If you've decided you would like to learn Reiki or are curious about how you go about training you usually look on the internet and then get confused over who to choose.  Here are some guidelines to help you choose your Reiki Master/Teacher or Reiki Practitioner.

I’m a Reiki Master/Teacher and have a Reiki practice in Hythe for treatments and training. The term ‘Master’ I’ve always been a bit uncomfortable with as you never ’Master’ Reiki, it just becomes a way of life and a journey of self growth and knowledge that is never ending and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

The most important thing is that you feel comfortable with your teacher, are they warm and empathetic, are they happy to chat about Reiki and answer your questions?

A good Reiki Master will always be happy to answer any questions you have, tell you what support they provide after the course and they should be able to show you their lineage, qualifications and insurance.

Lineage

Lineage is their Reiki ‘family tree’ which shows who they learnt from, who their teacher learnt from  etc., right back to the founder of Reiki, Mikao Usui , this gives you peace of mind that they have been properly taught along the way. It also offers you a unique connection to the source of Reiki. My lineage has been verified by the Reiki Federation.   

Are they a member of a professional organisation?

At Calm in Kent I am a member of the UK Reiki Federation and The Reiki Healing Association?

Are they available to talk to you about the class or treatment beforehand?

I encourage students to talk to me beforehand and ask any questions they may have, I’m friendly, approachable and empathetic.

Do they offer ongoing support/mentoring after the course?

I offer support after your Reiki training and enjoy hearing how you are progressing with your self healing and other aspects of Reiki. So you have the reassurance of knowing you can receive help with any questions you have after the course has ended. You can contact me via messenger on Facebook, email or text, if I can answer your questions in this way I will, otherwise we can arrange a telephone call to chat.

I also run a Students Support page on Facebook.

Do they offer Reiki Shares?

I offer Reiki Shares for students to attend after their course (optional).  Reiki Shares are beneficial to you as they give you an opportunity to meet likeminded people and to practice your new found skills to give and receive Reiki. It’s also a good opportunity to ask me anything about Reiki. 

Do they practice Reiki on a daily basis and incorporate the Reiki Principles into their everyday life?

I practise self Reiki every day and have done since my level 1 training years ago, I love talking about Reiki and work on self growth and expanding knowledge continually.

Are they a practising therapist as well as a teacher?

Being a practising Reiki therapist gives a teacher knowledge and continued experience to pass on to students.

Does their course content meet your needs?

At Calm in Kent I have structured the course so that you receive a solid grounding in Reiki and understand what Reiki is, its background and how to use it in your everyday life. We practise the hand positions for self healing and work through giving Reiki to your friends and family (although not professionally as that is Level 2 training)

My course outline can be found at www.calminkent.com/courses

What are you getting with your course?

With Calm in Kent training you receive an A4 comprehensive manual which I have written from my own experience and knowledge, it’s packed full of information, with step by step details on the practical use of Reiki for use during the day and to take home afterwards. You’ll also receive a Reiki notebook to keep notes during the day.  With Level 1 you receive your certificate at the end of the day.

I provide hot and cold drinks during the day. We have refreshment breaks in the morning and afternoon and break for lunch, Hythe has a lot of cafes where you can buy lunch or bring a packed lunch with you.

Check the testimonials of the person you are considering training with.

One of the best ways of deciding who to learn with is to check out their testimonials or reviews from other students, this gives an unbiased opinion in their own words from other students that have used this teacher, together with a good indication of the experience you can expect.

Take a look at the testimonials my students have written and read some of their experiences, www.calminkent.com/courses scroll to the bottom of the page to see testimonials.

Make sure you resonate and feel comfortable with the person who will be teaching you. You will be with your teacher all day on the day of your course, and rely on them for back up afterwards, so it is important that you feel comfortable with the teacher you choose. It is a good idea to have a Reiki treatment before you train, this would be good way of meeting the person you may choose to teach you.

I hope all of the above has given you food for thought and will help when it comes to choosing your Reiki Master for your own journey with Reiki. Trust your intuition, it will guide you to the teacher that is right for you.

I’m always happy to chat about Reiki so please feel free to email or message me to arrange a call to ask any questions you have.

Sue x