23/02/2026
Reiki is often described as a gentle yet powerful energy practice, and everyone experiences it a little differently. If you’re curious about what someone might feel during a session, here are some common sensations people report:
🌡️ Warmth or Heat
Many people feel warmth in specific areas of the body, especially where the practitioner’s hands are placed. It can feel like a comforting heat radiating through you.
❄️ Coolness
Sometimes the opposite happens and cool or refreshing sensations, almost like a soft breeze moving across the skin.
✨ Tingling or “Energy Buzz”
A light tingling, gentle vibration, or subtle pulsing sensation is very common. Some describe it as tiny waves moving through the body.
💓 Pulsing or Throbbing
You might feel a rhythmic pulsing in certain areas. This can align with your heartbeat or feel like a steady energetic flow.
🌊 Waves of Relaxation
Deep relaxation is one of the most common effects. It may feel like sinking into the couch or floating. Some people even fall asleep.
😌 Emotional Release
Reiki can sometimes bring emotions to the surface. You might feel unexpected joy, tears, calmness, or relief as tension releases.
🌈 Visuals or Inner Imagery
With eyes closed, some people see colors, light patterns, or peaceful imagery.
🧘 A Sense of Lightness or Expansion
You may feel lighter, spacious, or more open, like tension has melted away.
💤 Heaviness
Some feel pleasantly heavy, grounded, or deeply rooted.
It’s also completely normal to feel very little physically and still receive the benefits. Reiki experiences vary from session to session and from person to person.
Have you experienced Reiki before, or are you thinking about trying it? If so let me know if you wish to discuss further email me at vicki@reikiwithvicki.co.uk