Reiki for Depression

Reiki is a gentle form of energy healing that works on the body, mind, and spirit. It helps calm the nervous system, regulate emotions, and release stagnant energy that might be contributing to low moods or emotional heaviness. While it's not a replacement for therapy or medical treatment, Reiki can be a supportive tool to help people feel more grounded, peaceful, and clear.

How Reiki Can Help with Depression:

• Soothes the nervous system: Reiki activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest), helping to reduce stress hormones and bring the body into a state of calm.

• Clears emotional energy: Unprocessed emotions and trauma can become stored in the energy field. Reiki gently clears these blockages so you can feel lighter.

• Restores energetic flow: Depression often coincides with stagnation or depletion in the energy body. Reiki brings balance and revitalization.

• Promotes self-awareness: Many people report gaining insight during Reiki sessions, which helps them understand their emotions and patterns more clearly.

• Creates a space of stillness: Simply lying down and receiving healing energy allows your system to enter a meditative, restorative state that is often hard to reach on your own.

  
  

What to Expect During a Reiki Session:

• You’ll lie down fully clothed, often with a blanket and relaxing music.

• The practitioner will place their hands lightly over or just above your body.

• You may feel warmth, tingling, waves of energy, or emotional release.

• Some clients fall asleep or enter a dreamlike state.

After the Session:

• You might feel lighter, more relaxed, or even emotional as energy continues to process.

• Drink lots of water and rest if possible.

• Effects can be subtle or profound, depending on your energy and what’s being cleared.

Reiki is not a quick fix, but it can be a beautiful ally on your healing journey. Especially when combined with other forms of support, it creates a compassionate space for healing that works beyond words. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, numb, or stuck, energy healing may help you reconnect to yourself in a gentle and non-invasive way.

Always consult with a healthcare provider for medical concerns, but remember: your energy matters too.