, and demands that occupy our attention, we may begin to experience a greater sense of quiet and ease.

We experience something similar when we sleep. For a time, we step away from our usual responsibilities and the constant stream of thoughts that fills our waking hours. The mind and body are given an opportunity to rest.

A Reiki session offers a similar opportunity to pause.

There is nothing you need to accomplish, solve, or respond to. You don't have to try to quiet your mind or stop your thoughts. Thoughts may come and go. When they do, you can simply notice them without following them and gently return your attention to your breathing.

There is no need to push thoughts away or become frustrated when they arise. Stillness isn't about having an empty mind. It's about allowing the mind to settle without having to chase every thought.

Through stillness and gentle hands-on or hands-above-the-body practice, Reiki offers a quiet space for you to rest and experience the practice for yourself.

 As I practice it, Reiki is not about the practitioner possessing something that belongs to them and sending it to someone else. We are already part of the larger energy that surrounds and connects us. The practice begins with the mind—with becoming still, quiet, and present—and allowing ourselves to experience that connection.

You do not need to believe in anything for the practice to be worthwhile. You are simply giving yourself permission to pause, become still, and notice what you experience.