Is Music Suitable for Reiki?

How do you anticipate your client feeling after a Reiki session? Do you feel at ease? Is it relaxing? Are you able to relax completely?

As a Reiki practitioner, one of your responsibilities is to build a safe environment for your clients. One that motivates them to let go of their anxieties and tensions.

One in which they can completely open themselves and receive the healing energy of the world. However, do you know which factor has the greatest impact on your client's level of relaxation?

Music and sound can aid in the creation of a healing environment

One of the most important facets of delivering a Reiki session is establishing the proper recovery environment.

The temperature of the room, the colors of the walls, and the music or sound playing in the background are all taken into account.

You want your customers to feel comfortable and happy so that they can heal as well as possible. But how do you know if you're allowed to use music in your work?

Today, I'll go over why you may or might not want to incorporate sound or music into your Reiki practice, as well as how to do it properly, including:

• The kind of music you should never listen to during a session.
• Which nature sounds are preferred over others.
• Why silence is more often than not disruptive rather than helpful.
• The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting a song.

When it comes down to it, the decision is often influenced by the needs of the individual needing recovery. Why not obey a master's step-by-step directions while you're trying to heal yourself?

Before deciding whether to use sound, audio, or silence during an operation while handling someone, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Making music work for you

Most Reiki practitioners believe music to be a helpful weapon when performing a healing session. And I understand it as long as the laws are followed.

No well-known songs

Even if it's just an acoustic version or cover, I recommend not adding any mainstream songs that your clients may be familiar with. When you remember a tune, your normal instinct is to start singing along, which can be very irritating. During a Reiki session, you want to put your clients in a relaxed state so that their minds can rest.

When you hear a familiar tune, it will draw back memories for you. Regardless of how good or bad the memory is, it takes the person out of the present moment and can obstruct rehabilitation.

It is better to listen to slow music

The BPM (beats per minute) of an album has a huge and powerful influence on those who listen to it.

When the beats get faster, the nervous system becomes more excitable. Your heart starts to pump faster in sync with the music's beat, signaling the nervous system to enter fight or flight mode.

To assist the clients in achieving a relaxed state with a constant heartbeat, find music that is on the slower side.

According to research, music is a valuable mechanism for bringing both the mind and body into a state of relaxation. Because the beat rate and rhythm of music affect the heart rate and breathing, selecting a song with a beat rate of around 60 beats per minute will help your clients relax more quickly.

Music that is soft and relaxing is a good option

Again, you want to provide a soothing atmosphere for your clients so that they can fully heal. Your clients can get anxious or irritable if you play songs with sudden or loud changes.

This means you'll want to listen to soothing songs to help you unwind. Classical, ambient, or new age music can be calming to clients.

In reality, a number of songs and recordings have been created specifically for Reiki treatments. Some have bells or chimes that ring at certain intervals to signal when it's time to exchange hands.

While there are some suggestions for music selection, there are a few things to consider if you decide not to do it.

No music

I understand that music can pull a person's mind away from the present moment and into memory, but silence can be almost as unsettling.

It's real that in today's hectic culture, achieving complete silence is almost difficult. There may be noise outside your window, such as people arguing in the next room or noisy footsteps from your upstairs neighbors.

Whatever it is, the consumer is unwilling to witness the utter silence's calm and tranquility. As a result, any background noise is recommended to drown out the rest of the world's worries.

Furthermore, even though you can find a quiet place where you can rest and enjoy the effects of silence, some people are unhappy in these situations. Your clients may be uneasy or feel compelled to speak to fill the vacuum.

Utilize a sound machine

Many therapists install sound machines outside their offices so that people cannot detect the private conversations that take place behind closed doors. Sound machines are a common form of relaxation for many people.

This small device usually emits a quiet humming or whirring sound. Turning on a fan, according to others, would produce the same effect. If you use this form, make sure it isn't turned up too far, or your client will get cold if they are lying still.

Turn on the natural sounds

Nature noises will soothe and ground you while protecting you from the outside world's disruptions. This alternative can be particularly beneficial if you know there is a blockage in the Root Chakra.

Hearing the sounds of Mother Earth will make your clients feel safe and connected to the ground.

Forest noises, crashing waters, and a crackling fire are all popular background sounds. If you wish to use sounds like rain or waterfalls, keep in mind that these sounds can cause your customers to go to the bathroom more often.

Other Ambient Sounds

Other sounds should also be used to help you build the best environment for healing and wellness. One of my favorite choices is singing bowls. Despite the fact that the gentle tones aren't music, they will help your clients unwind. There are also singing bowls tuned to the frequency of each of the Chakras. This could be helpful if you know your customer has a blockage of a certain energy supply.

There's also the choice of doing background chanting. The most well recognized and recognized chant is OM, which stands for security, meditation, and rebirth.

Many Reiki practitioners I've encountered have OM singing in the background when leading healing sessions or giving attunements.

It is entirely up to you the form you use; just keep in mind the most important aspect.

Cater to the specific needs of each client with any other aspect of the session, whether or not to use music or sound as part of a Reiki Healing session is based on the preferences of each participant.

Even if it's slow and relaxing, any song or sound will evoke memories in your clients, pulling them out of the present moment and away from the comfortable and stimulating atmosphere they require to heal.

It's also important to keep in mind that whilst you can find a song or sound to be relaxing and calming, your clients may not. It's critical to comprehend the needs of the one in front of you, the one who needs to be healed.

I always suggest telling the clients what they want at the initial meeting. By doing that, you'll be able to see if they have any aversions to certain sounds or musical forms.

And this will assist you in achieving your objective of creating a healing-friendly environment.

You must first cure yourself before you can help others.