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What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is the Japanese word for Universal Life Force Energy. It is an ancient, natural energy healing art that balances energy in the body and promotes health on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. “Rei” means universal, higher power. “Ki” is the life force energy that is flowing through everything that is alive. Ki is similar to Qi (chi) in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Prana in Hinduism, and the Holy Spirit in Christianity. However, Reiki is not a religion or belief system. Reiki is simply a healing force that follows the Universal Laws of spiritual consciousness and unconditional love. It is a powerful tool for healing and balance.
Reiki is not just for those who are or wish to become bodyworkers. Many people come to learn Reiki simply to learn how to work with energy and to do healing on themselves, friends and family. You can even use Reiki on animals, plants, homes and much more!
The Reiki practitioner is a channel for the pure light Reiki energy to flow through. The healing comes from the Universe, not from the practitioner. One of the magical things about Reiki is that the practitioner actually receives a healing at the same time as facilitating the healing energy for someone else. Each person draws in just the correct amount of healing energy that is needed for him or her at that time. Reiki gives the client and the practitioner everything they need, without asking anything in return.
Learning Reiki is beneficial for everyone! It's very meditative and enhances any spiritual practice.
There are four levels of Reiki training:
Reiki I attunes the student to the healing energy of Reiki and teaches how to transmit Reiki to oneself and others. Click here for more information.
Reiki II teaches distance healing techniques and gives the student three Reiki empowerment symbols. Click here for more information.
Reiki III Advanced Training teaches two Master level empowerment symbols and more specific methods of using the light energy. Click here for more information.
Reiki Master/Teacher Training teaches and how to teach and attune others to Reiki. Click here for more information.
A Reiki attunement is something like turning on a light switch. Once the light is on, the energy begins running through the current. Once attuned to the healing energy of Reiki, one never looses the connection. The light can never be turned off. These attunements open a person’s chakras in order to channel higher amounts of the Universal Life Force Energy.
How Reiki Works
We all have life force energy with in us. In fact, so do all living things. Without this life force energy, life does not exist. As we continue to grow and age, we are constantly faced with situations that drain our reserves of life force energy or Ki. When an individual’s Ki is high, they feel strong and confident. When it is low, they are more likely to get sick and they feel weak.
When stress occurs, energy is depleted at a higher rate than it can be restored. A number of things can cause excess depletion of our life force--general stress, physical or emotional trauma, lack of sleep, physical injury and poor nutrition, to name a few. In the world we live in today, many of us face stressful situations every single day. If the life force that is depleted is not restored, a number of problems can arise on the physical and emotional levels.
Stress is also caused by conflicting thoughts or emotions. Ki responds to ones thoughts and feelings; therefore, thoughts and feelings can deplete or replenish your Ki flow. Negative thoughts are very detrimental to our health and cause blocks in the energy body. Luckily, Reiki knows where they are hiding and can release the blockages. When Reiki finds them and flows through them, it gets the Ki to return to a healthy flow.
Because Reiki helps reduce stress and promotes relaxation, it can act as a preventative measure to avoid the possibility of disease or suffering. In addition, Reiki can effect change in the chemical structure of the body by helping to regenerate organs and rebuild tissue and bone. It also helps the client get in touch with his or her own inner guidance and wisdom in order to promote self-healing.
The uses of Reiki and the possibilities for healing are endless. Reiki comes from the highest power and is very “intelligent”. It knows exactly what each individual needs, so there’s never any mis-diagnosis.
Reiki Shares
Reiki shares are a wonderful way to build community and hold space for each other's healing. We gather for about an hour and a half. Each person gets a chance to give and receive healing. Many people work
on one person at a time. It’s an incredible experience. Group healing
energies are very strong and powerful. Deep healing can take place in these evenings. Even if you are not
attuned to Reiki, there will be other Reiki practitioners there, so you
will be surrounded by the Reiki energy.
All are welcome to Reiki share nights, whether you are attuned to Reiki or not. For those who have completed any level of Reiki training, this is a great opportunity to practice. For those who have never experienced Reiki, this is a great opportunity to do so. And for all, this is a wonderful way to build community in a healing way.
If you have not attended a Reiki class but would like to attend a Reiki Share, please call Stacey at 415.755.7905 before registering.
Click here to find out when the next Reiki share is.
Stacey's Reiki Classes:
During the Spring, Summer and early Fall, Stacey's Reiki class are held outside in a beautiful Redwood grove in West Marin, CA. To see photos of Reiki in the Redwoods classes, click here. The rest of the year, most classes are held in a private home in Fairfax, CA, with a beautiful view of open space!
For information on upcoming classes, click here.
Reiki Level I Training
Reiki I is for those with no prior Reiki training. It is a full day of training (usually 10am - 6pm), and students are required to give and receive Reiki treatments during the 21 day healing process that follows the training.
Students will learn how to do Reiki on themselves and others. Students will be certified as Reiki Level I practitioners.
The class will include:
A detailed course manual
Reiki I Attunement
The History and Philosophy of Reiki
How to give Reiki treatments to yourself and others
Other Reiki healing techniques
Hands on practice
No previous Reiki or bodywork experience necessary for Level I training.
To register for the next Level 1 Reiki class, click here.
To be notified of upcoming Reiki classes, click here.
Reiki Level II Training
Reiki II is an advanced training as well as a powerful next step for those who would like to enhance their Reiki healing power. It is a full day of training (usually 10am - 6pm), and students are required to give and receive Reiki treatments during the 21 day healing process that follows the training.
Students will learn the three Reiki symbols and will learn how to do distant healings. Students will be certified as Reiki Level II practitioners.
The class will include:
A detailed course manual
Reiki II Attunement
Reiki II Symbols and how to use them
Long distance healing techniques
Emotional healing techniques
Other Reiki healing techniques
Hands on practice
Pre-requisite for Reiki II: Reiki Level I
No previous Reiki or bodywork experience necessary for Level I training.
To register for the next Level II Reiki class, click here.
To be notified of upcoming Reiki classes, click here.
Reiki Level III Training
Reiki III is yet another step in your advanced training. This is the level where you step into Reiki more fully. It
is a full day of training, and students are
required to give and receive Reiki treatments during the 21 day healing
process that follows the training.
Students will learn the two very powerful Reiki Master symbols which will increase your Reiki power exponentially. Students will be certified as Reiki Level III
practitioners. This training is a pre-requisite for those wanting to do the Reiki Master/Teacher level training.
The class will include:
A detailed course manual
Reiki III Attunement
Two Master Symbols and how to use them
Exercises to help increase your power
How to set up your business practice
Hands on practice
and more!
Pre-requisite for Reiki II: Reiki Level II (for at least 6 months)
To register for the next Level III Reiki class, click here.
Reiki Master/Teacher Training
The Reiki Master training is for those who want to teach Reiki to others. The Reiki Master training is a two day training with ongoing study with the teacher over a period of months following.
Students will be attuned to the Reiki Master Level and will learn additional Reiki Master symbols and how to use them. Students will also learn how to attune others to the Reiki energy. Students will be certified as Reiki Masters/Teachers once they complete all the requirements.
The class will include:
A detailed course manual
Reiki Master Attunement
Reiki Master Symbols and how to use them
How to do a Reiki Attunement
How to teach Reiki
Hands on practice
Reiki Master Certification Requirements:
Assist Stacey in at least one Reiki I and one Reiki II class
Documenting a number of Reiki Sesssions
Pass a Reiki Attunement test
Pass a test on all of the Reiki Symbols
Pre-requisite for Reiki Master Training: Reiki Level III and at least one year's experience with Reiki.
To be notified of upcoming Reiki classes, click here.
