Reiki Planet

All of those who have at least one degree in Usui Reiki have been through the process of choosing a Reiki teacher. How did they do it? Well, here is my list of 7 steps (requirements) that I’ve used when I was looking for a qualified teacher.

1. The name of the course – The name of the Reiki course (style) advertised as being Usui Reiki, for example LALA Reiki should be as close as possible to the original name Usui Reiki (if Usui Reiki is what you’re looking to learn). This will tell you that maybe you are close to finding a teacher who will teach you the original Usui Reiki. If the Reiki style has a different name than the teacher should have an explanation (motive) of why the name has been changed.
2. Teacher’s experience – Usually the more students a particular teacher has taught, the more likely the teacher is capable of performing the Reiki attunements (initiation) correctly.
3. The type of training offered – I have always prefered to attend a small class rather than going into a crowded class where there will be a limited amount of time available to interact directly with the teacher. Getting a one-on-one training in Reiki is very hard to find these days and it should be considered as a bonus.
4. The length of the course – The minimum time for each Reiki level should be 6 hours. Some teachers offer two days of training for each level. These will allow for good practice time, however, it is not always necessary. Depending on the student, 6 hours for each level are usually more than enough. The Teacher / Master level should allow more time for practice. If the course is presented as 3 levels, than usually level 3 should be taught in 2 days. If the course has 4 levels (Master/Teacher Level), then an additional day will be enough.
5. Use your intuition – After reading the course ad, the small prints, talking to the teacher on the phone or through email, looking at the teacher’s picture (if any) – USE your gut feeling, your intuition to decide. If you feel that maybe something is not right keep searching. There are many teachers out there. Choose one that resonates with you.
6. Reiki symbols – This is where many teachers are walking the path of bad karma. It’s not a joke and it is serious business. There are 4 Reiki symbols in Usui Reiki (Cho Ku Rei, Sei He Ki, Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen and Dai Ko Myo) and these symbols (which are geometrical figures with straight lines and curves) should look the same regardless of the Teacher. NO – IT’S NOT OK – to change the symbols or to delete / transform lines into curves. Be very careful and if you can, try to get the list of the Reiki symbols from that teacher and compare it with trusted sources. If that is not possible when you learn level 2 and receive the Reiki symbols search on the web, compare their drawing with a trusted source. I’ve met a Reiki Teacher who was telling me that it is OK to change the Reiki symbols. Trust me it’s not OK, unless you yourself have clairvoyance and you can see and analyze the type of energy that you channel with a changed symbol don’t do it!
7. Clairvoyance – Well, if you are very lucky (and I was extremely lucky) than you will find a Reiki teacher who can see the Reiki energy, your energy fields, chakras. If that is the case wait no more. Thank God for this opportunity, because a teacher who has clairvoyance (not one that pretends he has) will teach you much more that any other Reiki teacher could.