From my perspective, the Akashic Records are highly spiritual.  Intentions equate to prayers, actual prayers are absolutely supported during readings.  One of the beautiful things about the Akashic Records is that it includes religion and religious ideas.  The practitioner should work within the belief systems of the client around prayers, as spirituality and religion differ to some and are one and the same to others.  Taping into a higher power, whether it falls within organized religion, Source, Mother Earth, Nature, Planets, Other Worldly Beings, Mystical Beings, even cartoons, are ways to relate the Records to support and honor the client fully.  The magic of this work is there are ways to be relatable to all, meeting each individual where they are currently.  So prayers ultimately fit into Akashic Records work, guided by the practitioners Spirit Team as well as the team of the client and the client’s Higher Self, delightfully and seamlessly.