Reiki Q&A from Reiki Students

In the past month I have receive several emails from students- I would like to share with The Secret of Reiki Community-

Question: Reiki Energy in Middle of Night –
Hi Kimberlee, Any advice on this- I’ve been waking up between 2 - 4 A.M. feeling Reiki energy tingling on my hands. One time the tingling went beyond my wrists, up my arms. When I try to go back to sleep, I really can’t and end up doing some Reiki positions because doing Reiki usually puts me into a very deep peaceful state and I figure I’ll fall asleep. But this middle of the night Reiki doesn’t really trigger sleepiness. I end up staying away until it’s time to get up at 5:30 a.m.

This morning, when I woke at 3A.M.; I got the initials S.P. in my mind. All I could think of was solar plexus and did that position for a long time. Felt the Reiki clear through to my back.  What’s going on? What should I make of this? Thanks, Paula

Answer: Namaste’ Paula, This is good, a lot of energy balancing and clearing going on here!  When I first started practicing Reiki, I experienced a lot of the same…. Reiki clearing blockages, static energy and such…. as we become more balanced (energy body) the better we feel… to this day I do not require the amount of sleep I use too, I feel much better and when I rest/sleep it is a quality sleep…. you are doing great!  Good for you, to listen to your inner self (minds eye) with the SP…..   I have found that so much healing and balancing take place at night when our ego mind and our bodies are open and at rest!  Keep up the good work.   No fears, the energy will do for us what we were never taught in the past to do for our-self.

Question: Reiki before Surgery? For Kimberlee, I am scheduled for a surgery and I have been told that Reiki should not be done before my surgery date because Reiki makes the anesthetic not work? That doesn’t sound right? That seems odd to me.  What do you think of that? Please advise, Thanks, Nancy

Answer: Great question Nancy. I have personally experienced Reiki before a surgery.  I would do as much Reiki as possible, right up until you are wheeled into surgery! And continue more Reiki as soon as you come out of the recovery room!  My friend did Reiki with me going into surgery and right away when I came out of the recovery room, to my doctor’s amazement, I healed very quickly with no bruising!!!  As always, trust your intuition in every situation … What is right for you will always present itself.

Question: Reiki Self-Attunement. Hey Kimberlee, This may seem weird but is it possible to have a Reiki attunement without ever doing any Reiki Ritual? I think I was attuned to the energy before. I didn’t realize it until I was doing the Reiki self-attunement.  A few months ago, I woke up one night with the exact same sensations and feelings that I got with my self-attunement. I had slept great; I was energized and physically felt great!  Is it possible that it was a Reiki attunement even with no ritual or symbols involved?  I was in lying in my bed. I would appreciate your response. Rita G.

Answer: Yes, it is possible; ‘perception?’ …. when you consider that you and Reiki are one- and the same thing, ‘spiritual energy’; then of course you may have had a sudden awareness, experience and ‘insight’ previously.  The ritual of attunement is only for your conscious mind. ‘Subconsciously’ you already ‘know’ you are Reiki.  The symbols and rituals teach you or guide you to your awareness and intentions with the Reiki energy.

Question: Namaste’ Kimberlee. I’d like to know if what I experienced last night during my 1st reiki treatment on myself is something common. When I reached my root chakra, within a minute, my insides literally began to “tremor” almost continuously in waves although my outer body was completely still. I can only explain it as similar to an earthquake occurring “inside” my body. A few minutes later, my left arm and hand began to “shake” similarly on and off, getting more intense as time went on. When I did remove my hands, the “tremors” stopped immediately. Was this the energy realigning itself within me in response to the reiki treatment?  Thanks! Kimberlee.

Second email… I wrote you this morning of my personal experience last night when I performed reiki on myself for the first time. I’ve done some reading on your site today, and was wondering if what I experienced was a Kundalini Energy Awakening? The feeling was odd, as I previously mentioned and could have been considered extremely frightening to some individuals. I personally concentrated on allowing it to flow and put all fears aside. When it stopped, I felt like crying, not because of sadness, but because of the overwhelming joy I felt. Then I just started laughing hysterically. LOL…I feel fine today and very relaxed. Thanks for listening. Brandi

Answer: Namaste’ Brandi Welcome to the beautiful world of Reiki and all that it is! There are so many experiences, and what you experience sounds like a combination of energy balancing and possible Kundalini Energy Awakening…  the more you become balanced, the more energy, joy and calmness you will experience… I personally experienced having less sleep, but sleeping so good…. and feeling great in the morning and thru the day.  Sometimes a case of diarrhea or running nose etc will show up as you become cleansed and balanced, no worries there, just your body detoxing the old….. Congrats and thanks for sharing… PS ya know, as I recall…. some nights after a treatment and meditation I will feel what you perfectly describe…. I have learned to embrace it as I
know I am experiencing balancing…  I will continue to write and share with articles on the blog site… Sharing with love n lite, Kimberlee

Thank You all for sharing your questions, comments and experiences with us;  Please feel free to share with The Secret of Reiki Community- any practices, ideas, meditations, questions or comments.  Namaste’ my friends!

Sharing with Love n Lite,
Kimberlee Cusumano
Reiki Master Teacher,
Intuitive Communications
Author of your free ‘Spiritual Nutrition’ e-book
Author of The Secret Of Reiki Home Study Package