How to Hold a Reiki Share: Create Connection, Confidence, and Community

What Is a Reiki Share?

Reiki shares create a space where people come together to give and receive Reiki, support each other, and stay connected to the energy. They’re a meaningful way to stay in practice, build community, and deepen your relationship with Reiki. Whether you’re gathering in person or online, hosting a Reiki share gives you the opportunity to hold space, share energy, and grow your own confidence as a Reiki practitioner or teacher.

In a recent Distance Reiki Share, we explored the many ways a Reiki share can be held and what makes it a valuable part of your Reiki journey. This blog shares what we talked about, the techniques, options, and real-life experiences help you plan a Reiki share that fits your intention and style.

A Reiki share is a group experience where people come together to give and receive Reiki. Everyone brings their energy into the circle, and together, the group creates a collective field of light. Reiki shares are flexible. They can be as simple as two friends sharing Reiki at the kitchen table or as elaborate as a monthly community gathering with multiple tables, music, and food.

Some shares are open to the public. Others are invite-only, like a private gathering of trusted friends or students. Some hosts create shares specifically for beginners who are curious about Reiki and want to see what it's like. Others invite advanced practitioners to explore deeper techniques or multi-modality energy work. There’s no single way to do it.

Why Reiki Shares Matter

When you hold a Reiki share, you’re offering more than a group healing session. You’re offering:

• A space to practice giving Reiki and receiving it
• Time for connection and meaningful conversation
• A way for beginners to feel Reiki and learn about it in a real-time experience
• A supportive place for people to share their insights and experiences
• A reminder that Reiki is part of everyday life

People who attend regularly often say it’s the highlight of their week. Reiki shares bring people together with a common intention: to experience Reiki, send it into the world, and return to a sense of balance and peace.

Every Reiki share reflects the energy of the host. Some are weekly, others monthly. Some are structured, while others are more spontaneous. You get to choose what works for you and your community. Here are a few things to think about when planning your share:

Planning Your Reiki Share - Structure and Flow

Start by deciding how you want the share to flow. Will there be a formal opening? How long will people give and receive Reiki? Will there be a closing circle or time for sharing?

Many shares follow a rhythm like this:

• Opening meditation or invocation
• Quick introductions or check-ins
• Group Reiki session or rotating table sessions
• Sharing or journaling afterward
• Gratitude or closing words

You can use tools like timers to keep the group on track, especially if there are many participants. Give everyone equal time, and allow transition time between people. If you’re working with a massage table, consider rotating practitioners so no one stays in the same position for too long.

Reiki shares work in all kinds of spaces. You can gather in a living room, rent a community space, or meet outdoors. You don’t need a lot of equipment. Some shares use massage tables or chairs. Others gather in a circle on the floor or around a table.

Create a comfortable environment that reflects your energy. Some hosts like to use crystals, music, candles, or oracle cards. Others prefer a quiet, simple setting. It’s up to you. What matters most is that the space feels welcoming and safe.

Group Energy and Boundaries

Set the tone early. Let participants know what to expect and how to participate. Clarify if the share is Reiki-only or open to other energy modalities. Share your expectations around time, touch, confidentiality, and sharing.

Some shares allow open discussion after Reiki is given. Others limit conversation to brief insights and leave deeper processing for one-on-one sessions. Choose what feels right for the group you’re holding space for.

Tips for Hosting an Online Reiki Share

Online Reiki shares are just as powerful as in-person ones. They allow people from all over the world to come together in real time. If you’re hosting online, keep these tips in mind:

• Choose a reliable platform like Zoom
• Send the link and any expectations ahead of time
• Begin with a clear invocation to bring everyone into the energy
• Share the online etiquette, the same as in person.
• Encourage camera use when possible for connection, but allow participants to choose
• Use the chat for people to share names, intentions, or requests
• Offer breakout rooms for small-group or paired sending
• Remind people to ground and hydrate afterward

One beautiful aspect of online shares is the reminder that there is no time or space in Reiki. Distance Reiki works great! Whether you’re joining live or listening later, the energy is still present.

How Do You Host a Reiki Share at Home?

Choose a time and date that works for you and your people. Invite others who want to practice, receive, or simply be in the Reiki energy. Clear your space, create a welcoming atmosphere, and trust the energy to guide you. Use a timer so each person gets equal time to receive. If you don’t have a table, use chairs or sit in a circle. The intention is what makes it Reiki. End with a closing invocation or moment of gratitude. Let people share insights if it feels appropriate. You might even place a globe or object in the center and send Reiki to the world.

What If You’ve Never Been to a Reiki Share Before?

Every Reiki share is a little different, but all of them are designed to support your connection to Reiki. If you’re new, show up with an open mind. You don’t have to know what to do. Just receive, observe, and notice how Reiki shows up for you.

Some people attend their first Reiki share before taking a class. It’s a great way to feel the energy and ask questions. Others come back weekly for years because it’s part of their personal practice. There’s room for everyone.

Keep Reiki in Community

Reiki shares are one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your Reiki practice alive. They offer space for healing, listening, and remembering why you started in the first place. Whether you’re hosting a small circle in your home or joining a hundred people online, you’re part of something meaningful.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a Reiki share, take this as your sign. Begin where you are. Let the energy guide you.