What Happens After Reiki Healing? Real Experiences, Symptoms & Transformation Stages
- Sushma Dwivedi
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
From a healer’s heart to you — with clarity, compassion, and truth.
Many of my clients ask this question after booking a ReikiSession with me — or right after their first session:
“What will I feel after Reiki?”
“Will something change immediately?”
“Are these sensations normal?”
“Can it be done for issues other than physical or mental health?”
If you are here, trust that your healing has already begun. Reiki is not just a relaxation technique — it is intelligent life force energy that works exactly where your body, mind, and soul need it most.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through what truly happens after Reiki healing — physically, emotionally, and energetically — so you feel prepared, safe, and supported.
#1: Physical sensation during and After Reiki
#2: Emotional Release symptoms (very Normal, very Healthy)
#3: Healing crisis Explained (don't Panic- understand It)
#1: Physical Sensations During & After Reiki
Everybody receives Reiki differently. There is no “one correct reaction.” Your system responds based on your stress load, emotional history, and energy blockages.
Common physical sensations include:
Warmth or heat in specific body areas
Tingling or gentle vibration
Heaviness or deep relaxation
Lightness or floating sensation
Sudden sleepiness
Deep yawning during or after the session
Increased thirst
Better sleep that night
Temporary fatigue as the body resets
Sometimes nothing at all
Some people feel everything. Some feel very little — yet healing still happens. Reiki works beyond conscious sensation.
#2: Emotional Release Symptoms (Very Normal, Very Healthy)
Reiki often unlocks stored emotional energy. Many clients don’t realize how much they’ve been holding until it starts dissolving.
You may experience:
Unexpected tears
Old memories resurfacing (because many life patterns arise from our past experiences)
Mood swings for 1–3 days
Feeling unusually sensitive
Desire to be alone and quiet
Sudden clarity about relationships or decisions
Forgiveness feelings emerge naturally
This is not a weakness. This is emotional detox.
When suppressed emotions are released, your nervous system recalibrates. I always tell clients: “Let it move — don’t overanalyse, don’t judge it.”
#3: Healing Crisis Explained (Don’t Panic — Understand It)
Sometimes, after Reiki, symptoms may briefly worsen before improving. This is called a healing crisis or energetic detox response.
It can look like:
Mild headache
Temporary body ache
Emotional irritability
Vivid dreams
Digestive changes
Low energy for a short time
Why does this happen?
Reiki accelerates clearing. When blocked energy moves, the body processes and eliminates it — similar to detox.
If you ever feel unsure, stay connected with your healer — guidance is part of ethical Reiki practice.
⏳ Timeline of Reiki Results
Clients often expect instant miracles. Sometimes they happen. Often, healing unfolds in layers.
🕊 Immediate Effects (Same Day) for acute issues
Deep calm
Better sleep
Reduced anxiety
Pain intensity shifts
Emotional lightness
🌙 Short-Term (3–7 Days) for issues that have been there for a while
Mood stabilization
Mental clarity
Reduced stress triggers
Better digestion & sleep rhythm
🌱 Medium-Term (2–4 Weeks) for deeper issues.
Behavioral pattern shifts
Emotional resilience
Better decision-making
Relationship boundary clarity
✨ Long-Term (Ongoing Sessions) for chronic issues
Trauma release
Chronic stress reduction
Spiritual awareness growth
Life direction alignment
Usually, the time required depends on many factors like how long the problem has been existing and how surrendered you are to the process. Reiki is not a bandage. It is a recalibration.
🔁 How Many Reiki Sessions Are Needed?
This depends on your intention and condition.
General guideline I share with my clients:
For stress & emotional balance:→ 3–4 sessions
For deep emotional trauma or chronic patterns:→ 6–10 sessions
For spiritual growth & energy maintenance:→ Monthly or bi-monthly sessions
For acute situations:→ Consecutive sessions over a few days can help
Healing is not a race. It is a relationship with your energy body.
👁 From My Healer's Perspective
After years of Reiki practice, I’ve observed something profound:
People don’t just feel better —they become more themselves.
Reiki does not “add” anything foreign. It removes what is not truly you:
Stored fear
Emotional congestion
Energetic exhaustion
Old subconscious patterns
Clients often report:
“I feel lighter.”“I reacted differently this time.”“I finally slept peacefully.”“I don’t feel triggered like before.”
That is real transformation — subtle, stable, and authentic.
🌸 How To Support Your Healing After Reiki
To receive maximum benefit:
Drink more water than usual
Rest if your body asks
Avoid heavy emotional conflict for 24 hours
Journal your feelings
Take a salt bath or shower, grounding
Spend time in silence or nature
Observe — don’t analyze too much
Let the energy integrate.
💜 Final Words From My Heart To Yours
If you are receiving Reiki — or feeling called toward it — trust your inner wisdom. Healing is not always dramatic. Often it is gentle, intelligent, and deeply personal.
Your system knows how to heal. Reiki simply reminds it.
And if you are ready, I am here to walk that path with you. Connect with us and heal yourself
♥️♥️