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Usui/Holy Fire® 3 Reiki Level I/II Certification - ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Learn how to heal yourself and others through this transformative beginner-level Reiki healing course

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique. It can be used to heal yourself, your loved ones, your pets, and many other things. Even if you do not plan on practicing reiki on others, the course itself can be a deeply healing experience; many refer to reiki courses as reiki healing retreats!

This training is one of the most thorough and comprehensive available. It includes both Reiki I & II and is a combination of the Western style as introduced by Mrs. Takata, the Japanese style, and the Holy Fire® Energies. Upon completion of the class, you will be able to give Reiki treatments to yourself and others.

There are many healing experiences during the classes so even if you never plan on practicing, many consider these courses to be like mini-reiki retreats.

The following topics are covered:

Level I

  • The origin and history of Reiki

  • The nature of Reiki energy

  • The Reiki Ideals

  • The complete hand placement system

  • Gassho meditation

  • Kenyoku: Dry bathing, a method to purify your energy field

  • Placements for Reiki I (Attunements)

Level II

  • Byosen Scanning: Using the sensitivity in the hands to locate areas needing healing, (usually in the aura) and to treat them

  • Reiji-Ho: Using inner guidance to know how and where to treat

  • Gyoshi-ho: Sending Reiki with the eyes

  • Hayashi Healing Guide.

  • Using Reiki for specific conditions.

  • Using Reiki to heal unwanted habits.

  • How to send Reiki at a distance

  • Reiki II symbols: How to draw, activate and use them. The symbols’ many uses are explained and their inner meaning is discussed. Practice time is given so students know from experience how the energy of each symbols feels and the results each symbol produces

  • We will go over methods on how to tune into your intuition - beginner level

  • Placements for Reiki II (Attunements)

In this class attunements are called Placements. Placements are done differently than attunements, but have been developed to provide more effective healing energy and to empower the symbols in a more powerful way. The Placements make use of Holy Fire® energy which is why they are more effective. The standard Usui Reiki II symbols are used and taught in this class.

The class is a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration, healing meditative experiences, and practice time. Each student experiences giving and receiving a complete treatment using Byosen scanning and the hand placement system. Practice time is given using all the Reiki symbols as well as for the techniques mentioned above.

This class can be offered with Level I and II together or separately for scheduling purposes. Level I Certification allows you to practice self-reiki and on friends and family. Level I certification does not allow you to charge for your services; Level II goes into the study deeper and does allow you to charge for your services on others.

If you have already received a Reiki attunement previously, you will notice a difference by taking Reiki again with the Holy Fire energy added to your attunement process.

Holy Fire®

Holy Fire® Reiki is a newly evolved energy introduced by the International Center for Reiki Training in 2014. It is both powerful and gentle and provides purification, healing, empowerment and guidance. Holy Fire® energy is noticeably more refined and comes from an even higher level of consciousness. In 2016 (Holy Fire® II) and 2018 Holy Fire® evolved yet again and this class will feature the newest version of the Holy Fire® energy released this year, currently still being called Holy Fire® III by the ICRT

  • No pre-requisite for Reiki I; can take Reiki II without a waiting period.

  • No Shows are non-refundable.

  • Deposits and Full Tuition payments are non-refundable but may be transferred to another class within 6 months of original purchase date if cancelled at least 7 days before the start of the class.

  • Cancellations 3-7 days before class are subject to a $50 Class Transfer Fee.

  • Less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a minimum of a $100 class transfer fee for level I/II and $325 for Reiki Master.

  • A Certificate is provided upon completion. You may turn this Certificate of Completion into your licensing or certification board for potential credit toward your continuing education. Each state, national board or licensing agency makes its own decision on whether to accept this form and how many hours, if any, to accept for Reiki classes.

