Usui Reiki Level 1 is taught as a one-on-one* or group class during one day of intensive training. Reiki attunements will be performed individually for each student. At the end of the course, the student will receive a certificate for that level of training.

All the information and techniques are covered, including:

• The history of Reiki
• The five Reiki principles
• The five layers (bodies) of a human being
• The specifics of Reiki energy (in detail)
• The effects of Reiki energy treatment
• The Reiki hand positions
• How to give a complete Reiki treatment for self and others
• Japanese Reiki Techniques taught by Dr. Usui including Gassho meditation, Byosen Scanning – detecting where Reiki is needed
• The hygiene and the energy cleaning (protection) of the hands
• Reiki Level 1 certificate

The class is a combination of lecture, discussion, and experience. Practice time includes giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment using all the hand positions, self-treatment and practice using the Japanese Reiki Techniques mentioned above.