Reiki FAQ

What does Reiki feel like? Most people experience some or a combination of these when receiving Reiki: heat, warmth, tingles, a sense of overall well-being, deep relaxation, positive feelings, emotional release, relief of pain, release of stress, and clarity. How strongly you feel the energy is related to many factors, ranging from your individual sensitivity to energy to your attitude about Reiki. Having an open mind and relaxing, gently tuned in to how you feel, can help you experience and benefit from the energy the most.

What is Distance Healing? Distance healing, also called “absent healing,” is a way for a Reiki practitioner to channel Reiki or other healing energy to anyone, anywhere in the world. Healing energy is not bound by the laws of time and space, and does not need travel time. It arrives at its destination immediately, directed by the intention of the practitioner.

How do I know distance healing is real? People who doubt it's possible have probably never given it a chance. All one needs is to accept the possibility that it could work and let their own experience validate the answer. Energy is not bound by laws of time or space. (You use a cell phone, don't you? You use electricity? You love people? All of these are energy -invisible and powerful). I teach distance healing to healers who wish to strengthen their abilities and confidence, and to those who are curious. I also offer distance healing to those who would like to try it for themselves. You have nothing to lose, and so very much to gain. It can change your life. It did for me.

Is it hard to learn Reiki? Anyone can learn Reiki. (My children, ages 3, 6, 8 and 10 all are attuned to Reiki and use it on themselves and each other daily.) Although anyone can receive Reiki, a person who wishes to give himself or others Reiki need first be attuned by a Reiki Master. An attunement is a simple shift in one's energy to open the ability to bring in the energy for him or herself. A person attuned to Reiki is able to call the energy to flow through him or her to another person or an intention (i.e. clearing the energy of a room, healing a trauma from the past, sending positive energy to manifest a goal, speeding healing, emotional balance, shedding negative energy, etc.)

What is an Attunement like? An attunement feels much like a Reiki healing. But it is more because after an attunement, you are able to work with the energy yourself, calling it in and letting it flow through you for self-healing, healing others, or the myriad ways Reiki can benefit your life. Many people experience heat, tingles, clearing, see colors, release emotional blockages, and some people see symbols or visions during an attunement. Whatever your experience is relates to the way you as an individual experience energy. Once an attunement has been given by a Reiki Master, the recipient is able to receive it simply by intending to receive the attunement. Intention is the vehicle for the energy to respond.

How is distance teaching done? When you sign up to learn Reiki with me remotely, I will email you a comprehensive manual and some detailed, clear instructions. You will read the manual and email me any questions you have. I answer all questions thoroughly and promptly. When you feel ready, I will send your first attunement by intention, and give you clear direction on how to receive the attunement (also by intention). Generally, you will relax in a quiet place, and when ready, you will express your intention to receive the attunement using the words I will give you (in plain English). As soon as you do this, you feel the powerful rush of energy begin to work on you, which will continue for about 35 minutes. You will also feel it stop when it is done. At that moment, you will have access to the energy yourself, and you will follow up with the healing practices for that level. You send me an email after your attunement, telling me how your attunement experience went for you. You also let me know how your practices are going, and when you have completed them and are ready for the next level. You may always ask me questions and share experiences, which I will respond to in detail. I care about each student's ability to achieve success and confidence, and am here to guide each student every step of the way. Kundalini Reiki has three attunements and specific self healings and healing practices to do after each. Other add-on attunements that I offer are single-attunement healing systems. No matter what healing system you learn from me, I am here to answer questions and give you personal guidance. I am also available by phone to all of my students. I encourage you to read some of my students' own words describing their distance attunements on my Articles & Interviews page of this website.