Reiki First Degree Training

No prior experience with Reiki or restorative practices is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to care for yourself. Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. It is administered by laying on hands to support healing energy from the practitioner to the patient. This practice supports the mind, body, and spirit, and only gives as much as is needed so no harm may come to the patient.

Note: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. CEs available to nurses.

7.3 CEs earned

Note: Training fee not covered through OSU standing. Seek department feedback for specific coverage qualifications.

Next Steps: Upon completion of Reiki Level One, students are able to take Reiki Level Two offered Wednesday, May 7th from 8am-5pm at the Center for Integrative Health.

Usui Reiki Level 1 – Curriculum Overview

• What is Reiki?
  • Defining this healing energy and its gentle, supportive nature
• History & Origins of Reiki
  • Introduction to Dr. Mikao Usui and the Reiki lineage
• The Five Reiki Precepts
  • Daily mindfulness principles for embodying Reiki in everyday life
• Overview of  the Subtle Energy System
  • Understanding energy flow within and around the body
• Level 1 Reiki Attunement
  • A series of  four attunements to open and activate the Reiki channel
• Self-Reiki Practice
  • Hand positions and techniques for self-healing
• Offering Reiki to Others
  • Hand positions and practice protocols for treating others
• Creating a safe and supportive healing space
  • Ethics and Guidelines
• Respect, permission, and practitioner integrity

Practice Sessions
- Giving and receiving Reiki with classmates

Grounding Techniques

• Practices for staying centered and balanced during Reiki work

Certification & Next Steps

• Completion of Level 1
• How to continue a daily Reiki practice
• Introduction to further training