Reiki Healing: My First Session
As I lay on the table with my eyes closed, covered with a warm blanket, and listening to meditative music, I felt my body sink into the table. My forehead seemed to smooth, my jaw unclenched, and my hips rotated slightly outward as I let the tension melt from my body. It was as if this reiki practitioner released an imaginary valve and permission was granted for me to let go.
It took a few minutes for my mind to slow down. I thought about the laundry I left in the washing machine for too long, the bills I forgot to mail out that morning, and the next project that I was working on. Reminding myself to relax and breathe, I brought myself back to the music and the present moment. I tried to sense where the practitioner’s hands were hovering above my body.
I went back to the sinking feeling and what I was seeking in the first place.
Somewhere in my frantic google search for natural anxiety remedies, I stumbled upon reiki. Sounds a little “woo” I thought to myself, but I didn’t want to go on medication and my panic attacks were getting more frequent. Come to think of it, someone had recently brought up reiki to me. This was the second time in a week that I was hearing about it when I had never even heard that word before. It’s funny how the Universe will put things in your consciousness when you are ready for them.
When my mind finally settled, I found myself in a meditative state feeling like I was floating. I sensed the warmth of her hands over my heart space. I saw swirling colors, orange and green. Then the green turned to a brilliant emerald and I felt as though it engulfed my whole chest. I experienced a warm sensation followed by what I can only explain as a release. For the first time in what felt like forever, I could take a deep breath. I felt a single tear roll down my face. I didn’t feel sad, more relieved that this unexplained weight had been lifted.
The post-session experience was just as lovely. The gentle practitioner explained that she sensed I had suppressed emotion in my heart chakra - likely from unprocessed grief - and helped to move the energy for a better flow. Hence, the feeling like I could finally breathe again!
Giving Back
I experienced profound healing in a relatively short time. My panic attacks stopped, I gained clarity on my relationships, and my intuitive abilities skyrocketed.
As happy as I was with my progress, I couldn’t help but wonder why this wasn’t more main stream. Why weren’t people shouting this from the rooftops?
I was an occupational therapist and was already in the health industry, but this was deep healing. Something I couldn’t get from exercise or talk therapy. I knew from my first session that I wanted to learn more.
Thus began my reiki journey…
It’s been about four years since that first session and it’s still part of my daily practice.
While not everyone may feel called to become a practitioner, I wanted to share a bit of my experience with those who are curious. Reiki has impacted my life in the most positive way and I am so grateful to be sharing it with others. 💜✨
Lisa connects with clients in person or online offering reiki, chakra balancing, and individual coaching sessions.