Energy Healing for a Broken Heart: How Reiki Supports Grief Recovery
Grief lives in the body.
It settles in the chest like weight.
It lingers in the stomach as a quiet ache.
It can cloud the mind, steal sleep, and make even breathing feel like a chore.
When we’re grieving, the world expects us to “heal and move on.” But real healing doesn’t work that way- and Reiki honors that.
The Energy of Grief
Grief doesn’t just affect us emotionally- it affects us energetically.
Our life force (or “ki”) can become blocked, depleted, or overwhelmed. That’s why even simple tasks can feel exhausting, and why sudden waves of emotion come without warning.
Energetically, grief often settles in the heart chakra, which governs love, connection, and compassion. When this energy center is unbalanced, we may feel disconnected- not only from others, but from ourselves and even our lost loved one.
What Reiki Offers to the Grieving
Reiki doesn’t rush your healing.
It doesn’t tell you to “get over it.”
It simply holds space- offering quiet support to help your body, mind, and spirit recalibrate.
During a Reiki session (even at a distance), many grieving clients experience:
A deep sense of calm or release
Emotional waves or tears without needing to “explain”
Visions, memories, or intuitive messages
A renewed connection to their inner strength- or even their loved one in spirit
And perhaps most importantly, they feel safe.
My Own Grief, and the Power of Reiki
After the loss of my son, I tried everything to feel better- therapy, medication, distraction.
But nothing helped me the way Reiki did.
Reiki didn’t remove my grief- it allowed me to be with it, without drowning in it.
It helped me as I wept.
It reconnected me with my body, which I had abandoned in my pain.
And slowly, it helped me begin again.
That’s why I offer this work now- to hold space for others the way Reiki held space for me.
If You’re Grieving…
Please know this:
You don’t have to heal alone.
You don’t have to “be strong” every day.
Your grief is not a problem to fix- it’s a sacred wound that deserves tenderness.
Whether your heart is freshly broken or quietly aching, Reiki can support you exactly where you are.
Ready to Begin Gently?
I offer distance Reiki sessions specifically designed to support those moving through grief. If you’re curious, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if this gentle healing is right for you.
