Hello everyone! Hope this goes into the self practice section as intended. I thought I best put it in that section as I am working through Reiki 1 and have only got up to self practice so far. I usually do a treatment on myself every morning when I wake up but missed a few days due to being too busy. This morning I woke up with very tingly hands that were almost stinging! They usually tingle when I start a treatment on myself but I hadn't even thought of it yet. I did a full treatment on myself and it eventually stopped. Does this happen to anyone else? What does it mean? For example does it indicate you need to do a treatment? Would it go away if I didn't have time? Thank you

What kind of music do you play as background when you give your Reiki session? Let’s share! I personally find that the right background music can enhance the energy flow during a Reiki session. Whether it’s soft instrumental, nature sounds, or specific Reiki music, it all contributes to the atmosphere. Maybe you use the calming sound of OM chanting, or you prefer to have no music at all. I’m curious to hear what works best for you all. Let’s share your favorites and maybe discover some new tracks to try! PS: You can also add YouTube videos to your comments.

So you've read all the normal bla bla about the history of Reiki. It's a nice fairy tale, but is it okay if we are a little critical for a moment? Let's look at the curious saga of Reiki's past with fresh eyes. While it often regales us with mystical tales of spiritual awakening and healing, let's have some fun with our historical scrutiny. So, picture this: the historical records on Mikao Usui and the birth of Reiki are about as scarce as a unicorn sighting. We're relying heavily on word-of-mouth and campfire stories here! Usui's early escapades, his journey into the mystical realm, and the nitty-gritty details of his teachings are all wrapped in a cloak of mystery, leaving us scratching our heads and craving more. Now, onto the pièce de résistance—the legendary tale of Usui's divine light bulb moment during his epic 21-day mountain retreat. It's like something out of a fantasy novel, right? But hold your horses, because this story lacks a bit of oomph in the evidence department. No contemporary records or eyewitness accounts? Cue the skeptics. And let's not forget our leading lady, Hawayo Takata, swooping in to sprinkle some Reiki magic across the Western world. While Takata's contribution to Reiki's global journey is undeniable, her version of the practice got a serious makeover to suit Western tastes. Talk about a Reiki glow-up! But wait, there's more. The late 20th century saw Reiki explode like confetti at a birthday bash, with new lineages and schools popping up left, right, and center. It's like a Reiki Renaissance. But with great diversity comes great... confusion? Yeah, let's go with confusion. Different strokes for different folks, right? So, while Reiki's history may read like a wild rollercoaster ride, let's not forget to add a dash of skepticism, a pinch of humor, and a whole lot of curiosity into our quest for the truth. After all, who says unraveling the mysteries of the universe can't be fun? Just so you know, I'm serious about the serious stuff. Regaining our true connection with source, developing our innate intuition, and recapturing real self-acceptance. But the history of Reiki? I can take it or leave it. Reiki is a powerful practice there's no doubt, let's focus on what that brings and how we can go forwards.

What is the best advice to give to someone just beginning in their practice?

Hi everyone. My name is Sarah and I live in North Wales in the UK. I dud my level 1&2 in 1996, alongside my husband. We then went on to do our Master Teacher in 2001 and Karuna Reiki Master in 2008. We then did our Reiki Drum practitioner training in 2016, despite my husband having had a stroke the year before! It was absolutely wonderful doing our trainings together - and I have no doubt that we would not have gotten through the many struggles life can bring if we had not had Reiki in our lives. Although we did teach a few small groups, we never set up a Reiki practice. It has always ebbed and flowed. We were both nurses and I still work part time as a mental health nurse. Interestingly, I have recently been asked by several people if they could book sessions with me and I then got an email invitation to this community - so here I am, and looking forward to my next chapter in Reiki 😊