Intro to Reiki Course

A beginner-friendly course for learning the foundations of Reiki, energy awareness, self-practice, ethics, and simple daily rituals.

Note: Reiki is a complementary wellness practice and is not a replacement for medical, mental health, or professional care.

Course Modules

Module 1: What Is Reiki?

Lesson 1: Introduction to Reiki
Lesson 2: The meaning of universal life energy
Lesson 3: What Reiki is and what Reiki is not

Worksheet: Why are you drawn to Reiki? What do you hope to learn?

Module 2: The History of Reiki

Lesson 1: Mikao Usui and the origins of Reiki
Lesson 2: How Reiki spread and evolved
Lesson 3: Understanding Reiki lineages

Worksheet: Write a short reflection on what Reiki history means to you.

Module 3: The Five Reiki Principles

Lesson 1: Just for today, I will not worry
Lesson 2: Just for today, I will not anger
Lesson 3: Gratitude, honesty, and kindness

Worksheet: Choose one Reiki principle to practice for 7 days.

Module 4: Energy Awareness

Lesson 1: Understanding subtle energy
Lesson 2: Grounding and centering
Lesson 3: Noticing sensations during practice

Worksheet: Track how your body feels before and after grounding.

Module 5: Self-Reiki Practice

Lesson 1: Preparing for self-Reiki
Lesson 2: Basic hand placements
Lesson 3: Creating a 10-minute self-Reiki routine

Worksheet: Self-Reiki session notes and reflection.

Module 6: Reiki Space and Tools

Lesson 1: Creating a peaceful practice space
Lesson 2: Optional tools such as music, candles, journals, or crystals
Lesson 3: Keeping your practice simple and consistent

Worksheet: Design your personal Reiki space.

Module 7: Ethics and Boundaries

Lesson 1: Consent and respectful practice
Lesson 2: What not to promise or claim
Lesson 3: Practicing Reiki with care and humility

Worksheet: Write your Reiki boundaries and consent statement.

Resources Included

Daily Reiki principles journal
7-day self-Reiki tracker
Grounding meditation guide
Reiki session notes template
Recommended reading list