Many people initially look for Reiki with a desire for it to help them to reduce stress. So in this article, I thought it would be useful to Approach this topic in a different format and highlight some of the most common ways I see Reiki helping people every day with stress. Reiki can have a positive effect on reducing someone’s excessive stress load in many different ways as it targets the problem from multiple angles at the same time so compounding its positive effect.

Below are seven different ways in which I have found Reiki has helped people in reducing stress, just bear in mind that although these points are individually listed, they commonly have their effect at the same time, rather than in isolation. I thought it would be helpful to list a real-world experience from different Reiki clients I have helped for each point. Even by taking just one sentence from an overall experience, you can still see many of these 7 points repeated in each person’s experience.

1. Relaxation Effect

Reiki Commonly induces a sense of deep relaxation. From an immediate perspective, when someone comes into their Reiki treatment in a heightened state after work with their sympathetic nervous system dominant, i.e. stuck in turbo - Reiki will commonly induce a state of balancing the body and mind which promotes a parasympathetic dominance - an immediate relaxation response which goes beyond that experienced by common self-relaxation techniques. This can often be seen in physical changes with a Reiki treatment, such as you can feel the tension leave, be that a shift from stress breathing (rapid, short, shallow chest breathing), to relaxed diaphragmic breathing (smooth, with expansion from ribs and diaphragm). Shoulder and Jaw relax, or reduced tension in neck and shoulders.

”I felt the benefits of Receiving Reiki from Shaun from the very first treatment. The immediate effect was a deep sense of relaxation, with more lasting effects of improved sleep, and a calmer, more positive outlook."

2. Creating An Internal Environment of Calm

Reiki commonly helps us develop a calmer internal environment in our minds. Reiki tends to affect people in a manner that provokes a level of underlying calm that will commonly last hours, or a day or so after the first treatment. This benefit deepens and holds for longer as subsequent treatments are performed progressively becoming the norm or baseline level for many. This commonly is communicated to me by clients as having greater tolerance for stress in general, or previously stressful things don't bother them as much, be that other people’s driving, what people think, or they have a higher threshold before something feels overwhelming to them. 

"After each Reiki treatment with Shaun the relaxation seemed to grow, I found myself much better able to respond to stressful situations. This reduction in my stress levels. I don't understand why Reiki works but I know it has made a difference to me."

3. Balancing Internal Disruption

Reiki is believed to work to balance internal disruption (stress) and achieve better balance within the body. From an Eastern view of health and well-being, there is the belief that during Reiki treatments on an energetic level chronic load or tension, be that in the shoulders, or an organ can be identified and dissipated with Reiki energy, thereby clearing stagnation’s in energy flow to organs and the body in general so promoting a healthy functioning body and mind. Reiki by its nature has a strong focus on internal emotional stress which a person may have been carrying around with them and can be stored energetically in the body which, again from an Eastern perspective on health, can be very stressful for that person. Reiki provides a release valve for such issues that can have a very powerful positive effect. 

"My treatments are always relaxing, and calming I find Reiki helps me in both my personal and professional life. Since starting Reiki treatments with Shaun I feel more positive, can handle demanding situations and stress easily, and make decisions with clarity and confidence. I would definitely recommend Shaun to anyone juggling the demands of a busy life! "

4. Moving You In A Direction Of Greater Internal Peace

Reiki tends to help someone move in the direction of greater inner peace. This might come through as improvements in mood, outlook on life, being more patient, more forgiving, worrying less, etc. This is even stronger in those who learn Reiki and the Full practice of Reiki.

"Receiving Reiki from Shaun has been a wonderful gift. I have seen improvements in my mood, Reiki has helped me become more patient, calmer, happier, less stressed, and better able to cope with the demands of my busy life."

5. Improving Sleep

Reiki also can help improve sleep. Sleep deprivation is a big stressor on the body and Reiki can help in this way so reducing the total stress load.

"I have found Reiki to be enormously beneficial to help me relax, both during the treatments themselves as well as day to day afterward, my sleep is always improved after my Reiki treatments. Reiki has provided balance and increased energy in busy working life"

6. Greater Clarity & Resolving Internal Conflict

On a deeper level, for many people, Reiki treatments induce greater clarity in thought and intuition/inner awareness that can help a person identify deeper causes of internal stress for them. It can also help them more clearly realize what in their life is right for them and what is in conflict with who they are as a person, as well as any deep internal conflict within them which is a cause of stress that can then be addressed. Within some, the weight is lifted and peace replaces the pain. With others an action that needs to be taken is highlighted from the wisdom within that can lead someone towards greater fulfillment and happiness in their life.

"Jikiden Reiki treatments with Shaun have changed my life in such a positive way. I feel better both physically and psychologically. The powerful Reiki treatments have helped me process past traumatic emotional and physical abuse at such a deep level. The pain and fear were accessed in a nonverbal therapeutic manner. This has helped my self-esteem, trust, and relationships, helping me develop a healthier mind and body connection."

Just broadly viewing the ways in which I have observed the positive effects of Reiki on my own clients helping them in relation to reducing their stress levels, you can see its potential. To find out more about Reiki treatments with Shaun in Sutton Coldfield, click on the link Reiki treatments

I am mainly known nowadays for my work with Reiki, as a specialist in authentic Japanese Reiki. I am an experienced, Reiki teacher and practitioner with a proven track record of results. I offer Jikiden Reiki training courses, promoting authentic Japanese Reiki teachings. I am based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, in the UK. I have a background in coaching and training in the areas of exercise coaching, holistic lifestyle, fitness, and performance coaching. I also have a BSc.(Hons) degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for more information visit: www.shaunmckeown.com

The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article. Shaun Mckeown, disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article.