How to Learn About Reiki
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.
Things You'll Need:
Computer with Internet access
Attend a Reiki Class
1
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
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
Create a budget. Beginner-level classes are fairly inexpensive, but to learn more about Reiki you might have to attend several sessions.
4
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
1
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
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
Buy a book to learn about Reiki (see Resources below).
Tips & Warnings
Use other holistic practices with Reiki to achieve positive healing.
When working with the very young or the elderly, practice should be limited to under half an hour.
Book your Reiki class early, as they often sell out.
Reiki does not take the place of pain killers and should not be used as such.
High anxiety may be experienced after Reiki treatments have concluded, and a physician's assistance may be needed.
Consult a physician immediately if you're suffering from acute muscular pain.
Reiki is not a proven science and results do vary.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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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.
Things You'll Need:
Computer with Internet access
Attend a Reiki Class
1
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
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
Create a budget. Beginner-level classes are fairly inexpensive, but to learn more about Reiki you might have to attend several sessions.
4
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
1
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
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
Buy a book to learn about Reiki (see Resources below).
Tips & Warnings
Use other holistic practices with Reiki to achieve positive healing.
When working with the very young or the elderly, practice should be limited to under half an hour.
Book your Reiki class early, as they often sell out.
Reiki does not take the place of pain killers and should not be used as such.
High anxiety may be experienced after Reiki treatments have concluded, and a physician's assistance may be needed.
Consult a physician immediately if you're suffering from acute muscular pain.
Reiki is not a proven science and results do vary.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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