"Bad" Reactions to Reiki Sessions

[@dicooop]

Thank you!!! Huge sadness and tears 😭 I’m an empath… processing the dense energies inside me and the planet.

[@forestfox1111]

I am very familiar with the 21 day cleanse after attunement, and it can be jarring. This whole past year and a half, I know I was closed off and completely locked down. I felt not only full of rage, but like I was dying, and at one point told source to take me if that was the direction it was going. I had a deep seated aversion to practicing on myself, though I would go to reiki shares and practice on my animals and family. It is not until I found your channel and took in some of your wonderful energetic healing, that I was able to dissolve the blockage to working on myself. Here in Minnesota, I had one last beautiful 70 degree day...I wandered down to the dock and did the most intense reiki session on myself in over a year! I feel like this whole past year or so of heaviness just dissipated. I am working very hard to get myself back to center, and even (by the light of the Aries Full Moon) finally pushed past all my self doubt and started to officially take steps toward opening my own practice!

[@MainstreamReiki]

Wow!!! Welcome back to your magic of your beautiful self. 💕🤗🥰 we need you and your light to help bring a better feeling world into manifestation.

[@jamiej7135]

This happened to me it was intense so thanks for clarifying

[@azramujagic]

I had a reiki session a week ago and it was incredible. I felt amazing directly after the session. But then the day after I got extremely sick. All possible flu like symptoms and high fewer. Now 5 days after the session and I am still lying in a bad sick. I know it's a healing reaction. I try to rest and learn about the new me. 😊

[@InspiredSoul812]

I’m a reiki practitioner and omg yes I experienced this it’s beautiful but painful sometimes I just know I’m being renewed enlightened I do salt baths it helps a lot

[@lourdeslopez9833]

This is very interesting and very helpful. For years I had given up doing reiki on myself cause I had noticed that after my reiki session I'd feel very moody and in a very bad mood. At that time I was going through a lot of personal issues. Now I know, thanks to you, that I was detoxing. Thank you very much I'm hooked on your videos and I am learning many things

[@MainstreamReiki]

Oh I’m so glad you will practice again!!! That’s wonderful! Very glad to have you here💕💐💖

[@StompMom5]

I'm dealing with severe fatigue that's been going on couple of days. But I grew up in a very abusive home, married an abusive man that later became homicidal and suicidal. Once freed from that my sister moved in and she's a diagnosed sociopath so another couple years of abuse. Been free from all that about five years now🥳. But the trauma is a mess!! I'm determined to clean house but holy wow it's exhausting😵🥱. This was a great video and explained what I was looking for👌. Thanks a ton😊😊

[@MainstreamReiki]

I’m very glad you found it helpful. Wishing you highest blessings 💚

[@georgetafodor7412]

Listen to your body! It’s so important . We often forget to do just that but as I grow older I see the importance of it. ❤

[@MainstreamReiki]

Much wisdom lies within. Thanks Georgeta 💐

[@time2unwind537]

I have never looked at Reiki on KZbin before. I was really pleased to find your down-to-earth presentation. Thank you and I will be watching.

[@MainstreamReiki]

I'm so glad you found Mainstream Reiki on KZbin! I hope to help Reiki reach more people through education, practice and media. It's an exciting time in the world of Reiki! Please comment if you have a topic you'd like to know more about and also check out my past videos. Thanks for being here!

[@mel-tooqueertokaren]

After my first atunement without ever having experienced it, I was So angry. I got scared and reached out to my teacher and she refused to help me. I even offered to find the money to pay for a session. She told me I'd figure it out. I took my second atunement elsewhere. I was nearly out of my mind with repressed trauma until I had level 2. No teaching after that one, either but I can send Reiki during my trauma flashbacks. I did a free session last week for someone whose eye swelled up horribly after, she went tho the doctor. After talking to her about it, she remembered having been in an auto accident as a little child... I've been manifesting teachers and knowledge. Thank you for documenting this info for us.

