What to Expect During and After a Reiki Attunement
The Initiation
In order to keep the rituals sacred and cherished by the Reiki Master and their students, the student is asked to keep their eyes closed. This also allows the recipient being Attuned to go inside and focus on the experience and helps the Reiki Master concentrate on what is a complex set of procedures.
During the initiation, the Reiki Master uses the ancient sacred symbols and mantras (holy words that activate and direct certain energies) rediscovered by Dr. Usui to connect the student to the Universal Life Force.
Dr. Hayashi described it to Madam Takata beautifully when he said, “The Universal Life Force is so big we cannot measure it, so deep we cannot fathom it; therefore in Japanese we call it Reiki.” He continued “It is comparable to a radio station, broadcasting radio waves everywhere. There are no wires connecting the radio station with your home, yet when you turn on the receiver and tune into the radio waves from the station you receive what they are sending. Likewise, the principles of Reiki are the same. The energy is everywhere; it travels through space without wires. Once you have been connected to the energy it flows automatically, forever. It is a universal and immeasurable energy and its power is unlimited.”
What Happens After Initiation?
Your psychic, intuitive and creative abilities will be raised by between 50 to 80 percent. By raising your vibratory level you will begin a transformational process on all levels and aspects of your life.
We all live in an extremely stressful and hectic world, which can influence our total being. Reiki helps control how our mind body and spirit responds both internally and externally to the often negative and destructive external stimuli from our world. If applied regularly, Reiki will reduce the extreme highs and lows of life, gradually leading to a new balanced existence.
When you receive your first Attunement during the initiation ceremony, energy will start to flow through your hands at the thought of healing. You will also start a 21 day cleansing and detoxification cycle through the chakras. The Reiki attunement has a powerful healing influence on the mind body and spirit, activating the seven major chakras, beginning with the root, and ending at the crown chakra — each one taking approximately twenty-four hours. This happens three times.
You may not be aware of this depending on how fit and healthy you are and your level of mindfulness. Your body is preparing you for healing. When the toxins are out of your system your body can work at its ultimate level for healing. Your whole system will be readjusted and re-balanced. You may experience symptoms of physical cleansing and detoxification such as a running nose, headaches or diarrhoea. The more toxic you are the more symptoms you may notice. There is no need to be alarmed. The body is simply flushing out the toxins. Place your hands on any aches or pains you may experience and allow Reiki to ease your discomfort and speed up the healing process.
The healing energy works on all levels of the mind body and spirit. This process can be quite emotional and exhausting at times as the Reiki energy works on the emotional and physical blocks, scars and baggage that your body has collected and stored throughout your lifetime. It’s a good idea to spend more time resting over the twenty-one day period. Use the time for self-healing and reflection.
Reiki is like a rebirth. Reiki’s wisdom will do whatever is needed to release you from the fears and barriers that prevent you from leading a happy fulfilling life. If you find yourself getting emotional and wanting to cry, scream or shout, let it happen. The old saying better out than in is so true and therapeutically beneficial to your being. Release the ties that bind you to your old habits and lifestyle. You can cleanse your mind body and spirit and start again. Trust in the healing power of Reiki.
Some reactions may seem unpleasant but by accepting them as part of your personal healing process and not attaching a great deal of importance to them, they will soon pass. You may also find yourself dealing with certain issues in your dreams; it can be helpful to keep a record of them in a dream journal. Then you can meditate on them when you have time.
[There are also two extremely good techniques for unravelling the meanings of dreams and how they relate to your life. Though I have not personally used these specific methodologies, they come highly recommended. The first is ‘Dreamwork’ which is a form of Gestalt therapy developed by Dr Fritz Perls. It is simple and easy to understand. You are shown how to conduct conversations with your dreams. During these conversations your unconscious mind will unlock and reveal the true meaning of your dreams to you. There are many good books on this subject including The Red Book of Gestalt by Gaie Houston.
