Distant Reiki: All You Need to Know.

Reiki, the complementary therapy in which the practitioner clears the energy disruptions in the patient’s body, has gained popularity as a non-invasive and non-pharmacological approach. Even though Reiki is usually known as a hands-on energy healing therapy in which the practitioner places her hands on or just above different body areas, it can also be performed from a distance. 

Read this article if you want to know more in detail what Reiki is and what to expect during a hands-on Reiki session. 

How Is Distant Reiki Performed?

Distant Reiki can be performed in a few ways. Nonetheless, a connection needs to be established first between the practitioner and the receiver. Commonly, the receiver is asked to provide a recent photo of herself. It helps the practitioner create a bridge of energy and stay connected to the receiver’s energy and focus the healing on her. Typically a distant Reiki session is structured as follows: 

1)A brief conversation over the video call or phone, in which the receiver lets the practitioner know about her issues and goals.

2)The receiver is asked to lie on the sofa or bed in a quiet place. Alternatively, she also can sit comfortably if she prefers so. The receiver is also advised to wear loose, nonrestrictive clothing, turn off any phones and close the computer. 

3)A brief conversation after the session, so the receiver informs the practitioner about her experience and asks her questions regarding the therapy. 

Why Does Distant Reiki Work? 

Distant Reiki works because energy is not limited by distance, just like other forms of energy. For example, radio frequency, cell phone frequency, and WiFi are not seen but exist. Reiki is no exception. In the same way that distance is not an obstacle for radios, mobile phones, or World Wide Web, it is not a barrier for Reiki. 

Who Is Distant Reiki for? 

Distant Reiki is optimal for those who :

• Don’t want to deal with the stress of traveling to attend an appointment
• Don’t want to deal with the stress of meeting someone new
• Find the physical presence of another person stressful
• Are more comfortable being in a familiar environment like home

What Issues Does Distant Reiki Help with?

As distant Reiki is as effective as hands-on Reiki (the only difference is that the receiver is not in the presence of her therapist), it can be used for helping patients with everything that hands-on Reiki does. 

So, distant Reiki can be used for helping people with cancer, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and many more.