[@MainstreamReiki]

I’m appalled your teacher behaved that way and don’t understand why you had no teaching for level 2. Quality instruction and responsibility to students are imperative if we love people and love Reiki. I’m glad you are persevering and applaud you for your determination. 🦋💝

[@JM39251]

I've felt like I had the flu and sore throat after reiki. This usually only happens to me if I have receive several Reiki sessions and don't allow enough time and space for my body to adjust in between those sessions. So I've learned my lesson on doing more than one a day or even daily because when I do just one session and then wait a few weeks I don't have any flu symptoms but if I do multiple sessions that's when I start feeling physically bad but it doesn't last and it does work. Spacing them out does help because your body needs time to adjust and make room for changes or at least it does for me.

[@MainstreamReiki]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@JM39251]

@@MainstreamReiki 💜

[@Crystal_Lady]

I have been listening with headphones to your Reiki sessions for a week. Various topics. But I have been severely distraught in despair severe body aches head to toe crying uncontrollably for 3 days. It all stems from the Reiki sessions. Thanks for clarifying this. I find it hard very hard to believe Andrea that this hasn't happened to your clients!!!!!!!!!

[@MainstreamReiki]

It’s true! Very rare but we all heal in our own way. Rest well knowing Reiki cannot cause harm and you are making progress upon your path 💕

[@crystalquartz11]

My Reiki teacher explained this as a spiritual detox similar to a diet detox.

[@muniqui19]

Thank you for making this video, Andrea.

[@MainstreamReiki]

You are so welcome! Thank YOU for watching and commenting 😁🙏🏼

[@muniqui19]

Mainstream Reiki Your videos are very informative and are very helpful because it gives practitioners access to your years of wisdom in a new platform that will be here and easily accessible. You are appreciated.

[@divinelyguided1144]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I get very dizzy and a headache and nauseous.

[@saimoon1086]

Thank you for sharing this important information. 🙏✨🌟✨🙏

[@michelleadair3755]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have a client that I have been sharing Distant Reiki with virtually through zoom for about 4 months now. On our last Reiki session, she complained that her heart chakra was hurting to much after our reiki sessions to the point where she was saying “ not to send Reiki to her heart” we have been practicing together 2 times a week and working through her trauma. Last week she messaged me and told me that she had a stroke and just got out of the hospital! So we have not done aReiki for a couple of weeks now. I would appreciate any feedback on this. As it is my first experience with a situation like this one! She is understanding and loves her reiki sessions. She really wants another one soon and of course is protective now of her heart area. ❤️

[@MainstreamReiki]

Experiences like this one can rattle a Reiki practitioner. However, please remember Reiki cannot harm. Even though we may receive Reiki, it doesn't mean we are immune to illness. There is no way to know how Reiki might have helped her but I'm sure it did in its own way. Perhaps it lessened the severity of the stroke or simply helped her cope with the circumstances or helped her be calmer and less anxious or recover faster. Knowing is not important except to know it did not harm her. Allowing her to accept Reiki as she requests it in the future is a good idea in my opinion but it sounds like you are on board with that idea already. 💕

[@michelleadair3755]

Mainstream Reiki I so do appreciate you and your words of wisdom! Thank you for taking the time to respond back to me.. this has been a learning experience for me through her.

[@michelleadair3755]

I am seriously considering taking one of your classes/trainings . If you ever host a retreat or something like this for aReiki practitioners would be wonderful to meet you someday. ❤️

[@MainstreamReiki]

I’d love that!

[@michelleadair3755]

Mainstream Reiki new too ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@DeSouza7074]

Thank you for your teaching!

[@MainstreamReiki]

You are so welcome! 💕

[@cindyfoxtaylor2880]

This reminds me of my first experience. I was curious about what Reiki was and was invited to a session. Many of us were there, maybe 10 people. Some trained, most not. One person on the table at a time and the group did hands on. The lead person holding the event was trained. I laid on my back first then on my stomach. While the treatment on my back at the same time I heard the practioner say there it goes, I felt some heavy shoot up from the base of my body out the top of my head. She said I laid on the table out of for about 10 minutes. When I aroused I had no recollection of the missed time. That must of been my detox.

[@MainstreamReiki]

Thanks for sharing about your experience! Fascinating 💐

[@deenasayed2333]

I lost my job right after my first reiki session. I was super angry the whole week.

[@Mscellany1]

Deep shift is right... 😊👍🏼🙏

[@healthcoachinez4502]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I got reiki 1 attuned, had irritation come up. The week after I slept so much. After a month of self treatment, I started feeling sadness, grief, irritation again. I know I'm changing internally a lot, but wow. The healing continues right? Or could it be something else?

