| Reiki is a form of energy healing that was | | | | masters sometimes charged their students |
| discovered by Mikao Usui in 1922. According to | | | | thousands of dollars to learn Reiki. Today, the |
| legend, Usui experienced a flash of enlightenment | | | | so-called secrets of Reiki have been revealed in |
| after 21 days of meditation and fasting on Mount | | | | widely published books. Moreover, there are now |
| Kurama in Japan. It was through this sudden | | | | a large number of Reiki masters who will share |
| insight that the practice of Reiki energy healing | | | | their knowledge of Reiki for a more modest fee. |
| emerged. The Reiki approach to healing has much | | | | People often ask whether some special |
| in common with other, more ancient healing | | | | background or prior training is necessary before |
| traditions. In fact, some practitioners of Reiki | | | | an individual can learn Reiki. The answer to this |
| believe that Usui simply re-discovered a form of | | | | question is an emphatic, No! Reiki is a simple |
| healing that had existed for centuries in cultures | | | | healing practice. Anyone can learn Reiki. Students |
| throughout the world. While Reiki training has | | | | just need to have a sincere intent to develop |
| changed over the years, the practice of Reiki | | | | their healing power. And, its procedures can be |
| remains a kind of laying on of hands through | | | | learned in a matter of days. |
| which a practitioner connects to, and channels, | | | | Of course, not everyone who wants to learn |
| universal life energy to a person who needs | | | | Reiki energy healing can find a local workshop or a |
| healing. | | | | Reiki master willing to provide the training needed. |
| As part of their Reiki training, students learn | | | | Fortunately, there are several programs online |
| specialized symbols that help them to focus their | | | | that provide affordable Reiki training. These |
| healing intent. Students of Reiki also learn specific | | | | programs make available both the attunements |
| hand positions to use during a healing session. | | | | and instruction needed for one to begin practicing |
| Most importantly, students are attuned to the | | | | Reiki. In some cases, the distant instruction |
| universal life force, opening themselves as | | | | provided by online programs is superior to the |
| channels so they can transmit healing energy to | | | | training that might be found locally. |
| themselves and others. | | | | If you are looking for Reiki training -- whether |
| When it first made its way to the West from | | | | in-person or online -- take the time to search for |
| Japan, Reiki training was both difficult to obtain | | | | the best programs available. Not all Reiki teachers |
| and expensive. The few individuals who held the | | | | provide a quality learning experience. Likewise, not |
| keys to learning Reiki guarded their secrets | | | | all online programs are worthwhile. So, look for |
| jealously and shrouded the practice of Reiki with | | | | those online programs and Reiki instructors that fit |
| an air of mystery and mysticism. As a result, | | | | your personality and learning style. Be sure that |
| Reiki training was passed on only in workshops led | | | | the training program selected has a very |
| by experienced practitioners or during extended | | | | organized approach, has a good reputation, and |
| apprenticeships with a Reiki master. Early Reiki | | | | provides follow-up guidance and assistance. |