REIKI STORIES AND ARTICLES

Recently I gifted myself a new ring - it's part of a private crystal collection I offer to my students and clients. Each piece is individually Reiju-attuned, using a traditional method taught by Usui Sensei for people who couldn’t receive hands-on Reiki in person. It’s a beautiful way to extend the offerings of Reiki beyond the Reiki room and is a traditional Japanese Reiki technique unknown in Western systems. A quick note about the stones themselves: Reiju is the tradition

Reiki Energy Healing Sessions & Reiki Practitioners in Melbourne and Australia - Everything you Need to Know If you’re new to exploring Reiki, chances are you have a lot of questions - how much to expect to pay for a session, what happens during a session, how to find the best Reiki Practitioner near you, how many sessions you might need and whether it’s even going to work for you. As a certified Reiki Shihan (Teacher) and experienced practitioner based in Fitzroy, Melbourne,

Complimentary Perimenopause and Menopause Support Melbourne: A Gentle, Powerful Ally in Times of Change   Many women describe changes in sleep, energy, mood, body comfort, or a sense of themselves shifting during perimenopause and menopause.   As Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB/GYN, a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, author of 'The New Menopause' and one of the leading menopause specialists globally, explains, perimenopause brings unpredictable hormonal cha

What is the Difference Between Japanese and Western Reiki? If you’ve been practicing or exploring Reiki for a while, you may have come across discussions about Japanese Reiki  and Western Reiki  and wondered - what’s the difference and why is it important? In this article, I will do my best to clarify the distinction, providing insight into how Reiki evolved after leaving Japan and why certain aspects of the original teachings were lost or altered along the way. A More Accura

Many years ago, when I had just learnt Reiki, I found a custom-made Reiki table listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. After asking all the usual questions, I kept pressing for more assurances than I probably needed. The seller, *‘Barb’, eventually cut the negotiations off abruptly telling me: "You already know that this table is right for you but you're approaching it from your head, not your heart. I don’t feel like you are the right person for this table." Her words ca

QUICK ACCESS: WHAT IS REIKI ? WHAT IS LEVEL 1 REIKI COURSE IN REIKI? WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF LEARNING REIKI | WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF THE LEVEL 1 SHODEN REIKI COURSE? WHAT IS TAUGHT IN A SHODEN LEVEL 1 REIKI COURSE WHAT CAN I DO WITH REIKI LEVEL 1 : CAN I PRACTICE REIKI PROFESSIONALLY AFTER LEVEL 1? HOW MUCH DOES LEVEL REIKI 1 COURSE COST? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN LEVEL 1 REIKI? HOW LONG BETWEEN REIKI 1 AND 2 COURSES? WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU NEED TO DO REIKI? CAN I TEA

HOW TO BECOME A REIKI MASTER IN AUSTRALIA ON THIS PAGE Understanding the Journey to Becoming a Reiki Master in Australia What does 'Reiki Master' Mean? What is Reiki Master Level? How to become a Reiki Master How Long Does it Take to Become a Reiki Master? Who is a Reiki Master? What Factors Make a Good Reiki Master/Shihan Why Become a Reiki Master? What can Reiki Master's Do? How to draw the Reiki Master Symbol? How to Find the Best Reiki Master Understanding the Journey t

CAN YOU LEARN REIKI WITHOUT A REIKI MASTER? Reiki is a simple profound energy healing practice that is both a spiritual and healing path. Anyone can learn Reiki (it is our innate capacity as humans to channel and utilise the life-giving and sustaining energy that Reiki. With a flurry of Westernised versions of Reiki emerging and the expansion of online learning modalities such as Reiki now being available, it might be enticing, for those wanting to learn Reiki, to go the e

How Do I Find The Best Reiki Course Near Me? Choosing the best Reiki Course in Melbourne: What Matters Most Choosing a Reiki course in Melbourne can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when every website claims to be “traditional,” "Japanese", “authentic,” or “the best.” As an experienced traditional Japanese Reiki Shihan, who has trained in many different Japanese and Western systems of Reiki, who has been practicing and teaching for many years, I am so pleased to b