[@MainstreamReiki]

Of course other variables could be influencing how you’re feeling. You might keep a journal about your experiences and awareness to help with clarity and understanding. 💖

[@lhamokhandro]

Immediately after my 1st level Attunement I fell ill, common cold. But my teacher said it is not because of Reiki.) But who knows, maybe it was healing crisis indeed?

[@MainstreamReiki]

Could have been.

[@mutajen3695]

After attunement 1, I just sat on my couch the rest of the day and have had crazy dreams for 2 weeks. Today attunement 2 and I provided another student w a session, I was sweating my ass off by the time I was done, tingly hands, she fell asleep lol, and again, im on the couch the rest of the day. I dont feel tired or sleepy just kinda blank. Ive not experienced any other physical issues or emotional ups and downs...yet 😆😆

[@LucienZeroOne]

Intresting,its the same for me. Its like being one with everything; no intentions, ambitions, urges or needs just perfectly balanced.

[@loyceschoices8658]

Calming

[@aqua2424]

Hi Andrea, thank you for this useful video. I'm just wondering if you've ever experienced someone get an outbreak of acne and pimples after Reiki? I had my Level 1 attunement about 6 weeks ago and have been doing self-treatments daily, and my skin has never been this bad, ever. Nothing else has really changed, and I eat healthily (lots of vegetables and fruit; no processed food, sugar, dairy, gluten, eggs, etc.).

[@MainstreamReiki]

Wonderful question! Long held emotions can erupt through the skin in the form of acne. Detoxification is more than from what we eat but also emotions we stuff inside even from childhood. Be gentle with yourself and allow the eruptions as you release all that no longer serves you. 🙏🏻💕

[@crengutastanescu9187]

Buna. Am primit initiere în Reiki în luna Aprilie, 2022.(fac autotratament) Am trecut prin toate stările posibile. Am 55. S au adunat multe. Mulțumesc! ♥️

[@annsmith582]

I had an attunement for Level I Reiki 2 1/2 months ago. I have felt weird and have a really hard time staying grounded ever sense. Doing self-treatments only makes things worse. I have way too much energy in my head, especially around the root chakra accompanied by headaches and being short- tempered. I have not done any Reiki for 7 weeks, and these difficulties have persisted. I had Reiki done for years, and never had any negative experiences. What is your take on what happened with the attunement?

[@MainstreamReiki]

I am not sure but I’d recommend having a treatment from someone else to help you find balance. Then see how you are and begin self Reiki again after.

[@annsmith582]

@@MainstreamReiki Thank you

[@shilpathapa89]

can i feel metallic taste in mouth after reiki seasion i am feeling that and what it means andrea

[@MainstreamReiki]

Not sure. Could be detoxing. Drink plenty of water.

[@jenfaulman]

What about someone who has a very unpleasant Reiki session? As in, as she was receiving Reiki, she described it as "work...a battle" and said she could not relax and felt tense and electric like a thunderstorm? She also felt like she was in flight or fight (she did not arrive this way)? Any ideas? Thank you!

[@MainstreamReiki]

Yes! I would consider a spirit attachment. Often the person feels panicky from the attachment not wanting to be found out and removed. This is also why some people panic before a Reiki class and may question whether to attend. That said, these energies are common and come and go--nothing to raise fear over. Reiki can release them but it is sometimes necessary to do more than just a standard Reiki session.

[@jenfaulman]

@@MainstreamReiki Oh, yes, that makes sense. Thank you so much! I will do more research. ☺️

[@noneya7164]

Can you elaborate more on this topic?

[@danisetherley2582]

Have you had visions or visuals while giving reiki? In beginning levels I was able to practice on a volunteer, I was giving over the stomach and saw a visual in which the person was drowning, it felt like I had accessed this person's trauma or deep seeded emotional trauma. I was able to share this information with the person and they said they witnessed a drowning that was very traumatic. What are your thoughts?

[@MainstreamReiki]

Yes. Very possible because everything is energy and we can assess and perceive energy. It will get easier for people to see and perceive as time goes on. It did for me and Reiki training and practice often accelerate the senses’ development.

[@radiantsoulgrowth]

Do you think I could set the intention for a reiki session to be gentle to prevent these things from happening? I'm a new practitioner so while channeling to others I'd rather avoid any "bad" reactions if I can. I'd love to know what you think about this?

