01/03/2026
Why are there always snacks on offer at trainings and workshops ? Why do we feel extra peckish after energy work?
Feeling hungry during or after energy work (like Reiki, yoga, or meditation) is common because these practices stimulate energy flow, demanding more physical sustenance to maintain what we are doing ... similar to a workout, energy work triggers the body to crave fuel to replenish, while intense focus can cause blood sugar fluctuations also.
Food is also useful in grounding to reconnect with the physical body after working with the energetic body, This is why I tend to give attunements when possible just before lunch .
Hunger cues can also be triggered when we as clients or recipients of energy work move from a stressed state to a relaxed state & release tension. Our body can then focus on fueling the body rather than protecting it when the feeling of threat is removed.
And lastly Mental and physical strain, like intense studying or physical exercise, energy work can cause fluctuations in glucose levels, signalling the brain to request more food.
So the next time you feel extra hungry at training days or after treatments, know there are lots of reasons for this and listen to your body's request for fuel & satisfy it removing any awkwardness or shame that may have crept in on previous occasions, that said my children love to rush in after trainings in the hope there are some nice treats left !
Have you experienced this desire to snack more during training or post treatments and wondered why ? Hopefully, now you have some answers !!!!
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