Professor Eugene Gendlin also developed a technique for working with dreams called ‘Focussing’. This subtle yet profound skill teaches you how to get in touch with the wisdom of the body. Ann Weiser Cornell’s excellent book The Power of Focusing is a practical guide to using Professor Gendlin’s techniques to unravel the meanings of your dreams.]
The Attunements ‘switch on’ an extra surge of power which fuels all life. The more you use Reiki the stronger it becomes. Establish the habit of giving yourself Reiki before you fall asleep at night and when you wake up in the morning. Remember, once you have been attuned to the universal life force you can begin channelling the healing energy of Reiki to yourself and others.
Reiki is never sent; it is always drawn through the channel. This is one of the major differences between Reiki and magnetic or spiritual healing. Because the energy is drawn through the channel by the recipient as opposed to being directed by the healer, the Reiki practitioner will never feel drained or take on the condition of the patient. On the contrary, the practitioner is also receiving a self-treatment as the Reiki energy flows through them to the recipient.
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I srarted connecting to source and drew pictures that can be seen here by going to the following link. https://plus.google.com/collection/cYopSB
There’s no words to describe it but it was quite the snazzy experience : )
I want to ask you something personal
Hi Holly you can email me at Claire@ClearHeartHealingArts.com for personal questions. I generally reply within 24 hours. Claire
What was it like
Nice article ^_^ thx.
I have had 4 Reiki treatments since 2001 ish…
it would be nice to do/learn Reiki 1 at least but there are some things I am unsure about…
Hi Joseph, I’ll be teaching a level 1 Reiki at the end of January if that is of interest to you. 🙂
Will reiki help with drug addiction
Yes Amy, Reiki will help with drug addiction, Reiki essentially brings your body mind spirit back into balance so the cravings are reduced.I usually recommend a minimum of 3 to 4 treatments within 4 to 6 weeks to get your body back into balance (weekly is best) then a maintenance of once monthly until you are feeling better. Thereafter as needed.I also teach self-Reiki which is incredibly helpful to practice daily. Let me know if I can help locally or long distance. 🙂 Here is an article from the International Reiki Training Association. https://www.reiki.org/articles/reiki-recovering-alcoholic-and-addict
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I’ve just received my Reiki 1 attunement. Apart from feeling calm, I didn’t feel much else. Is this normal?
Hi Jenny, it really depends on a combination of things what one feels during and after a Reiki treatment. It’s perfectly normal not to feel much except relaxation. A few things to consider, are what level of training and expertise the provider has and what level of awareness do you have of your own body, energy, cycles etc. Some of my clients feel a lot during one treatment but not as much during another. There are so many factors involved. Were you looking for a specific result? Claire
Hi so I got reiki one attuned by a distance healer and I know it worked but i can feel that it’s weak. I received an emotional mental and Spirtual rebalancing by my first and original reiki healer and started receiving symptoms that I received before an attunment. Now my question is do I go back to my original reiki healer and get attuned again for reiki 1 or do I get attuned for 2….or contrary do I go back to the one who attuned me , because she has reached out to me shortly before I experienced symptoms and get reiki 2 attuned by her ? I’m sorry I know this is a lot but I’ve been struggling on this decision for weeks
I would always reach out to the person who gave me the attunement. However if the person who gave you the treatment is a Master (Teacher) why did you not get attuned by him/her?
Hello! How long does the effects of Reiki healing attunemdnt last? Thank you. How often can one give healing attunement to others ?
Hi Chandana, A Reiki attunement lasts forever. An attunement means that you have been attuned to the Reiki (Universal Life Force) with the intention of becoming a practitioner (even for oneself). A Reiki treatment is given to a person by a practitioner and its effects are generally felt for a few weeks. Each treatment builds upon the next so the effects of the 2nd, 3rd or 4th for instance build on the results of the last one which is why 3 to 4 treatments are recommended within a month or 2. Contact me with any further questions at Claire@ClearHeartHealingArts.com.
