Ways of Practicing Reiki Every Day

There is a lot of discussion as to whether Reiki is a 'method' or a whether it is more than that. Some do see it as something they engage with when they need to perform a healing, and that is about as much interaction they have with it. However, others (myself included) see it as something more; it is a spiritual practice that can greatly enhance our lives, with principles, pillars, and other exercises we can incorporate into our everyday lives. 

I believe that Reiki doesn’t have to be a separate “event” in our day - it can weave naturally into our life. Below are some very simple activities you can try to help you foster this connection. By intentionally practicing even one or two of these daily, you’ll strengthen your connection to Reiki and become more effective with your healings.

1. Start the Day with Self-Treatment: Dedicate a few minutes each morning to place your hands on your body and channel Reiki to yourself. Focus on the main hand positions - head, heart, and solar plexus - and breathe deeply. This sets a calm, balanced tone for the rest of your day.


2. Recite the Reiki Principles: Say the Five Reiki Precepts aloud or silently every morning. As you do, really focus on each one and how you will embody it as you go through your day:

Just for today, I will not be angry.
 Just for today, I will not worry.
 Just for today, I will be grateful.
 Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
 Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.

These affirmations reinforce mindfulness and intention.


3. Send Distance Reiki: Use the distance healing symbol (if you are attuned to Level II or above) to send Reiki to loved ones, global events, or even your future self. Just a few minutes can make a meaningful impact.


4. Offer Reiki to Pets or Plants: Animals and plants respond beautifully to Reiki. Spend a few quiet moments each day offering gentle healing to your furry friends or tending to your houseplants with intentional energy. I personally love sending it to my plants, and have definitely bought a couple back from the brink of death with Reiki!


5. Incorporate Reiki Into Meditation or Prayer: While meditating or praying, activate Reiki in your hands and allow the energy to flow. Or, visualise yourself taking Reiki in through your crown chakra. This can deepen your spiritual practice and help you access intuitive insights.


6. Remember to Use Reiki During Stressful Moments: Feeling anxious? Pause, place your hands over your heart or solar plexus, and invite Reiki to bring calm and clarity. This becomes a powerful tool for emotional regulation and self-care.


7. Clear and Charge Your Space: Send Reiki to your home, office, or any physical space to clear negative energy and promote harmony. You can do this by placing your hands on walls, furniture, or simply visualizing the flow of energy. Remember, our external environment can have a direct impact on our internal energy, so make sure you are keeping on top of the cleaning and the tidying!


8. Infuse Reiki Into Creative Work: Whether you're painting, writing, cooking, or gardening, let Reiki flow through your hands as you create. This enhances the energy of your work and aligns it with your highest intentions.


9. End the Day with Gratitude and Reiki: Before bed, give yourself a short Reiki treatment to unwind. Reflect on the day with gratitude and send Reiki to any lingering thoughts or feelings. This promotes peaceful sleep and emotional healing. I personally channel Reiki and visualise it surrounding my body as I sleep, almost as if I am in some sci-fi movie and the Reiki is like a cryogenic pod.


There are so many ways to bring Reiki into your everyday life. Think about your current routine and where there may be moments you can bring your practice into your life. By focusing on incorporating it into your routine rather than trying to add it in on top of your routine, you are more likely to embed these habits permanently.