Ways to Receive Reiki Classes and Certification
Indeed, it is now accredited in the form of Continuing Education Units for nurses and other health care professionals.
This recognizes the fact that it is helpful to patients as a treatment complementary to conventional medicine.
For those who wish to study, there are many different classes and training courses, all leading to certification.
Because of the absence of an overall governing body, it is sometimes difficult to decide between the various programs available.
Before embarking on the journey to certification, a mindset of compassion, professionalism, a strong desire to help others and a high level of respect for traditional Chinese healing traditions are all prerequisites.
Classes can be obtained at a variety of healing arts schools, some of which specialize only in Reiki, and some of which have a broader focus.
Private instruction from a Master is another path to certification.
And perhaps the most convenient method, and the fastest, is to avail of a well established online training program.
No matter which method is chosen, there are three levels.
Level I cost somewhere between $100 and $200, Level II can run anywhere from $150 to $500.
Level III, which is the level at which the certification is that of a Master, can cost between $350 and $10,000.
The $10,000 charge may seem very unreasonable, but it stems from a position taken by some of the early teachers, who felt that there should be a fair exchange of money for the benefit of receiving the attunements and training required to become a Master.
Thankfully, not all Reiki training is so expensive.
Online courses, which cover all three levels comprehensively, and which include all the certification required to be a Master, can cost between $350 and $1,000.
However, there are special promotions from time to time which can mean it is available for less than $100.
This is possible because of the leveraging of technology, and does not compromise the quality.
You should be careful in the selection of your trainer, online or offline, as this is the most important decision you will make.
Look for experience, and for great references or testimonials.
Seek out this validation, in the form of prior success, from other satisfied students.
Good programs will allow access to the principals, even when they are conducted online.
Engage them in conversations, ask all of the right questions, do your due diligence.
In this way, you can be sure that you are making an informed decision.
Whether you wish to use your new skills to heal or to teach, it is so important that you position yourself to be attuned in the best way, so that your skills are refined to allow you to be a great teacher, or a great healer.