What is reiki ?
This practice ’ s roots stem from Eastern medicine . “ Reiki is an energy healing modality that began in Japan ,” says Stone . “ Your body is basically getting ‘ tuned ’ like a guitar to be more on key , and when that happens , your mind , body , and soul function together in harmony creating a more aware existence .”
During a reiki session , the practitioner uses their energy to adjust your vibrations . In theory , the results of this tuning of vibrational frequency ( and finding your energetic equilibrium ) leads to improved physical , mental , and spiritual wellness .
What is hypno-reiki ?
Why put these two practices together ? The idea is that it gets you into a “ ready to receive ” state . “ When the mind is in a state of hypnosis , the subconscious receives the healing energy easier without resistance ,” says Stone . “ Together , both practices have longer-lasting effects and the client gets a deeper connection .”
I found hypno-reiki to be a supercharged self-care treatment , combing energy work , anxiety release , quiet time , meditation , introspection , and relaxation all in one . During the initial group session , I ended up seeing colors . And I don ’ t mean I was imagining colors ; it was like the colors were painted onto the inside of my eyelids . But there wasn ’ t any light in the room that would actually have such an effect on my eyes . The room was completely dim , yet somehow , explosions of deep , rich cerulean and royal blue , indigo and amethyst were right there , in my eyes .
The same thing happened in my private session , but to a stronger extent . Here ’ s how that session took shape : First , Fagenholz wanted to learn my vocabulary , so we had a lengthy assessment conversation . This allowed her to set goals for the session and also highlight what words might stand out to me while I was in a subconscious state . ( We decided on “ clarity .”) Simultaneously , Stone was able to assess my energetic needs , and by communicating this to me , she helped me get clear about what I wanted and needed from this treatment .
After the consultation , we moved to room with a warmed , massage-table bed in the center , topped with a soft blanket . I slipped off my shoes and laid down to find a relaxing position . From there , Fagenholz started counting backward to put me into a state of hypnosis . She asked me to stare at focal point on the ceiling and close my eyes when she listed odd numbers , and open them on even numbers . After I was counted down , Fagenholz talked me through a