I Feel Sick After My Reiki Attunement

Christian Reifsteck | Standing Stones Healing Co.

I got attuned for reiki level 1 a few weeks ago. I felt fine the first week but now I’m experiencing anxiety. I can’t sleep and I’m extremely dizzy and off balance. I was told by my the person who attuned me that my 3rd eye and crown is open and I need to be more grounded but I’m not sure how to ground more. I’ve struggled with vertigo for a few years now and that’s what it feels like. It overwhelms me especially being a mom and having to go places.

I'm sorry to hear of these challenges and am sending you lots of blessings and best wishes. These experiences are not uncommon after an attunement. Of course, we always want to rule out something physical that doesn't have to do with the attunement, so please do keep an eye on your symptoms and seek medical attention if you feel it's necessary.​​​


But these kinds of experiences are common with the shifting of your energy and increasing of your vibration. And grounding will help. Also know that if you did nothing and these experiences are a result of your attunement, they will go away on their own and will not last as you acclimate to the energy.​​​


There are many ways to ground, but here are a few:

• Get outside and spend time in nature
• Literally touch the ground
• Take deep breaths
• Drink water
• Eat light, healthy foods like fruit and nuts
• Move, dance, sing 
• carry certain crystals (such as black tourmaline or selenite)
• Clear/cleanse your body with sage, incense, or herbs,... ​

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Grounding is really just bringing yourself back down from the high vibes, and there are so many ways to do this. These are just a few. The important thing is what feels right to you.