[@MainstreamReiki]

You can ask for that but the reactions are positive signs, which you can explain to the client. Please remember that some people may subconsciously want some proof it’s having an effect.

[@MJ-pm4zh]

Sometimes i feel so bad after reiki self threatments i get some wired sinus inflammation,burning hot feet,bad mood,runny nose...what could be the cause? PS. How do i get reidcof the heat in my feets they are burning :)

[@MainstreamReiki]

Do you also receive Reiki from other practitioners? Do these reactions happen then too? You might be detoxing which can explain much of your emotional and physical changes. So drink plenty of water. Ground well and clear your energy before and after. See if that helps.

[@amydawson0904]

I had a reiki sesions today. The third one I've had. This was with a different lady. My legs are aching & hurting so bad tonight. Is this normal? 🤔 My previous two sessions with somebody else I had no pain

[@MainstreamReiki]

Sometimes pain can happen, but I cannot speak as to why this happened in your case. Please consider reaching out to the practitioner.

[@lupitabernal6788]

Hi! Is it possible for cerebrovascular accident patients to have bad reactions to reiki sessions? Is reiki good for them?

[@MainstreamReiki]

Reiki cannot harm. Even a ‘bad’ reaction is temporary and a sign of healing happening. While it may be uncomfortable for a short time, nothing is wrong with the Reiki energy for anyone.

[@TimD350]

Hi..am going for my first reiki session soon.. am a bit worried now..Will it be OK?

[@MainstreamReiki]

Don't worry. These reactions are signs of good things. Reiki cannot harm you. I suggest that as you prepare to begin the session, state clearly in your mind, "I welcome and accept only the highest frequencies of Reiki energy that support my highest good." Then relax and know the Reiki will do what Reiki does which is that it respects free will and knows how best to help you for your highest good.

[@liljana7971]

What can a person do to minimize those bad reactions

[@MainstreamReiki]

More Reiki! To be honest, I very rarely saw this in my practice but it’s a good sign if it does occur and passes quickly.

[@liljana7971]

What will happen if we clear all bad things out of us

[@MainstreamReiki]

You will feel better.

[@QQ-wv3gz]

Why does reiki give me very wierd dreams sometimes even nightmares. And a runny nose...

[@MainstreamReiki]

Perhaps your subconscious mind is allowing things up to the surface to process in order to heal and release.

[@jamesgee2755]

How long does the healing process last for

[@MainstreamReiki]

It can vary but three days or so is common in my experience. It can be helpful to receive more Reiki and also other self care practice. If there is an issue you are struggling with, you might do the Heal a Block video or one of the other videos on the Reiki Healing playlist.

[@jamesgee2755]

Ok thank you I'm just stressing cause I feel really tired and feel so drained and have stomach aches and feel really sad

[@MainstreamReiki]

@@jamesgee2755 I do hope it passes soon but if it is related to the Reiki, rest assured it is a positive development. Reiki cannot cause damage or harm. If it persists for longer than about three days or worsens, please follow your guidance about seeking medical care.

[@satindersandhu7435]

Right after my attunment another student performed reiki on me and it became very heavy and difficult for me to breath when she was above my heart chakra. As soon as he moved away it became lighter and my breathing returned to normal. She reported feeling tension while above that chakra. What could this mean? Thank you

[@kb-ix4mf]

Blockage in ur heart chakra. Do u struggle to receive love?

[@aiellkristensenrosales4875]

😔

[@loyceschoices8658]

What IS a Healing Crisis

[@MainstreamReiki]

It’s just when we might have temporary symptoms to healing that aren’t comfortable and I prefer the term reaction over crisis as I say in the video.

[@QQ-wv3gz]

Why does reiki makes me very thirsty

[@MainstreamReiki]

That is common. Perhaps due to detox effect.

[@QQ-wv3gz]

@@MainstreamReiki also I feel my head very cold especially at the top of my head...what this should mean

[@aiellkristensenrosales4875]

why not call it side effects Andrea-Sama so children won't get scared of taking reiki 😔

[@MainstreamReiki]

I explain in the video. Side effects are negative effects. Reiki doesn’t cause negative effects. Reiki may cause detoxification which may be mistaken for a bad reaction when in fact it is a positive effect.