Usui Reiki Level 1 Certificate Workshop

Who This Course Is For

Who Is Level 1 Suitable For?

New to Reiki and Wanting to Start with the Basics

If you are still discovering Reiki, attunement, hand positions and chakras, Beginner introduces the centre's teaching approach. Before class, read What is Usui Reiki? A complete introduction , then bring your questions to class.

You Want to Establish a Daily Self-Care Habit

Self-practice hand positions are a major course component. If you want regular quiet time, explore whether this practice fits your interests and routine. Learning does not guarantee improvements in sleep, emotions or physical health.

You Want to Learn to Support Others Respectfully

The course includes full-body positions for others and related considerations. Beyond hand placement, learners need to understand consent, comfort, personal boundaries and the importance of continuing professional medical care.

You Have Not Yet Decided Whether to Learn

You need not enrol because you feel everyone should learn. You can first read Videos , compare approaches or ask about course arrangements. If you only want a session experience, enquire separately about Reiki services.

Two Attunements

Two Individual Attunements: A Confirmed Core Course Feature

Attunement Is a Learning Ritual within the Reiki Tradition

Attunement is a transmission ritual between teacher and student. The course specifies two individual attunements and emphasises practical learning afterwards as a major component.

One-to-One Attunement Does Not Mean the Entire Course Is Taught Individually

Individual here describes attunement, not necessarily private tuition throughout or a particular class size. If individual guidance matters to you, confirm class format, practice arrangements and the facilitator before enrolling.

Do Not Judge Success by Unusual Sensations

You need not force warmth in the palms, colours or emotional release. Sensations do not prove an energy channel has opened and are not health tests. Ask the instructor about technique and tradition rather than blaming yourself.

Read more: Reiki Attunement: Concepts and Points to Consider 。

Understanding the Language

Chakras, Auras and Emotions: Concepts, Sensations and Evidence

Chakras Can Be a Learning Framework, Not a Medical Examination

This course introduces the chakra energy system. Chakra names can help explain traditional ideas and hand positions, but cannot determine organ function, disease or mental health conditions.

Aura Scanning Is Not Medical Scanning

Warmth, tingling and other hand sensations are subjective. They should not identify disease, assess severity or test medication effectiveness. The syllabus term “Reiki radiation therapy” is also distinct from hospital radiotherapy despite the similar wording.

Emotional Awareness Is Not Psychotherapy

The course may discuss emotions and inner thoughts, but emerging images, memory fragments or feelings should not be treated as verified past events. Students should not be required to disclose private experiences or continue uncomfortable exercises in the name of release.

How Can Reiki Be Understood Rationally?

“Reiki healing” is a common search term, but this course is not medical training. For research evidence and limitations, read Does Reiki Work? An Overview of the Scientific Perspective ; personal accounts should not be treated as guarantees of therapeutic effects.

Choose the Right Service

Choosing Between Beginner Reiki, Reiki Sessions and Meditation and Insight

The Quiet Sitting Component of Level 1 Is Not a Full Insight Meditation Course

Beginner includes seated meditation, but this does not establish identical hours, depth or content to a separate meditation and insight workshop. If meditation or insight is your main goal, compare the syllabuses separately.

For further comparisons, see Comparison of Meditation, Seated Meditation, and Reiki 。

Before Booking

Preparation Before Enrolment and Class

Questions to Clarify Before Enrolment

1. The latest course dates, location and transport arrangements.
2. Class size, teaching language and the actual facilitator.
3. Teaching, breaks and lunch within 11:00–17:00.
4. Arrangements for the two attunements and hand-position practice.
5. Whether floor sitting or lying down is required and what alternatives are available.
6. Which materials, certificates or other items HK$900 includes.
7. Payment, rescheduling, cancellation and refund terms.
8. Whether follow-up questions, repeat classes or practice meetings are offered, and their fees.

Prepare Your Learning Questions

Consider whether your goal is Reiki history, self-practice positions, working with family or exploring holistic ideas. Clear goals help determine suitability; you need not commit to every level beforehand.

Physical and Privacy Needs

Confirm special seating, mobility limitations or accessibility needs in advance. Ask healthcare professionals about health concerns; ordinary registration messages need not include full medical histories or unnecessary sensitive details.

Example Enquiry Message

Hello, I would like to enquire about the Usui Reiki Beginner Certificate Workshop. I have not learnt Reiki before. Could you confirm upcoming dates, location, class size and whether HK$900 includes materials and a certificate? Thank you.

FAQ

Usui Reiki Level 1 Course: Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, see Frequently asked questions and Article library 。

This workshop provides Reiki and holistic education, not medical, psychotherapy or veterinary training. Traditional energy terminology, subjective experiences and student accounts do not establish therapeutic effects. Consult qualified professionals about health concerns. Confirm arrangements and fee inclusions before enrolling.