Training and Costs
It takes a minimum of two years to become a Reiki master. You train with a Reiki master and practice a series of attunements or initiations. Expect to pay between $25 and $100 per session. Learning Reiki takes 3 days followed by one hour for each sitting. The attunement of Reiki is self-enforcement, you will open and balance your chakras for the larger good of yourself and others.
Levels of Reiki
- Level 1 (self-healing)
- Level 2 (healing others)
- Level 3 (mastering all of the techniques)
Once Level 2 is reached, the Reiki Healer would have more control over their healing and could perform treatments on other people. At Level 3, not only can you heal others, you will be more in tune with your own life.
The Path of Reiki
Usui Reiki is the most popular types of Reiki. It was developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s and is the most commonly used form of Reiki today. Usui Reiki involves the use of hand positions on the body to channel energy.
Career in Reiki Healing
Reiki healing can be a lucrative career, with practitioners able to charge for treatments at different prices depending on session length. This treatment is generally not covered by health insurance.
Making a Living with Reiki
Yes, it is possible to make a living doing Reiki, with factors such as location, experience, marketing skills affecting success. Practitioners can charge $60 to $360 per session, with rates increasing as they progress to mastery.
In 2019, Jessica Brodkin reportedly earned $108,000 a year doing Reiki in New York. Making a living as a practitioner often requires dedication, skill, and smart business practices.
Getting Certified in Reiki
Becoming a Reiki Master takes a minimum of two years. There are three levels to master:
- Self-healing
- Healing others
- Mastering all techniques
Position yourself for earning potential in locations such as Kensington, London or New York City.
Learning and Transformation
Starting Reiki practice begins with Level 1 training, finding a Reiki Master or class. Reiki continues to inspire and heal, inviting you to explore, learn, and transform. A Reiki attunement can be a powerful spiritual experience, aligning you with Reiki energy and symbols.