Energy Work Experiences: The Good, the Weird, and the Healing

Common Reactions to Energy Healing (And Why They Happen)

So you just had an energy healing session—Reiki, chakra balancing, breathwork, or another form—and now… something’s shifting.

Maybe you’re glowing and deeply relaxed.

Maybe you’re crying and not totally sure why.

Maybe you’re just tired.

First of all: you’re not alone, and you are not doing anything “wrong.”

Energy work moves more than just your mood—it moves stored emotions, stress, and even subconscious patterns. Your body and soul are adjusting. That’s a good sign.

Here are some common reactions to energy healing and what they might mean:

1. Physical Sensations

During or after a session, you might notice:

• Tingling, heat, or chills

• Muscle twitches or stomach gurgles

• Fatigue, heaviness, or feeling “floaty”

• Aches, nausea, or even a light headache

This is your energy system releasing what it no longer needs. Think of it like your body doing an internal “spring cleaning.” Fatigue, for example, may mean your body needs rest to integrate the work you just did.

2. Emotional Release

Crying, laughing, or mood swings? That’s energy unblocking. You might feel:

• An unexpected wave of sadness or grief

• Tears without a clear reason

• A sense of relief, peace, or euphoria

Emotions get stored in the body when we suppress or ignore them. Energy healing helps bring them to the surface, where they can finally move through you.

3. Mental Shifts

You may experience:

• Mental clarity or “aha” moments

• Unusual dreams or insights

• A sense that something “clicked” or resolved internally

Energy work often clears mental fog and helps you reconnect to your intuition. Give yourself space to notice what ideas or realisations float to the surface in the days after a session.

4. Spiritual Reconnection

Many people feel:

• A renewed sense of purpose or alignment

• A deep sense of inner peace

• More connected to themselves, nature, or the divine

This is especially common if your session worked with the heart, third eye, or crown chakras.

So… Is This Normal?

Yes. All of it. Energy healing is deeply personal. What your body needs to release will show up for you—physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Some people feel amazing right away. Others feel off for a day or two, and then a sense of peace sets in.

Give yourself compassion, hydration, and rest, if needed. Trust your body. It’s doing its part to help you heal.

Aftercare Tips:

• Drink water (lots of it)

• Journal your thoughts or dreams

• Take a gentle walk or stretch

• Avoid heavy stimulation like loud crowds or intense media, if you’re feeling a little off

• Rest, rest, rest

Energy work doesn’t just help you feel better—it helps you become more whole.

Your body knows how to heal. Let it ✌🏽