What is Life Force Energy?

You’ve probably heard it said: “Reiki is life force energy.”

But what does that actually mean? And more importantly—why should you care?

The truth is, you already know life force energy. You experience it every day, whether or not you call it by name. It's the subtle current that animates your body, your emotions, and your inner knowing. You feel it when you laugh so hard you can finally breathe again. When you sense something is "off" before you even have proof. When the sun hits your skin and you pause, taking in a breath that feels like a hug from the universe.

It’s energy. It’s everywhere. That’s life force energy.

It’s the quiet, pulsing intelligence behind every inhale and exhale. It doesn’t need you to believe in it to work. It’s not a belief system or a religion—it’s an experience. And when it flows freely, you feel more like you again: clear, grounded, present, at peace.

So where does Reiki come in?

Reiki is a practice that gently supports the flow of life force energy in your body. You can think of a Reiki practitioner as a conduit—like a phone charger plugged into a wall outlet. They’re not the source of the energy, but they help direct it where it’s needed most. That energy then meets your body, your nervous system, and your spirit exactly where they are.

The result? A softening. A shift. A subtle reset you can feel.

Some people walk away from a session feeling lighter. Others sleep more deeply, cry tears they didn’t know they needed to shed, or simply find themselves more patient with their kids the next day. It looks different for everyone, because it works with you.

You don’t have to understand all the science or the metaphysics to benefit from Reiki. But the more you experience it, the more you begin to trust what you feel. And from that place, healing becomes a whole lot more accessible.

Next week, we’ll dive deeper into what it actually means when we say Reiki works with life force energy—including some of the science and history behind the term. Stay tuned!

And if you’re curious to experience it for yourself, I’d love to connect. Reach out or book a session anytime.