Reiki Practitioner Course (including Reiki 1 and Reiki 2)
Reiki is a safe, gentle and relaxing healing method which can be learned and used easily by anyone. You may choose to learn Reiki for your own personal use - it is a great tool to use for relaxation and healing for yourself, and your friends and family; or you may wish to train in order to become a qualified reiki practitioner.
The reiki community are currently working together to review content and minimum standards in reiki training. A new core curriculum for reiki was published in July 2017 (by Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council). This core curriculum sets minimum standards for reiki training e.g. minimum number of contact hours you should have with your tutor, the number of case studies and practical observations you should undertake, what the content of the course should include etc.
The Gaia School of Natural Health is thrilled to be accredited and verified by the Reiki Federation and confirmed by the CNHC to offer the new style qualification in reiki training: the Reiki Practitioner Course, which is a qualification to practice reiki as a practitioner and leads to the Reiki Practitioner Course certificate. The accreditation from the Reiki Federation (Verification Number: 2014-1025P) and the CNHC confirm that the course meets the required number of hours, attunements, content and case studies as specified by the Core Curriculum and the reiki National Occupational Standards. Those wishing to work within hospices or NHS environments are increasingly being required to have trained to this recognised level.
Please note that we are currently the only school/Reiki Master Teacher on the Wirral, in West Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales accredited to offer this level of reiki training. Completion of this qualification will ensure that in this changing environment of regulation of complementary therapies, you will meet all the required criteria for membership of professional associations and regulatory bodies. Reiki training is provided by Carolyn Roberts who is a Reiki Master Teacher and practitioner.
The Reiki Practitioner course will take you at least 9 months to complete, and consists of 65 contact hours with your Reiki Master, and the completion of 75 reiki treatments on others, 100 treatments on yourself and 5 practical observations. The Gaia School of Natural Health offers flexible learning for their reiki training in that you can book onto, pay for and undertake each stage of learning as you are ready for it. After the initial Reiki 1 training has been completed, the rest of the training can be undertaken in any order and at the pace required to suit you. For individuals who specifically want to become Reiki Practitioners and follow a prescribed course Path then see the options available below from Gaia School of Natural Health.
Your total Reiki Practitioner course consists of the following modules:
For further information on each module follow links above or in image
*N.B. If you are already a crystal therapist or have a wide knowledge of crystals then you can choose to undertake an extra Reiki development day instead of this day course.
You must attend all 65.5 hours and complete the required case studies, practical observations and assessments in order to complete the Reiki Practitioner Course. Therapists already holding a qualification in a different therapy are exempted from the 7 hour Reiki Practitioner Skills workshop if they are already qualified in business, professional skills and anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Under the old system, reiki learners would undertake Reiki 1 (for personal use) followed later by Reiki 2 (practitioner level). This level of training is currently still an acceptable way to train in reiki, especially for those only wishing to learn reiki for themselves, and not to practice professionally. It is still acceptable to undertake just these 2 courses (reiki 1 and 2, along with the one day Practitioner Skills) either here at the Gaia school, or with a different Reiki Master, and then gain insurance to practice as a reiki professional. However this level of qualification would not be sufficient to join a regulatory body, nor does it meet the requirements of the new core curriculum.
What is a regulatory body and why would I want to join one?
Currently in the UK we have voluntary self-regulation for complementary therapies i.e. it is not compulsory. It is the person doing the Reiki who is regulated, not the Reiki itself, i.e. it is how they work and their interaction with the public.
In February 1996, HRH Prince Charles proposed the Integrated Medicine initiative to encourage orthodox and complementary healthcare to work together within the NHS for the benefit of the British public. For this to happen, complementary therapies were required to be self-regulated and to develop robust systems to ensure high standards of practice and levels of care, to bring them in line with other healthcare professionals who are also expected to hold nationally recognised qualifications. The regulation of complementary therapies is about ensuring the professionalism and minimum standard of training and knowledge of a complementary therapist, and therefore ensuring safety and reassurance for members of the public seeking complementary therapies. General Medical Council (GMC) Guidance confirms that doctors are able to refer clients to practitioners on Accredited Registers. One of the main regulators of complementary therapies in the UK is the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council - the CNHC. In order to be eligible to join a regulator such as the CNHC, reiki students need to complete reiki training that meets the standards of the new Core curriculum.
Those who have completed Reiki I and Reiki II, or the Reiki Practitioner Course may also choose to undertake Reiki III (Reiki Master) training, when they feel they are ready for it, with the Gaia School of Natural Health. Please click on the buttons above for Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki Practitioner Skills Workshop, Reiki development day, Gaia CrystalIntro and Reiki Master information.
Recommended Textbook:
Quest, P. (2010) The Reiki Manual: a training guide for reiki students, practitioners and masters. Piatkus.
Reiki Practitioner prescribed course path
After various customer queries and to assist in booking the required Reiki courses to complete the full Reiki Practitioner Course, a number of prescribed Paths have been identified. The total cost (of a Path) has been highlighted, as well as what the associated payment options are. Please use the Gaia School Online Booking form to select the required Path option. Save time and energy completing one booking form rather than separate Reiki module booking forms.
