The Synergy Between Reiki + Crystal Healing

How these two energy tools work together to deepen healing and balance

Reiki and crystals are two practices I use often — not because they’re trendy or mystical, but because they work beautifully together. Each one helps bring the body back to balance in its own way. And when combined, they often support even deeper shifts.

Let’s explore how they work — and why the two make such a grounded, powerful pair.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a gentle form of energy healing. It works by channeling universal life force energy through the hands to support the body’s natural ability to regulate and heal.

The energy isn’t forced. It simply flows where it’s needed — helping release stuckness, calm the nervous system, and bring the body into a state of ease.

I often describe it as returning to a place inside you that already knows how to heal.

What is Crystal Healing?

Crystals hold their own natural vibrational signatures. Different stones have different qualities — like grounding, calming, energizing, or opening the heart.

When placed on or near the body, crystals can support energetic alignment. You might think of them as quiet companions that offer support without words — each one carrying its own kind of medicine.

Why They Work So Well Together

Both Reiki and crystals work with energy. When used together, they often:

  • Help the body settle more deeply

  • Amplify specific intentions or emotional support

  • Bring focus to particular chakras or energetic patterns

In sessions, I might place crystals over energy centers (chakras) while channeling Reiki. This combination helps your body receive in a multidimensional way — both from universal life force and the grounding support of the Earth.

Four Gentle Benefits of Combining Reiki + Crystals

  1. Energetic Alignment
    Reiki flows freely, and crystals help anchor or amplify that flow. Together, they create a more balanced, aligned energy field.

  2. Emotional Release
    This pairing often helps old emotional patterns surface — gently. Whether through tears, insight, or a softening inside, many clients report feeling lighter and more clear.

  3. Amplified Intention
    Crystals carry specific properties. When paired with the practitioner’s intention and Reiki energy, they can focus the session around a theme — like grounding, clarity, heart-opening, or release.

  4. Deep Relaxation
    The combined effect is often one of deep rest. Clients feel more spacious, relaxed, and nourished afterward — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, too.

A Grounded, Sensory Experience

In my Sensory Reiki™ sessions, this combination is intuitive — chosen based on what your body needs in the moment. The goal isn’t to add more "tools," but to create a container where your body can truly exhale.

If you’re curious about trying Reiki with crystal healing, I’d love to guide you through it. This work is gentle, nurturing, and deeply restorative.

Reach out if you’d like to book a session or learn more:
www.amylynnlohr.com

Warmly,
Amy Lohr
Sensory Reiki™ | Maui + Virtual

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