How to Prepare for a Reiki Treatment

How to Prepare for a Reiki Treatment



Reiki treatment is still a new concept in the world of alternative and holistic medicine. As such, a lot of people have no idea about what they will need to do to prepare for a Reiki treatment. Fortunately, preparing for a Reiki treatment is simple and relaxing.







Things You'll Need:





Comfortable clothes









1


Check what the fee will be for the Reiki treatment. Since Reiki does not have a general fee structure system, ask the practitioner how much the Reiki treatment will cost. Most Reiki practitioners charge different rates for different clients, depending on their needs.





2


Take along a friend to help ease feelings of anxiety. Anxiety can ruin the preparation for a Reiki treatment, so take a friend with you to help prepare you for the process. Make sure the friend is supportive and will not tear down you or the Reiki practitioner.





3


Schedule a block of time for the Reiki treatment. Reiki treatments often take between 45 minutes and 1 hour, so make sure that amount of time is firmly spoken for beforehand. Do not try to rush the Reiki treatment, as that runs counter to the philosophy behind Reiki in the first place.





4


Allow some time afterward to deal with any after-effects of the Reiki treatment. Sometimes a person undergoing Reiki for the first time will want to cry or have problems with grief, guilt or apathy. Prepare for those emotional responses by setting aside a block of time after the first Reiki treatment in order to deal with these emotional responses.





5


Create a feeling of tranquility before going to the Reiki treatment. Being at peace with oneself is extremely important in order to allow the Reiki to have its maximum effect. Prepare yourself emotionally and spiritually by meditating for a half-hour, or by taking a nap before the treatment begins.





6


Take a shower. Physical cleanliness is as important as spiritual and emotional cleanliness when preparing for a Reiki treatment. Take a shower beforehand, and if possible spend time in a steam room to sweat some toxins out of your body.





7


Wear comfortable clothes. Tight pants, belts and shoes can block the flow of Reiki, so prepare by wearing a sweat suit, or clothes that maximize your comfort level. Flannel shirts have been known to increase comfort, as have loose pants, sweaters and moccasins.








Tips & Warnings










Consult with the practitioner who will be doing the Reiki treatment beforehand. She may have a specific ritual she asks her clients to do in order to get the full effect of the Reiki treatment.



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