As I write this, #Reiki is tagged in more than 646.1M of the app’s videos.
What, exactly, is Reiki?
“Reiki healers help guide energy through a person’s body to find balance and harmony.”
Channing Smith // Allure
So what does a typical Reiki session look like?
Could Reiki really help with anxiety?
Even for skeptics, clinical psychologistDr.
Chloe Carmichael M.D.relays that there isn’t really any harm in giving it a try.
“If somebody is interested in trying it, then why not?”
This includes finding the right Reiki practitioner.
“Having seen a couple of different Reiki practitioners myself, some of them I felt were really incredible.
Some were not,” she says, noting that this could also be said about psychotherapists.
Is distance Reiki legit?
First and foremost, the person sending the energy has to set an intention.
“So as long as you’re putting the intention out there, the Reiki sends itself.”
Can you learn Reiki on your own?
It’s not just Reiki masters doing all the plucking and pulling on TikTok.
To become a Reiki master, a person must earn their qualifications through courses.
While you’re completing levels 1 and 2, you’re referred to as a Reiki practitioner.
“Reiki is less about studying and more about practice, commitment, and intention.”
The training, though, does help when it comes to guiding energy efficiently and responsibly.
She also points out that energy healing can be especially draining for those who arent properly trained.
So, is TikTok Reiki actually benefiting people, or is it just another form of appropriation?
“Generally, I feel pretty positive about it,” Reiki masterNadia Irshaidtells us.
“I think it’s great to have people dip their toe into energy healing.
I feel like social media is a good platform for getting the information out there,“Atthajaroonsays.
“Is it the same effect as getting a one-on-one healing session with a practitioner?
I wouldn’t say so.
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