The attunement energies work more efficiently and create greater benefits if practiced in a disciplined and prescribed manner. By receiving Reiki attunement, the receiver will become part of a group of people who are using Reiki to heal themselves and each other. They can together heal the Earth. Reiki is not a religion, so you may prepare your mind with intention work and pray in a religious mode comfortable to you to prepare to open to higher spiritual energies and experiences. Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an "attunement" given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to enhance the quality of life.

Following steps are advised for best results-

1. Do not consume meat, chicken or fish for several days before attunement. These foods might contain toxins in the form of pesticides that can imbalance body’s constituents.

2. If fasting is not a problem, then go on a water or juice fast for one to three days before attunement.

3. Minimize the intake of coffee and caffeine drinks or stop completely. They throw off the balance of nervous and endocrine systems.

4. Strictly avoid consuming alcohol for at least three days prior to the attunement.

5. Minimize the intake of sweets and chocolate and cut back on smoking.

6. Meditate an hour a day for a least a week. Also reduce or eliminate watching TV, listening to the radio, and reading newspapers.

7. Exercise moderately and spend time with nature.

8. Release all your anger, fear, jealousy, hate, worry to create a sacred space within yourself.