How Reiki Can Help Heal C-PTSD

Reiki for Complex PTSD (CPTSD): A Holistic Approach to Healing

Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a deeply rooted trauma response that affects the mind, body, and spirit. Reiki can be a powerful tool in healing CPTSD by promoting deep relaxation, clearing energy blockages, and restoring a sense of safety within the body.

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How Reiki Supports CPTSD Healing

1. Regulates the Nervous System – Reiki helps shift the body from a constant state of fight-or-flight to a more relaxed, balanced state.

2. Releases Trapped Trauma – Trauma can become stored in the body’s energy centers (chakras). Reiki gently helps release emotional and energetic blockages.

3. Restores a Sense of Safety – CPTSD often leads to hypervigilance and dissociation. Reiki brings grounding energy, helping you feel more present.

4. Promotes Emotional Healing – Reiki works on deep emotional wounds, fostering self-compassion and inner peace.

5. Supports Better Sleep & Stress Relief – Trauma disrupts sleep and creates chronic stress. Reiki’s calming energy improves relaxation and sleep patterns.

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Reiki Healing Routine for CPTSD

1. Morning Reiki for Grounding & Stability

• Place your hands on your root chakra (lower abdomen & base of spine) to cultivate safety and stability.

• Visualize red light anchoring you to the earth.

• Affirmation: “I am safe. I am grounded. I am supported.”

• If attuned, use Cho Ku Rei for strength and protection.

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2. Emotional Healing with the Heart & Solar Plexus Chakras

CPTSD often creates emotional numbness or overwhelming emotions. Reiki can help restore balance.

• Place your hands over your heart chakra (center of chest) and solar plexus (upper abdomen).

• Imagine golden light filling these areas, dissolving fear, guilt, and shame.

• If attuned, draw Sei He Ki to aid in emotional release and balance.

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3. Reiki for Overcoming Dissociation & Reconnecting with the Body

• Gently tap or place your hands on your legs and arms while channeling Reiki to reestablish a connection with your physical body.

• If feeling disconnected, visualize roots extending from your feet into the earth, grounding you in the present moment.

• Hold a grounding crystal (Black Tourmaline, Hematite) during Reiki for extra support.

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4. Reiki for Sleep & Nervous System Repair

• Before bed, place your hands on your third eye (forehead) and crown chakra (top of head) to calm racing thoughts.

• Visualize a soft violet or blue light, bringing peace and relaxation.

• If attuned, use Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen to send healing energy to past traumas, helping to release old wounds in a gentle way.

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Additional Healing Practices to Integrate with Reiki

☀️ Morning Sunlight Exposure – Helps regulate the nervous system and balance circadian rhythms.

🌱 Grounding Exercises – Walking barefoot, sitting with a tree, or meditating with earth energy.

📖 Journaling & Expressive Arts – Writing or creating art to process emotions.

🌊 Water Healing – Reiki-infused baths with Epsom salt and essential oils for emotional cleansing.

🙏 Spiritual Support – Calling on Archangel Metatron, working with sacred geometry, or connecting with divine guidance for deeper healing.

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Personalized Reiki Routine for CPTSD Healing

This routine is designed to support emotional balance, release trauma, and restore a sense of safety. It includes Reiki self-healing, grounding, and spiritual practices to help you feel more centered and in control of your healing journey.

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🌞 Morning Routine: Grounding & Stability

Goal: Start the day feeling safe, present, and empowered.

1️⃣ Grounding Reiki Practice (5-10 min)

• Sit comfortably with feet on the floor.

• Place your hands on your root chakra (lower abdomen & base of spine).

• Visualize red light flowing from your hands, anchoring you to the earth.

• If attuned, use Cho Ku Rei for strength and protection.

• Affirmation: “I am safe. I am grounded. I am supported.”

2️⃣ Nervous System Reset: Breathwork + Reiki (5 min)

• Take slow, deep belly breaths (inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6).

• Place one hand on your solar plexus (upper abdomen) and the other on your heart.

• Channel Reiki to calm anxiety and increase self-trust.

3️⃣ Sunlight & Nature Connection (Optional)

• Spend 5-10 minutes outside, absorbing morning light for nervous system regulation.

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🌿 Midday Reset: Emotional Balance & Energy Protection

Goal: Release emotional tension and protect your energy.

1️⃣ Heart & Solar Plexus Reiki Healing (5-10 min)

• Place one hand on your heart and the other on your solar plexus (upper abdomen).

• Visualize golden or green light dissolving stored pain and fear.

• If attuned, use Sei He Ki to support emotional release.

• Affirmation: “I release the past. I allow healing light to fill me.”

2️⃣ Protecting Your Energy

• Imagine a bubble of white or golden light surrounding you, shielding you from negativity.

• If attuned, draw Cho Ku Rei in the air for extra energetic protection.

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🌙 Evening Routine: Deep Healing & Restful Sleep

Goal: Release the day’s stress and promote deep sleep.

1️⃣ Reiki for Overactive Thoughts & Nervous System Repair (10-15 min)

• Lie down and place one hand on your third eye (forehead) and one on your crown chakra (top of head).

• Visualize soft violet or blue light calming your thoughts.

• If attuned, use Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen to send healing energy to past traumas, helping to release them gently.

2️⃣ Reiki-Infused Body Connection (Optional)

• If feeling dissociated, place your hands on your legs and arms, sending Reiki to reconnect with your body.

• Imagine warm, golden energy filling each part of your body.

3️⃣ Bedtime Mantra & Prayer

• Affirmation: “I am safe. I allow healing to happen as I sleep.”

• Call on Archangel Metatron or your spiritual guides for support.

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✨ Additional Supportive Practices

✔️ Journaling – Write about emotions that surface during Reiki.

✔️ Water Healing – Reiki-infused baths with Epsom salt and lavender for relaxation.

✔️ Crystal Healing – Carry Black Tourmaline (grounding), Amethyst (calming), or Rose Quartz (self-love) for extra support.

✔️ Sacred Geometry Meditation – Visualize the Merkaba for deep spiritual healing.

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This routine is a starting point—you can adjust it based on how you feel each day. Healing from CPTSD takes time, but Reiki can be a powerful companion, helping you release trauma gently and restore a sense of peace.

Closing Thoughts

Healing from CPTSD is a journey, but Reiki can serve as a gentle and powerful tool to support you along the way. By incorporating these practices into your routine, you can begin to reclaim your sense of peace, safety, and wholeness.

Would you like a personalized Reiki routine or guidance on integrating this into your daily life? If you would like me to tailor this further based on any specific experiences or challenges you’re experiencing?