Path Two 2019
| Module | Date/s and Times |
|---|---|
| Reiki 1 (Two days) Module cost £180 (deposit £50) |
Tuesday 30th April & Tuesday 14th May 2019 9.15am – 4.45pm |
| Reiki Practitioner Skills Day Module cost £110 (deposit £50) |
Tuesday 21st May 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| GAIA CrystalIntro Module cost £95 (deposit £30) |
Thursday 20th June 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Monday 24th June 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki 2 (Three days) Module cost £250 (deposit £50) |
Tuesday 24th September, Tuesday 1st October & Tuesday 8th October 2019 9.15am – 4.45pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Tuesday 26th November 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm |
Path Three 2019-20
| Module | Date/s and Times |
|---|---|
| Reiki 1 (Two days) Module cost £180 (deposit £50) |
Tuesday 5th November & Tuesday 12th November 2019 9.15am – 4.45pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Tuesday 26th November 2019 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| GAIA CrystalIntro Module cost £95 (deposit £30) |
Thursday 9th January 2020 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Thursday 13th February 2020 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki Practitioner Skills Day Module cost £110 (deposit £50) |
Thursday 5th March 2020 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki 2 (Three days) Module cost £250 (deposit £50) |
Thursday 11th, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th June 2020 9.15am – 4.45pm |
Path Four 2020
| Module | Date/s and Times |
|---|---|
| Reiki 1 (Two days) Module cost £180 (deposit £50) |
Thursday 30th & Friday 31st January 2020 9.15am – 4.45pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Thursday 13th February 2020 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki Practitioner Skills Day Module cost £110 (deposit £50) |
Thursday 5th March 2020 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Thursday 14th May 2020 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| GAIA CrystalIntro Module cost £95 (deposit £30) |
Thursday 16th June 2020 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki 2 (Three days) Module cost £250 (deposit £50) |
Thursday 11th, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th June 2020 9.15am – 4.45pm |
Path Cost: £745 (deposit £220).
To book for the Reiki Practitioner course Path, simply go the online booking form and select either option from the bottom of the list. A non-refundable deposit is payable when booking to secure your place.
As the Path is comprised of individual modules the following payment options are available:
- Pay full remaining balance £525 before or on the first module day.
- Pay progressively the outstanding balance of each module on first day of attendence i.e. Reiki 1 - equates to £130, Reiki Development Day £35, etc.
If you have any queries on the Path options etc, please contact Gaia School
Reiki 1
Reiki 1 is suitable for complete beginners. You will be attuned to Reiki energy and shown how to use it safely and effectively on your family and friends. It is a standalone course that can lead on towards gaining practitioner status should you wish. For those who wish to undertake the full Reiki Practitioner Course then attendance on this Reiki 1 course should take place first before attending any of the other workshops.
Our Reiki 1 course consists of 15 hours (over two days) and includes the following:
- What is Reiki?
- Energy, the aura, the chakras
- How to give a self-treatment
- Energy protection
- Introduction to dowsing
- Introduction to meditation
- In person attunements to the Reiki energy
- Giving a seated Reiki treatment
- Giving a couch Reiki treatment
- Other ways to use Reiki
If you wish to continue training in Reiki, you will have to carry out 30 treatments after Reiki 1, and it is recommended that you leave a minimum of 5 months between Reiki 1 and Reiki 2
To facilitate the journey to becoming a full Practitioner, Gaia School of Natural Health offers a prescribed course path which you can book on that has the number of hours and content required to meet the recently published recommended requirements of the Reiki Federation and CNHC.
You can choose to attend Reiki 1 and 2 purely for personal reasons. If you choose not to complete the case studies and other assessment elements, then you will be given a certificate of attendance ONLY, which makes it clear that you are not qualified to practice reiki as a professional practitioner. Please follow the link for further information on the full Reiki Practitioner Course (of which Reiki 1 is the first part) or see what prescribed course Path is appropriate for you.
Our next Reiki 1 course takes place on:
- Thursday 30th April 2019 and Tuesday 14th May 2019
- Tuesday 5th and 12th November 2019
- Thursday 30th and Friday 31st January 2020
- Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May 2020
Time: 9.15 to 16.45
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £180.
