What Reiki Really Feels Like: A First-Timer’s Guide

Reiki feels different for everyone, but most people describe it as warmth, tingling, waves of relaxation or an emotional softening. A session is peaceful and grounding, a pause from the noise of everyday life. Clients lie comfortably, fully clothed, while energy is channelled through light touch or hands just above the body.

You may experience emotional release, clarity, deep rest or simply a sense of being held. There is no right or wrong way to feel. Reiki meets you where you are and gives you exactly what you need in that moment.

If you’re curious, trust that curiosity, it’s often the first sign your body and spirit are asking for support.