This article is for those looking to take Reiki training with the intention of working professionally with the public, delivering Reiki treatments in the UK. The general requirements in the UK are to have completed Reiki training courses to a practitioner level, in Jikiden Reiki, which would be completing both the Shoden (beginner level) and Okuden (deeper level). In Western approaches to Reiki, this will be to complete both Reiki levels 1 and 2.

This article is for you if you are looking at Reiki Training Courses and are wondering what the best course for you might be as a beginner, or someone new to Reiki.

Many look to Accredited Reiki courses as a sign of quality and authenticity of the Reiki training. Accreditation is not a good indication of training accuracy or authenticity at all. It is more a standard Reiki course with an ongoing element of vocational study over a period of months to demonstrate experience and base competency to work in professional settings. Read more to understand this misunderstood topic.

Putting what is taught aside, the main problem that jumps out at me as a Reiki teacher is that is serious an issue enough to instantly rule them out is The act of performing Reiju - the clearing process a teacher performs with each student to facilitate them to be able to channel Reiki energy through their hands is only performed in person. It was created that way and always has been and would be performed the way it was created, there is no remote method for it.