Reiki for Children

Many of the Reiki students often ask me this question: Is it okay to give Reiki attunements to children?

The answer is YES! but with certain conditions:

• We can give Reiki initiation for Reiki Level 1 to children age 7 and up.
• Reiki Level 2 can be given to children age 12 – 14.
• Higher Reiki levels should be given to high school students.

Note:
 The children should use Reiki energy only for themselves and not to treat other people. This is because of two reasons:

1. The subtle energy layers of a child (the aura) are still developing, and it is not advisable to expose their aura to negative energies and diseases from other people.
2. During a Reiki treatment, there is a small risk that the therapist may collect negative energies from the client. This is why therapist perform certain self-purification techniques at the end of each Reiki treatment session. Children may not be as cautious, increasing the risk of negative side effects.