Usui/Holy Fire® 3 Reiki Master Certification

The Master training combines the complete Usui/Holy Fire® III Master training into one 3-day class

World Peace Reiki

This class makes use of World Peace Reiki energy which has all the qualities of the Holy Fire III energy and includes a higher vibration that actively creates feelings of peace within each student. Also included in this class is the Empowered by the River of Peace Experience and the World Peace Ignition which establishes and strengthens the World Peace Reiki energy and empowers one to actively manifest peace in the world. This type of peace is similar to the peace Usui Sensei received on Mt. Kurama when he was given the gift of Reiki. The World Peace Ignition also empowers each student to teach the World Peace version of this class to others. To qualify to take this class, a student must have taken Reiki I&II and practiced Reiki II for at least six months. Also, a student must be able to draw the three symbols from Reiki II from memory. Learn more about World Peace Reiki.

In the process of learning the healing techniques, Experiences, Placements and Ignitions (Note that Placements and Ignitions provide the same benefit as attunements.) and taking part in the guided meditations (Experiences), each student will receive many healing experiences.

Reiki III/Master topics covered:

  • The Usui Master symbol which increases the effectiveness of the Reiki II symbols and can be used for healing.

  • The Empowered by the River of Peace Experience.

  • The Usui/Holy Fire® III Master Placement (attunement) which increases the strength of your Reiki energy and empowers the Usui Master symbol.

  • Practice using the Usui master symbol for treatments.

  • The Holy Fire® symbol is given for a total of five symbols for the entire system.

  • Four Ignitions (attunements) including the World Peace Ignition.

  • How to make a Reiki crystal grid that will continue to send Reiki to yourself and others after it is charged.

  • The Ocean of Holy Love Experience.

  • Hands-on practice using the Holy Fire® symbol during Reiki sessions.

  • Instruction on how to give Reiki Placements for Reiki I&II, ART and how to conduct the Healing in the River of Peace Experience and the four Ignitions for Reiki Master including the World Peace Ignition.

  • The Holy Fire® Healing Experience that can be given to anyone and directs the powerful Holy Fire® energies to heal.

  • How to give yourself Experiences, Placements and Ignitions.

  • The values and spiritual orientation of a true Reiki Master.

  • How to teach including going over the class outlines as well as how to develop and promote your Reiki business.

  • Question and answer sessions.

  • Further development into intuition

  • 186-page class manual and class certificate.

This class is a deeply healing experience.

  • Must have completed Reiki Level I/II and using it for at least 6 months.

  • No Shows are non-refundable.

  • Deposits and Full Tuition payments are non-refundable but may be transferred to another class within 1 year of original purchase date if cancelled at least 7 days before the start of the class.

  • Cancellations 3-7 days before class are subject to a $50 Class Transfer Fee.

  • Less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a minimum of a $100 class transfer fee for level I/II and $325 for Reiki Master.

  • A Certificate is provided upon completion. You may turn this Certificate of Completion into your licensing or certification board for potential credit toward your continuing education. Each state, national board or licensing agency makes its own decision on whether to accept this form and how many hours, if any, to accept for Reiki classes.

Usui/Holy Fire® 3 Karuna® Reiki Master

The six additional symbols in this master-level training are profoundly healing

The Meaning of Karuna

Karuna is a Sanskrit word and is also used in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is translated to mean any action that is taken to diminish the suffering of others and could also be translated as "compassionate action." When individuals experience enlightenment, they report that all beings are known as one. Therefore, it is natural to extend compassionate action or Karuna to everyone without distinction because we are all one. As we help others and aid them in their healing process, all beings benefit. Because of the oneness of all beings, it is understood that Karuna is not only extended to others out of love, but also because it is an entirely logical thing to do. In the same way that you would want to heal your own wounds, you would also want the wounds of others to heal. It is also stated in the Buddhist literature that Karuna must be accompanied by prajna or wisdom in order to have the right effect.

Karuna is the motivating quality of all enlightened beings (also called the Brothers and Sisters of the Light) who are working to end suffering on Earth. They continually send an unlimited amount of healing energy and guidance to us, but not all are receptive to it. As you develop Karuna in yourself, not only are you helping others, but you also become more receptive to the Karuna that is being sent by the supreme being. Thus, your healing is quickened as well. Karuna Reiki® opens you to work more closely with the supreme being.

Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® Training

This class is the next step after Reiki Master and is both a practitioner and a Master class. Those who take the class will be able to use the Karuna symbols in their Reiki sessions and teach all levels of Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki®. You will also be able to teach Reiki I&II and Reiki Master as Holy Fire® III classes. Karuna Reiki® is complete with eight practitioner symbols, one Master symbol, four Ignitions including the World Peace Ignition and two meditations that are guided directly by the Holy Fire® consciousness.

