What Reiki actually is (and how it can support you).

If you’ve heard of Reiki but aren’t quite sure what it actually is, you’re not alone. Many people arrive curious, a little unsure of what to expect and often at a point where life feels busy, heavy or out of balance.

At its heart, Reiki is a gentle energy-based practice that supports rest, regulation, and reconnection — helping your body and nervous system settle so healing can happen naturally.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese healing practice that works with the body’s natural energy system. During a Reiki session, light touch (or hands hovering just above the body) is used to encourage deep relaxation and balance.

Rather than “fixing” anything, Reiki supports your body’s own ability to restore itself: physically, emotionally and mentally. Many people describe it as a feeling of calm, warmth or deep peace, even if they can’t quite explain why. In modern life, where stress and overstimulation are constant, Reiki offers a rare opportunity to truly pause.

What happens in a Reiki session?

In a 1:1 Reiki treatment, we will have an open chat about how you're feeling and what you're looking to receive from the session so it can be tailored to you. You will then lie comfortably on a treatment table, fully clothed, wrapped in blankets if you wish. The session is quiet and unhurried, allowing your nervous system to shift out of “doing” mode and into rest.

Each session is unique. Some people feel sensations like hot, cold, tinging sensations; others simply feel deeply relaxed. There’s no right or wrong way to experience Reiki, your body takes what it needs.

At Aim2Be, Reiki treatments take place in Fishponds, Bristol in a calm, nurturing space designed to help you feel safe and at ease from the moment you arrive.

Why do people come for Reiki?

People book Reiki in Bristol for many reasons, including:

• Stress, burnout or emotional overload

• Difficulty sleeping or switching off

• Life transitions such as menopause, grief, illness recovery or big changes

• Feeling disconnected from themselves

• A desire for rest without effort

  
  

Reiki is suitable for all ages and stages of life. You don’t need to be spiritual, flexible or experienced in wellness practices to benefit.

How Reiki supports everyday life

While Reiki sessions are deeply restful in the moment, many people notice benefits beyond the treatment room:

• Improved sleep and energy levels

• A calmer response to stress

• Better emotional balance

• Feeling more grounded and present

It’s often described as maintenance for modern life — gentle support that helps you keep going without pushing.

1:1 Reiki or Group Reiki — which is right for you?

If you’re new to Reiki, there are two beautiful ways to experience it at Aim2Be:

1:1 Reiki Treatment: Ideal if you want personalised support, deeper rest or space to work through a specific transition or challenge. BOOK HERE

Reiki & Rest (group class): A light introduction to Reiki, combining gentle supported yoga postures with Reiki energy. Perfect if you enjoy shared spaces and want to experience deep rest without committing to a private session straight away. BOOK HERE

Both options offer the same intention: to help you slow down, listen inward, and feel supported.

Is Reiki right for you?

If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, curious, or simply in need of rest — Reiki may be exactly what you didn’t know you were missing. You don’t have to wait until you’re burnt out to receive support. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause.

👉 Book a 1:1 Reiki treatment in Fishponds, Bristol

👉 Join a Restorative Yoga & Reiki group class in Fishponds, Bristol

Use code 'firstcla55' for £5 off your first class in the studio.

Your body already knows the way — Reiki simply helps you listen.