Selecting the "right" Reiki
Master is of utmost importance. We would love for you to
choose our services; however, that may not be an option due
to time and distance.
Finding potential teachers
and practitioners to interview may be challenging, but it is
well worth the time spent. Keep in mind that once attuned to
Reiki, you will have Reiki for the rest of your life, so
choose wisely.
Personal endorsements from
friends, co-workers, and other holistic practitioners are
wonderful but do not stop there. When searching online, you
may find Reiki professionals under an array of listings:
Holistic, Natural, Complementary, or Alternative Health,
Healing, Spiritual practice, Massage, and Chiropractic also
may list Reiki professionals. Many teachers advertise in
local and national health publications.
Last, search the web for
sites that include Reiki practitioner/teacher pages. A
thorough search will include several sites like this one,
which provides
Links to practitioner/teacher pages.
Research the practitioner's
background and experience. Look for a practitioner with a
solid foundation in Reiki principles and practices. It's a
good idea to ask about their training and experience and any
additional modalities they may be proficient in.
Be open to trying out a few
different practitioners. Schedule a Reiki session with them
first to see how you connect. Finding the right practitioner
for you may take some trial and error. Try out a few
different practitioners until you find one you feel
comfortable with.
Consider the support they
provide. A good Reiki Master Teacher will provide support
after your Reiki training. They may have a Facebook group,
perhaps run a regular healing share, or be open to a
practice and chat.
Do they train in all levels
of Reiki? Many Reiki Master Teachers may not teach all the
levels of Reiki. It's worthwhile looking at how far they can
support you in your Reiki journey.
Ethics are of utmost
importance! This is subjective and different from being
professional. Being ethical means acting in a way that is
morally right and adhering to principles of fairness,
honesty, and responsibility. It involves treating others
with respect, consideration and acting with integrity. Being
ethical also means following Reiki values and principles,
walking the walk, and not just talking the talk. Being moral
is essential because it helps to create a sense of trust and
reliability while allowing people to have confidence in one
another.
Trust your instinct.
Ultimately rely on your gut feelings or inner wisdom when
making a decision. Pay attention to your intuitive thoughts
and feelings, and trust that they will guide you in the
right direction.
Interviewing
Potential Teachers
Selecting the perfect
Teacher for yourself is a process. You will need to be clear
as to what is important to you concerning your upcoming
Reiki training. Keep in mind, certification as a
Master-Teacher does not necessarily guarantee experience,
quality of training or correct, deep and clear understanding
of Reiki. The following list of questions may be helpful in
your interviewing quest.
Questions
about the Master-Teacher
Questions about
the Reiki Class
Questions to Ask
Yourself
QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE MASTER-TEACHER
1. What is Reiki? A
qualified Master-Teacher should be able to offer a clear and
concise answer.
2. What is your lineage? The
Teacher should be able to trace their roots back to Dr. Usui.
3. How do you see your role
as a Reiki Master-Teacher? A Reiki-Master-Teacher is not a
master of Reiki. A Master-Teacher is one who has chosen to
allow Reiki to master their life. It is this process that
helps the Teacher to guide his/her students on the path to
self-empowerment.
4. Why did you become a
Reiki-Teacher? Teaching is a place of honor, responsibility,
and purpose. A Teacher who feels that sharing the word of
Reiki is a calling will surely be walking the Reiki Path.
5. How long did it take you
to achieve the Master level of training? The length of time
a person has invested in training will be an indication of
the commitment they have to Reiki and to Teaching.
6. Did your Reiki training
include an apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is not mandatory
to become a Master-Teacher, however those who participate in
such a program gain many teaching skills. They are taught
professionalism as well as how to teach.
7. How long have you been
teaching Reiki? Experience and commitment are always a plus
when learning anything new.
8. Do you have any long-term
students? A committed veteran Teacher will usually have
loyal, long-term students.
9. How do you use Reiki in
your personal life? A teacher must practice what they teach.
Daily self-sessions are an absolute!
10. Are you available to
your students after class? A responsible Reiki
Master-Teacher will provide on going support to his/her
students.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE REIKI CLASS
1. What do your classes have
to offer? An experienced Teacher will have an abundance of
information to share about how they teach as well as what
they teach. A well-grounded, professional Teacher may
address all the remaining questions on this list.
2. Do you teach traditional
Usui Reiki? All teachers do not teach traditional Usui
Reiki. Over time many other strains of Reiki have surfaced.
Usui-Tibetan, Karuna®, Teri MaiTM, The Radiance Technique,
and Seichim are some of the best known.
3. What is the class fee?
Each Teacher will charge what he/she feels is appropriate
for their time and class materials. Level I and Level II
fees range from $100.00 to $500.00. Master-Teacher training
is dependent upon many factors. The fee may range between
$250.00 and $10,000.00. There are also Teachers who offer
classes by donation as well as sliding scale.
4. How long is the class?
Generally an informative well-structured Level I or Level II
class will be approximately 16 hours and taught in two days.
The length of Master-Teacher training is dependent upon how
extensive a program is chosen.
5. What is the maximum
number of students you allow in class? A small class of 4-8
students will best suit those who desire individual
attention, classmate bonding, and a close Teacher/student
relationship. Those satisfied with a fast paced,
informational class may benefit from a large class of 15 or
more students.
6. Will I receive an
attunement? One must have the appropriate attunements to
channel Reiki.
7. What material will be
covered in class? Material will vary between Teachers and is
dependent upon what style of Reiki is being taught. Each
teacher will bring to class his or her own thoughts,
feelings and experience. A class should offer a strong
foundation of information with a manual for referral after
class.
8. How much time do you
allow for Reiki practice? Reiki is a "hands" on healing art.
It is imperative that students are given ample time to
experience and become comfortable with the energy.
9. Do you offer all levels
of Reiki training? Studying all levels of training with one
Teacher will strengthen the Teacher/student bond and enhance
your Reiki experience.
10. Will I receive a
certificate upon completion of class? A certified Reiki
Master-Teacher will always provide a certificate.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOURSELF
1. Was this person willing
and happy to give you his/her time? An informative interview
should last a minimum of 30 minutes. A dedicated Teacher
will be happy to give of his/her time to anyone interested
in learning about Reiki.
2. Was this person
comfortable being interviewed? A Reiki Master-Teacher must
be comfortable on both sides of the fence.
3. Did this person answer
your questions with mastery? Mastery involves knowledge and
humility. A Teacher must know their subject yet acknowledge
that there is always more to learn.
4. What did you learn about
Reiki from this interview? Teaching involves sharing the
word of Reiki in and outside of the classroom. An
enthusiastic Teacher will speak volumes about the subject
they love.
5. Did you enjoy listening
to this person? A pleasant voice is important. Remember that
you will be listening to this person for approximately 16
hours per workshop.
6. Do you feel it will be
easy to learn from this person? A Teacher who presents new
information in a way that is conducive to your learning
process will heighten your Reiki experience greatly.
7. Did this person
effectively answer your questions? An educated Teacher who
listens will be able to effectively answer most questions.
8. Did you find this person
professional? Professionalism is the finishing touch to a
qualified Reiki Master-Teacher.
9. Did this person seem
honest and sincere to you? A Teacher must have an unshakable
sense of integrity.
10. Would you enjoy spending
time with this person even if you were not interested in
learning Reiki? Choose a Reiki Master- Teacher who you will
truly enjoy. Reiki is a gift you are giving yourself. Make
it the very best!
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