Holy Fire® III

In this Master class, you will learn to give Placements which are Ignition-like experiences for Reiki I&II and the first part of Reiki Master. (Placements and Ignitions are the same as attunements.) The Placement/Ignition system provides a more effective level of Reiki for the student and also empowers the symbols with more effective healing energy. A certificate and a 142-page manual are included.

World Peace Reiki

This class makes use of World Peace Karuna Reiki® energy which has all the qualities of the Holy Fire® III energy and includes a higher vibration that actively creates feelings of peace within each student. Also included in this class is the Empowered by the River of Peace Experience and the World Peace Ignition which establishes and strengthens the World Peace Reiki energy and empowers one to actively manifest peace in the world. The World Peace Ignition also empowers each student to teach the World Peace version of this class to others. Both levels of Karuna Reiki® and four Ignitions including the World Peace Ignition will be given as well as instruction and practice on the use of all nine symbols. You will be able to teach both levels after taking this class. Learn more about World Peace Reiki.

  • Lots of practice time is included for giving treatments and using the symbols.

  • We will also be doing chanting and toning with the Karuna Reiki® symbols.

  • Instruction on how to give Placements for Reiki I and II and Ignitions for Reiki Master and Karuna Master.

  • Further development on intuitive gifts

This class is a deeply healing experience.

  • Must have been a Reiki Master for at least six months to take Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® Master training.

  • No Shows are non-refundable.

  • Deposits and Full Tuition payments are non-refundable but may be transferred to another class within 1 year of original purchase date if cancelled at least 7 days before the start of the class.

  • Cancellations 3-7 days before class are subject to a $50 Class Transfer Fee.

  • Less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a minimum of a $100 class transfer fee for level I/II and $325 for Reiki Master.

  • A Certificate is provided upon completion. You may turn this Certificate of Completion into your licensing or certification board for potential credit toward your continuing education. Each state, national board or licensing agency makes its own decision on whether to accept this form and how many hours, if any, to accept for Reiki classes.

Usui/Holy Fire® 3 Animal Reiki I & II

Animal Reiki I & II are taught together during a two-day class and includes two Animal Reiki Placements (attunements). For those who want to share Reiki with animals, this beginning training is comprehensive. Upon completion, you can offer Animal Reiki treatments to all species of animals.

The Animal Reiki energy received in this course is a unique Reiki energy given to us as a special life force energy for the animals.  The Placements given in the ICRT Animal Reiki I & II class will attune and unify the Animal Reiki symbol with each student’s existing Reiki energy and symbols and allow the practitioner to channel the Animal Reiki energy.

This course includes practitioner skills, tools, and techniques needed to share Reiki with the animals. It is a combination of lecture, discussion, and practice and is open to all Reiki lineages. The information and techniques for both levels include:

  • The history of ICRT Animal Reiki.

  • Animal Reiki defined and discussion of priorities for animals.

  • An Usui Reiki symbols refresher.

  • The Animal Reiki symbol—The Tree of Life.

  • Animal Reiki I & II Placements.

  • Animal Reiki techniques for in-person and distant sessions, including preparation exercises and healing technique meditations: Animal Reiki Grounding Exercise, Whole Body Awareness Exercise, Divine Animal Circle Healing Technique, Healing Compassion Fatigue, and Animal Grief Healing Meditation.

  • Discussion on giving Animal Reiki full sessions in person or live online, including session preparation, receiving the animal’s consent for Reiki, various Animal Reiki session environments, and developing your own Animal Reiki style.

  • Review of common healing issues for animals, including disharmony, unfulfilled purpose, loneliness, grief, confusion, illness, compassion fatigue, end of life, animals and children, and behavioral problems.

  • Distant Animal Reiki techniques for single animals or groups, candidates for distant Reiki, and how to use photos, written notes, Facetime, or live webcams for distant sessions.

  • How to give Reiki to many species of animals.

  • Balancing empathy and compassion, compassion fatigue and practitioner self-care, and end-of-life support, whether natural death or compassionate euthanasia.

