A Reiki 1
course takes a full day and explains the basics of the Reiki technique. This includes the extensive healing properties of Reiki, its history as well as the 5 Reiki precepts introduced by the founder to cultivate a more holistic healing approach. Important principles that are involved in energy healing work are also discussed in detail, as well as explanations of the body’s key energy centres, or chakras. Healing at Level 1 focuses largely on the physical body.
In Reiki 2, the healing focus expands to include healing the emotional and mental bodies. At this level, three Reiki symbols are introduced to facilitate healing of the emotions as well as our thinking body. Distant healing is also taught, an extremely useful technique as it allows healing across time and space. Level 2 will be taught over two days.
The final level
is a three-day Mastership course and is extended to students who are so passionate about Reiki that they wish to help spread the teachings to others. The student is taught how to conduct attunements and will also learn how to be an effective teacher in Reiki. The course will also include broader healing applications of Reiki as well as explain other more esoteric studies related to energy healing.
For most students, study up to Reiki Level 2 will suffice as it offers the necessary energy to provide in-depth healing of the body. At all of the above courses, sufficient time for healing practicals will be provided.
Prolonged practice with Reiki will allow one to have a better understanding of one’s body. More importantly, with that realization, one would become more aware of how our life decisions, our emotions and our thoughts will affect our health. This will help us develop a healthier body and more importantly, a happier life.