Reiki can be given anywhere, at home, an office, or hospital, outside in a garden or sacred space. You do not need any special equipment. You only need someone who has been attuned to the Reiki energy and a focus to send the energy to. Reiki can even be sent over a great distance through meditation. I use Reiki both formally during a Reiki session and informally as it is needed at a birth or other circumstance.
If you were to come to me for a Reiki session you would lay down fully clothed on a massage table . You may be covered with an extra blanket to help you feel warm, secure, and comfortable. I will place my hands lightly on your body and allow the Reiki to flow through me into you. If you wish I can do a healing session the does not involve touching. Your personal boundaries are always respected.
In the beginning it is helpful for you to visualize your intention for the the session. Strong intentions usually begin with “I am…” Such as “I am healthy.” “I am peace.” “I am ready to welcome my baby into this world.” Focusing on a specific intention focuses the energy of the session. Stating the intention out loud increases its power.
A full session lasts a hour and a half. I may focus on one part of your body or treat your body as a whole, depending on guidance from you and the Reiki’s wisdom. During a session you may talk about your concerns or I may guide you in a visualization or you may experience Reiki in silence. You may feel a warm or cold or tingley sensations or simply feel the gentle touch of my hands. Intense emotions or profound spiritual experiences may rise up, you may laugh or cry. Or you may simply fall into a deep sleep. All of these responces are good and you are benefiting deeply from the Reiki energy.
After the session is finished you may have renewed strength and feel deeply relaxed. If you had many questions and concerns about your life you may receive new clarity or peace. Sometimes the Reiki session will give you an opportunity to heal something at a very deep level, full healing may require more than one session or additional work outside of Reiki sessions. I will encourage you to be sensitive to their bodies and their minds afterwards. You may need more rest or the session may bring a special issue to the surface so that it can be released or worked on further. These responces are all positive, Reiki always works towards your highest good. I will also encourage you to stay well hydrated to facilitate further release as your body integrates your session.
Anna Graybill 