Reiki - Training and Education

Good Morning,

Thanks for making us part of your morning. I wanted to focus a today on the training of Reiki Practitioners which hopefully will enable you even if Reiki is not new to you to understand what the education and training of a Reiki Practitioner.

There are three levels of practitioner training; these are:

Level 1 ~ First Degree or Shoden: First degree teaches you how to heal yourself, creating balance between your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. At this level an individual is not truly a practitioner but is definitely in a place of self learning and self healing. My Reiki Master Teacher believes from Level 1 we are ready to work on others but we need to be sure we have a routine in life which incorporates Reiki into it daily and as we become more confident with hand positions etc our soul will be guided as to when is the right time to begin sharing this gift with others. There are a few Reiki Master Teachers which offer Level 1 and Level 2 together.

Level 2 ~ Second Degree or Okedun: Completion of the Second degree an individual is considered to be a Reiki Practitioner. It is at this level a practitioner learns Distance/Time-altered Healing.

Level 3 ~ Third Degree or Shinpiden: The third degree is for Reiki Practitioners who, having completed the second degree, wish to become Reiki Masters and Teachers. In most situations individuals wishing to move forward in their training wait at least 12 months prior to taking Third Degree. The reason for this is to allow ample time for Reiki Practitioners to embody the healing as part of their ongoing life's journey.

There are many places, organizations and individuals who offer Reiki training. The best advice when choosing to work with a Reiki practitioner or when choosing to embrace the knowledge of Reiki is to follow your heart. It will truly guide you to the right practitioner and/or training facility that is right for you at this time in your life.

Until next time, embrace your inner wisdom!

Namaste,
Karen