Online Class: Reiki 1st Degree

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12Lessons
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7Hours
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Course Description
In this course, you will learn the basics of Reiki, as it is generally taught and practiced by Reiki Masters, and you will have a foundational understanding necessary for self administering its healing principles. We will touch on the history of Reiki as well as its different Eastern and Western branches, principles that govern the practice of Reiki, and both the basic and more complex philosophies concerning the body's energy and how it impacts the healing process.
Course Motivation
Most practitioners agree every living being exudes warmth and an intangible energy. Such energy is often referred to as the life source, but in the macro view of life that energy actually is a transferred energy from the source of life or life source itself. While it is widely believed that there is actually one ultimate source of life, it is also widely recognized that every living thing contains a portion of that life source's energy or substance. In Christianity, the life source is referred to as Spirit or breath of life. In scientific circles, the life source is referred to in metaphysical terms as "energy" or a universal energy. The scientific description is often used by Eastern practitioners, particularly those from Japan and China.
The cultural reference to energy can better be explained by examining the various names assigned to it by different societies and groups.
For the sake of simplicity, we will discuss the life source or energy as Ki [Japanese] or Ch'i [Chinese] in the content of this course since it is from these cultures that Reiki originates.
In a very literal sense, a person's life source is the origin of their life. When a person's Ki has left their body, they are dead; the life source has ceased to operate within their being. While we may think of this life source as spirit or energy, it is far more tangible than what could otherwise be thought of as an intangible element of life.
Once he had learned the secrets of Reiki healing, Usui followed the examples of Christ and Buddha by choosing to heal the poor, without thought of reward. These were his first patients. Eventually Usui opted to teach the healing secrets when he found his healing was being taken for granted.
SPIRITUALITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPIRITUAL MAN IN EACH OF US
If anything can be said of Reiki and religion, it is that Reiki helps to develop our spiritual man inside our souls without the pomp of religious ceremony, the structure of a church or synagogue and without the recognition of a particular God. In other words, the practice of Reiki is one which seeks to get us in touch with _________ [God, Spirit, etc.] and help us to gain a greater understanding but without all of the rules of modern religions. In this aspect, Reiki may come under scrutiny or criticism by religious people for attempting to achieve spiritual things without any recognition [worship] of a deity.
THE ENERGY FACTOR
When working with the body's energy, the practitioner seeks to discern the subtle energy field around the body. Frequently referred to as the body's aura, this subtle energy field is part of the exchange between the practitioner and the client in the laying on of hands.
In Eastern healing practices, such as the Chinese healing that is accomplished through acupuncture, the energy channels or meridians are an integral part of the process of realigning the body's energy and balance for the purpose of restoring health. In a similar sense, the practice of Reiki is one in which the practitioner seeks to realign the client's energy and facilitate healing to the body. The idea is that healing can occur whether the ailment is understood or even known if the practitioner can simply achieve a realignment of the body's energy. Thus Reiki practitioners do not technically heal others, they re-enable others to heal themselves by redirecting blocked healing energies.
When you think about it, all things in life require a balancing in order to function at their optimal level. It only makes sense that the body, its organs and its energy flow would work in the same manner. The underlying theory is that when the body's energy is in balance, the body will heal itself regardless of what ails the person. Even people with deep religious convictions should recognize that their creator made their entire body to function perfectly and in health when everything inside of it is in balance.
Reiki, touch healing and other holistic therapies are gaining more and more credibility and exposure in Western culture as many people are becoming conscious of the flaws of our ultra-modern health care system.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: What is Reiki?
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reiki as Alternative Treatment; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete Assignment: Lesson 1: Reiki and Energy
Assessment: Lesson 1: What is Reiki?
Lesson 2: The History of Reiki
Lesson 2 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 2: Historical Background of Reiki
Assessment: Lesson 2: The History of Reiki
Lesson 3: Common Sources of Disease in the Body
Lesson 3 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 3: Concept of Diseases in Reiki
Assessment: Lesson 3: Common Sources of Disease in the Body
Lesson 4: Health Issues and How They Respond to Reiki
Lesson 4 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 4: Reiki and Diseases
Assessment: Lesson 4: Health Issues and How They Respond to Reiki
Lesson 5: The Five Reiki Principles
Lesson 5 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 5: Principles of Reiki
Assessment: Lesson 5: The Five Reiki Principles
Lesson 6: Chakras and Meridians in Your Body
Lesson 6 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 6: Chakras in Reiki
Assessment: Lesson 6: Chakras and Meridians in Your Body
Lesson 7: Colors, Purposes and Functions Associated with the Chakras
Lesson 7 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 7: Colors Associated with Each Chakra
Assessment: Lesson 7: Colors, Purposes and Functions Associated with the Chakras
Lesson 8: Choosing a Reiki Master
Lesson 8 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 8: First Degree Reiki
Assessment: Lesson 8: Choosing a Reiki Master
Lesson 9: Preparations, Grounding and Meditation
Lesson 9 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 9: Lovingkindness meditation and other forms of meditation
Assessment: Lesson 9: Preparations, Grounding and Meditation
Lesson 10: Healing Yourself
Lesson 10 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 10: Hand Positions in Self Healing
Complete Assignment: distance attunement
Assessment: Lesson 10: Healing Yourself
Lesson 11: Learning to Heal Others
Lesson 11 Video
Lesson discussions: Performing Reiki
Complete Assignment: Lesson 11: Hand Positions on the Front of the Body
Complete Assignment: Performing reiki on others
Assessment: Lesson 11: Learning to Heal Others
Lesson 12: Group Healing and Special Cases
Lesson 12 Video
Lesson discussions: video presentations; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete Assignment: Lesson 12: Group Reiki
Assessment: Lesson 12: Group Healing and Special Cases
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define reiki.
- Summarize the history of reiki.
- Describe common sources of disease in the body.
- Describe health issues and how they respond to reiki.
- Define the five reiki principles.
- Describe chakras and meridians in your body.
- Describe colors, purposes and functions associated with the chakras.
- Describe choosing a reiki master.
- Describe preparations, grounding and the male-female ule exercises.
- Describe healing yourself with reiki.
- Describe learning to heal others with reiki.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "I enjoyed the course. I had no knowledge of Reiki beforehand so I didn't have an expectation. The more I learned the more I understood." -- Heather W.
- "Course was very good and mostly easy to follow. Overall I feel pretty confident that this course has giving me direction into my possible career." -- Tina A.
- "This course was very helpful. It provided me with alot of information that I was not aware of. I feel very prepared and comfortable performing Reiki 1." -- Shannon C.
- "I've heard about Reiki but never seriously considered delving into the practice. Now that I'm on the cusp of a new meridian in my life, retirement and of course, living through the pandemic, it seems that learning how to channel one's energy is much more vital to physical and emotional well-being." -- Jacalyn G.
- "I very much enjoyed this course - excellent instructor who marked very quickly. Although I won't be going forward with Reiki, I would definitely do other courses by the same instructor." -- Heather S.
- "Hello hello! I am soo excited to finally finish the course I alredy practiced Reiki for many years on myself intuitively and the course helped me to undertand many things about reiki and the important of this type of healing, I love the course and everything about it!" -- Leidy O.
- "It was very helpful and enjoyed it -- looking forward to Reiki 2." -- Sheila G.
- "I really enjoyed this course and plan to continue with Reiki 2." -- Deborah L.
- "To the instructor: Thank you for answering my emails. I found your course excellent and I am taking another one of your courses this week." -- Terry P.
- "I liked the instructor, he contacts you immediately about any concerns you address to him." -- Mary B.
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