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Why study with GAIA School?
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.
Reiki in action 2019
Reiki in 2021 in a Covid world
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 (CNHC). 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 Council, UK 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 Council (Course registration number P21-0006), 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:
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. Your course must start with Reiki 1 and end with Reiki 2, but how long it takes you to get to Reiki 2 is up to you. 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:
*Note. 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 Reiki 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.
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 tabs above for information on the different Reiki levels and tuition available from Gaia School, which includes: Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki Practitioner Skills Workshop, Reiki development day, Gaia CrystalIntro and Reiki Master (Reiki 3) information.
Recommended Textbook:
Quest, P. (2010) The Reiki Manual: a training guide for reiki students, practitioners and masters. Piatkus.
After various customer queries and to assist in booking the required Reiki courses to complete the full Reiki Practitioner Course, a prescribed Path has been identified and the overall cost of doing all the elements equates to £745. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 and the potential for dates to be changed bookings and payments are to be taken separately for each element (apologies in advance for the inconvenience).
To book each element please use the Gaia School Online Booking form
| Module | Date/s and Times |
|---|---|
| Reiki 1 (Two days) Module cost £180 (deposit £50) |
Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th April 2021 9.15am – 4.45pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Tuesday 27th April 2021 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki Practitioner Skills Day Module cost £110 (deposit £50) |
Tuesday 11th May 2021 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| GAIA CrystalIntro Module cost £95 (deposit £30) |
Thursday 17th June 2021 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki Development Day Module cost £55 (deposit £20) |
Thursday 11th November 2021 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| Reiki 2 (Three days) Module cost £250 (deposit £50) |
Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November 2021 9.15am – 4.45pm |
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:
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).
Thursday 23rd and 30th September 2021
Places remaining: 5
Thursday 3rd and 4th February 2022
Places remaining: 8 (bookings opening in September)
Time: 9.15 to 16.45
Venue: Thornton Hough, Wirral
Cost: £180 (deposit £50)
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
”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 1 class of April 2021
Reiki 1 class of January 2020
Our Reiki 2 course builds on the skills you learned on 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. If you are following our Reiki Practitioner Course, then this must start with Reiki 1 and end with Reiki 2, but the modules in between can be taken in any order, and you can take as long as you need to complete the full course. Please do not book onto a Reiki 2 course until you have attended your Reiki 1 training. At this point you will appreciate fully what is involved in the whole training course and will have a better idea as to when you might be ready to undertake a Reiki 2 course (including having completed your case studies from Reiki 1).
The course consists of 22.5 hours (over three days) and includes the following:
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
Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November 2021
Places remaining: 6
Time: 9.15 to 16.45
Venue: Women’s Institute, Thornton Hough.
Cost: £250 (deposit £50)
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
”...The last 3 days training in my level 2 in Reiki were amazing with such high energies created from Carolyn to her students. Carolyn even includes and takes you on a drumming journey during her Reiki attunements, which I have never experienced before but is very powerful...“
Paula Boyle
Reiki 2 class of May 2021
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:
Please note that this course does not include how to teach reiki. That is covered in a separate training course – Reiki 4: Reiki Master Teacher, which is available by arrangement with the Gaia School.
Reiki 3 class of April 2021
Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th March 2022
Places remaining: 6
Time: 9.15 to 16.45
Venue: Thornton Hough, Wirral
Cost: £200 (deposit £50)
Bookings closed for this event
Reiki Master/Teacher Carolyn
consists of 7 hours and includes the following:
Friday 24th September 2021
Places remaining: 4
Tuesday 1st March 2022
Places remaining: 6 (bookings opening in September)
Time: 9.30 to 16.30
Venue: Live Online Zoom Class
Cost: £110 (deposit £50)
To register for the course please use the Online Booking form
Online Booking formOn 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.
Please note: These days are for reiki students who are training with the Gaia School of Natural Health. They are also open to Gaia School trained reiki practitioners.
Thursday 11th November 2021
Places remaining: 6
Thursday 17th February 2022
Places remaining: 8
Time: 9.30 - 16.30
Venue: Women’s Institute, Thornton Hough.
Cost: £55 (deposit £20)
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
Handcrafted meditation Mala beads on Reiki Development Day 27th April 2021
Sound healing on Reiki Development Day 10th June 2021
”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
