"But even if you go in with positive vibes and good intentions, there's still a chance you'll end up hiding in the bathroom to escape toxicity and cringe-worthy moments with the fam. While you can't predict what they'll say or do, you can control how you react to the stress. Quick breaks and deep breaths are key, but did you know you can also do Reiki on yourself?"
""That was my first Reiki session that I've ever tried," Van Ness later tells me of the experience via Zoom, noting how it seemed to pull bad energy out of his body, and even helped him sleep better that night. "I think that's our parasympathetic nervous system healing," he says, adding that he loves the way self-reiki is a completely free self-care tool you can do anytime, anywhere - including after a tense family dinner."
Holiday family gatherings often bring hope for improvement despite past conflicts, yet they can still trigger anxiety and lead people to seek escape. Short breaks and deep breathing help manage stress. Reiki, a Japanese practice meaning "universal life force energy," involves a practitioner hovering hands to channel healing energy but can also be practiced on oneself. Self-Reiki can be used as a free, portable self-care tool to release negative energy, promote relaxation, and improve sleep. Reported benefits may involve activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and are accessible anytime, including after tense family interactions.
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