| If you are considering Reiki training for yourself, | | | | time off of work, arrange for travel accommodations |
| there are a few factors you need to be aware of | | | | and possibly flight arrangements. This is in addition to |
| before undertaking what can be a lifelong journey | | | | the cost of the class and may end up costing more |
| learning and perfecting this healing art. Reiki is a form | | | | than the class itself. |
| of energy work that allows a person who has been | | | | 2. Choosing The Trainer - Choosing the Reiki master |
| properly attuned to act as a conduit for healing | | | | who will attune you to the Reiki symbols is an |
| energy to flow through them by placing their hands | | | | important decision. Some of the factors you need to |
| on a person (or animal). It can also be performed on | | | | keep in mind are: how long has this person been |
| oneself for the purposes of self healing. You do not | | | | practicing Reiki? How often do they practice - both |
| have to be born with special abilities to practice Reiki. | | | | on themselves and others? How much experience |
| All of us contain the universal life force that is used | | | | have they had teaching students new to Reiki? |
| to tap into the healing energy of Reiki. Before | | | | 3. Treatment - It is possible to receive Reiki training |
| undertaking Reiki training, here are some factors to | | | | without ever having had a Reiki treatment, but it is |
| consider: | | | | definitely advisable to get a least one treatment prior |
| | | | to making your decision . This can help you decide if |
| 1. Accessibility - If you live in a major metropolitan | | | | becoming a Reiki practitioner is the right decision for |
| area, chances are good that a Reiki master may | | | | you. |
| offer Reiki training. It may be offered frequently | | | | Once you make the decision to receive Reiki training, |
| such as once or twice a month or maybe only a | | | | you will be enabled with one of the most |
| handful of times a year. If you find that you need to | | | | empowering forms of energy healing within the |
| travel to receive Reiki training, you may need to take | | | | healing arts. |