How To Learn Reiki
If you are wondering how to learn Reiki, you will be happy to hear that it is very easy to learn! Students always learn Reiki from Reiki masters. They are the only ones who can pass on attunements and open your chakras to the Reiki energy. After you have been attuned, so much of the process will involve simply being still and listening. In fact, in my experience, the best way to “learn” Reiki is to be receptive to it and to allow it to guide you. I use this as a guideline in my own, everyday life, as well as when I am working on others. In my own life, I try to listen as closely as possible to hear where Reiki is guiding me. This means suspending my conscious thinking to the greatest extent possible and listening to my intuition. I apply this to simple, day to day tasks such as deciding which foods to eat, or how to exercise right up to career choices and other major decisions.
In my practice, I begin each session by getting a sense of the recipient’s energy, how their aura feels, and where any blockages may exist. I let Reiki guide me as to where my hands should be placed and how long to remain in each position. So, although I have been a Reiki master for many years, I am still learning Reiki every day.
The Attunement Process
There is, of course, more to learning Reiki than simply being attuned and then listening. Your Reiki journey will begin with a series of attunements, each one an initiation into Reiki. The attunement process will open up the Reiki student’s chakras to receive this universal energy. As soon as the attunement happens, Reiki begins flowing, and continues flowing for the rest of your life. Reiki is abundant and around us all the time, and it can never be turned off.
It is this process that makes Reiki unique among all healing modalities. The practitioner does not do anything to create the healing energy. Instead, it flows through them. This is also why, every time a practitioner gives a Reiki treatment, they receive one too. Another example of the fact that the more good we give, the more good we receive.
Learning Reiki After The Attunement
Once you have received the attunement, I recommend that you practice giving Reiki treatments as much as possible. By doing so, you will ensure that you continue learning in Reiki every day. You will ensure, as Phyllis Lei Furumoto said, that Reiki will continue to teach you. Also, you will continue to give to others. This is an important aspect of living the Reiki principle of gratitude.
Practice Reiki by giving treatments to family members and friends, to pets, to plants, and even to objects. Remember that everything has a vibration, so if you want to attract money into your life, give Reiki to your wallet or to your ATM cards! If a loved one is suffering from any kind of condition, and they agree, give them Reiki treatments. The same holds true with pets. I have given Reiki treatments to dogs who have benefited greatly from it.
By now, you can see that the best way to learn Reiki is to practice Reiki.
How To Choose A Reiki Teacher
I am a strong believer that the law of attraction will bring students and teachers, practitioners and recipients, together who can benefit each others. Therefore, I recommend listening to your intuition when choosing a Reiki teacher. However, it is perfecly fine to ask questions, in fact, I would definitely suggest you do! Some questions you may want to ask a potential teacher may include:
- How long have you been practicing?
- Do you perform Reiki on yourself every day?
- What is your approach when providing someone with a Reiki treatment?
- How much do you charge?
- Why did you begin learning Reiki?
- How would you describe your own Reiki journey?
- What should I expect during the attunement process?
- Do you have regular Reiki clinics?
- What will be the opportunities to practice after the attunement?
These are just a few of the questions you may consider asking a potential Reiki teacher.
Which Questions Should You Ask Of Yourself?
Even more important than the questions you ask your potential Reiki master, are the questions that you should be asking yourself. Look deeply within yourself at the reasons that are motivating you to learn Reiki, and ask yourself why you would like to learn Reiki. Meditate on these questions and observe the responses you receive.
Some possible questions to consider include:
- Why do I want to learn Reiki?
- Which factors in my own life have led me to this decision?
- How will I be able to use Reiki to contribute to a better world?
- Which changes have I already noticed in my own life in the time leading up to the Reiki attunements?
- Do I have sufficient time/energy/resources to commit to learning and practicing Reiki?
Whatever the questions you ask yourself, you should make sure you have the highest motives. It is not necessary to dedicate your entire life to Reiki, but you should carefully consider how your journey will impact you, the people around you, and the world at large.
How Much Can I Expect To Pay To Learn Reiki?
The exact amount you will pay to learn Reiki and receive your attunements is likely to vary greatly depending on where you are located, and with whom you study. There was a time when Mrs. Takata charged $10,000 for training as a Reiki master. While there are still some masters who charge this, most masters you will find now charge considerably less. The same holds true for levels I and II. You can generally expect to pay up to several hundred dollars for Reiki attunements today depending on the Reiki master. Ask the Reiki masters you are considering and go with the one you feel most drawn to.
Conclusion
As you can see, learning Reiki is not difficult. It is a process that should begin with deep reflection and introspection, and should continue with questions asked of your Reiki master. Even after many years of practicing Reiki, you will continue to learn new things and as you do, your ability to help others will increase accordingly. Welcome to the wonderful journey of Reiki!