Distant Reiki operates on the principle of energetic transmission across space and has been associated with subjective reports of connection, altered consciousness, and emotional release. Some researchers and practitioners hypothesize that this process facilitates a kind of neural entrainment between practitioner and recipient, even without physical contact. Studies using EEG have attempted to explore whether both parties exhibit synchronized alpha or theta wave patterns during sessions.
Preliminary findings suggest that experienced practitioners and receptive clients can enter overlapping brainwave states, particularly in the alpha-theta range associated with meditation and emotional processing. This synchronization is thought to reflect a form of non-verbal resonance or attunement, similar to what is observed in studies of empathy or co-meditation. However, replication remains limited and methodological challenges persist, especially regarding the control of external variables.
If validated, synchronized states during distant Reiki would point to non-local coherence phenomena and deepen our understanding of human energetic interconnectivity. Further research using dual-EEG setups, physiological monitoring, and matched control sessions would help clarify the neural underpinnings of this energetic interaction.