Meet Hypno-Reiki , an All-in-One Energy-Healing Therapy
I ‘ ve been familiar with the practices of both hypnotherapy and reiki for quite some time . Both are spiritual healing practices , led by specialised practitioners , meant to facilitate a greater sense of mindfulness . What I hadn ’ t heard of , though , is hypno-reiki . So , a few months ago , when I was invited to an introductory group session in Costa Mesa , California , I was intrigued .
The hypno-reiki session was for a small group of women , and led by hypnotherapist
Andrea Fagenholz and reiki master
Jessica Stone . As we were guided into a visualisation meditation , we simultaneously received reiki , from practitioners
Andrea Fagenholz and Jessica Stone . My experience was so surreal , I booked a private session so I could dive deeper into this form of mental , physical , and spiritual healing .
Below , learn what happened when I tried a private hypo-reiki healing session . ( Plus , get a quick refresher on the backstory of both hypnotherapy and reiki .) What is hypnotherapy ? Hypnosis is a mindfulness practice that differs from other types of meditation mostly due to a difference in goal . “ Meditation clears the mind to encourage the stillness ,” says Fagenholz . “ Hypnosis is intention-based ; we want the mind to play and communicate back with us via images , colors , symbols , feelings , and so much more .”
While in a state of hypnosis , you ’ re more open to suggestions , which can make striking real progress and change more conceivable . “ You have more direct access to your subconscious mind , which is otherwise heavily guarded ,” says Fagenholz . So if you ’ ve been resistant to a type of change — consciously or subconsciously — tapping into this state allows the therapist to help you “ shift patterns , behaviors , beliefs , or how you feel ,” while looking into emotional triggers .
Fagenholz uses a visualization style of mediation , guiding the client with imagery “ as a communication method .” Some people merely visualize while others “ smell , taste , and feel ,” since hypnosis heightens senses . “ The more we connect emotions , feelings , smells , sounds , and prior positive experiences to our communication , the stronger the communication is and the quicker we can get to the desired outcome ,” she says . In essence , it ’ s the carpool lane to creating mental , emotional , and physical changes .