Why do we need an attunement in Reiki? Can’t we just attune ourselves to the energy?

This is such a beautiful question — and the answer bridges both science and spirit.

From a mystical perspective, Reiki is not something external we have to “get.” It’s already within us. It’s universal life force energy — the same intelligent frequency that flows through stars, oceans, trees, and our very breath. In this sense, yes — we are all naturally attuned to life force. But over time, trauma, stress, and conditioning can cloud our connection, like static on a radio.

The Reiki attunement (also called a Reiju in Japanese) is like a sacred re-calibration. It reawakens your system to consciously and consistently channel this pure frequency of healing energy. It’s passed from teacher to student through an energetic transmission — one that opens specific pathways in the body and aura (especially the crown, heart, and palms), so the Reiki flows with ease, safety, and intention.

From a scientific perspective, everything is energy — including your body, your thoughts, and your emotions. When a Reiki Master attunes you, they’re essentially guiding your electromagnetic field to resonate at a higher, more coherent vibration. You’re being “entrained” to the Reiki frequency, much like how tuning forks begin to vibrate together when brought close.

Now — can people naturally open to energy without formal attunement? Definitely. Many mystics, healers, and sages throughout time have awakened this ability through deep spiritual practice, meditation, or near-death experiences. But Reiki offers a lineage-based, heart-centered shortcut — one that ensures what you’re tapping into is safe, grounded, and aligned with love and healing.

So in short: Yes, you can attune yourself to energy. But a Reiki attunement is like being gifted a finely tuned instrument — one that plays the song of healing with clarity, protection, and grace.

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DAWN'S BIO

A decade ago, I surrendered to the unthinkable on the death of my teenage son. This tragic event led me on a quest to find his spirit & ultimately my own. The Universe / Divine / Holy One (whatever you call it) responded by offering miracles of healing & unimagined synchronicities to hold my heart ~ including hundreds of four leaf clover.

My soul was alchemized in a way that cracked me wide open to realms of healing and creative connection I never imagined possible.

Today, it is my deep privilege to guide others back home to healing on their quest to 'remember.' My work infuses Energy-Based Protocols & Divine Streams of Energy (including Reiki) with my ability to tap into intuitive symbols, stories & patterns to help you access deep self awareness, inner peace & accelerated wellness.

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