Starting Your Reiki Journey: From Student to Practitioner

Learning Reiki is one of the most transformative decisions you can make, whether your goal is personal growth, helping loved ones, or building a professional healing practice. The path from beginner to Reiki Master is structured into three distinct levels, each building upon the last to deepen your connection to universal life force energy.

The Three Levels of Reiki Training

Reiki Level I: The Foundation (Shoden)

Level I is where your Reiki journey begins. In this training, you will:

• Receive your first attunement, a sacred energetic initiation that opens your ability to channel Reiki
• Learn the history and principles of Usui Reiki
• Practice basic hand positions for self-healing and treating others
• Understand the flow of Ki (life force energy) through the body
• Begin a 21-day self-healing practice to integrate the attunement

Level I is perfect for anyone curious about energy healing, seeking personal wellness tools, or wanting to share Reiki with family and friends.

Reiki Level II: The Practitioner (Okuden)

Level II deepens your practice significantly. You will:

• Receive a second, more powerful attunement
• Learn the three sacred Reiki symbols and their applications
• Practice distance healing, allowing you to send Reiki across time and space
• Develop techniques for emotional and mental healing
• Gain the skills needed to begin treating clients professionally

This level is ideal for those who wish to offer Reiki to others in a professional or volunteer capacity.

Reiki Level III / Master Teacher (Shinpiden)

The Master level represents the deepest commitment to the Reiki path. Training includes:

• The Master attunement, connecting you to the highest frequency of Reiki energy
• Learning the Master symbol and advanced techniques
• Training in how to attune others and teach Reiki classes
• Developing your own teaching style and practice philosophy
• Business guidance for building a Reiki practice

Who Should Learn Reiki?

Reiki training is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience. Common students include:

• Healthcare professionals seeking complementary skills
• Yoga teachers and meditation practitioners
• Parents wanting natural tools for family wellness
• Individuals on a personal spiritual path
• Career changers drawn to the healing arts

The Attunement Process

The attunement is what sets Reiki apart from other healing modalities. It is a sacred ceremony performed by a Reiki Master that permanently opens and aligns your energy channels. Once attuned, you carry the ability to channel Reiki for life.

Career Potential

Certified Reiki practitioners can work in private practice, wellness centers, spas, hospitals, hospice programs, and integrative health clinics. Many practitioners combine Reiki with other modalities such as massage, acupuncture, or counseling.

Train with Reiki Portland

At Reiki Portland, our training programs are intimate, thorough, and deeply supportive. We offer all three levels of Usui Reiki certification in Portland, Maine, with ongoing mentorship for graduates. Whether you are taking your very first step or advancing to the Master level, we are honored to walk this path with you.

Contact us to learn about upcoming training dates and begin your Reiki journey today.