Hi I was attuned for reiki a couple years back and fell asleep without finishing, therefore i never switched off the energy. What happens in this case??? …Thank You
There seems to be a misconception that a treatment is an attunement. A treatment is when you go see a Reiki practitioner and she/he helps clear your energy, balance your chakras etc for a specific or even general ailment. An attunemnent is given to someone who wants to practice Reiki on themselves or family & friends (Level 1) or as a business (Level 2 or beyond). There is no turning off Reiki. One you have been attuned to Reiki it is there for you to use whenever you choose as long as you live. Therefore just asking to help (yourself or another) with Reiki will cause it to flow. It’s always available.
What happens if we don’t follow the cleansing process regularly after attunement for 21 days? For example if i did reiki self practice for two days and missed one week in between . Can I continue day after a week. I mean if there is gap in 21 days, would it impact?
Hi Roja, practicing Reiki for 21 days after an attunement is a recommendation not a demand. The Reiki energy may simply not flow as strongly without practice. Nothing “bad” will happen to you.You just pick up where you left off. The more you practice, the better and stronger the flow. 🙂
Hi !!
1- How long does effects of Reiki prolong and are they lifelong or temporary??
2- After learning Reiki one shield itself from all the negative energies right??
Hi Aishaa, If you get an attunement to practice Reiki, you are attuned forever! If you had a treatment, the effects may last for a week or two, sometimes longer. Reiki by itself does not shield you from negative energy or anything else. However practicing Reiki daily will raise your energy level so that negativity doesn’t seem to be as attracted to you. Also during a Reiki class you will learn some practices that will help shield you such as surrounding yourself with a bubble of golden energy.
Whilst being attuned to Reiki Mastership 16 years ago, my Reiki Master had to do a rebirthing regression as I was crying very hard as was grabbing at her knees as she was sitting cross legged in front of me, she took me back to the womb and asked me several times after I had stopped crying if I was ready to be rebirthed, I finally after about 10mins said yes, when she lead me back out of this regression she asked me my name which I answered ‘Jody and also Angel’ she told me I had twin energy, but I’ve researched this and know that it is not a twin flame thing, it’s like I have two energies within myself one being Jody and the other bring Angel, can you give me any information on this as all I get when I google is Soul mate or Twin flame information which is not what i need clarity on, what do your guides say about this?
Jody-lee, this sounds pretty complicated. You are correct, twin flames or soul mates are a completely different thing. I feel as though I can really answer your question and since it was so long ago, I’m not sure anyone can. I don’t do regressions as I was not trained in that. It sounds like your Reiki Master practices several different modalities as so many of us do. If you are still in contact with that person, I recommend talking to her/him.
I have just received my first atunement. I’m so relaxed, but I feel like I have an instant headache. I know it’s a per say side effect but wasnt expecting it instantly.
We all react differently to our attunement, but headaches are sometimes a side effect. My Reiki master and I usually just recommend practicing Reiki on yourself when a side effect happens. We also recommend drinking lots of water afterward.
Hi I’m unsure if I even received my attunement! I feel absolutely nothing and I’m kinda disappointed
We don’t always feel a lot during the attunement itself, but just keep practicing. I didn’t feel much during my second attunement either, however when I started practicing, I could definitely tell that there was a major difference in how the energy flowed and how effective it was. Don’t give up.
Interesting. Can attunements that are done for you by a practitioner be done by giving you their info like d.o.b., name at birth without you physically being there? Also, do our bodies purge and can it cause body pains in shoulders and such ? Thank you 🙏🏽
Hi Rosemary, No attunements are actually done specifically using sacred symbols and the Reiki energy we were attuned to as Reiki Masters. Yes our bodies usually do purge and it can cause body pains in shoulders or any where else. Some frequent symptoms after a Level 1 attunement at physical like headaches, diarrhea or aches and pains. Level 2 symptoms are often emotional like clearing anger etc.