Reiki for Kids: A Gentle Way to Help Children Feel Calm, Safe & Balanced
In today’s fast-moving world, even our littlest ones can feel overwhelmed. Whether it's anxiety, overstimulation, emotional changes, illness, or simply the stress of growing up, children are carrying more than we often realize. I believe every child deserves to feel grounded, supported, and deeply seen.
That’s why I’m so excited and honored to offer Reiki for Kids—a gentle, heart-centered way to support your child’s emotional and energetic well-being in a playful, nurturing environment designed just for them.
What Is Reiki, and How Can It Help My Child?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a gentle, natural form of energy healing that helps bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. It’s been used worldwide to support healing, relaxation, and emotional regulation—and children often respond to it beautifully.
During a session, I use soft, non-invasive touch or hold my hands just above the body to help gently clear energetic blockages and support the body’s natural healing process. Children don’t need to do anything special. In fact, they don’t even need to sit still—Reiki meets them exactly where they are.
Reiki is done with them, not to them — flowing naturally in the background to help gently clear energy blockages and bring their system back into balance as they engage in calming play or quiet rest. There’s no need to lie down, be still, or follow any specific rules. Every session is guided by your child’s comfort level and energy, creating a non-invasive, intuitive healing experience that meets them where they are.
How Does Reiki Feel?
Every child experiences Reiki differently. Some describe it as warm or tingly. Others say it feels like floating, like sunshine, or “like a hug for my heart.” Even children who can’t describe it in words often show signs of relief—you might notice they sleep better, manage big emotions with more ease, or seem lighter and more grounded after a session.
Reiki Can Be Especially Helpful For Children Who:
Experience anxiety, sensitivity, or big feelings
Are navigating transitions (school, home life, friendships)
Have trouble sleeping or relaxing
Are healing from illness, grief, or trauma
Reiki is not a replacement for medical or mental health care, but it is a powerful and loving complement. It gently encourages the body’s natural ability to restore balance and emotional harmony.
Our Sensory Room: A Safe Space to Simply Be
One of the things that makes Reiki for Kids at Enlightened Lotus truly special is our sensory room—a cozy, calming sanctuary designed with your child’s comfort and freedom in mind.
Here, there’s no expectation to lie down or be still.
Your child is welcome to:
Fidget, play, or explore sensory toys
Draw or color at the creativity corner
Snuggle up with their favorite stuffed animal on the cozy daybed
Engage in music and sound therapy with instruments
Read books on emotions, nature, and animals
They’re welcome to simply be.
Reiki flows effortlessly in the background while your child engages in calming play or relaxation. It’s done with them, never to them. Every session is led by their unique energy, needs, and comfort level.
Reiki is done with them, not to them — flowing naturally in the background to help gently clear energy blockages and bring their system back into balance as they engage in calming play or quiet rest. Every session is guided by your child’s unique energy, needs, and comfort level, creating a non-invasive, intuitive healing experience that meets them where they are.
What Reiki Feels Like (A Message for Kids)
If your child is curious, here’s a simple explanation just for them:
“Have you ever felt a big feeling in your body—like being super worried, or sad, or just really wiggly and you don’t know why? That’s okay! Our bodies hold all kinds of feelings, even ones we don’t have words for yet.
Reiki (say ray-key) is a special kind of calming energy that helps you feel more peaceful inside. It’s kind of like getting a cozy, invisible hug that helps your body and mind relax.
During a Reiki session, you might feel warm, sleepy, tingly, floaty, or just really calm. You don’t have to sit still or say anything. You can play, color, snuggle your stuffed animal, or just close your eyes. Reiki is gentle, safe, and full of love—just like you.” 💗
A Loving Reminder for Parents
Every child is different, and at Enlightened Lotus, we honor that. Reiki sessions are always consent-based, gentle, and tailored to your child’s unique personality and needs. You're welcome to sit in during the session or wait in our cozy lobby nearby, whatever feels most supportive for your family.
Here, your child is free to show up as they are. That’s where true healing begins.
Ready to help your child feel more grounded, peaceful, and empowered?
Visit the scheduling tab to book a Kids Reiki session or reach out to learn more about how energy healing can support your little one. I’d be honored to hold space for them.
