What to expect in a Reiki session?
- Asha Venkatarao

- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
From the Healer’s Heart - Do read this; understand how the session works

The room glows softly, bathed in warm, golden light. A hint of lavender fills the air while gentle music flows through the space like a calm river.
My client lies comfortably on the Reiki table, fully clothed and wrapped in a soft blanket. Her breath begins to slow, her body easing into the safety of stillness.
Before we begin, we take a moment to set an intention—for peace, healing, clarity, or balance.
I invite Reiki energy to flow through me, a pure current of life force guided by intelligence far greater than the mind.
I place seven crystals along her body, each aligned with a chakra:
Amethyst at the crown, to awaken spiritual clarity and insight.
Lapis lazuli at the third eye, to enhance intuition and inner vision.
Blue lace agate at the throat, to open communication and calm expression.
Rose quartz at the heart, to soften emotional tension and restore compassion.
Citrine at the solar plexus, to strengthen confidence and digestive harmony.
Carnelian at the sacral chakra, to balance emotions and support hormonal flow.
Red jasper at the root, to ground and steady the body’s foundation.
With the crystals in place, I begin the Reiki flow, gently resting my palms over each chakra and its surrounding area. Reiki energy moves with natural intelligence—removing blockages, releasing stagnant energy, and restoring balance.
As I work through each center, I feel subtle shifts: warmth spreading under my palms, tiny waves of vibration, the soft rhythm of her energy field re-aligning. The flow of Reiki reaches not only the chakras but also the Endocrine system, promoting hormonal balance and harmony across the physical and emotional bodies.
Gradually, the client’s breath deepens. Her body releases fully into the table—no tension remaining, no resistance, only surrender.
Each chakra begins to glow with renewed vitality; energy flows freely again, from crown to root, balanced and clear.
As the session nears completion, I pause and let my hands hover gently above her body. The room feels luminous, filled with quiet peace. I slowly lift the crystals, offering gratitude for their resonance, and sweep my hands lightly through her energy field—smoothing, sealing, and integrating the healing received.
Her breath is calm and deep. The face serene, glowing with inner stillness.
There is a quiet radiance that words can’t quite hold—the afterglow of harmony restored.
I silently thank the Reiki energy for its guidance, and her body for allowing this deep recalibration. The moment feels timeless—spacious, balanced, whole.
Deeper Insights
Reiki is the art of allowing energy to return to its natural rhythm. It does not force or control—it flows, heals, and harmonizes. Physical imbalances, emotional stress, and hormonal fluctuations often stem from energy that has become blocked or depleted. Reiki gently clears these patterns, restoring vitality to the body and calm to the mind.
Every session is unique. Some feel warmth or tingling; others drift into a meditative sleep. The effects may unfold gradually—better rest, lighter mood, steadier emotions, and renewed energy—long after the session ends.
Distance Reiki – Healing Beyond Touch
Reiki transcends time and space. During a distance Reiki session, the practitioner connects with the recipient through focused intention and the universal life force itself. The client may rest quietly at home while Reiki flows to them across distance, guided by visualization and heart connection.
Energy follows attention. Whether in person or afar, Reiki moves to where it is needed most—balancing chakras, easing the nervous system, and supporting emotional and hormonal harmony. Many describe sensations of warmth, calm, or lightness, followed by deep relaxation and clarity.
Whether through touch or intention, Reiki is a reminder that energy knows no boundaries—healing begins wherever openness, compassion, and trust in the unseen meet.




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