I am a self-taught kind of person
That just means that I will go to YouTube and books before I go to a class
Which has served me in many ways, but Reiki is different
You cannot fully teach yourself Reiki because you much be attuned by a master. This means a Reiki master has to open your connection to energy pathways. It is a powerful spiritual experience. You can teach yourself many of the skills of Reiki, but you still need to be attuned to master it.
You have two options
- You can find a Reiki master to learn from and get attuned
- You can choose a different form of energy healing
There are many forms of energy healing that don’t require attunement
Energy healing is available for everyone to learn if you choose to practice
Reiki has traditions and rituals to follow, but they are worth the effort you put in!
Therapeutic therapy and tough therapy are other forms of natural healing that don’t require attunement
What is calling to you?
If Reiki is calling to you, find a master
It is best to find a master that you can learn from in-person, but online classes work for some people too
Can Reiki be self-taught?
There are many kinds of energy healing, and Reiki is just one of them
While some forms of energy healing can be self-taught, Reiki is not one of them
Reiki cannot be self-taught through books and videos alone. Reiki is a type of energy healing that must be transferred from master to student through a sacred process called an Attunement. You can use books and videos to learn the skills, but you must be attuned by a master at the end.
You can learn many Reiki skills by reading books and watching videos
You can learn many things that make a huge impact on your life!
But Reiki is an ancient practice that has vital rituals
Attunements are like graduation
You can learn all the same things from books and videos that you would learn in university
But without recognition from a teacher, there is no graduation
You will have many of the perks of education, but not all
Without an attunement, there is no graduation
Is it ok to learn reiki online?
There are a lot of opinions about learning Reiki from a master online
I have not had a problem with it
I love my online classes and I can feel it when we do exercises
The master I am learning from believes that online is a real option for learning Reiki, so I trust her
In-person classes are probably stronger
You are interacting with the master in real time
This also allows you to meet other people interested in learning Reiki
In the end, online or offline matters less than the effort you put in and getting attuned by a master
You can go to every in-person class near you, but you still need to practice at home in your daily life
You don’t have to practice every day, but Reiki is a skill
The longer you go without practicing, the less you are going to learn and remember
Whatever path you choose, there is always a choice to change paths
So don’t stress!
If an online class is calling to you, take it!
If you like the idea of in-person classes, do it!
Trust yourself and enjoy the process
Should I learn Reiki in-person or online?
There are many pros and cons to both online and in-person Reiki classes
Some pros of online classes are:
- You can learn when you have time
- Some people are more comfortable with online classes
- You have more choices when choosing a class
- You can learn from the comfort of your home
- Self-paced classes
- Masters have no problem attuning from a distance
- You can redo lessons as many times as you want to
- Lifetime access to classes
Some cons of online classes are:
- May not be as powerful as in-person
- No hands-on instruction with the master watching you
- No accountability
- Easy to buy and never get started
- Distractions are higher at home
Some pros of in-person classes are:
- You meet other people with the same interest in your area
- You get hands-on attention from a master
- You have accountability to go to class
- Not many distractions
- In-person attunements are powerful
Some cons on in-person classes are:
- Energies of a group can clash with each other
- You may never get started because of fear
- There may not be classes close to you
- Less options when choosing a master
- You don’t have time flexibility
At the end of the day, only you can decide what is best for you
I chose online classes for many reasons
- I don’t have a babysitter
- There are no classes near me
- I am 30 minutes from the nearest town
- I need time flexibility
- I do classes when waiting for my kids to fall asleep
- I like to go back and review previous lessons
There is no right answer to which is better
Do the one that is best for you
That is one thing I love about living in today’s world
We have so many options to learn new skills that will serve us for the rest of our lives
Energy work and Reiki do not have to be scary
They are beautiful forms of healing that you can use on yourself and others
Energy work is an amazing practice that can help you learn more about yourself and everything that surrounds you
It can give you a peace that is not commonly felt
There are many people who don’t believe in Reiki, and that’s ok
If it makes a difference for you and your life, then who cares what other people think
Do what’s best for you because your life is unique
Choose to follow what makes you happy and practice what you are drawn to