For those who have never heard of Reiki before or may have limited information about it, it is often best described using a language of comparison to things we are already familiar with.
Having said that, a good analogy might be that of unseen frequencies or signals that are known as Wi-Fi signals for your laptop computer, satellite transmission for your iPhone, remote for your television, etc.
Of course, Reiki is not the same thing yet provides an idea of how an unseen energy (just like the above) can move across space and time.
A typical session involves a Reiki Practitioner channeling or beaming energy to a recipient in order to elicit change.
The energy is stored by the recipient (like a battery) and how it is used is defined by the recipient's intention (i.
e.
desired changes in mind, body, spirit).
It should be stated here that Reiki, by definition, is energy that can only be used for what is often referred to as a person's or situation's highest good.
Reiki cannot be channeled to create harmful effects in any way, shape, or form.
A session time is typically agreed upon by the Reiki Practitioner and the recipient.
The recipient may or may not provide details as to the reason for the session(s).
The Reiki practitioner may or may not request a photo and certain location details to assist with the focus of attention.
Details are not essential to every practitioner as it is generally understood that the intention of the person requesting Reiki plays the most important role in how/where it is directed.
From the point of view of the Reiki practitioner, a state of deep meditation is usually engaged with a focus on channeling energy as the session requires.
Some practitioner are highly sensitive and actually experience physiological effects that the recipient is experiencing.
Another factor that may come into play for the Reiki practitioner is the element of intuition which is simply another expression of the same energy.
During the session, the recipient is usually asked to be in a relaxed and receptive state of mind.
The Reiki practitioner channels energy to the recipient and what usually ensues is the recipient experiencing even deeper relaxation and mental clarity.
When we feel restored and recharged we are generally in a better mental, physical, and emotional state and our actions are usually reflective of that leading to improved situations and issues.
The level of energy healing or treating that occurs really depends on the clarity and depth of the intention of those requesting the energy work.