Reiki Classes

 

 

ABOUT REIKI CLASSES

Register Now.  Give Yourself the Gift of Reiki.

We can all learn to do Reiki for self-care and wellness as well for treatment of others.  A Reiki 1 class is truly empowering as it facilitates healing, health, and wellbeing on all levels:  physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual.  Whether you are exploring Reiki for relief from troubling physical conditions or seeking a happier, more vitalized self, a Reiki 1 class is a comfortable and exciting place to begin your exploration. 

Some students who have completed a Reiki 1 class feel moved to continue with Reiki and choose to take a Reiki 2 class.  In a Reiki 2 class, specific Reiki symbols are taught which provide additional focus for the practitioner in his/her practice of Reiki.  Reiki 2 class students experience another Attunement.  Finally, students who are considering practicing Reiki in the community are given skills in how to present Reiki to the public, how to conduct a client intake interview, and how to maintain a Reiki office with appropriate record-keeping and documentation.

Should you wish to continue on with your Reiki journey, Reiki Master Practitioner (Level 3a) and Reiki Master Teacher (Level 3b) are offered in a one-to-one class, designed specifically for you. 

LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL REIKI CLASS SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 22nd          Reiki 1

Sunday, October 3rd           Reiki 1

Sunday, October 17th         Reiki 2 

                             All Classes  9:45am - 6:30 pm                               

                                                                                                                  

Cost:  Reiki 1 $150, includes comprehensive course manual and ongoing support

         Reiki 2 $175, includes comprehensive course manual and ongoing support

Pre-Registration kindly requested.  Please call 617-244-8856 or email eliseb@rcn.com

Deposit of $50 requested to hold your place in a class. 

Please inquire about discounts and sliding scales for those experiencing financial constraints.

Reiki Class FAQ's

1.  What is covered in a Reiki 1 class?

A Reiki 1 classes clarifies what Reiki is and what Reiki is not, as well as how Reiki fits into Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), or Integrative Medicine. During a Reiki 1 class, students learn the Japanese origins and history of Reiki and about the role of a Reiki practitioner.  The Reiki Precepts/Concepts are discussed, as well as the ethical responsibilities of a Reiki practitioner.  A central part of the Reiki 1 class is learning and practicing the hand positions for Reiki self-treatment, and the hand positions for treatment of others.  Plenty of time is devoted to students practicing and giving Reiki treatments to one another. The four attunements/initiations are a focal point of the Reiki 1 class, initiating students into the practice of Reiki.  Once you are attuned to Reiki 1, you keep that attunement and can practice Reiki on yourself and others for the rest of your life.

2.  Attunements?  What are attunements?

Reiki is not taught in the same way as other healing techniques are taught.  In fact, it is the initiation process, or attunement process, that sets Reiki apart from other forms of hands-on energy work.  The ability to use reiki is transferred to the student by the Reiki Master during an attunement process.  The attunement is the process that opens the mental and physical inner-healing channel that enables us to do Reiki on ourselves and others. 

3.  Sounds a little mysterious to me.  What will it feel like?

The attunement/initiation will be experienced differently by each student since each of us is unique.  Many people simply feel very relaxed and peaceful, while others may see colors or images, and some may experience some emotion.  No matter what we experience, the attunement has worked, and inner transformations have been set in motion.  Now all the student needs to do is practice using his/her healing channel on others or on him/herself.

4.  Can anyone learn to do Reiki?

Absolutely!  Reiki is not actually learned with the conscious mind; therefore anyone can be attuned, or initiated, to the Reiki energy.  The attunements/inititions really do not give the individual anything new.  It is an initiation that opens the door to what you already are capable of.  

5.  Well, then, what about children?

Yes, children can be taught to do Reiki.  It is my feeling that most children over the age of 12 are capable of making the decision as to whether they want to become attuned to Reiki.  The policy of Brenner Reiki Healing is that one of the child's parents must already be attuned to Reiki, and that a parent accompany the child to the class.  Children between the ages of 12 and 15 would be placed together in a children's class, which is shorter in duration than the typical adult class.  Children between the ages of 16 and 18 would be placed in an adult class, with written permission from the parent.

6.  Do I need to do anything special to prepare for my Reiki 1 class?

The most important thing you may want to do prior to the class is to consider why you want to become attuned to Reiki healing energy and what you are expecting from this experience.  You may want to consider giving yourself the gift of some quiet time during the days before your Reiki class as you think about your wishes and intentions for learning Reiki.  I do not ask students to fast or avoid drinking caffeinated beverages, but you may choose those options if it feels right for you.  If you have never received a reiki treatment, I strongly urge you to do so prior to your Level 1 Reiki class.  Finally, I recommend you read the following book prior to your class:  Reiki Energy Medicine: Bringing Healing Touch into Home, Hospital, and Hospice., by Libby Barnett and Maggie Chambers, Healing Arts Press, 1996.

7.  Frankly, I never have experienced Reiki, but I want to take the class.  Is that alright?

I suggest that if you have never received a Reiki treatment, that you get one before taking the class.  You can try Brenner Reiki Healing's monthly Reiki Clinic, where 1/2-hour treatments are offered at low cost ($10), or you may consider scheduling a full one-hour Reiki treatment with Brenner Reiki Healing at a special discounted rate for registered students.  Simply call Brenner Reiki Healing at 617-244-8856, or email eliseb@rcn.com to schedule an appointment prior to your Reiki class.

8.  Is there a textbook?

I request that students purchase and read the following book by Libby Barnett and Maggie Chambers, "Reiki Energy Medicine: Bringing Healing Touch into Home, Hospital, and Hospice," 1996, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont.  The book is widely available in bookstores.  In addition, a comprehensive Reiki 1 course manual will be handed out to students at the class.

9.  What should I wear to my Reiki 1 class?  What should I bring with me?

Please wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes.  You may choose to remove your shoes for greater comfort.  It would be best to leave large, heavy jewelry at home.  I ask that you bring a notebook or journal, a pen, water, snacks, and lunch.  We will enjoy a lunch break together.  It is a long day and you want to be comfortable and enjoy each moment.