What Are Reiki Attunements? And What Does a Reiki Attunement Feel Like?
In the world of holistic healing, Reiki energy healing has emerged as a powerful tool for restoring balance and promoting overall well-being. But what exactly are Reiki attunements, and what does it feel like to experience them? In this blog post, we’ll dive into the transformative world of Reiki attunements, explore the sensations they evoke, and discover who can benefit from this ancient healing practice. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or have already received one or more reiki attunements, this blog is for you.
Since my reiki attunement in 2016, my life, mental health, and overall well being has changed dramatically. Repressed memories from my childhood have surfaced. Because of this I’ve been able to heal aspects of my personality I never noticed before. Reiki is not just something that opens and clears your energy channels. It’s a tool that brings you into a deeper relationship with yourself and who you are at your core. In my opinion, a reiki attunement is the fastest way you can become “woke” (haha). If you’re on a mission to feel enlightened, this modality could be your answer.
Don’t get ahead of yourself though. Reiki isn’t some magical solution that will make you an all-knowing being if that’s what you’re thinking. It’s the beginning of a process that CAN wake you up to the harmful ways you’ve been living if you’re ready to dive deep. There are ups and downs after each level (there are three levels total), but you can only heal as much as you are willing to be open and honest with yourself. Like traditional psychotherapy, you have to put in the work to truly get the rewards and create change within yourself.
Understanding Reiki Attunements:
Reiki attunements are sacred rituals that enable individuals to connect with and channel the universal life force energy known as Reiki. This energy is always available to us, whether or not we are sensitive to it. There are so many frequencies on Earth, and after a reiki attunement your frequency WILL raise. This allows you to channel more Light onto the Earth and enhance your current reality by embracing energies around you. Just as animals can hear certain sound frequencies we can’t, there is much more happening around us at every moment that we’re unaware of.
During an attunement, a Reiki Master Teacher (someone who has received all three reiki attunement levels) facilitates the opening and alignment of the recipient’s energy centers, or chakras. This allows the individual to access and channel Reiki energy for healing purposes. The process initiates a profound energetic shift within the individual, enhancing their ability to heal themselves and guide others to do the same.
What A Reiki Attunement Feels Like:
The experience of receiving a Reiki attunement is deeply personal and unique to each person. Some describe it as a warm, tingling sensation radiating throughout their body, while others experience a profound sense of relaxation and peace. During an attunement, recipients may also perceive subtle energetic movements or sensations. This can be felt as gentle waves of energy flowing through them or a heightened awareness of their internal state.
You may cry, laugh, or experience other emotions as well. Everything is welcome and the experience you have is the one you are meant to, so be sure not to force any specific outcome. Ultimately, the sensation of Reiki is one of deep connection, harmony, and alignment with the universal life force energy or Source.
During my reiki attunement many years ago, my mind tried to take over. I began to repeat a mantra in my head over and over again. This actually distracted me. My teacher helped me realize afterwards that I wasn’t being present and allowing the new energy into my field. My go-to in life is to dissociate, so this was no surprise. Other than that, I felt deeply deeply relaxed during my attunements. I felt pretty out of it and loopy, and was told by my teacher not to drive afterwards because of this. I recommend being dropped off whether or not your teacher tells you this beforehand also!
How Does A Reiki Attunement Work:
The attunement process includes the Reiki Master Teacher using mudras (specialized hand positions) around your body while your eyes are closed and your hands face up on your lap. These mudras, symbols, and energetic transfers open you to new energy channels, as well as clear your energies and create balance within you. Your hands are also empowered through symbols received so that you can then pass on the healing power of reiki energy to others. You’ll want to be fully relaxed if possible, and tune into your body and what you’re feeling. Practicing and receiving reiki is all about relaxing the mind, so notice if yours tries to take over.
Where to Get A Reiki Attunement:
Many health and wellness centers have begun to offer weekend reiki attunement programs or retreats where individuals can receive one or more reiki attunements at a time. While this may sound great, I highly recommend you research these programs and the Reiki Master Teachers that will be guiding you. After each attunement I received, I spent at least one year learning about and healing all that needed to be processed within my nervous system. My teacher required this and I’m so glad she did!
Healing takes TIME, and there is no quick fix. Receiving reiki attunements one after another with little time in between can be doing yourself a disservice. Without proper time to integrate the energies, your mind may not heal all that is below the surface. Like an onion, there are layers to healing. And each layer takes adequate time to work through.
Just as you allow your body time to rest after a workout, your mind needs proper time to rest as well. Memories that resurface need to be processed, realizations about your personality need time to be revealed, and so much more. Rushing the process only skips over so much healing that could potentially be uncovered. I’m seven years into my journey of holistic healing and I’m still working through things bit by bit. My healing journey will never be “complete” while I’m still alive, and I love that! BUT reiki has been an essential part of becoming the person I am today.
Who Reiki Is For:
Reiki is a versatile healing modality that can benefit individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. Whether you’re seeking relief from physical ailments, emotional imbalances, or trauma, Reiki offers a gentle yet potent pathway to holistic healing. Moms navigating the challenges of motherhood and seeking calm amidst the chaos can find refuge in the nurturing embrace of Reiki as well. By embracing the healing power of Reiki attunements, we can all cultivate a sense of peace, balance, and vitality in your life.
About Me:
I’m Katie, a holistic healer, wellness coach, and an elopement photographer turned content creator based in sunny San Diego, California. With a passion for empowering others on their journey to healing and self-discovery, I utilize Reiki energy healing, yoga, as well as other forms of alternative medicine. Through my work, I aim to guide individuals like you towards a state of wholeness, vitality, and inner peace.
Interested in a reiki attunement, but not sure where to start? I’d love to help out! My reiki teacher has been an essential part of my healing journey and has become a mom-figure to me. She reminds me of Moana’s grandmother in all the best ways and I’d love to share her information with you. Feel free to reach out through Email or Instagram and we can set up a call with her! A reiki attunement can be done online as well as in person. We are all energy after all.
And if you’re just beginning your holistic healing journey, I have a great place for you to start! I’ve listed 100 holistic healing tools that have personally helped me throughout the years of stress and overwhelm. You can download the full guide here. Motherhood and life in general doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We can all find joy and ease no matter our background, or traumas from the past. All you have to be willing to do is take that first step to dive deeper into the way your mind works.
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