16/02/2026
We can do reiki with hands touching another or hands off also works . We can treat ourselves with reiki in the same way
Touch is not a luxury; it is a biological necessity.
Modern neuroscience shows that gentle, affective touch reduces cortisol, increases heart rate variability, releases oxytocin, and supports emotional regulation across the lifespan.
In this article, I explore five peer-reviewed studies that reveal what is actually happening in the brain and nervous system when we experience healing touch and why this matters for Reiki practice.
Read the full article via the link below:
https://reikiwithbronwen.com/reiki-research-the-science-of-touch/
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