  • Practice time working with animals in person or online.

  • Review of how to create an Animal Reiki practice, including in the formal or professional environments of veterinary offices, zoos or wildlife rehab facilities, animal shelters, therapy animal organizations, animal sanctuaries, and ways you might use Reiki in these settings.

  • The fee for this class includes two full days of instruction/practice & the ICRT Animal Reiki I & II Manual

While practice takes place during the class, it is expected that you will set aside additional time to practice after the class is completed. Please commit to additional time to practice Animal Reiki with animal members of your family or friends. This additional practice is necessary to completely gain the experience and confidence you need to use the Animal Reiki training.

Cost – $495.00 with a $175.00 non-refundable deposit.

  • Must have been a Reiki II or higher from any lineage.

  • No Shows are non-refundable.

  • Deposits and Full Tuition payments are non-refundable but may be transferred to another class within 1 year of original purchase date if cancelled at least 7 days before the start of the class.

  • Cancellations 3-7 days before class are subject to a $50 Class Transfer Fee.

  • Less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a minimum of a $100 class transfer fee for level I/II and $325 for Reiki Master.

  • A Certificate is provided upon completion. You may turn this Certificate of Completion into your licensing or certification board for potential credit toward your continuing education. Each state, national board or licensing agency makes its own decision on whether to accept this form and how many hours, if any, to accept for Reiki classes.

What is Reiki?

 

Reiki energy is used to restore balance to your mind, physical body, and spirt which in turn, will allow you to return to your being's most natural state of harmony; thus unblocking the body's natural healing abilities.

During a session, whether in person or remote, a reiki practitioner who has been trained and attuned to work with energy, will connect to your energetic frequency in order to assess the current state, remove energy blockages, and provide healing treatment. This energy connection concept is similar to that of other energetic frequencies we cannot see such as radio, electricity, cell phones, etc.

The effects of Reiki are just recently starting to be seriously studied and considered in the western medical community so the studies available are all very recent and many more are needed with larger test groups. What has been discovered thus far, is compelling.

A study of 188 adolescents with depression were treated for 12-weeks either with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for 90-min twice a week or with Reiki for 20-min once weekly. Results showed that 4-hours of Reiki were just as effective as 36-hours of CBT in achieving reductions on the CDI (children’s depression inventory) scale and both achieved significantly greater reductions than SOC (standard of care).

In both 2006 and 2008 stressed-out lab rats received Reiki treatments and they all showed significantly reduced stress, anxiety and depression responses. “Sham” or bogus Reiki treatments were given to the placebo group and they showed no reduction in stress, anxiety or depression.

Testing in humans performed between 1993 and 2006 showed ratings from Satisfactory to Excellent, all suggesting that the benefit of Reiki treatments were positive in controlling pain levels in humans. There were some “confounding variables”, which is typical in hospital (as opposed to laboratory) studies; however, the placebo Reiki treatments in this experiment were by contrast ineffective in controlling pain.

New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Campus conducted one of the first studies ever performed to determine the effectiveness of Reiki treatments on the autonomic nervous system. This “blind, random study” included a Reiki treatment group, a “sham” treatment group and a “control” group. The testing began with all participants at “baseline” autonomic nervous systems levels. The results within the Reiki treatment group showed a lowering of these levels including heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure.

These positive results led the team to recommend further, larger studies to look at the biological effects of Reiki treatment. It’s interesting to note that Columbia/Presbyterian was one of the first hospitals to offer Reiki as part of their Integrative Medicine Program (CIMP). The now famous cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Mehmet Oz brought tremendous attention to Reiki when he invited Reiki practitioners to treat patients during open heart surgeries and heart transplant operations. Dr. Oz is often quoted as saying, "Reiki has become a sought-after healing art among patients and mainstream medical professionals."

There have been many other controlled studies submitted to peer-journals and to The Touchstone Process for review. Ailments and disorders that tested favorably to Reiki treatment include: post-operative pain after tooth extraction, cognition in elderly, related to dementia/Alzheimer's, pre-operative relaxation and post-operative pain management, inflammation, pain in chronically ill patients, depression, and stress