Required Standards of Training
From 2011, these are the "Reiki Practitioners' Council of WA's", Teaching Standards; if you are going to learn Reiki you should ensure your training meets these requirements.
Reiki 1 Training
- That the class extends over two days, but not exceed four consecutive days,
- Includes four initiations/attunements,
- Outlines the history, lineage and precepts,
- Provides ample practice of self and others,
- Introduces the practitioners' Code of Ethics and Code of Practice.
Reiki 2 Training
- Class extends over one and a half days or not less than 8 hours,
- Includes a minimum of 1 attunement/initiation,
- Provides 3 symbols and their applications,
- Includes ample practice of applications,
- Only offered after 6 months and/or a minimum of 30 hours of Reiki treatments.
Teacher Training
- Should be at least a one year apprenticeship,
- Include participation in many Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 classes,
- Based on clear agreement, which in part, precludes the new teacher from teacher training for at least 3 years,
- Only offered after 3 years minimum Reiki 2 practice.
- Class extends over one and a half days or not less than 8 hours,
- Includes a minimum of 1 attunement/initiation,
- Provides 3 symbols and their applications,
- Includes ample practice of applications,
- Only offered after 6 months and/or a minimum of 30 hours of Reiki treatments.