| With the number of teachers, trainings, and | | | | to theoretical instructions and the amount of time |
| institutions teaching Reiki, interested apprentices | | | | given for hands-on practice. |
| are at a loss as to where and who to enroll under | | | | 5. Application |
| in order to receive the Reiki attunements | | | | Students should also ask the Reiki master about |
| necessary to practice the art. It is also quite hard | | | | the things they will be able to do after the training. |
| to find which Reiki institutions and Reiki masters | | | | It should be clear right from the start if the |
| are truly qualified in initiating new learners. For | | | | lessons that will be given to you would make you |
| students, finding the right master is crucial. | | | | an advanced Reiki practitioner or it would be more |
| They've got to find that person who has the | | | | for personal use. |
| energy to bring them exactly what they need | | | | 6. Fees and certification |
| and expect from Reiki. | | | | Reiki instructions correspond to a certain amount |
| If you're looking for a Reiki Master and are willing | | | | of money. Know how much you have to pay for |
| to enroll in a Reiki school, here are the things that | | | | the training sessions and whether you'll get a |
| you have to know before enlisting: | | | | manual and a certification after completing the |
| 1. Reiki proficiency | | | | course. |
| It is very important that your master has been | | | | 7. Taking Notes |
| working with Reiki long enough to know | | | | Some Reiki masters forbid the use of notes or |
| everything about it, including the techniques not | | | | recorders in their class. This practice can be |
| written in any book or manual. His own training is | | | | traced back during the time when Reiki and its |
| going to be very relevant as well. As much as | | | | symbols are regarded to be sacred. As such, the |
| possible, the teacher should spend ample time | | | | whole lesson has to be memorized and not |
| teaching the craft and is using it personally. | | | | written down. |
| 2. Lineage | | | | 8. Symbols |
| There are different types of Reiki and each of | | | | The most important elements of the art of Reiki |
| them follows certain techniques and teachings. If | | | | are its symbols. Know straight from the Reiki |
| you want to learn Usui Reiki, it is very important | | | | master whom you'll train under the actual number |
| that you learn the art from a real Usui Reiki | | | | of symbols you will learn in the course. |
| master. Know the lineage of your Reiki master as | | | | 9. Support |
| it will determine what type of Reiki he'll teach you. | | | | A Reiki support group is very essential because |
| 3. Qualifications | | | | through it, you will be able to enrich your |
| Certain institutions require qualifications before | | | | knowledge in the art after completing the training |
| students are taught the basic principles of the art. | | | | sessions. There should be adequate support from |
| But for Usui Reiki, there are rarely any | | | | your master too - even after you have finished |
| qualifications required. For advanced Reiki classes | | | | all the necessary sessions with him. |
| though, like Karuna Reiki, you would have to be a | | | | 10. Respect and reputation |
| certified Usui Reiki master first. | | | | Before enlisting for a Reiki training under a master |
| 4. Classes Coverage | | | | or an institution, it is necessary that you know |
| When learning Reiki, you have to know | | | | first whether they enjoy good reputations as |
| beforehand what are the things you will learn | | | | Reiki masters and practitioners. They should also |
| once you have decided to enroll. Know the total | | | | be respectful of other practitioners and masters |
| class hours required and how much time is allotted | | | | who don't belong to their lineage. |