What to Expect During a Reiki Healing Session

For those new to Reiki, the unknown can create hesitation.

Understanding what to expect helps the nervous system soften before the session even begins.

Before the Session

A Reiki session typically begins with intention-setting and grounding.

You may be invited to rest fully clothed on a treatment table or receive Reiki from a distance.

There is no need to share personal details unless you choose to.

The invitation is simple: arrive as you are.

During the Session

Experiences vary widely.

Some people feel warmth, tingling, or gentle movement of energy.

Others experience deep relaxation, emotional release, or drifting states of awareness.

Some feel very little physically, yet notice shifts later.

There is no correct experience.

After the Session

Many people leave a session feeling calm, spacious, or grounded.

Others feel reflective or tired.

These responses are part of integration rather than indication of success or failure.

Reiki continues to work beyond the session itself.

If this reflection resonated, you’re invited to deepen your journey with Sixth House Rituals. Through Reiki energy healing, ancestral healing journeys, sound work, and guided ritual, Aubrey offers grounded support for integration, remembrance, and embodied transformation. You’re welcome to explore the offerings and move at the pace your nervous system and lineage ask of you.