It’s one of those mornings when the air feels gentle, almost weightless, carrying the faintest scent of blossoms from the garden. I’m sitting at my kitchen table, fingers wrapped around a warm mug of matcha, the steam rising in slow spirals. The house is quiet except for the soft tick of the clock and the occasional birdsong drifting through the open window.
Somewhere between sips, my mind wandered to a question I’ve been asked many times — and one I asked myself long before I began teaching: What exactly is Reiki?
At its simplest, Reiki (pronounced “Ray-Key”) is a form of energy healing that works with the life force energy flowing through all living things. When that energy is balanced and flowing freely, we tend to feel healthy, peaceful, and connected. When it’s low, blocked, or disrupted, we may feel stressed, unwell, or out of alignment — physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually.
Reiki helps restore that flow. It’s gentle, non-invasive, and works holistically, meaning it supports the whole of you — body, mind, and spirit. It doesn’t push or force; it meets you where you are and works in harmony with your own natural rhythms.
One of the things I love most about Reiki is that it’s for everyone. You don’t have to be a healer, a yogi, or someone who meditates daily to benefit from it. You can use it on yourself, your loved ones, animals, even situations in your life. Reiki can be experienced in person, with light touch or hands hovering just above the body, or sent across distance, where time and space seem to melt away. It’s been practiced in homes, hospitals, classrooms, and countless other places around the world.
And Reiki doesn’t require belief for it to work. It’s not tied to any religion — the word itself means “spiritually guided life force energy.” It’s simply energy in its most loving, supportive form. Reiki can never cause harm. It flows only for your highest good, aligning with what serves you best and offering only as much as you’re ready to receive. It works in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.
Over the years, I’ve seen Reiki dissolve stress like morning mist, soothe deep emotional wounds, and bring a quiet clarity to tangled thoughts. I’ve felt it myself in ways that are hard to put into words — a deep exhale I didn’t know I was holding, a soft warmth blooming in my chest, a sense of being cared for in a way that’s hard to explain but impossible to forget.
Sometimes, I think Reiki works the same way the morning light does — it doesn’t announce itself, it just slowly fills the room until you realize everything feels brighter.
P.S. If Reiki has been whispering to your curiosity, I’d love to welcome you into my world — whether that’s through a session, a class, or simply exploring the stories and resources I share. You can find more at my website or come say hello on Instagram
