Enhancing the Reiki Experience: The Power of Sensory Stimulation
Supporting Your Senses in Reiki Healing
A grounded approach to receiving more fully
Reiki is gentle. It meets you where you are. But when your body feels safe and supported, the healing can settle in more deeply. That’s where your senses come in — they help signal to the nervous system that it’s okay to relax.
In my Sensory Reiki™ sessions, I bring in the senses in subtle, simple ways. There’s nothing fancy or forced — just small details that help your body feel more at ease.
Here’s how each sense can quietly support your experience:
👁️ Sight – Calming What You See
What your eyes take in can affect how your body feels. A soft, uncluttered space with dim lighting, plants, or gentle colors helps the body exhale.
Closing the eyes with an eye pillow gives your mind a break from visual input — and often invites deeper inward focus. Sometimes even a single piece of art can bring a quiet shift.
🔊 Sound – A Background for Slowing Down
Sound doesn’t need to be loud to matter. In sessions, I often use soft music, nature sounds, or tones that help the mind settle. The goal isn’t to distract — it’s to ground.
You might hear:
Gentle ceremonial or ambient music
Ocean waves, rainfall, or soft drumming
Singing bowls or chimes that create a peaceful rhythm
These sounds help the body slow down naturally.
✋ Touch – Simple, Supportive Sensation
While Reiki involves light touch, other tactile elements can deepen the sense of comfort:
A soft blanket
A weighted pillow across the belly or legs
Crystals or stones placed gently on or near the body
These small touches offer a sense of being held. They help bring you into the body — not as something to fix, but as a place to return to.
🌿 Scent – Shifting Mood Through the Breath
Scent can anchor you quickly. Essential oils like lavender, cedarwood, rose, or citrus are often used in sessions — always chosen based on what the moment calls for.
Sometimes a scent brings calm. Sometimes it opens emotion. Sometimes it helps you feel more awake or clear. There’s no right way to feel — just what feels true.
👅 Taste – A Gentle Closing Ritual
Though not used often, taste can mark a session with intention. A drop of a flower essence or a sip of coconut water afterward can help bring you back to your body with gentleness.
It’s not necessary — just another way to offer care.
It All Works Together
When your senses are supported, your body starts to relax before the Reiki even begins. That’s the idea behind Sensory Reiki™ — not to do more, but to feel more.
These sessions are slow. Intentional. Grounded in care. The senses simply help you drop into that space more fully.
If you feel called to explore this kind of support — I’d love to hold space for you.
You can book a session or learn more at: www.amylynnlohr.com
Warmly,
Amy Lohr
Sensory Reiki™ | Maui + Virtual