How to Buy a Reiki Table
The most exciting first step in creating a Reiki practice is buying your first table. Here are some tips when choosing which one is right for you.
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Decide whether you want metal or wood. Metal charges energy so it creates a circuit of Reiki around the table. Wood absorbs energy and has a gentler vibration. In my experience, wood benefits from sage where metal doesn't absorb any remnants of toxic energy so doesn't need clearing.
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Pay attention to the table you receive a massage or Reiki treatment on. Do you feel relaxed and comfortable? Feel free to ask your practitioner questions about their table, i.e. do they find it easy to work with? Is it easy to clean? Does it have any special features? Avoid asking them about pricing unless they offer so you don't make them feel uncomfortable.
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Think long-term. Are you going to teach Reiki or offer Reiki shares? If so, you may need more than one table. In this case, you will want to opt for the more affordable tables for classes and shares. I use both my metal and wood tables for our classes, so they both have come in incredibly useful.
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Is it portable? Most tables are portable, but it's important to make sure before buying one. Portable are ideal since you can travel with them and they are easy to break down and put away. If you intend to travel with your table, you will want to look into the lighter ones.
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Look for a deal with practicality. My Reiki teachers found their tables at Costco and encouraged me to enjoy the deal they received. But when I went to Costco and realized the tables, although thickly padded and comfortable, were impossible to move because they were too heavy, it was clear it wasn't the right deal for me! Online research pays off.
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Know what you're paying for. The cheaper the table, the less padding it's going to have. I made up for this on my metal table by buying a fleece cover that provided extra padding that clients said was very comfortable.
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Be mindful of the size. Tables come in difference sizes. For me, the width was important so my clients could comfortably rest their arms next to their sides. It was rare for me treat anyone who was very tall, but in those cases, their feet did rest of the table. The tables that are wider and longer will be more expensive.
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Know the difference between a massage table and a Reiki table. A massage table has a plate or bars where your knees would fit underneath. Massage therapists don't spend much time sitting during a session. A Reiki therapist may spend lots of time sitting at someone's head or feet, so it's more comfortable to have that open space for the knees to fit.
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Let your practice pay for your table. When I first started, I bought a very affordable metal table for under $200. (Metal tends to be less expensive than wood). As my practice grew, I earned the money through treatments to upgrade my practice table to a more luxurious one.
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Check out the headrest. If you find a great deal and the headrest doesn't have much padding or adjustment options, you can easily buy a separate headrest and padded cover to attach to your table. Just make sure it will fit the dimensions, since some tables are designed differently. If you are starting a professional practice, it is important that the headrest is adjustable.
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See if there are any specials offered with the table purchase. Do you receive any discounts on props, chairs or other supplies that may come in handy? Is there free shipping? Is there tax?
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If a carrying case is not included with the cost of the table, I highly recommend buying one separately. They start at about $50 for a basic, which is all you need. You can store your table and headrest in one and it will protect the table and headrest from damage and tear when not in use.
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Save your receipt, not only for accounting purposes, but so you remember which company you bought your table from if you need to order say another headrest or refer a great deal to someone else.
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