Reiki Sessions in Rishikesh

Reiki asks very little of you. You stay clothed, you lie down or sit, and the practitioner moves their hands through a series of positions on or slightly above the body. There is no oil, no pressure and no manipulation.

We describe it plainly here because Reiki attracts a great deal of overstatement. What we can honestly tell you is what a session involves and what guests commonly report: that it is deeply restful and that most people lose track of time.

What a Reiki session involves

You remain fully clothed throughout. You will either lie on a treatment table or sit comfortably. The practitioner places their hands lightly on, or just above, a sequence of positions around the head and body, resting at each for a few minutes. The room is kept quiet and dim.

What people commonly report

Guests most often describe warmth where the hands rest, a heaviness in the limbs, and the sense that far less time has passed than actually has. Some people fall asleep. Others feel very little during the session itself. All of these are ordinary and none indicates the session went better or worse.

Reiki alongside other therapies

Reiki is often booked in the same visit as Ayurvedic treatments or yoga practice, usually as the quiet end of a day rather than the start. Because it requires nothing physically demanding, it sits easily alongside oil therapies.

What to expect

• You stay fully clothed for the entire session — remove only shoes and anything bulky.
• You will be asked to lie down or sit, whichever is more comfortable for you.
• The practitioner’s hands rest lightly on or just above the body; there is no pressure or manipulation.
• The room stays quiet. You are not required to talk, meditate or do anything in particular.

Before you book

• Reiki is offered here as a practice for rest and relaxation. It is not a medical treatment and is not a substitute for care from a qualified healthcare professional.
• Reiki should never replace treatment your doctor has prescribed. If you are being treated for a medical condition, continue that care.
• Research on Reiki is limited and its effects are not established in the way medical treatments are. We make no claims about outcomes.

For neutral background on this tradition, see Reiki: What You Need To Know from the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Frequently asked questions

What happens during a Reiki session at School Lama?

During a Reiki session at School Lama you remain fully clothed, lying on a treatment table or seated comfortably. The practitioner places their hands lightly on or just above a sequence of positions around the head and body, resting at each position for a few minutes in a quiet room.

Do I need to remove my clothes for Reiki?

No, you stay fully clothed throughout a Reiki session. Only shoes and bulky outer layers are removed. Reiki involves no oil, no pressure and no physical manipulation, so no undressing is required.

Is Reiki a medical treatment?

No, Reiki is not a medical treatment. It is offered at School Lama as a practice for rest and relaxation, and it should never replace care prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. If you are being treated for a medical condition, continue that treatment.

What does Reiki feel like?

People commonly report warmth where the practitioner’s hands rest, a heaviness in the limbs, and a sense that less time has passed than actually did. Some fall asleep and some feel very little. All of these responses are ordinary.

Can I book Reiki together with Ayurvedic treatments?

Reiki is often booked in the same visit as Ayurvedic therapies or yoga, typically as the quiet end of a day. Whether specific combinations can be scheduled together is being confirmed, so mention what you would like when you enquire.