Love and Heal: How to prepare before a Reiki session?

Most of the people are worried or unsure how to prepare themselves before or for a Reiki session. The fear or worry is merely cause of lack of faith, lack of knowledge, lack of awareness, unsure of what to do before a healing session. The healee should understand the full importance of being involved and aiding the healer & universe so the outcome is best accomplished as helpful & successful. A few proactive & preparatory steps can make the experience better.

Prepare oneself before Reiki session :-

Read about basics of Reiki & how it is being conducted.
Drink 6-8 glasses of water atleast 4-5 days before the Reiki session.
Try and eat organic food or light food- more sattvic food ( about 1-2 days before the session).
Avoid alcohol or re-creational drugs atleast 2 days in advance to the reiki session.
Use the affirmation " I am present and I love myself " for about 2-3 days before the session.
Be free and trust your healer. Sometimes it s better to have a brief talk to see if you can connect.
Explain to the healer before the session preferably 2-3 days about a specific problem area which you would want to healed.
Tell the healer if you have any specific ailment before the session. Be honest .
Keep a journal of how you were feeling before the session and after
If you would like specific aroma or music which will aid the healing session, please have a discussion with the healer.
Take a shower, refrain from perfumes or itrs or jewelry, wear loose fitted clothes
Take deep breaths - for about 5-10 min before the Reiki session
Drink 2-3 glasses of water before the Reiki session.
Let go of expectation of treating a specific problem ,just know that the energy will flow.
Understand that healing is process, it may take a day or months or years for a specific aspect to heal. be patient.
If possible try and laugh by reading a book or just by conversing.