How to Prepare for a Reiki Treatment Session

Preparing for a Reiki treatment session is one of the simplest things you can do. Many are confused as to what steps to take however, because every Reiki practitioner is different. Practices differ from person to person, however some general rules apply.

Take a shower. The morning or afternoon before your treatment, you should take a nice relaxing shower. The shower will help cleanse your body both physically and spiritually. A shower will also help remove any distracting smells from lotions or perfumes. These smells can make the treatment session hard by not allowing you or your practitioner to fully relax enough to let the energy flow.

Refrain from using perfumes or strong smelling lotions. As I've said before, smells can be distracting. Refrain from using strong smelling items. You can either go completely without them or opt for lighter smelling fragrances. Either choice is a good one. Don't be afraid to use deodorant however. Everyone needs that, and deodorants usually are not too strong smelling.

Wear loose fitting clothing. Be sure to wear clothing that isn't very restrictive. Choose pants that are comfortable and that will allow you to lay down for about an hour without cutting off circulation. Shirts should also be loose fitting to allow you to comfortably move around on the table without much restriction. Tight fitting clothing greatly reduces a person's chances of relaxing during a treatment. If you are going to wear a skirt, wear a longer skirt. Leave the mini skirt at home. Loose fitting skirts that go to the knee or below are best especially if you will be laying on a massage table for the treatment.