Reconnecting with Reiki (It’s Still Here, Waiting for You)
If you were attuned to Reiki a while ago but haven’t practiced in months, or years, you might be feeling a little guilty, wondering if you “lost it” or if it’s too late to reconnect. I see this a lot, and I want to tell you something important: Reiki doesn’t expire. The energy is still yours. It’s still alive inside you, patiently waiting for the moment you decide to touch it again.
Life has a way of pulling us away from our practice. Jobs, kids, stress, transitions—sometimes we don’t even notice that our hands have been idle for a while. And that’s okay. Pausing doesn’t erase what you’ve been given. Think of Reiki like a friend who doesn’t keep score.
You don’t need a big, perfect ritual to start again. Here are a few ways to ease back in:
Five-minute hand placement: Place your hands on your heart or another part of your body for just a few breaths. Let yourself feel the energy without expectation.
Reiki for others: Offer Reiki to a pet, a plant, or even a favorite mug of tea. It’s a simple way to reconnect without pressure.
Morning reset: Take three deep breaths, place your hands briefly on your body, and set an intention for your day. Even a tiny moment is enough to remind your energy body that Reiki is there.
Sometimes the hardest part of returning is letting go of the idea that you need to “do it right.” There is no checklist, no expiration date, no level of perfection you must achieve. Reiki is not about technique alone—it’s about connection. And that connection never leaves you.
The first session back might feel a little quiet or different from what you remember. That’s okay. Be patient with yourself. Just by opening your hands, by remembering how it felt to be attuned, you’re inviting the energy to flow again.
Reiki is always waiting. It’s never gone. And it’s never too late to come back.
