Access Bars® vs Reiki
Two different approaches. One common question.
One of the questions I'm asked from time to time is whether Access Bars® is the same as Reiki.
The simple answer is...
No.
While both involve gentle touch and are often explored by people looking for a different approach to wellbeing, they are different modalities with different philosophies and different ways of working.
What Is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese energy practice developed in the early 20th century.
Practitioners work within the Reiki tradition, using a series of hand positions with the intention of supporting the flow of energy.
Many people choose Reiki because they enjoy its approach and philosophy.
What Is Access Bars®?
Access Bars® is one of the core processes of Access Consciousness®.
It involves gently touching 32 points on the head known as the Bars®.
Rather than trying to direct or move energy in a particular way, Access Bars® invites the body and being to receive, creating space for different possibilities to emerge.
Which One Is Better?
I don't think that's the most useful question.
Different people are drawn to different things.
Some people love Reiki.
Some people love Access Bars®.
Some experience both.
You don't have to choose one because someone else says it's better.
You get to discover what creates awareness for you.
Can You Experience Both?
Absolutely.
Many people explore different wellbeing modalities throughout their lives.
Experiencing one doesn't mean you can't experience another.
Each offers its own approach.
What I Know
I've never felt the need to compare one modality against another.
Every practitioner brings something different.
Every modality creates something different.
For me, Access Bars® is the one I continue choosing.
Not because it's better than anything else.
Because it's the one that continues to create change in my own life.
That's why I facilitate it.
Curious About Access Bars®?
If you're wondering whether Access Bars® is something you'd like to explore, the best place to begin is simply learning more or experiencing a session.
You can find upcoming Access Bars® sessions and classes below.
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