Traditional, simple and practical Reiki
Reiki — learn it. Rediscover it. Use it.
01 —Returning to Reiki
Have you learned Reiki — but stopped using it?
You attended a Reiki course. You received your certificate. You intended to practise.
Then life got in the way.
Perhaps months or even years have passed. Maybe you have forgotten some of the techniques or perhaps you never developed the confidence to use Reiki with another person.
Many people have learned Reiki but rarely use what they were taught. And that’s a shame.
People need caring, compassionate people. Your Reiki skills could still make a difference.
You don’t necessarily need to start all over again or collect another certificate. Sometimes you simply need to revisit what you learned, practise again and rebuild your confidence.
You learned Reiki for a reason. Perhaps now is the time to use it again.
02 — New to Reiki?
Start simply
You don’t need any previous experience.
Reiki is a Japanese complementary wellbeing practice traditionally associated with Ki, a concept of vital energy found within Japanese culture and traditional practices.
Reiki commonly involves the hands being placed gently on or near the body, together with stillness, awareness and attention.
People may use Reiki as a complementary practice to support relaxation and general wellbeing.
You don’t need to follow a particular religion or accept everything you hear about Reiki.
- Learn the principles.
- Ask questions.
- Experience the practice.
- Develop through experience.
03 — Already qualified?
Rediscover your Reiki
A Reiki certificate doesn’t disappear because you haven’t practised for a while.
If you learned Reiki in the past but have become uncertain or lost confidence, a refresher may be all you need.
We can revisit the areas where you feel unsure and concentrate on practical experience rather than unnecessarily repeating everything you already know.
Refreshers can be adapted to your previous experience and what you actually need.
- Revisiting Reiki principles and practice
- Symbols where appropriate to your level
- Working with another person
- Developing awareness of Ki
- Questions that may have arisen since your original training
- Hand positions
- Self-practice
- Meditation and stillness
- Building confidence
04 — Reiki revision courses
Sometimes we all need a refresher
Perhaps you haven’t practised for several years.
Perhaps you completed your training quickly and would now like to go over it again.
Or perhaps you are practising Reiki but would simply value the opportunity to discuss your practice with an experienced teacher.
Revision should not be about making you feel that everything you previously learned was wrong.
It should help you remember, practise and move forward with greater confidence.
Revision sessions and courses can be provided individually or in small groups.
05 —Take your Reiki further
Further & professional Reiki training
For some people Reiki remains something they practise privately for themselves, family or friends.
Others eventually want to take their Reiki further.
I offer further training, revision and guidance for people wishing to develop their knowledge and become more confident in working with others.
Professional Reiki practice involves more than learning techniques. It also means understanding your responsibilities towards the people who place their trust in you.
- Developing practical confidence
- Professional boundaries and consent
- Record keeping
- Understanding the limits of complementary practice
- Continuing development as a Reiki practitioner
- Working appropriately with clients
- Communication
- Responsible Reiki practice
- Knowing when someone should be referred to an appropriate healthcare professional
06 — A simpler approach
Reiki doesn't have to be complicated
Over the years Reiki has developed into many different styles, systems and methods.
It can sometimes leave students wondering whether they remember enough or whether they are doing everything correctly.
I prefer a simpler approach.
Techniques and knowledge are important, but so are practice, awareness and confidence.
Reiki should be something you can actually use, rather than something that remains written in a manual with a certificate stored in a drawer.
Forgotten something?
It can be revised.
Lost confidence?
It can be rebuilt.
Stopped practising?
You can begin again.
07 — About Richard
Experience matters — but so does keeping things simple
My involvement with complementary approaches began more than 50 years ago.
Over the years I have studied, practised and taught Reiki and other complementary approaches, together with meditation and energy-awareness practices.
I am a Reiki Master Teacher and have extensive experience in education and teaching, including working as a college and university lecturer.
That teaching background has influenced the way I approach Reiki.
I believe people learn best when things are explained clearly, questions are welcomed and they have the opportunity to experience and practise what they are learning.
I don’t believe Reiki needs unnecessary complication.
Keep it simple.
Understand what you are doing.
Practise.
Develop confidence through experience.
Perhaps it's time to come back
Your Reiki still has a part to play.
If your Reiki certificate has been sitting in a drawer for years, don’t be embarrassed about it.
Life changes. Priorities change. People stop practising for many different reasons.
What matters is what you decide to do now.
You can start with something very simple.
Practise on yourself again. Refresh what you have forgotten. Ask the questions you never asked the first time.
And perhaps, when you feel ready, start sharing Reiki with others again.
People need kindness, time and compassionate human contact.
Perhaps your Reiki still has a part to play.
08 — Important information
Reiki Attunements
Online and Zoom sessions are available for Reiki revision, refresher courses, theory, meditation, professional development and appropriate training.
Reiki attunements are not provided online or by Zoom. Where an attunement is required, it is provided face-to-face only.
Reiki is a complementary wellbeing practice. It is not a substitute for appropriate medical or psychological healthcare.
Reiki practitioners do not diagnose medical conditions, and no claim is made that Reiki can diagnose, treat, prevent or cure disease or medical conditions.
You should not stop or change prescribed medication or medical treatment because of Reiki.
If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Individual experiences of Reiki vary and no particular result can be guaranteed.
09 — Contact Richard
Not sure where to begin?
That’s fine.
Whether you are completely new to Reiki, returning after a long break, looking for a refresher or considering further professional training, tell me a little about yourself and what you are looking for.