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Reiki symbols were never designed for anything but the ritualistic attunement. By using symbols in healing sessions, there is the likelihood of the client experiencing a detoxification. Using symbols in healing has led many people to dislike Reiki healing because of feeling worse after the treatment.

Many clients and students dislike and disapprove of the waving of hands above their body in a Reiki session. Most times the demonstration of ritualistic movement has led logical and sensible people questioning the validity of such a treatment. The truth is, Reiki was never meant to have public displays rather Reiki has always been a discreet healing process, done with integrity and simplicity. Reiki is not a performance and never was.
Detoxification

Once initiated into Reiki there is a detoxification period. This detoxification lasts for 21 days and can be mild to extreme as each chakra is cleansed. The severity depends whether the student has outstanding emotional and mental issues. Or whether the students has drunk alcohol, taken recreational drugs, ate the wrong foods or smoked before the attunement. These substances create a reaction where the detoxification tends to be worse. Using symbols in healing when someone who has consumed alcohol or taken drugs may well result in a massive detoxification, which can make a person react badly.
Sensible Lifestyle Plans

Reiki tutors advise self-administration and following the Reiki principles as much as possible after a Reiki attunement. Once someone is undergoing Reiki therapy the advice is to reduce or stop addictions, drink lots of water, eat wisely and do moderate exercise which all helps to balance the body, mind and soul. Rarely is there a massive detoxification after Reiki and Seichem therapy or training if the client or student has undergone intensive preparation beforehand. The desire to take care of the body naturally occurs as the student progresses through each level. Or the client undergoes around six sessions of Reiki healing.
No Harsh Manipulation

Reiki can be performed without touch and diagnosis is limited, if not non-existent. Touching is not always necessary for Reiki to work, as Reiki can be administered just a few inches away from the body, or even at great distances. However most people feel reassured by being touched.