Jikiden Reiki Class Descriptions

Please note, there are no classes currently scheduled due to Covid.
Contact Kathie directly for availability of private or small group classes.

Shoden Level I

Shoden, Level I, is taught over two days.
Both days are full in theory and practice.
You receive two certificates. One at the end of class.
The second certificate comes from the Jikiden Institute in Japan within a month or so and is written in Japanese, in the style of certificates originally given to students by Dr. Hayashi

Shoden: Day 1

  • The background to Jikiden Reiki
  • The history of Jikiden Reiki
  • The objectives of Jikiden Reiki
  • Gokai – The Five Principles
  • The meaning behind the kanji characters for “Reiki”
  • Reiju (attunement)
  • Reiki Mawashi— group activity— becoming aware of sensations in hands when placed on another
  • The concept of Byosen (an accumulation of toxins)
  • The first Shirushi (symbol)— how and when to use it; explanation of its meaning;  the origin of the symbol
  • Reiki Practice – experience giving and receiving
  • Clinic treatments

Shoden: Day 2

  • Questions and answers from Day 1.
  • Any material that was not finished in Day 1
  • Reiju (attunement)
  • Reiki Okuri— Reiki circuit
  • How to use Reiki for minor ailments
  • Introduction of Ketsueki Kokan (known as “Kekko”) — A technique to aid the body in the release of toxins
  • Practice with partner
  • Reiju
  • Reiki Mawashi (as in Day 1)
  • Hatsurei ho—increasing perception practice
  • Certificate ceremony

Okuden Level Two

Okuden, Level II, is taught over two days.
Both days are full in theory and practice.
You receive two certificates. One at the end of class.
The second certificate comes from the Jikiden Institute in Japan within a month or so and is written in Japanese, in the style of certificates originally given to students by Dr. Hayashi.

Okuden: Day 1

  • Review key points from Shoden
  • Reiju (attunement)
  • Reiki Mawashi— to increase perception in the hands
  • Kokai Denju—Usui’s thoughts on psychological healing
  • Introduction to Buddhism and its significance for Reiki
  • The origin of 2nd Shirushi (Symbol) and its meaning
  • Seheki Chiryo treatment for healing unwanted habits
  • How and when to use it
  • Mrs’ Yamaguchi’s variation
  • Practice giving and receiving Seiheki treatment
  • Reiki Clinic

Okuden: Day 2

  • Reiju (attunement)
  • Reiki Okuri—feeling the flow of energy
  • Enkaku treatment— distant healing
  • Introduction of the Enkaku Jumon (formula)
  • Practice giving and receiving Enkaku with a partner
  • Distant healing/ Seiheki treatment for healing psychological issues for self or others
  • Practice giving and receiving with a partner
  • Reiki Practice time – giving and receiving treatments
  • Awarding of certificates

Accommodations for the differently abled
Healing from the Heart NY training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: Kathie Lipinski at 631-360-6722

Grievance Policy
Healing from the Heart NY seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Grievances will be initially directed to the training instructor and will receive to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. If you have questions or concerns, contact Kathie Lipinski at 631-360-6722