Reiki Practitioner Course (including Reiki 1 and Reiki 2)
The Gaia School of Natural Health is thrilled to be accredited and verified by the Reiki Federation and 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 Reiki Council 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.
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, or you may wish to train in order to become a qualified practitioner.
The Reiki Practitioner Course consists of three elements. You must attend all three and complete the required case studies and assessments in order to complete the Reiki Practitioner Course.
The Core Curriculum states that training must take place over a minimum of 9 months, however you can choose to attend each of the three parts of the course whenever you feel ready, so you can take longer than this if you wish to. Reiki I and II may also be taken for personal reasons and without the intention to practice as a Reiki Practitioner, in which case completion of the case studies is not compulsory, and a certificate of attendance, only, will be given.
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 and Reiki Master information.
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.
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
Our next Reiki 1 course takes place on:
Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th November 2017Thursday 24th and Friday 25th May 2018- Thursday 8th and Thursday 29th November 2018
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £180.
If you wish to continue training in Reiki, you will have to carry out 25 treatments after Reiki 1, and it is recommended that you leave a minimum of 6 months between Reiki 1 and Reiki 2
Booking form
Please contact us to express your interest or download the course details and booking form:Form (word) or Form (pdf).
Gaia School Online Booking formTestimonials
”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 will be observed on 5 occasions giving a treatment and complete 40 additional hours of treatments before receiving your practitioner certificate.
Our next 3 day Reiki 2 course is on:
Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th June 2018- Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th March 2019
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £250.
Booking form
Please contact us to express your interest or download the course details and booking form:Form (word) or Form (pdf).
Gaia School Online Booking formReiki 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 Reiki Master course takes place on:
- Please contact to arrange a mutually convenient day
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £200.
Reiki Practitioner skills workshop
consists of 7.5 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 Practitioner Skills Workshop takes place on:
Tuesday 13th February 2018
Venue: Childer Thornton, South Wirral
Cost: £110.
Booking form
Please contact us to express your interest or download the course details and booking form:Form (word) or Form (pdf)
Gaia School Online Booking formReiki 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.
Next Reiki share dates are:
- Friday 29th June 2018, 09.30 or 13.30
Reiki Testimonials
”The three days of Reiki 1 training were very enjoyable as Carolyn took us through the basic precepts of Reiki, the philosophy and practice, and then prepared us for the attunements. Everything was explained clearly, there was plenty of time to discuss and ask questions, and lots of time for meditating before the attunements and practising Reiki after them. Being in a small group meant the days were very personal and relaxed and I look forward very much to completing the Reiki 2 days soon.
After the training days Carolyn has been available to give help and guidance with case studies and Reiki practice and could not be more supportive. The attunements I have received have enabled me to give Reiki to others with some wonderful results as well as working on myself. Doing Reiki has changed my life so much for the better and I thoroughly recommend this discipline to everybody. In particular, any energy therapist will find that their treatments gain such a lot from this course.“Lisa Hardi, holistic therapist
”Carolyn delivered a fantastic Reiki training day to staff working at Claire House hospice, who had previously trained up to Reiki Master level. She had given a great deal of thought into tailoring the study day for the slightly differing practitioner levels of the group, and had skilfully put together an interesting and fun programme, covering topics particularly relevant to this specialist healthcare setting. This allowed therapists to learn some new skills including work on chakras and crystals, which will enable them to further enhance their therapies. There was a perfect balance of theoretical and practical work, which also allowed for lively and informative discussion, alongside helpful practise in a safe environment.“ Jan Scott, Complementary Therapy Co-Ordinator, Claire House children's hospice
”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