20 Myths about Reiki You Probably Still Believe!

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Many myths still surround it today. In this blog post, we debunk 20 of those common myths about Reiki to help you understand the truth about this powerful therapy.

Reiki is not just for spiritual healers.

It’s a known fact that Reiki has been used to successfully treat physical, mental, and emotional issues like — everything from pain management to depression and anxiety and even addiction disorders. The effects of the therapy can be felt almost immediately after treatment begins. In many cases, clients report feeling heat or tingling during the session.

Reiki isn’t just for adults.

While Reiki was originally intended to work with adult clients, many parents are finding it an effective treatment option for their children who suffer from conditions like ADHD and other learning disabilities as well as disorders associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As research continues, it’s likely that Reiki will continue to grow in popularity.

Reiki requires no commitment of time or money.

Many people believe they have to attend a certain number of sessions with a practitioner before experiencing the full benefits of Reiki, but this is simply not true. In fact, many clients report positive results after just one or two sessions. Follow-up treatments are often recommended, but you’re never obligated to continue with the therapy after your initial session if it’s not working for you.

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Reiki is a form of medical treatment and should be used as such.

Many people believe that Reiki can only be administered by an actual practitioner — someone who has been trained in the technique and received certification. However, Reiki is considered neither a form of medical treatment nor an alternative to traditional medicine. It’s simply another option for helping people overcome their physical, mental or emotional ailments — one that doesn’t require taking pills or receiving injections.

Reiki requires you to sit still while it’s performed.

If you’re looking for an alternative to acupuncture that doesn’t require sitting still, Reiki may be the answer. Unlike traditional forms of treatment like massage therapy, where you have to lie down on a table while your therapist works their magic, Reiki can easily be performed by moving around with the client during standard sessions or even in combination with massage.

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Reiki can be performed by anyone.

Some people believe that only trained practitioners are qualified to perform Reiki on clients, but this simply isn’t true. While training certainly makes it easier for a practitioner to administer the technique successfully and experience positive results themselves, you don’t need any prior knowledge or certification in order to perform Reiki on yourself or others. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to learn the technique.

Reiki can be performed over the phone for distance healing sessions.

While some people believe that in order to receive effective treatment, they have to sit face-to-face with their practitioner during each session, this is not true. With Reiki, you can easily receive effective distance healing over the phone or even through email.

Reiki sessions are only beneficial if done by a practitioner who is “attuned” to the technique.

Not every person who performs Reiki on another individual needs to be an attuned master of the practice in order for it to be effective. In fact, many Reiki practitioners have not been formally attuned themselves but instead learned the technique from a friend or family member who has received certification in order to perform on others as part of their job duties (e.g., nurses and hospice workers).

Reiki sessions always require physical touch during treatment.

Reiki can be performed using several different techniques, but of them all, the traditional method typically involves placing hands on or above the body to either channel energy through your palms into that person’s chakras (energy centers), or simply allow yourself to receive Reiki from an outside source. However, many people use this technique in combination with other techniques that don’t require physical touch. For example, you can perform distant Reiki by simply placing hands on the body while also practicing self-Reiki to help release negative energy surrounding your own life experiences.

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You’ll know when it’s time for a follow-up treatment based on how you feel before and after each session.

Many people believe that Reiki is effective after just one or two sessions, but this isn’t necessarily true. Just like other forms of alternative medicine, the effectiveness of each session should be evaluated based on how you feel before and after your first encounter with it. If you don’t notice any improvements to your overall health during an initial session (which isn’t guaranteed), it doesn’t necessarily mean that Reiki didn’t work for you. Instead, it simply means that your body would benefit from additional sessions to continue its healing process.

Reiki will only give me the ability to channel positive energy through my palms and not possess any special abilities beyond this point.

Many people believe that even if Reiki doesn’t necessarily provide you with any physical or mental healing abilities, it can still give you the opportunity to channel positive energy from a higher source into your life. While this is true for some people who practice Reiki as part of their daily routine, others find that spending time performing simple self-Reiki techniques helps them become more attuned to the world around them.

Reiki can only be used to treat physical ailments, not mental or emotional ones.

While Reiki has been proven effective when it comes to treating both physical and mental health issues, many people believe that this alternative medicine is solely meant for the treatment of the body alone. However, Reiki is just as beneficial when it comes to healing the mind, spirit, and soul as it is to perform physical acts of healing. Its complementary not a replacement for conventional Medicine

Reiki will not work if I cannot find a practitioner close enough to me.

The process of attuning yourself to Reiki for both personal or professional use typically requires that you receive training from someone who has already been trained in this technique (although you will also need to receive your own attunement in order for it to work). However, this doesn’t mean that you must find someone living next door; instead, the distance between yourself and the practitioner who trains you shouldn’t matter as long as they are properly trained.

Reiki can be used on all animals (including insects and wildlife).

While Reiki can be used on pets and other animals, it’s important to note that this alternative medicine is only as effective as the person practicing it. Therefore, if you plan to use Reiki with your pet or another animal (e.g., a horse), make sure they are comfortable around you before attempting any type of treatment. This is especially true if you plan to perform self-Reiki on your pet or another type of animal; they may act out in response, which can make it difficult for you (or someone else) to practice this technique with them again later on.

If I am performing Reiki upon myself, the process will only work if I practice it every day.

While performing self-Reiki (or Reiki on another person) does require that you regularly practice the technique in order to see improvements, there’s no specific requirement when it comes to how often you should perform it. For example, some people find that practicing once or twice a week is more beneficial than performing it on a daily basis.

Reiki is only meant for adults, not children or teenagers.

While most people associate Reiki with adult treatment options (e.g., treating the pain associated with arthritis), this alternative medicine can be equally beneficial when it comes to healing and improving your child’s overall well-being as well. The only difference between Reiki as it pertains to adults and children is the amount of time necessary for each process; because children are still growing, they typically require fewer sessions than do their adult counterparts.

Reiki should not be attempted if you’re pregnant (or trying to become pregnant).

While some practitioners may recommend that women avoid Reiki when they are pregnant (or trying to become pregnant), this is only the case if you plan on having a vaginal birth. Reiki during childbirth can help reduce your overall pain levels while improving both your mood and that of your newborn baby, but it should not be used in place of traditional medical treatment options for women who will require C-sections.

Reiki is not intended for use during foreplay or sexual encounters.

While this alternative medicine can be used to treat physical pain, fatigue, and other ailments that may occur throughout your day-to-day life (e.g., headaches), it’s also just as beneficial when you’re in the bedroom with your partner. If you plan to use Reiki during foreplay or sexual encounters, be sure that both of your intentions are clear (i.e., if one person wants the process to end in sex while the other does not).

Reiki can only heal my body; it cannot help with emotional healing too.

You’re probably aware that Reiki can be used to treat a variety of ailments and physical conditions, but this alternative medicine is also beneficial when it comes to emotional well-being. In fact, many people claim that Reiki helped them improve their self-esteem, cope with the loss of a loved one (and other forms of grief), and relieve feelings associated with depression or anxiety.

Conclusion

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