Bio-energy Healing vs Reiki: What’s the Difference?
I’m often asked if Bio-energy Healing is similar to Reiki. As someone who’s trained in both, I can say the experience itself is very different but both can offer transformation and healing. Read on to learn more about the differences in these 2 holistic healing modalities.
3 Ways Bio-energy Healing and Reiki Are Different
#1: In Bio-energy the client stands while in Reiki the client lies down.
Because you’re standing during Bio-energy, you’re less likely to fall asleep and participate more in the session just by being consciously aware. You also have the freedom to move your body as needed and this can help you stay connected to the sensations that arise as a result of the energy flow.
In Reiki, you may find yourself going into a very deep state because you’re lying down. I’ve personally had different Reiki experiences—restorative and dream-like to active and up lifting.
#2: Bio-energy embodies movement and Reiki embodies stillness.
Just as life is made up of both movement and stillness, both modalities have their place depending on what you connect with as either the practitioner or client.
In Bio-energy, the practitioner uses hand gestures (think of massage for the soul) to move energy all around the client. You’ll hear sounds of “clearing” as the practitioner swipes their palms together.
Bio-energy in action
In Reiki, the practitioner channels a specific frequency of Reiki energy with hands in different areas as the client lies face up. Generally hands stay still.
There’s a portion of Bio-energy where the practitioner channels energy in stillness so you get to sit down and relax during this part. In that sense it offers more of a range of experience.
Both modalities are transformative and I’ve been blessed to experience both by skilled practitioners. Since I’m drawn to movement as a practitioner, I now only practice Bio-energy Healing. However as a client, I have my seasons where I want stillness or movement.
#3: Bio-energy is hands-off for about 70% of the session while Reiki is mostly hands-on.
The beauty of no touch during Bio-energy is it can help you go within and focus on your own experience and still feel connected to something happening.
That said, if a grounding and nurturing touch is important to you, Reiki may be your preference.
A Note on Distance Sessions
You would be lying down for both Bio-energy and Reiki so this is when both modalities can feel very similar and transformative, at least in my experience.
What’s Right For You?
In summary, Bio-energy healing can offer more active participation because you’re standing and have freedom to move while Reiki can offer stillness and deep restoration.
It comes down to your preference as a client or practitioner and I encourage you to try both and experience it first hand.
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