When a change you've desired for a long time is about to become a reality, it can sometimes feel really daunting.

Particularly if the change is so close, all that's left is for you to make a choice about whether to move towards the change or stay where you are.

Whilst becoming a Reiki Master is a beautiful achievement, it's actually just the beginning of a much deeper spiritual journey, rather than the final destination.

When I became a Reiki Master almost 10 years ago

If you are considering Reiki for the first time, it is natural to wonder what actually happens during a session. Understanding the process can help you feel more comfortable and relaxed before your first experience.

A Reiki attunement is one of the most important aspects of Reiki training. It is a sacred process that connects a student to the Reiki energy so they can begin working with it themselves.

For people new to energy healing, it is natural to ask whether Reiki is safe. As Reiki works with energy rather than physical manipulation or medication, it is widely considered one of the gentlest complementary therapies available.

Reiki is widely known for promoting relaxation but the benefits of Reiki often extend far beyond simple stress relief. Many people initially seek Reiki because they are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained or physically tense. What they often discover is that Reiki supports healing on multiple levels.

The length of a Reiki session can vary depending on the practitioner and the needs of the client. While there is no single “correct” duration, most professional Reiki treatments follow a similar timeframe.

If you are preparing for your first Reiki session, you may wonder what you should wear. Fortunately, Reiki is a very relaxed and comfortable experience, so there is no need for special clothing.

Because Reiki has spiritual roots, some people wonder whether it is connected to a particular religion. This is a common question, especially for those who want to explore Reiki but are unsure whether it fits with their personal beliefs.

One of the most common questions people ask about Reiki is whether it is a special gift or something anyone can learn. Some people assume that Reiki healers must have psychic abilities or unique spiritual powers.

A Reiki healer, sometimes called a Reiki practitioner, works with energy to support physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. While many people imagine healing as something that is “done” to them, Reiki works very differently.

One of the most beautiful things about Reiki is that it keeps unfolding. Just when you think you understand this mystical modality, another doorway opens.

The other day, I was talking to one of my Reiki students about how they were using Reiki, and they replied...“I only really think to use it when something’s wrong.” It made me smile, because I hear this so often.

My spiritual journey and personal quest to feel more connected to All That Is has resulted in a vast shift in my eating habits over the last 5-6 years and it’s still continuing.

Reiki is a complementary therapy, which means it works perfectly well alongside medicine and medical treatments. Reiki clients are never asked to give up their medication, stop treatment or to ignore their doctors’ advice.

When I decided to learn Reiki almost 10 years ago, I had no idea how big an impact it would have on my life. I've trained in other modalities but Reiki is one of the few that places high importance on the spiritual growth and healing of the practitioner.

I’ve always been fascinated by the Chinese energy practice of Qigong and its similarity to Reiki. I’m not trained in Qigong but I sometimes share some Qigong-based grounding and healing techniques with students. I also own several books by Master Lin of Spring Forest Qigong, which I find really insightful.

One of my favourite things to teach students on the Reiki Level 2 course, apart from the 3 Reiki symbols, is how to perform Distance Reiki healing (Enkaku Chiryo Ho).

Understanding the various ways we can send Reiki remotely means we can offer Reiki healing to anyone, no matter where they are in the world and regardless of their condition.

During my Reiki 2 class, when explaining that Mikao Usui intended to help his students reach enlightenment, one of my students asked, ‘What is enlightenment?’.  

It’s a profound question that can have several, mostly subjective answers depending on which spiritual teacher you listen to. However, they all share a common thread; enlightenment is an illumination of a Universal truth about our true nature.

Over the past few months, several of my students have asked me about trauma-informed training so they can deepen their understanding of trauma, not to fix it but to hold space with more sensitivity, compassion, connection and awareness.

It’s a powerful question, and it shows how much we’re all recognising the importance of meeting others with compassion, patience and safety.