Hi La4ita,
Welcome to the Cafe and to Reiki!! :)
Some people do report that they do not feel much when self treating so you are not alone by any means. At Level 1, self Reiki every day with attention to preparation of self beforehand & practice of the hand positions, etc. is more important than your sensation of the energy. Be gentle with yourself, there are no tests and grades, we proceed at our own pace. However, one might not know that from all the attention we give to what we "feel" during Reiki! In some circles those that feel the most & report those feelings get a great deal of attention. Do not worry so much about feeling, it may just take you awhile. Level 1 is a level of self exploration so remember that you are going at the speed that best suits you. We rarely get what we want, more often we get what we need.
When you Reiki another person do they feel anything? Have you talked with the RM that trained you? Hands on practice in a Reiki share or circle is great for practice & gaining confidence. It may take awhile for you to "feel" the energy as the sensations & the perception of the energy flow differ from one Reiki practitioner to another. Try some relaxation excercises before Reiki if you find yourself focusing on results.
Reiki can be very subtle.
Im sure others will share with you here at the Cafe. It is good to see a newbie post so please do not hesitate to post your questions!!
peace & joy,
holobon
