07/09/2026
Can Reiki Help Support Healthy Blood Pressure?
Research is beginning to explore an interesting connection between Reiki, relaxation and blood pressure.
Several small clinical studies have reported reductions in blood pressure—particularly diastolic blood pressure—as well as heart rate following Reiki. Some controlled studies have also found greater changes with Reiki than with sham Reiki or simply resting.
One possible explanation being investigated involves the autonomic nervous system. Deep relaxation may help reduce sympathetic “fight or flight” activity and encourage greater parasympathetic “rest and restore” activity.
The research is promising but still limited, and Reiki should not replace medical treatment for hypertension. However, it may offer a supportive approach to relaxation and stress reduction.
Sometimes giving the body an opportunity to become deeply quiet can have effects that go beyond simply feeling relaxed.
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