With the number of teachers, trainings, and institutions that teach Reiki, interested learners don’t know where or with whom to sign up to receive the Reiki attunements necessary to practice the art. It is also quite difficult to find which Reiki institutions and Reiki masters are truly qualified to initiate new trainees. For students, finding the right teacher is crucial. They have to find that one person who has the energy to give them exactly what they need and expect from Reiki.
If you are looking for a Reiki Master and are willing to enroll in a Reiki school, here is what you need to know before you enroll:
1. Reiki mastery
It is very important that your teacher has been working with Reiki long enough to know everything about it, including techniques that are not written in any book or manual. His own training is going to be very relevant as well. As much as possible, the master should spend a lot of time teaching the craft and using it personally.
2. Lineage
There are different types of Reiki and each of them follows certain techniques and teachings. If you want to learn Usui Reiki, it is very important that you learn the art of a true Usui Reiki master. Know the lineage of your Reiki teacher, as it will determine what type of Reiki they will teach you.
3. Qualifications
Certain institutions require qualifications before students are taught the basics of the art. But for Usui Reiki, qualifications are rarely required. However, for advanced Reiki classes, such as Karuna Reiki, you must first be a certified Usui Reiki Master.
4. Class Coverage
When it comes to learning Reiki, you have to know in advance what things you will learn once you have decided to enroll. Find out the total number of class hours required and how much time is allocated for theoretical instruction and the amount of time spent on practice.
5. Application
Students should also ask the Reiki master about things they will be able to do after training. It should be clear from the start whether the lessons you will be given will make you an advanced Reiki practitioner or will be more for personal use.
6. Fees and certification
Reiki instructions correspond to a certain amount of money. She knows how much she has to pay for training sessions and whether she will get a manual and certification after completing the course.
7. Take notes
Some Reiki teachers forbid the use of notes or recorders in their classes. This practice dates back to the time when Reiki and its symbols were considered sacred. As such, the entire lesson has to be memorized and not written down.
8. Symbols
The most important elements of the art of Reiki are its symbols. Find out directly from the Reiki master whom he will train under the actual number of symbols he will learn in the course.
9. Support
A Reiki support group is very essential because through it you will be able to enrich your knowledge in the art after completing the training sessions. There should also be adequate support from the teacher of him even after you have finished all the necessary sessions with him.
10. Respect and reputation
Before you sign up for Reiki training with a teacher or institution, you need to first find out if they are reputable Reiki teachers and practitioners. They should also be respectful of other practitioners and teachers who are not from their lineage.
