Learning Reiki: Levels 1, 2 and Master

Reiki is not only a treatment you receive. It can become a personal practice of self-care, awareness, and ongoing growth. Usui Reiki training is commonly taught in stages. I teach Level 1, Level 2 and the Master stage. Some lineages separate Master Practitioner and Master Teacher into distinct steps, while others treat them as pathways […]

Distance Reiki: What It Is and How It Is Practised

Distant Reiki, sometimes called remote or absentee Reiki, offers a way to receive a quiet, intentional session without travelling to the practice. Within Reiki tradition, practitioners believe that intention and Reiki symbols allow the practice to be offered across distance. This is a spiritual belief rather than a scientifically established mechanism. The practical experience is […]

Reiki Symbols: Meanings, Uses & the Four Main Symbols

Reiki, a spiritual practice aimed at promoting healing and relaxation, incorporates the use of sacred symbols that amplify and direct energy. These symbols were first introduced by Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system, during his meditative journey on Mount Kurama in Japan. Usui is said to have received these symbols as part of […]

Can Reiki Help with Anxiety?

Anxiety can feel as though the mind and body have forgotten how to settle. Reiki offers a quiet, low-demand space where you can pause, notice your breathing, and allow your nervous system time to soften. People often describe anxiety through racing thoughts, muscle tension, restlessness, a quickened heartbeat, or difficulty sleeping. Reiki does not diagnose […]

What Happens in a Reiki Session?

What happens in a Reiki session? Learn what to expect, what Reiki may feel like, how Reiki is understood through lineage and practitioner experience, and where current research fits.

The Healing Role of Reiki

Healing does not always mean curing. Sometimes it begins with feeling safe enough to rest, reconnect with the body, and meet what is present without judgement. Reiki is a gentle Japanese complementary practice. A practitioner places their hands lightly on, or just above, the body with the intention of supporting relaxation and wellbeing. Within Reiki […]