Preparing for Your Reiki Session: How to Align Your Mind, Body & Energy for the Best Results
Preparing for your Reiki session is an important part of receiving the full benefits of energy healing. Many people wonder how to prepare for a Reiki session, what to expect, or whether grounding, intention setting, and diet matter—and the answer is yes. A few mindful steps can help you relax more deeply, open your energetic pathways, and make the most of your healing experience.
Below is a simple and effective guide to getting ready for Reiki or any energy healing session.
Taking time to reflect and set your intention creates a powerful foundation for your session. Ask yourself:
What am I hoping to release?
Where do I need clarity or balance?
How do I want to feel after this session?
Journaling, quiet reflection, or meditation can help you connect with your inner guidance. Intention-setting is not about forcing an outcome—it’s about bringing your mind, body, and spirit into alignment, which enhances how energy flows during a Reiki or energy healing session.
If you’re new to intention setting or want to explore powerful ways to create clarity before your session, you can read my full guide here:
🔗 https://www.energizeandalign.com/blog/setting-intentions-for-success
If you’re new to Reiki or curious about how energy healing works, explore this beginner-friendly guide as well:
🔗 https://www.energizeandalign.com/blog/what-is-reiki-and-how-does-it-work
Ground Your Energy
Grounding before Reiki helps stabilize your nervous system and prepares your body to receive healing. You can:
Stand barefoot on the earth
Sit with your spine straight and breathe deeply
Visualize golden light flowing down your spine
Hold a grounding crystal
Spend a few minutes in stillness outdoors
These practices calm the body, anchor your energy, and create a sense of safety—ideal for a healing session.
For deeper grounding techniques, visit this guide:
https://www.energizeandalign.com/blog/grounding-techniques-connecting-to-the-present-moment
Dietary Preparation
To fully relax during your Reiki session, keep your meals light. Eat nourishing, easy-to-digest foods such as:
Fruit
Broth
Smoothies
Herbal tea
Avoid heavy, salty, or greasy foods that can distract your body’s energy. A light stomach allows you to breathe freely and settle into the session.
Relax Your Mind and Body
Relaxation is the foundation of a successful Reiki or energy healing session. Here are ways to promote calm before your appointment:
Handle any urgent tasks earlier in the day
Play calming music
Practice slow breathing
Avoid caffeine or stimulants
Wear comfortable, loose clothing
Start with gratitude—thank the healing energy in advance for supporting your highest good. Opening your heart helps you receive more clearly.
Additional Preparation Tips
For Distance Reiki Sessions
Remote energy healing is just as powerful as an in-person session. To prepare, create a quiet space, silence your phone, and lie down comfortably. You can learn exactly how distance Reiki works here:
https://www.energizeandalign.com/blog/the-magic-of-distance-reiki
For Chakra-Based Healing Sessions
If your session includes chakra balancing, learning how chakras influence your body can deepen your experience.
Explore this guide:
https://www.energizeandalign.com/blog/what-are-chakras-and-how-do-they-affect-the-body
Or learn why my signature sessions work with nine chakras instead of seven:
https://www.energizeandalign.com/blog/we-have-more-than-7-chakras-why-our-deep-energy-reset-focuses-on-9
Written by Octavia Callahan
Licensed Massage Therapist & Energy Healer
Founder of Energize & Align™
www.energizeandalign.com
