Quote Originally Posted by filipcza
Rhone:
I have also wondered what actually happens when you get an attunement. I definetely felt a strong burning sensation back of my head when I was attuned, so something did happen. But was it more than simple energy channeling?
Going by the directions for passing attunements in Diane Stein's Essential Reiki, that would make sense as a big focus seems to be on stimulating the crown chakra. Basically the attuner is opening the crown chakra and "drawing" Reiki symbols on the crown and hand chakras.

It makes sense that you would experience sensations in your head and hands from this.

I believe that everyone has the ability, but it's just weak from not using it. Attunement may clear and open those energy channels, so that you get a jump start and have faith that "now you can do it too".
I think you have it quite correct there, Pete.