There are many different schools of Reiki training from the original approach of its founder, Mikao Usui, in the 1920s. Each has its own approach and understanding and represents the perspective of the person who developed it. I have no opinion on the various approaches as my belief is that you are always drawn to the right teacher at the right time. This also means that you may study with more than one teacher as your journey unfolds. I had one student who took all three levels three times before she felt that she had found what she was looking for. That was her path and it was waiting for her when she was ready. My background is in the Usui Reiki Ryoho tradition which is a laying-on-of-hands based lineage in which there are three levels of training, with each level providing deeper knowledge, experience and skills. You will be deeply supported during your initiation and in the immediate period of your training. You are encouraged to meet with teachers from various traditions to ensure that you find the approach and teacher/healer that is compatible with your needs.

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Seminar training testimonials 

• "John is truly a gifted healer who honours the integrity of this work." Sue B

• ​​"Truly a Mensch!" S​​usan

• "Thank you - this was a very valuable experience for me." Elizabeth

• ​​"I appreciated your integrity and attention to detail in the Reiki course. I also appreciate the safe environment that you help to create as it helped me to release a lot." Sam S​​​​

• "I came with little to no expectations; I was unsure of what to expect. John created a warm and nurturing environment....I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in personal growth and healing...I didn't want to leave." Nadine W​

• ​​"It is wonderful to feel safe and cared for in a place where I can do my work." Eliza

• ​​"A wonderful pathway to self-healing...have more of them please!" Linda S 

• "An excellent course that I would highly recommend. John is a great teacher, the attunements are very powerful experiences." Victoria

• ​"A gentle, loving gift for others and myself for a greater understanding of my life path. Perfect in every way!" Heather

• ​"I could not have imagined the deep, intense healing experience I had after being in the spiritual healing field for 12 years. I am grateful." Diane D 

• The course was transformational. It helped me to release old patterns and deep, repressed feelings. The course was carried out in a compassionate manner and I had a feeling of being safe and cared for. I recommend this course, John's teachings and his practice to anyone interested in personal growth and development. He is a gifted practitioner and teacher." Sharon L

 

The Initiations ​​​

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Initiation seminars and training are offered when there are a minimum of three participants and a maximum of nine.  Seminars include all refreshments, snacks, a light lunch on Saturday and Sunday as well as handouts. 

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First Level; The first level is open to everyone and there are no prerequisites except your willingness to surrender to the energy. This is a highly interactive program. During level one you will receive four complete attunements to the energy vibration of Reiki, the result of which being you can immediately 'channel' the energy and start practicing after the first class. Class size are kept small (no more than 9 participants) in order to ensure the intimacy of the setting and that the proper level of support is available to everyone. ​

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          What to expect: You will be able to start practicing Reiki after the first evening. The seminar is four days long, comprising Thursday and Friday evening for approximately four hours each as well as all day both Saturday and Sunday (a light lunch is included). This is an intense experience wherein students commonly experience energetic 'shifts.' In addition to the instruction and initiation attunements you also receive approximately three hours of Reiki wherein everyone receives small group treatments which significantly amplifies the energy.  It takes approximately three weeks for you to fully integrate the Reiki energy and typically during the fourth week a gathering convenes to share experiences, to resolve questions. and at which time certificates of participation are presented. ​​

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Second Level; The second level is open to students after at least three months from their first attunement.  In addition to being attuned to, and initiated into the use of the three sacred symbols there is an extensive training program on their application and practice using them. To ensure the integrity of the lineage and that you approach level two with the same experience and understanding as the other students, prospective level two students must have had a level one initiation with me. Where that is not the case they are welcome to participate in level one and thereafter level two.

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         ​What to expect: This seminar is conducted Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday (a light lunch is included). Given the nature of the subject matter it is of necessity more 'academic' than level one however it is also equally as interactive where students practice everything they are taught. It is said that the level two initiation amplifies the energy you received in level one approximately 200%. Regardless, there is a significant increase in the student's ability to channel the energy. Many students also experience an increase or opening in their psychic abilities, their spirituality and their connection to a higher realm. The program focuses on the use of the sacred symbols, how to intensify the healing energy, how to use it for mental/emotional and spiritual healing as well as how to send Reiki into the past, present and future. There is also some discussion on the use of traditional use of toning and a very in-depth review of the current academic research both on the history and efficacy of Reiki. As with level one, we reconvene approximately one month after the program to resolve questions and issues, share experiences and receive the certificate of participation. 

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Third Level; Level three or the so-called "Master" level is delivered through an apprenticeship program that lasts approximately one year and is by invitation only. 

 

Note: There may also be the possibility to take a less intense, combined level one and two program over three to four months that will be more like an apprenticeship program. This will focus on skill development, understanding and academics. While it is not offered at this time I will compile a list of interested people and make it available when the demand is there.