How to Learn About Reiki

Introduction

Reiki is a form of spiritual healing wherein hands are placed on or above the patient to purportedly heal and restore the patient's energy. This Japanese practice is used for intense relaxation and to purify the body of sicknesses from cancer to the common cold.

Steps

1 Step One

Find a Reiki class in your area. Many states around the country provide classes, and international classes are available as well. There are many Reiki practitioner directories that make locating a practitioner or a class very easy. Try the International Center for Reiki Training Web site (see Resources below).

2 Step Two

Learn about the different levels of Reiki. As a beginner you will want to attend Reiki I, but classes extend to level II, Usui Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master.

3 Step Three

Create a budget. Beginner-level classes are fairly inexpensive, but to learn more about Reiki you might have to attend several sessions.

4 Step Four

Contact the teacher of the Reiki class you decide to take before attending. Ask him or her any preliminary questions you have about Reiki and try to get a feel for the teacher's credentials. In most cases, you can also sign up for your class directly through the teacher.

Research Reiki in Your Community

Steps

1 Step One

Learn more about Reiki by joining a Reiki community in your area. You can attend workshops, retreats and meetings to learn more about Reiki and its ideologies.

2 Step Two

Subscribe to a Reiki newsletter, either an online source or in print. Try the free one published by the International Center for Reiki Training (see Resources below).

3 Step Three

Buy a book to learn about Reiki.