Learning Reiki

Level 1 is a practitioner's initiation into reiki and is open to anyone. The focus during Level 1 is on opening the energy channels on a physical level, allowing the practitioner to connect to the universal life force energy, which flows from the cosmos through the crown of the head and down to the heart and hands. Many reiki masters emphasize self-reiki as the goal of the Level 1 designation, encouraging students to focus on practicing reiki on themselves, thereby working through their own obstacles. Typically the Level 1 course also includes an overview of the history of reiki.

Level 2 gives students the skills to practice reiki on others and open energy channels more deeply. Students also receive their symbols during this level. There are five symbols in Reiki and each one corresponds to a specific energy (power, harmony, distance, mastery, and completion). Students use these symbols to bring the universal energy of reiki into their everyday lives in more practical ways. The symbols can also help people provide reiki over long distances or send healing energy wherever it may be needed in the world.

Third Degree and Reiki Master (first degree Master) are the same designation. After receiving a third degree certification, you can attune Level I and Level II students.   Becoming a reiki master also represents a deep commitment to the reiki practice, and some feel that significant time should pass between achieving the Second Degree status and Master Level. Because the Master Level is taught in a wide range of methods, you should meditate on which path feels right for you and spend time and consideration in selecting a master. 

Tibetan Reiki Master Level IV or (second degree Master) 

Usui Tibetan Reiki takes portions of Usui Reiki and combines them with a powerful Tibetan method of attunement.  At this level you can attune Level I, II and Master Level III students.  Additional Tibetan symbols are used that are an elegant mixture of Sanskrit and Japanese Kanji.   The use of the Usui Tibetan Reiki master symbols creates strong connections between the physical and the Higher Self. The strong connection allows unlimited power of Reiki to manifest on the physical plane.