Reiki Level 1 Course Cost Melbourne INTRODUCTION When people are starting out their search to learn Reiki, whilst one of the most common questions is 'what is the cost of a Reiki Level 1 course?'. Most in-person Level 1 Reiki courses in Melbourne cost between $350-$850, give or take . If you search enough, you're bound to find some cheaper Reiki courses out there, and there are some that cost up to $1000 or even more. The majority, however, sit between $350-850. It is worth n

How to become a Reiki Practitioner in Australia Interested in how you can become a Reiki Practitioner in Australia?, in this article, I will help you navigate the steps to becoming a Certified Reiki Practitioner, adding my personal tips, considerations and recommendations from my own experience and many years of practicing Reiki. QUICK RUNDOWN Becoming a Reiki practitioner in Australia involves several key steps: Research and Choose the Reiki system and a Reiki Shihan/Master

ARE ONLINE REIKI COURSES LEGITIMATE One of the greatest accomplishments of modern technology is the way in which it has made online education accessible to students, no matter where they live. This accessibility has expanded into holistic practices like Reiki both before the pandemic, but certainly, there was an explosion of online offers for Reiki courses during lockdowns. As a result, it has many people asking, 'are online Reiki courses legitimate?' Whilst there is no de

DO I NEED QUALIFICATIONS TO LEARN REIKI? Reiki continues to emerge as a popular alternative healing modality for holistic health, and well-being. Interest in it continues to grows, not only a therapy to receive, but as a modality to learn. People are increasingly interested in empowering themselves to take of their own happiness, health and well-being. Increasingly, people are wanting both deeper connection with themselves as well as deeper spiritual connection and this is

Reiki Melbourne: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE REIKI CERTIFIED? So, you're interested in learning Reiki and based on the fact that you are reading this article, perhaps you are interested in learning Reiki with a view to practicing Reiki professionally or reaching the level of Reiki Master (Shihan/Teacher is the traditional Japanese term) and you want to know how long it takes before you can do that, how long it takes to be a certified in Reiki. As an experienced Certified Reik

HOW MANY SESSIONS OF REIKI HEALING ARE NEEDED One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “How many Reiki sessions will I need?” Whilst I would love to give a decisive answer, the truth is, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to Reiki energy healing. Just as every person’s life journey is unique, so too is their healing path with Reiki. Reiki isn’t like taking a prescribed medication with a set dosage, it's more like a journey of unfolding; it works cum

THE BEST REIKI COURSE NEAR ME So, you're interested in learning Reiki, but are not sure which course is best and whether or not to find a course locally? As an experienced Reiki Shihan (known as Teacher or 'Master' in the West) and as someone who, in the many years of practicing Reiki, has trained in and practiced various systems of Reiki and learnt under several Masters/Shihans of varying 'quality', I more than anyone understand how incredibly important it is to find the r

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF REIKI? Reiki is considered safe and beneficial for most individuals, and more and more, is being embraced within mainstream modalities, however, some skeptics raise perceived disadvantage to cast a shadow over Reiki. As the concerns raised are often based on misconceptions or misunderstandings, I felt it was important to sift through and debunk some of those claims: Lack of Scientific Validation:  Probably the most common claims about the disadv

Taking a closer look at the Myths and Realities of Reiki: Your Guide to Questions of Safety and Effectiveness WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF REIKI? Reiki is one of the fastest emerging traditional holistic modalities for healing, offering individuals a pathway to healing of the mind, body and inner being. Original from Japan as an ancient healing art, far from being new-age, many people are just coming to an awareness of Reiki for the first-time as they are seeking out alternatives o

REIKI MASSAGE : CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS It's not uncommon for some people to mistakenly refer to Reiki on its own, as "Reiki massage." However it is important to recognise that Reiki and massage are distinct modalities with their own principles and methodologies. It is possible that the term 'Reiki massage' has mistakenly occurred as a result of some massage therapists, being trained in Reiki and they advertise their offering as Reiki massage. To a degree, they can be c

Reiki Energy Healing: A Overview There has been a growing trend in recent times to reconnect with ancient wisdom and traditional healing practices either as a adjunct to modern, mainstream approaches to our health and well-being or as an alternative. We are becoming increasingly aware of the limitations of the mainstream segmented approaches which reduces our experiences to an isolated ailment or injury and instead, we are becoming much more intrigued by the power of older w