Access Bars vs Reiki: How They Compare
If you know Reiki, you'll find Access Bars familiar in feel but distinct in method. Here's how the two compare.
Because both involve light touch and deep relaxation, Access Bars and Reiki are often mentioned in the same breath. They share a spirit but differ in structure. Here's a fair, non-partisan comparison.
What they have in common
Both are gentle, non-invasive and received while you rest, fully clothed. Both are widely used for relaxation and stress relief, and both are complementary practices rather than medical treatments.
Where they differ
- Points: Access Bars works with 32 specific points on the head; Reiki typically moves through a broader set of hand positions over the body.
- Framework: Access Bars sits within the wider Access Consciousness toolkit of questions and choice; Reiki has its own lineage and principles.
- Training: each has its own distinct certification path and class structure.
Which should you try?
There's no need to pick a 'winner'. If you've loved Reiki, you'll likely enjoy the Bars, and vice versa. Some people alternate between them depending on what they feel like receiving.
Different maps of the same territory: rest, release, and a quieter mind.
If you're curious how the Bars compares to a Reiki session you've had before, the simplest answer is to feel it. A first session in Pune will give you your own honest comparison.
Curious to feel it, not just read about it?
A first session in Pune, India is a calm, no-pressure way to experience this work for yourself.
Access Consciousness®, Access Bars® and Access Energetic Facelift® are registered trademarks of Access Consciousness LLC, referenced here for descriptive and educational purposes. This article is general information and is not medical, psychological or financial advice.