| There are a variety of Reiki modalities and Reiki | | | | body may be holding. |
| training courses that differ according to the students | | | | Most Reiki students will be pleased with what they |
| knowledge and experience. Training is different when | | | | have learned after completing Level Two. But a few |
| you are beginner than when you have had a few | | | | will be interested in becoming Masters so they will |
| attunements and have a better idea of what Reiki is. | | | | continue to Reiki Level Three training. |
| This article will review the basic levels to give you an | | | | There are two options for Level Three. The first one is |
| idea of the Reiki process as a whole. | | | | called "3A" and it is meant for those that want to |
| In Reiki Level One or First Degree you are introduced | | | | become Masters to practice Reiki on themselves and |
| to energy through a practice called attunement. You | | | | others but are not interested in teaching Reiki. |
| will acquire Level One after you learn about the 4 | | | | The second and final option is Third Degree or Reiki |
| attunements; the information is taught in two days. The | | | | Master in which you will not only be a healer but you'll |
| teachings will expose you to the healing energy of | | | | become a trainer as well. |
| Reiki. This is called an initiation and it is where the Reiki | | | | It is recommended to wait between 6 to 12 months |
| Master will teach you how to open your chakras so | | | | before taking Reiki Level Three, to allow for extensive |
| you can receive this powerful Universal Life Force. | | | | practice and experience. When you feel ready, you will |
| During each attunement you will be developing your | | | | again undergo a two day session so you may receive |
| relationship with energy. You will learn how it feels | | | | your final attunement. There will be another 21 day |
| within your body, and how to work with it. You will also | | | | cleaning period after this attunement. The highest form |
| learn of the effects on using this Life Energy on | | | | of energy is received during this Level Three training. |
| yourself and others. | | | | Some courses may also include a new Reiki modality |
| Once you have been attuned to Level One, you will be | | | | in the syllabus, such as the Seichim to help you through. |
| capable of channeling the Reiki energy. Channeling | | | | What makes this last degree different is that you will |
| means bringing energy to your body at will and then | | | | learn Reiki from an instructor's perspective. |
| being able to transfer it to others. | | | | This will enable you as the practitioner to come up with |
| All of this learning is a process that happens during | | | | your own lesson plans, and develop your guides and |
| attunements and in between them, as you get to | | | | manuals to teach Reiki. One subject you will learn in |
| practice on yourself. This is why Reiki training courses | | | | this level is related to the boundaries and ethics of |
| are given throughout several days to allow your | | | | being a Reiki Master. Some Reiki training courses will |
| system to settle into this new space. It will take up to | | | | require you to pass a test that consists on creating a |
| 21 days for complete cleansing. This means you will let | | | | Level One module for training meant to treat new |
| go of the negative energy in your system. When you | | | | patients. |
| conclude Level One, you will be able to send healing | | | | There are many ways in with you can enroll in a Reiki |
| energy to all living beings. | | | | training course. It is available in some institutions, through |
| Reiki Level Two training or Second Degree should be | | | | home study programs, online learning classes and |
| done at least two months after you have completed | | | | distance instruction. You just have to do some |
| Reiki Level One. This is to allow time for your vibration | | | | research for you to find the best option available for |
| to build up and remain high on a regular basis. | | | | you. |
| Level Two is also a two day Reiki course where you | | | | If you decide to join a class, look for one with a limited |
| will receive another attunement with the goal to | | | | amount of students for you to get plenty of hands-on |
| increase your vibration and introduce you to three of | | | | experience, and individual attention from the instructor. |
| the four Reiki symbols. You will also learn how to | | | | They are usually limited to 4 to 8 students. |
| make each of these symbols work. A Reiki Level | | | | We are all able to learn and experience the wonders |
| Two practitioner may be able to start healing at a | | | | of Reiki. No prior experience or qualifications are |
| distance. | | | | required other than to keep an open mind to let the |
| Once you conclude Reiki Level Two training, you will | | | | positive energy flow and achieve balance in body, mind |
| again have to go through a 21 day cleaning phase | | | | and spirit. |
| where you'll remove any negative energy that your | | | | |