Headaches and Energy
Why Headaches Happen After Attunement
Headaches after a Reiki attunement are common. According to Reiki tradition, they are a sign of energy shifts. The energy is moving through your head and third eye area.
The headache usually lasts a few hours to a day. It is temporary. It is a sign of healing.
Drink water. Rest. Practice self-Reiki on your head. The headache will pass.
Why Headaches Happen
Reasons for headaches after attunement.
Energy Shifts
Energy moving through head area.
Crown Chakra Opening
Crown chakra is opening. Can cause pressure.
Third Eye Activation
Third eye is activating. Can cause headaches.
Headache
Temporary. Usually lasts a few hours to a day.
Headache Relief
How to Cope with Headaches After Attunement
Drink water. Hydration is important. The integration process can cause dehydration.
Rest. Lie down in a dark, quiet room. Give your body time to adjust.
Practice self-Reiki on your head. Place your hands on your head and forehead.
Use a cold compress. Apply it to your forehead.
Be gentle with yourself. The headache is temporary. It will pass.
The Exception
When to Seek Help
Headaches after an attunement are usually temporary. They last a few hours to a day.
If the headache lasts more than a day, see a doctor. It may be unrelated to the attunement.
If the headache is severe, see a doctor. It may be a sign of something else.
Key takeaways
The shortest useful version of this page.
Headaches after a Reiki attunement are common.
They are a sign of energy shifts.
They usually last a few hours to a day.
Drink water. Rest. Practice self-Reiki on your head.
The headache will pass.
It is a sign of healing.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I have a headache after Reiki attunement?
According to Reiki tradition, it is a sign of energy shifts. The energy is moving through your head and third eye area.
How long do headaches last after attunement?
Usually a few hours to a day. It is temporary.
What should I do about headaches after attunement?
Drink water. Rest. Practice self-Reiki on your head.
Is a headache after attunement a bad sign?
No. It is a sign of energy shifts. It is temporary.
When should I see a doctor about a headache?
If the headache lasts more than a day. Or if it is severe. See a doctor.
Sources
- Frank Arjava Petter, Reiki Fire, 1997.
- Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook, 2003.
- Practitioner experience and client reports.
