A quick midday reset you can squeeze into any schedule
- Martha J.
- Jul 22
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 13
Does your nervous system feel like it’s always “on”?
That wired-but-tired sensation, the tightness in your chest, the tension in your jaw that won’t release even when you try to rest? If so, you’re not alone. Chronic stress has become our new normal. But what if I told you that just 15 minutes of Reiki could help you reset – naturally, gently, and effectively?
As a Reiki Master with years of experience holding space for women navigating anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload, I’ve witnessed how even the shortest Reiki sessions can shift someone from fight-or-flight into a state of deep calm. And no – you don’t need candles, incense or a whole hour to feel it. All you need is intention, breath, and a few quiet minutes with your own body and energy.
🌿 Why Reiki Works – Even in 15 Minutes
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese healing technique that channels universal life force energy through the hands, helping restore balance in the body’s energy system. While traditional sessions often last 60–75 minutes, research and real-life experience show that short, focused Reiki moments can still activate your parasympathetic nervous system, reduce cortisol levels, and bring you back to yourself.
In just 15 minutes, Reiki can:
Calm the overactive mind
Release physical tension
Restore a sense of grounding and inner safety
Improve focus and clarity for the rest of your day
Give you emotional breathing room when everything feels “too much”
This is your sacred pause – even if you’re sitting in your car on your lunch break.
✋ A Simple 15-Minute Midday Reiki Reset Ritual
Here’s a quick practice you can try anytime – at your desk, on your yoga mat, or before your afternoon Zoom call.
1. Settle and Breathe (2 minutes)Close your eyes. Place both feet flat on the floor. Let your hands rest in your lap or over your heart. Inhale through your nose for a count of 4, hold for 2, exhale slowly through your mouth for 6. Repeat 3–4 times.
2. Place Your Hands (10 minutes)Gently place your hands on one of these calming hand positions:
Both hands over the heart
One hand on the chest, one on the lower belly
One hand on the forehead (Third Eye), one on the heart
Don’t overthink it. Just follow what feels right. Feel the warmth from your hands. Imagine light flowing in. Allow yourself to receive.
3. Close with Gratitude (3 minutes)Bring your hands together in prayer at your heart. Whisper a few kind words to yourself. “I am safe.” “I trust my body.” “I am returning to peace.”
🌀 But Can You Really Feel a Difference in 15 Minutes?
Yes – and often faster than you’d expect.
I’ve seen women walk into my space overwhelmed and tearful, and walk out 15 minutes later breathing easier, eyes softer, shoulders no longer up around their ears. Reiki isn’t just about time – it’s about presence. When we slow down and connect, healing begins immediately.
Sometimes it’s subtle: a yawn, a sigh, a flicker of ease. Sometimes it’s big: a deep emotional release, clarity on a tough decision, or sudden inner stillness.
💬 Final Words from the Heart
You don’t need to wait for the next crisis, retreat, or full hour to take care of yourself.
Fifteen minutes of Reiki can be your bridge between chaos and calm. A midday ritual that softens the edges of your stress and brings you back home to yourself. You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to reset.
If you’re not sure where to begin, I offer one-to-one Reiki sessions tailored for stress relief – both in-person and online. Whether you have 15 minutes or a full hour, your healing starts the moment you say yes to yourself.
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