Conversations with a Reiki Practitioner
I met Amara at a wellness fair in Johannesburg. Her table was modest. A few crystals. A business card. A calm that seemed to radiate from her skin. I was sceptical. I am still sceptical. But I was also curious.
Energy work is not about believing in magic. It is about acknowledging that the body is more than chemistry. It is electricity. It is vibration. It is fields we do not fully understand.
What Happens in a Session
- The practitioner asks about stress levels, sleep, and digestion.
- You lie down and close your eyes. The room is warm. Music plays softly.
- Hands hover lightly over the body, channelling what is described as universal life force energy.
- You breathe. You notice. You allow.
What I Learned
Amara told me that Reiki is not about fixing. It is about creating conditions where the body can fix itself. In a world that demands constant output, the willingness to be still and be held might be miracle enough.