How Energy Blocks Show Up in the Body (and How Reiki Can Help)
When the Body Speaks, Listen
You know that feeling- tension that won’t go away, fatigue you can’t explain, or emotions that bubble up at the worst time. These aren’t just physical issues- they’re often signs that your energy is trying to tell you something. In Reiki, we believe that when energy doesn’t flow freely, it can create “blocks” that affect our body, mind, and spirit.
What Are Energy Blocks?
In Reiki and other energy healing practices, energy blocks are the areas where life force energy (also called Ki or Chi) becomes stagnant or disrupted. This can happen due to:
Emotional trauma or unresolved grief
Chronic stress or anxiety
Negative thought patterns
Physical injury or illness
Ignoring your needs or suppressing your truth
Just like a clogged pipe can back up a whole system, an energy block can ripple outward- impacting how you feel and function every day.
Where They Show Up: Common Physical Signs
Energy blocks often show up in specific areas of the body, depending on which chakras are affected. Here are some common symptoms people with blocked energy might feel:
Throat Tightness or Sore Throats- Blocked throat chakra (difficulty speaking your truth)
Digestive Issues or Bloating- Blocked solar plexus chakra (power, confidence, control)
Chronic Fatigue or Burnout- Blocked root or sacral chakras (safety, creativity, emotional flow)
Migraines or Brain Fog- Blocked third eye or crown chakras (intuition, spiritual connection)
You don’t have to know all the chakras to understand your body is signaling for help.
How Reiki Helps Clear Energy Blocks
Reiki gently encourages energy to move where it’s been stuck. By channeling healing energy into the body, a Reiki session:
Promotes deep relaxation
Helps release stored emotions
Encourages the body’s natural healing response
Restores balance to the energetic system
Clients often report feeling lighter, calmer, or more “themselves” after a session- because energy is flowing again.
You Don’t Need to Do This Alone
You’re not broken. Your energy is just asking for attention. Reiki gives you the space to reconnect, rebalance, and begin healing on all levels- physical, emotional, and spiritual.
If you’re feeling out of alignment, I invite you to try a session or even book a free consultation. Let’s see what your energy is trying to say.
