Poulomii S Dey
Poulomii S Dey
11th August, 2025
You may have heard of Reiki, but do you know its benefits and how exactly it works in promoting peace? If you don’t, then this blog is for you. Read on to learn about one of the most powerful holistic healing techniques and the countless benefits it has on your mind and body.
Everyone is busy in their lives today. Not only busy, but they are stressed, sometimes anxious, and even depressed. Sometimes, we get so used to these negative emotions that we carry them with us for days and years, till they become overwhelming and we just can’t deal with them anymore.
This is the common scenario around the world, and ‘peace’ is perhaps a long-forgotten feeling to most of us. But we need it, we need peace and calm, to live a healthy life, free from stress, and to deal with challenging situations (which are unavoidable) in a calm manner.
But how to achieve peace? Here’s where Reiki steps in. Reiki is a powerful technique that relieves you of your negative emotions and promotes peace. And as you become peaceful, many emotional and sometimes physical symptoms begin to heal by themselves.
As a trusted provider of Reiki healing in Hertfordshire, Yatri Healing brings this blog to let you know the ins and outs of Reiki and how a quality Reiki session can help you experience peace like you have never experienced before.
Reiki is a form of energy healing that takes the body as an energy system. It is one of many forms of Japanese healing art. It believes that unseen energy flows through all living things. When this energy flows freely through our body, we experience balance, calmness, and wellness. When energy is blocked or low, we can experience anxiety, fatigue, and uneasiness.
The term Reiki is made up of 2 Japanese words: Rei, meaning "universal," and Ki, meaning "life force energy." The Reiki method was developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s. Usui saw this universal energy being channeled through the hands to promote healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
In Reiki, there’s no massage, pressure, or manipulation involved. During a Reiki treatment, the practitioner lightly places their hands on or just above the body to direct healing energy to where it is needed most. The aim of Reiki is to support the body's innate capacity to heal and to restore balance.
It is simple, safe, and effective. And the best thing of all - you don't have to believe anything for it to work. Reiki transcends words or beliefs. It just gently works on your energy system.
In today’s world, peace often feels hard to find. Our minds are constantly racing, our bodies are tired, and our emotions are pulled in too many directions. We carry stress without even noticing it. Over time, this creates blockages in our energy system, making us feel unsettled or emotionally off balance.
Reiki assists with the gentle clearing of these energy blockages. It brings our body to a state of relaxation, moving our nervous system out of a state of stress. Most people describe this as a deep stillness.
When energy flows properly, the whole system relaxes. Breathing slows, muscles release tension, and thoughts soften. You don't need to do anything in the session; when the body calms down, it begins to heal itself.
Clients often describe experiencing an emotional release leading to lightness, and some even feel a warmth or gentle pulsing where the practitioner's hands are placed. Most leave the session feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to themselves.
Our Reiki treatment in Hertfordshire can even assist emotional healing over time, allowing some space for grief, sadness, fear, or anxiety to dissolve slowly. It does nothing forceful. It creates the right place for peace to grow within you.
From the moment you step into Yatri Healing in Hertfordshire, you’ll feel the difference. The space is quiet, welcoming, and designed to help you slow down. Everything, from the lighting to the scent in the air, is set up to help you feel safe, relaxed, and open.
You’ll be welcomed with care and invited to share anything you’d like us to know about your emotional state, physical symptoms, or intentions for healing. You’ll then lie down fully clothed on a soft massage table. A blanket will be offered if you’d like to feel extra cozy.
The practitioner performing Reiki healing will begin placing their hands gently over specific areas of your body, usually starting near the head and moving toward the feet. There is no pressure or movement involved, just still, light contact or hands held slightly above the body.
You may hear calming music playing in the background. Soft lighting, essential oils, and even healing crystals may be used to support your session. Every part of the experience is made to help you let go.
A session usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes, but time often feels different while you're on the table. Some people feel like they’ve had a deep sleep. Others feel they’ve gone on a journey inside. Whatever you feel, you’ll be gently brought back to full awareness at the end, with time to reflect and sip some water or tea.
1. Emotional Rebalance
One of the most common reasons for trying Reiki is to help a person feel better on an emotional level. Whether it's stress, sadness, anger, or feeling overwhelmed, Reiki assists the mind and heart to find balance once again. Some emotions that have been long buried may come to the surface gently to release, which can reduce emotional heaviness and create a more stable presence.
2. Physical Relaxation
Reiki also reduces physical tension, as offered by Reiki treatment in Hertfordshire by Yatri Healing. It helps to slow the heart rate, reduce stress hormones, and help tight muscles to let go. Many people report sleeping better after a Reiki treatment with fewer aches and pains and increased energy. Reiki will not resolve everything overnight, but it supports the body's natural ability to heal itself.
3. Mental Clarity
When energy is scattered or intense, it can feel unsettling to your mind and certainly a little foggy. The stillness of Reiki calms all that inner narrative. It creates some distance and clarity and helps you feel focused again, allowing you to make decisions with more ease. Many clients report after a Reiki session that their thoughts feel more spacious and calm
4. Spiritual Connection
You don't need to be religious to feel the spiritual aspect of Reiki. For some, it invokes a feeling of connection - connection to themselves, to nature, or to something bigger than themselves. It also supports self-reflection and personal growth while facing transition or the newness of self-discovery.
5. Holistic Wellness Support
Reiki is an excellent practice to use alongside other healing techniques. It works along with therapy, yoga, and/or medical treatment. It does not have any conflicts. It promotes the entire healing process by balancing the energy.
Reiki is for everybody. You don't need to be "unwell" to benefit.
But you will probably realize the most benefit if you are in a category or are experiencing a problem with one of the following:
Whatever age, orientation, or belief system you have, Reiki meets you where you're at and helps lift you up.
In a world filled with noise and external pressure, Reiki provides something so unique: a moment of stillness.
It allows you to listen to your body, calm your mind, and reconnect to the feeling of peace that is already within you. Choose Reiki to come home to yourself gently, safely, and naturally.
If you’ve been feeling the need for calm, don’t wait for the perfect moment. Sometimes the smallest step toward healing is just booking that first session.
Reconnect with your inner calm. Book your session for Reiki healing in Hertfordshire at Yatri Healing today.
1. What will I experience during Reiki?
You’ll feel deeply relaxed, possibly sensing warmth, tingling, or emotional release as the practitioner gently channels healing energy through their hands.
2. How to tell if Reiki is working?
You may feel calmer, lighter, emotionally clearer, or notice better sleep and less stress in the days following a session.
3. Does Reiki healing really work?
Yes, many people feel real benefits like reduced anxiety, emotional balance, and a deep sense of peace after Reiki sessions.
4. Does Reiki release trapped emotions?
Yes, Reiki can gently release trapped emotions, helping you feel lighter and more emotionally balanced without needing to talk through them.
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