My First Encounter with Reiki

My introduction to Reiki was completely unplanned. A friend who was practicing and gaining experience offered me a free session in the Spring of 2016—something I had no prior knowledge of and certainly no expectations for. I simply laid down on the table, relaxed, and waited.

Up until that moment, I had experienced some interesting dreams and intuitive moments, which I had chalked up to coincidence or fantasy. But as my friend began to work over my crown chakra, something shifted. Suddenly, a wave of golden energy poured into my head and throughout my entire body, triggering what felt like a psychedelic journey down a lane of memories.

Chakra by chakra, I was flooded with memories, symbols, and ancient recollections—deeply repressed emotions and thoughts I had stuffed down for years. It was as if I was revisiting parts of myself I had long forgotten, all unfolding in vivid clarity.

When the session ended, I got up, still overwhelmed, and told my friend what I had seen and heard. I left immediately, but what followed was six months of profound change—an inward journey of introspection, realizations, and curiosity. That single experience ignited a deep desire to understand more about Reiki and its incredible power.

That first encounter marked the beginning of a deep fascination with energy and healing—one that continues to transform and guide me every day.