Reiki at Distance

During a Reiki in-person session, the therapist does not need to physically touch the body. The healing session can be performed with the hands just above the body and it is just as effective as a hands-on treatment or a Reiki distance session.

In the UK in 2010, the National Occupation Standard, developed by Skills for Health acknowledged the following three methods of practicing Reiki:

• Hands on the body
• Hands near the body
• From a distance

Distance Reiki sessions can be just as effective as in-person sessions as the recipient is less likely to be influenced by inadvertent suggestions from the Reiki practitioner or the treatment room’s environment, thus becoming more sensitive to raw Reiki.

It can also be very useful for those who are unable to leave their homes for an in-person session due to illness, incapacity or distance.

Word of Caution

• Never ever ask for Distance Attunement whilst operating with machinery as well as while driving.

Preparations Before Receiving the Attunement

1. Settle yourself down in a comfortable position.
2. Just relax. Make sure you will not get disturbed during the attunement.
3. Switch off or silent your mobile phone.
4. Ask people not to disturb you.
5. Play meditative music (optional).
6. Burn one or two incense sticks, candle (optional).
7. Sit with feet flat on the floor/ lotus position, place hands on laps (avoid crossing limbs – this indicates non-acceptance for receiving) or lie down with straight back.
8. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Feel how negativity leaves your body.
9. Take a moment to scan yourself.
10. Starting at your feet and working upward toward your crown, observe any tenseness and relax each muscle.
11. Take three deep breaths. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Feel how negativity leaves your body. While inhaling, imagine you are inhaling positive energy.
12. Setting intention more strongly to receive attunement for wonderful, positive changes in your life such as good health, happiness, success and love. Prepare to let go of old worries and problems. Prepare to become healthier and happier. Imagine before you a bright path that is your fruitful, fulfilling and happy life and allow yourself to walk down this path with confidence.
13. When you sense the attunement has finished, gently open your eyes and take your time getting up.