Reiki Level I training involves becoming immersed in the history and learning the lineage of Usui Reiki. Students are taken on a journey through sacred space and time to honor the roots of their Reiki heritage. They receive a total of four Reiju, or attunements, during Shoden, or initial teachings, class and learn Reiki meditations and techniques for connecting with and practicing Reiki. Basic hand positions for self-reiki and reiki for others are taught and practiced, the Reiki Precepts are learned and used and students are introduced to the concept of incorporating Reiki into the everyday of their lives.
All students are encouraged to use their practice of Reiki to bring about personal healing and spiritual growth. Like oxygen masks on the airplane, Shoden training is about learning to practice Reiki in your own life first. Developing a personal practice that imbues the practitioner with a deep connection to Rei-Ki allows for personal growth and healing and is a prerequisite to bringing this healing practice to others. All students receive a Reiki Level I Manual, a Reiki Level I Certificate, and a Self-Reiki calendar.
What Can I Do to Prepare?
Level I students are asked to prepare themselves for class by setting their intention for bringing the practice of Reiki into their lives. Please take a few minutes each day of the week preceding class to meditate or journal quietly and reflectively, creating the space to be open and receptive to this new healing practice in your life. Recommended reading for Reiki Level I (Shoden) is:
What Is An Attunement?
The opening of a student to the energy of Reiki is accomplished through a process of allowing the student a greater connection to the Rei-Ki by a series of Reiju or blessings, known as attunements or by some as initiation. Students are guided into a pre-Reiju state of meditation where they remain while the teacher performs the Reiju, or attunement/initiation, with each student one at a time. The practice of Reiki is available to everyone and requires no special skills or traits. Learning how to deepen one’s connection with the Rei-Ki is the main purpose of the teaching. Together with the attunements/Reiju, these methods comprise the student’s initiation into Reiki practice. Mikao Usui received the experience of Reiki after many days of meditation while in a prolonged trance state. When preparing to share this gift with others he created levels of Rei-Ki practice through the use of Reiju and teaching, allowing students to learn this self-healing practice in graduated steps for optimal learning and personal growth. We honor the tradition and wisdom of Usui by learning to practice Reiki one level at a time, opening to Rei-Ki like a flower in the course of our lives. Learning to love, live and use this healing practice becomes a lifetime path.
Is There Follow Up to Level I Class?
Yes. Students are invited back for a Reiki recap session to share their experiences, ask questions, explore possibilities they have uncovered, and review and practice self-Reiki and Reiki meditation together. This session lasts from 1 to 2 hours depending on the number of attendees.
What Other Support is Available to Me Once I Have Completed my Reiki One Training?
Crystal Reiki offers workshops on Reiki Meditation and Japanese Reiki Techniques and provides Reiki shares to help Reiki people develop and deepen in their practice of Reiki. All students receive The Crystal Reiki Connection, a Reiki centered newsletter with information, inspiration and spiritual resources and have access to Crystal Reiki’s “Reiki Every Day” Articles.
Deborah is personally available for any ongoing support or questions. Click here to contact Deborah.
Cost for Reiki Level I (Shoden)
Reiki Level I costs $350.00 for individual training
