Sound Reiki: Why I Teach Levels 1 & 2 Together

$395.00—an excellent value for 21 hours of in-person instruction and ongoing mentoring from a seasoned instructor with years of experience teaching and practicing Reiki.

Marianne is simply a delight. And a hoot! I can’t tell you how many times I laughed out loud [during class] …. She not only brings a deeply enriched knowledge of the practice of Reiki to the table (she draws from such an incredible lineage of experience) but she also never let us forget how down to earth she is. It was refreshing. Learning to practice any type of energetic or spiritual discipline can lean into more intense waters, but Marianne wasn’t afraid to laugh lovingly at the hiccups that happened along the way …. Just as we valued her, she valued us. And that was exactly what I needed. Thank you Marianne. Learning from you is an experience I will treasure for a long, long time. Rebekah Thorne, Seattle, WA

Definitely NOT your fast-food version of Reiki, my Level 1 and 2 classes cover important material that is not typically taught in 1 and 2 and often not taught at all.

Teaching Levels 1 & 2 as one class can be controversial, and potential students sometimes ask why I teach them together. The answer is that I believe it is important to have the information in both before you begin treating others, and I believe it is important to begin treating others as soon after the class as possible. Otherwise much of the information you have learned goes cold.

Some Reiki lineages teach that you should take Level 1 and practice on yourself and friends/family before moving to Level 2. In my view, treating friends and family requires as much skill as treating a client for a fee. At times it requires more skill because it is more difficult to detach from the outcome with friends and family, which is essential if you are to be effective as a practitioner, and, importantly, if you are to avoid taking on another’s energy.

As far as self-treatment with the idea that you should heal yourself prior to treating others, my question would be: “At what point, and by whom, are you deemed healed enough to treat others?” Of course we should be committed to our own healing and to regular self-treatment. However, since we receive a treatment every time we give one, I would argue that treating others is an important part of our own healing process. Clients often come to me with issues/conditions that I am also experiencing. For instance, during a time when I was grieving the loss of a dear friend, several clients who scheduled appointments were also experiencing grief. Treating these clients supported my own healing process in important ways.

Dr. Chujiro Hayashi and Mrs. Hawayo Takata (two early teachers of Reiki) both taught Levels 1 and 2 back-to-back at times. Hayashi taught the classes separately in Tokyo, but when he traveled throughout Japan to teach, he taught them back-to-back. Takata also taught them both ways. (It is documented that she taught all three levels—1, 2, and Master—in one weekend on at least one occasion. This I definitely don’t recommend!)

My Level 1 and 2 classes cover much material that is not typically taught in I and II and often not taught at all. This includes material that I have learned from study with five Reiki Masters, my own research, information I learned from editing Reiki News Magazine for six years, and material I have developed from the experience of giving hundreds of hours of hands-on sessions over 18 years. I emphasize keeping one’s own energy clean and how to prevent taking on energy from others.

At $395 for both Level 1 & 2, the class is an excellent value. It is a rich experience, and it is intensive. Students come away with much valuable information (and a very good text with step-by-step illustrations and explanations) and having had 21 contact hours of instruction. (Date of a 3rd session is determined by consensus of the students.) I also support and mentor students following the class.

My next scheduled classes:
Date Change: Saturdays, June 8, 15 & 22, 2019 
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21 CEU credits available for registered nurses, massage therapists, and reflexologists in the State of Washington.

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Marianne is a Seattle-Area Reiki teacher and practitioner. She is the author of Reiki: A Guide for the Practice of Levels I and II and a former editor, contributor, and columnist for Reiki News Magazine (2004-2010).

6 thoughts on “Sound Reiki: Why I Teach Levels 1 & 2 Together”

  1. Hello Sweet Marianne,

    I would love to take this course with you, unfortunately the timing is off for me.

    Will you be offering another Reiki 1/2 level Class Soon?

    I had my Level one done 4 years ago and my master passed away before being able to progress up. I feel like its better to just take them over? What are your thoughts?

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.

    All my best,
    Emily Deatherage

    1. Thank you, Emily. Yes, I agree that taking both Level 1 and Level 2 is the best choice. A review is always beneficial, and my levels 1 & 2 classes include material that is original with me or not commonly taught.

      My next Levels 1 & 2 classes will be scheduled mid-to-late September. Will that time frame work for you? I can add you to the list to receive announcements.

      Warm regards,
      Marianne

      1. I am interested in September time as well. Please keep me posted. I can’t on June nor the weekend of sept 14-17th. Me and my friend Want to take the course for beginners. Thank you

        1. Hi Rebecca,
          I will be happy to have you and your friend join my beginning classes, Reiki Levels 1 & 2. I will add you to the list to receive advance announcements. Tentative September dates will be the weekend of September 20. Be sure to add me to your contact list so that the announcements do not go to spam. Look for an email from me shortly with contact information and contact me again if you do not receive one by the end of the day. Warm regards, Marianne

  2. Hello Marianne,

    I would love to take your next level 1/2 class if you’ll please let me know when the next offering will be after April.

    Blessings!
    Tristan

    1. Hi Tristan,
      Dates are not firm yet, but my next Levels 1 & 2 classes will be scheduled in mid-June, probably starting on June 15. I will add you to the list to receive advance notice. I look forward to having you in class!
      Warm regards,
      Marianne

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