Reiki Level 1: Awaken Your Healing Hands
Learn the foundational principles and hands-on techniques of Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) — and begin channeling universal life energy for self-healing and the healing of others.
Perfect for: Wellness enthusiasts, yoga practitioners, massage therapists, nurses and caregivers, meditation practitioners, and anyone curious about energy healing who wants a structured, practical, beginner-friendly introduction to Reiki.
Reiki is one of the world's most widely practiced energy healing systems — and it begins right here, with you, your hands, and an open mind. In this course you'll receive a complete Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) education: the history, the philosophy, the hand positions, the self-treatment protocol, and everything you need to start a genuine daily practice from day one.
Most people come to Reiki because they're curious about energy work, seeking stress relief, or wanting a natural complement to their existing wellness routine. By the end of this course you won't just know about Reiki — you'll have practiced it on yourself, felt the subtle warmth and tingling in your palms, and developed the confidence to offer a full session to a friend or family member.
This course follows the traditional Usui Reiki lineage while keeping the content grounded, approachable, and free from unnecessary mysticism. Every lesson pairs conceptual understanding with hands-on practice, so each module builds real, transferable skill — not just theory. Whether you're a complete beginner or a wellness professional adding a new modality, this is the most practical and thorough online Reiki Level 1 course available.
Upon completing all lessons and practice hours, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion that you can use as a foundation toward your Reiki Level 2 and Master training.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the history, lineage, and core philosophy of Usui Reiki
- Embody and live by the Five Reiki Principles (Gokai) as a daily practice
- Feel and work with life-force energy (Ki) through breath, intention, and hand awareness exercises
- Perform a complete Reiki self-treatment using all 12 standard hand positions
- Deliver a full hands-on Reiki session to another person safely and confidently
- Create a clean, intentional healing space for in-person sessions
- Understand energetic hygiene and how to protect and cleanse your own energy field
- Establish a consistent daily self-Reiki routine that supports long-term well-being
Curriculum
5 modules · 15 lessons
Your teacher
Sthitipragyan Mohanty
Hi, I'm so glad you're here — the fact that you found this course tells me you're already tuned in to something. I came to Reiki after years of searching for a stress-relief practice that actually worked for my body and my schedule. What I found was so much more: a simple, portable, deeply personal system that I now use every single day and have shared with hundreds of students around the world. I trained in the traditional Usui lineage and have been teaching Reiki Level 1, 2, and Master courses for over a decade. My approach is warm, grounded, and completely jargon-free — I care more about you *feeling* the energy in your hands than memorising Sanskrit terms. I can't wait to guide you through your first attunement and watch your practice come alive.
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