Healing Crisis

[FionaBlackwolf]

I recently recieved my Reiki I attunement (a little over a week ago), since then off and I=on I have been having pain in my arms. The Master who attuned me said that often people will experience a "healing crisis" after they have an attunement, especially if they are already having issues in some area. Its the way that the energy clears blockages and moves through the pratitioner. I typically have issues with my arm joints but nothing like this. I am fairly certain this is what is happening with me.

My question is....

Have others experienced a healing crisis? and How long does it typically last?

[Syrena]

The 21 day cleansing period has some fairly specific symptoms. Crying, laughing and general emotionality. Some folks get aversions to certain foods during that time. Nausea. Headaches. Lightheadedness. Tingling in the palms of hands and soles of feet.

If you are having pain in your joints, please go see a doctor. It may be an energy shift in your body as the blockages try to release, but rule out any medical issues before you assume anything.

Blessed Be!
Syrena

[ShamanFeather]

I've had plenty of those. Keep the self reiki sessions running it should help.

Anything your doing that may be aggrevating it?

[FionaBlackwolf]

I am fairly sure its related to the Reiki but if it dosent stop I will go to the doctor :)

Its really sporadic and yes it was worse the day immeadiately after the attunement and a few days later after I did some heavy cleaning. I will work on the self reiki. *grin* Hard to do when its really bad though since its all in my arms. I did have a friend practice on me and that seemed to help.

Thanks for the comments :)

[arctic splash]

I had joint pain (especially in the jaws) the day after my first attunement, but the day after that, it was gone.

The 21 day cleansing period is just a rough, folkloric number, in my opinion, but if you don't feel better in a week or two, maybe see a doctor (if you can).

Running energy for yourself at least a few minutes a day after your attunement is a very good thing.

[~Elise~]

I can tell who of my students does and doesn't do the 21 day cleansing and self treatments after their L1 attunement. Even before I get them into a L2 class...it makes a difference in their practice and, I think, their ability.

The ones who do take the time to do it are more dedicated and proficient in their abilitlies. They also have fewer problems down the road with the other attunments.

JMO and YMMV,


Elise

[starfish]

I had chest pains, like a heart attack, after my first attunement. I went immediately to the doctor who ran all the tests on me. While I was there, I suddenly burst in to tears, and realized I had been burying some relationship sadnesses for years. I think the pain was my heart chakra opening up. I was doing self treatments, but treated myself to a reiki treatment from a friend, and immediately felt better the next day. Afterwards I dealt with all my relationship problems, and felt so much love and compassion, it was beautiful. My heart truly opened up after that. Reiki is such a beautiful thing, but sometimes the healing crises can be difficult.

I hope your pain goes away soon, and perhaps it will stay gone for good.