19/08/2026
“Wow, that was the most relaxing experience I’ve ever had.”
That was the first thing a recent client said after her Reiki treatment, which made me smile because, before the session, she didn’t know what Reiki was, had never experienced it before, and had simply decided to give it a try with an open mind. ✨
One of the lovely things about Reiki is that you don’t need to understand exactly how it works, believe anything in particular, or arrive knowing what you’re supposed to do. Because there's nothing for you to do other than lie down, get comfortable, and allow yourself to receive. 💖
Everyone experiences Reiki differently, so one person might notice warmth, tingling or gentle waves of energy, while someone else may see colours, feel emotions rise to the surface or simply sink into a level of calm they haven’t felt for a very long time. There is no correct way to experience a treatment and no need to force anything, analyse what is happening or wonder whether you are doing it 'right'.
For many people, the most powerful part of Reiki is simply being given permission to stop for a while, step away from the constant thinking, doing and holding everything together, and let someone else create a peaceful, nurturing space where their body and mind can finally soften. ❤️
So if you've been curious about Reiki but have held back because you don’t really know what it is or what to expect, that's completely okay, because you don’t need to understand it before you experience it.
You may simply leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more deeply relaxed than you expected, just like this lovely first-time client who walked away saying, “Wow, that was the most relaxing experience I’ve ever had.” ✨
Love and joy,
Cornelia xx
- Reiki Master Practitioner in Kerikeri, New Zealand. Offering in-person treatments for ladies - or distance healing for all, worldwide.