SANTA MONICA (March 4, 2025) – The alarm clock goes off at 6:00 am. I lean over and shut it down. Swing my feet off my bed onto the cold floor.
After taking care of the morning bathroom ritual, I head downstairs to fix and eat a hurried breakfast.
A quick glance at the clock tells me I’m already running late. Should I take the time to look at my phone and see who sent me an email, I question myself.
Sure, why not. But guess what? Now I’m running 10 minutes late instead of five and I haven’t even taken a shower yet.
Sound familiar? These are some of the first world problems a few of us share.
But what if there was a way you could escape for an hour or so? A way you get rid of some of your daily stress without drinking or drugs.
It’s called Reiki and Sound Bath. And when combined in a session, the receiver can come out feeling relaxed with their energies realigned.
Reiki is a non-intrusive, non physical therapy of spiritual healing. Typically, a Reiki practitioner will give a treatment in a peaceful and private setting – like a yoga studio.
The client usually lies on top of a mat while the practitioner moves their hands a few inches above the client’s body. The energy in the client’s body is transferred to the practitioner’s hands and then is diffused.
Once the energy in the practitioner’s hands is gone, they move onto a different area of the body to move and realign the blocking energy.
While Reiki is not a religion, it is spiritual in nature and helps promote living in harmony with yourself and others.
So now you’re totally relaxed. The pent up energy in your body has been removed. Your mind is still racing and you are wondering what you’re going to make for dinner.
Imagine the sound of the wind moving through the trees. It is gentle. Natural. As your mind focuses on the wind, you notice the sound of running water. The wind and the water soothe your mind and allow your mind to relax and join your relaxed body.
Laying in this elevated state of consciousness, the practitioner may use singing bowls to create sound vibrations. As you lay there, your deep and relaxed breathing calms your nervous system as it blends with the sound and vibrations.
Reiki and Sound Bath are two great ways to eliminate stress and achieve a higher level of consciousness. I know it sounds a bit hooky and new agey but give it a try. What’s the worse that could happen?….You take an hour long nap on the floor and feel rejuvenated.
Some content courtesy of Reiki.org, Medical News Today, Auster Sound, Gorton Center, and Couple Sessions / Soundsations.
