Reiki Courses

Reiki as taught by Usui Sensei was a path of self-healing and self-development. The ability to heal others was not the focus, it was more of a happy side effect! As a system, Reiki was intended to be actively learnt, rather than only received in a passive fashion. 'Empowerments' or 'attunements' connect you to the source of Reiki energy. This is a permanent connection, you will never lose the ability to channel this healing energy. You can call it any time and so give yourself regular treatments (I usually give myself a treatment every day). You can also treat others, which of course is extremely rewarding.

I believe that to receive a truly life changing, healing experience with Reiki, courses are the best option. Many people are aware of a great release after their course, sometimes this is an emotional release, sometimes they simply feel relieved of a weight they have been carrying on their shoulders. Still others experience just the sense of empowerment and boosted energy from being connected to Reiki, or the satisfaction of feeling a part of something much bigger than themselves. For most of us it marks the beginning of a new period in our lives, as we find the strength to shrug off that which is no longer needed, and the clarity to make decisions and move forward.

The best way to learn how to work with Reiki is by doing it! This is why my intensive workshops are so practical. Manuals and CDs are sent out prior to the course, and you will need to complete a few hours of pre-course study at every level. This is to ensure that you have an understanding of the basic principles, and that you won't have to sit and listen to me talk about the history of Reiki on the day! I will go over the main points briefly and there will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions, but for most of the course you will be either receiving your empowerments or learning how to work with the energy yourself.

For those who have started their training in a different Reiki lineage, depending on your previous course contents, you may need to work through some 'Conversion Course' materials. These are provided at a minimal cost of £10 per course - if you are planning to study Reiki II with me after doing your initial training elsewhere you will need to familiarise yourself with the Reiki I materials first (allow a week for this), if you wish to join my Reiki Master Teacher training course from a different lineage, you will need to familiarise yourself with the Reiki I and II materials (allow two weeks for this). Please enquire for futher details.

I teach only in very small classes in my intimate healing space on the borders of London and Kent; there is plenty of opportunity to discuss your experiences with the group, and every member of the group will receive attention throughout the day. Nonetheless, the course won't cover everything you need to know! Reiki is experiential and you will no doubt have more questions or stories to share as you work with the energy after your course. I offer ongoing support by phone and by email, regular newsletters to keep you up to date, and the opportunity to join a large online forum for Reiki people to discuss your journey with like-minded people.

Reiki 1 Course - 'Shoden' (one day intensive)

This course will introduce and connect you to the energy. The pre-course reading will introduce you to the history of Reiki and how it came to reach us here in the West, as well as some of the key techniqes covered in the workshop. On the day you will learn:

• how to feel your own and other people's energy fields
• the hatsurei ho meditation, actively channeling and strengthening your connection to the energy
• the Usui self treatment meditation technique
• how to 'scan' the body to find areas in need of Reiki energy
• how to give a full body treatment

These workshops are very practical, and as well as practicing meditations and techniques, you will give and receive a full Reiki treatment by the end of the day.

No previous healing experience is required. Please book at least one week in advance to allow time for the pre-course study.

Reiki 2 Course - 'Okuden' (one day intensive)

A more in depth course; please allow at least one month between Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 as this course builds on a foundation of energy work and self healing. On this course we will explore more advanced techniques, and you will learn:

• the Reiki symbols and their use in meditations and in treatments
• techniques to make your Reiki stronger and improve your focus when treating others
• different ways to send Reiki energy
• the power of intent
• distance healing techniques
• how to move away from the standard treatment format given at Reiki 1, and work entirely intuitively

This is a practitioner level course, which prepares you to practice Reiki professionally if you wish. Please book your place at least one week in advance to allow time for the pre-course study.

Reiki Deepening (one day intensive)

This course is for those at Reiki 2 level who are dedicated to Reiki, practising regularly, but who do not wish to do the Master Teacher course. It is also suitable for Western Reiki Masters whose training did not cover the intuitive, Japanese master level techniques. There is so much more to Reiki than can be experienced at levels 1 & 2, and on this course I am passing on some Master level approaches to energy work, such as uses for the Shinto mantras, hara focused self healing meditations, and direct perception of the body's main energy centres. On this course you will gain:

• a deeper experience of the energies
• enhanced self treatment methods
• knowledge of even more ways to treat others
• understanding of the versatility and power of intent
• an appreciation of your intuitive potential

If you have studied with me, or another Reiki Evolution teacher, you will need 4 weeks to prepare for this course. Students coming from other lineages have 6 weeks of preparation exercises. Should Reiki Deepening students decide in future to take the Reiki Master Teacher course, this will be discounted by £70 as there will be some cross over.

Reiki Master Teacher Level Course - 'Shinpiden' (two day intensive)

Working with the Master energies gives a deeper understanding of Reiki - in terms of the energy itself, your own healing journey with Reiki and how to use the energy when doing healing work with others. This course is suited to those who have been working regularly Reiki, as workshops are intensive and the materials (comprehensive manual, 2 CDs and a DVD) cover a wide range of knowledge and techniques.

During the course you will learn:

• Usui's original system and how we can echo his approach as modern day Reiki masters
• the original Usui and the 'Tibetan' master symbols
• how to attune people to Reiki in the Western Reiki approach
• how to give Reiju empowerments, the Japanese method of connecting students to the Reiki source
• how to work with a number of other symbols
• ways to work to heal others at soul level
• the Reiki Kotodama, or Jumon - sacred sounds
• the importance of intent, and how to give Reiki through intention alone
• methods for self empowerment
• how to build even further on your intuitive practice

This intensive workshop takes place over two Saturdays, you will need to book your place on the course at least one month in advance to allow for the preparation work.