Booking form
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
Alternatively download the booking form for the course start date you wish:
Apr 2019 Form (word) or Apr 2019 Form (pdf)
Nov 2019 Form (word) or Nov 2019 Form (pdf)
Jan 2020 Form (word) or Jan 2020 Form (pdf)
Apr 2020 Form (word) or Apr 2020 Form (pdf)
For downloaded booking forms please ensure you have read the Gaia School Privacy Notice as the booking form requires you to consent to Gaia School's use of the information supplied in the form
Testimonials
”This has opened up a new understanding of energy, connection and the human body for me. Carolyn is an excellent teacher, I highly recommend this course if you feel called.“ Ali Bell
”This was an excellent course. Informative, sensitively delivered, good support for students, and great group atmosphere. Am so pleased I have been part of this and look forward to practicing Reiki on myself.“ Gwen Williams
”An enjoyable course meets the needs of those wishing to progress further & for those who wish to use the learnings personally.“ Hilary Rodden
Reiki 2
Our Reiki 2 course follows on from Reiki 1 and is for those who wish to learn more about Reiki, either for the benefit of themselves and their friends and family, or because you want to qualify as a Reiki practitioner. It consists of 22.5 hours (over three days) and includes the following:
- The Reiki symbols, their origins, and different ways of using them
- In person attunements
- Space clearing
- Creating a healing space
- Using crystals in Reiki
- Reiki shares
You must attend Reiki 1 before you can attend Reiki 2. You can choose to attend Reiki 1 and 2 purely for personal reasons. If you choose not to complete the case studies and other assessment elements, then you will be given a certificate of attendance ONLY, which makes it clear that you are not qualified to practice reiki as a professional practitioner. Please follow the link for further information on the full Reiki Practitioner Course
Our next 3 day Reiki 2 course is on:
- Tuesday 24th September, Tuesday 1st and 8th October 2019
- Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th June 2020
Time: 9.15 to 16.45
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £250.
Booking form
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
Alternatively download the booking form for the course start date you wish:
Sep 2019 Form (word) or Sep 2019 Form (pdf)
Jun 2020 Form (word) or Jun 2020 Form (pdf)
For downloaded booking forms please ensure you have read the Gaia School Privacy Notice as the booking form requires you to consent to Gaia School's use of the information supplied in the form
Reiki Master (Reiki 3)
Reiki practitioners can choose to undertake Reiki III (Reiki Master level) when you feel ready to further develop and take the next step on your Reiki journey. It consists of attunements to Reiki Master symbols and learning further advanced Reiki techniques.
Our Reiki Master course consists of 15 hours (over two days) and includes the following:
- the Hui Yin
- In person attunements
- Reiki master and other symbols
- Enhancing the 3rd eye
- Further ways to use crystals in Reiki
Our next 2 day Reiki Master (Reiki 3) course is on:
- Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May 2019
Time: 9.15 to 16.45
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £200. (£50 deposit required to reserve your place)
Booking form
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
Alternatively download the booking form:
Reiki Master May 2019 Form (word) or Reiki Master May 2019 Form (pdf)
For downloaded booking forms please ensure you have read the Gaia School Privacy Notice as the booking form requires you to consent to Gaia School's use of the information supplied in the form
Reiki Practitioner Skills workshop
consists of 7 hours and includes the following:
- inter-personal skills
- basic anatomy
- physiology and pathology
- health and safety
- legislative and professional issues
- introduction to business management
Our next Reiki Practitioner Skills workshop takes place on:
- Tuesday 21st May 2019
- Thursday 5th March 2020
Time: 9.30 to 16.30
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £110.
Booking form
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
Alternatively download the booking form for the course start date you wish:
May 2019 Form (word) or May 2019 Form (pdf)
Mar 2020 Form (word) or Mar 2020 Form (pdf)
For downloaded booking forms please ensure you have read the Gaia School Privacy Notice as the booking form requires you to consent to Gaia School's use of the information supplied in the form
Reiki shares
Reiki shares are open to Reiki students and practitioners of the Gaia School and are chance to network, gain support, engage in activities such as guided visualisations and share Reiki with the rest of the group.
Bookings for the Reiki shares and Reiki Development Days need to be made at least 8 days prior to the event so that final numbers can be determined, and the venue can then be confirmed to attendees.
Next Reiki share dates are:
- Monday 24th June 2019,
Afternoon 13.30 to 16.30 - Tuesday 8th October 2019,
Afternoon 13.30 to 16.30 - Tuesday 26th November 2019,
Afternoon 13.30 to 16.30
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £8.
Please use the Gaia School contact form to identify the reiki share date/time of interest to you.
Reiki Development day
On the development day we will spend the morning discussing techniques and developing understandings in order to further develop your reiki practice, and you will have chance to give and receive reiki to a fellow student.
Each reiki development day will have a different focus which will be announced nearer the date, so even though you may attend 2 or 3 of these days they will each be different.
In the afternoon you will attend a reiki share with other students and reiki practitioners. These shares usually include a guided journey or meditation, sometimes with shamanic drumming, and a group reiki share.
Reiki development days are also open to past Gaia school students and graduates.
Our next Reiki Development day takes place on:
- Tuesday 12th March 2019
- Monday 24th June 2019
- Tuesday 26th November 2019
- Thursday 13th February 2020
- Thursday 14th May 2020
Time: 9.30 - 16.30
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £55. (deposit £20)
Booking form
Bookings for the Reiki shares and Reiki Development Days need to be made at least 8 days prior to the event so that final numbers can be determined, and the venue can then be confirmed to attendees.
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
Alternatively download the booking form:
For downloaded booking forms please ensure you have read the Gaia School Privacy Notice as the booking form requires you to consent to Gaia School's use of the information supplied in the form