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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 22 MIN

S104: What Does a Reiki Session Feel Like? A Science-Based Breakdown

from Science of Reiki - Reiki, Energy Healing, Nervous System Regulation and the Research Behind It · host Molly Donlan

Thinking about booking your first Reiki session but have no idea what to expect? This one's for you.In this episode, I demystify exactly what happens during a Reiki session, what the practitioner is doing, what you might feel, and the one thing most people get completely wrong about who's actually doing the healing. I also walk through the full sensory experience of Reiki, from heat and tingles to emotional releases, visual shifts, and the more subtle signs that energy is moving, even if you feel absolutely nothing at all.No, you don't have to get undressed. No, the practitioner isn't the one healing you. And yes, it's okay if you don't feel what you expected.In this episode:What actually happens during a Reiki session from start to finishWhy the practitioner is a conduit, not the healer, and what that means for youThe full sensory experience of Reiki across feeling, sight, sound, smell, and emotionWhy consent is essential for Reiki to workWhat forward momentum looks like when results feel subtle🔮 Download the free companion workbook: https://mollydonlan.com/sor-workbook🔮 Ready to learn Reiki for yourself? Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing training:https://mollydonlan.com/reikiwait

Thinking about booking your first Reiki session but have no idea what to expect? This one's for you.In this episode, I demystify exactly what happens during a Reiki session, what the practitioner is doing, what you might feel, and the one thing most people get completely wrong about who's actually doing the healing. I also walk through the full sensory experience of Reiki, from heat and tingles to emotional releases, visual shifts, and the more subtle signs that energy is moving, even if you feel absolutely nothing at all.No, you don't have to get undressed. No, the practitioner isn't the one healing you. And yes, it's okay if you don't feel what you expected.In this episode:What actually happens during a Reiki session from start to finishWhy the practitioner is a conduit, not the healer, and what that means for youThe full sensory experience of Reiki across feeling, sight, sound, smell, and emotionWhy consent is essential for Reiki to workWhat forward momentum looks like when results feel subtle🔮 Download the free companion workbook: https://mollydonlan.com/sor-workbook🔮 Ready to learn Reiki for yourself? Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing training:https://mollydonlan.com/reikiwait

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