Online Reiki Classes FAQ

• Are Reiki classes online as good as those in person?

We’ve answered this question in more detail in the article Reiki Classes Online – Do They Work?  But yes, it is our consensus that they do.

• What should I look for in a Reiki class online?

Once again, we have answered this question in the article How to Find The Right Online Reiki Course for You.  To sum it up briefly, you should look at the type of Reiki you want to be attuned to, the cost, the information, whether they offer support, and your gut instinct about the teacher, among other factors.

• How much do online Reiki classes usually cost?

The price for online Reiki classes definitely varies according to the program you choose. Most Level One Reiki attunements are anywhere from $45 to $300, Level Two attunements from $150 – $1000, and $300 – $2000 for a Reiki Master Attunement.  If the online Reiki class you are looking at is on the more expensive end, make sure it’s a quality online Reiki class. Feel free to ask for testimonials, or perhaps even ask if you can speak with a former student.  A legitimate online Reiki class Master should be happy to accommodate your request.

• Where can I find the best online Reiki classes?

The Reiki Training Classes .org team is working on putting together a list of our recommended Reiki classes online. But for now, almighty Google may be the place to go. You can also look in Reiki forums online, which we will have ours up soon as well. I know, I know. We need to use the Reiki growth symbol to expand Reiki Training Classes .org as quickly as we can! The people need to know.

• Is my online Reiki certification valid if I take a Reiki class online?

Reiki is currently not regulated, which we are very happy about. While there may be some false practitioners out there (accruing bad karma as we speak), the majority of people doing Reiki do so because they love the energy and want to share it.  And remember, the Reiki energy is extremely intelligent. It will only work for the highest good of all concerned, and can never be used negatively.

• Does Reiki Training Classes .org Offer Online Reiki Classes?

Not yet! Keyword being yet. But we are working on it. Right now we are too busy giving Reiki sessions and in-person Reiki classes, savoring our sacred lives and expanding this website for Pete’s sake! We hope to start offering online Reiki classes in the not-too-distant future, though. The Internet is such a beautiful way to expose more people to the healing benefits of Reiki.

Choosing Between Online Reiki courses

Need help finding the right online Reiki course? Never fear, the team at Reiki Training Classes .org is here to help. Here are some basic questions to help you narrow down your search:

What Type of Reiki Do You Want to Learn in Your Online Reiki Course?

Essentially, Reiki is Reiki is Reiki, meaning that all the various forms of Reiki out there all tap  into the same Universal Life Force Reiki energy.  However, various Reiki Masters have developed their own brand and school of Reiki.  Within these different schools you learn different Reiki symbols particular to that type of Reiki.

You might want to learn traditional Usui Reiki, Karuna Reiki by William Rand, Shamanic Reiki or any of the other types of Reiki out there. If you are brand new and looking an online Reiki course to get your first Reiki attunement, Usui Reiki is the original form. Many new Reiki practitioners start with Usui Reiki if taking their first Reiki course online.

Look at the Levels of the Reiki Online Course

Most Reiki courses are organized at with a Reiki Level I, Level II and Master Level training. However, some Masters have a Reiki Level III course they teach online, while others have trainings beyond the master level. If you are brand-new to Reiki, you’ll want to look for a Level One online Reiki course.

How Does the Overall Reiki Course Online Feel To You?

Do you get a good feeling about the Reiki master teacher? How about the site or the Reiki course description? Does the course seem credible and include what you expect? You always want to trust your instinct.

If it feels good to you, that’s a good sign. If a site gives you a bad vibe, however, stay away! You want your online Reiki course to be exciting and transformational, which it can be provided you take the time to find the right course for you.

Luckily, location won’t be a factor as the course is online, but the price, the materials, the time and how you feel about the training all do matter.

Compare Reiki courses online, but not too much

You’ll definitely want to do your initial search and find a few online Reiki courses that appeal to you, but you don’t want to over search and become overwhelmed. Narrow your choices down to three, and then choose from there. Even flip a coin if you really can’t decide. Studies show that when we have too many options to choose from, we are less satisfied with the eventual choice we make.

Besides, you can’t really go wrong with whichever online Reiki course you choose. Worst case scenario, let’s say you accidentally chose a poor course and were unhappy with the results. You definitely learned something from the experience, even if it is to do more research online next time.  But as long as you look at the websites and testimonials, and speak with the teacher beforehand, hopefully you will be just fine.

To recap, when choosing the right online Reiki course for you, you want to figure out which level and type of Reiki you want to take, look at a few online courses and choose the one that feels right to you. If you’re not sure which ‘feels’ right, that’s okay. Just pick one. Becoming attuned to the Reiki energy almost inevitably will increase your intuition and psychic abilities as well.   Good luck finding your online Reiki course!

The Pros and Cons of Taking Online Reiki Classes

So you’ve decided to become attuned to the Reiki energy and are looking at Reiki classes online. Great! Being able to give the higher energy to yourself and others is life-changing. But should you try to find a Reiki master who can teach you in person, or will you get the same thing from an online Reiki class? Here are the Pros and Cons to taking Reiki classes online:

Reiki Classes Online – The Pros

• You can pick your Reiki master and aren’t limited by location
• You can take the online Reiki class on your time schedule
• You get to see long-distance Reiki working in action in your online class

When choosing between Reiki classes online, the world is basically your oyster. Do you want to take a Karuna Reiki class but aren’t able to hop on over to Hawaii?  You can find a Karuna Reiki class online. Is there a Reiki Master you absolutely love? Provided they teach Reiki classes online, you can take their class even if they live halfway around the world.

Another benefit of taking online Reiki classes and getting your Reiki certification online is that you can read the information and receive the attunement on your own schedule.  If you work full-time, you won’t have to race over to your Reiki class and be too tired to fully appreciate the experience. (We are speaking from past example! Why do you think we at Reiki Training Classes .org decided to give up our day jobs and do what we love: educate the world about Reiki and introduce it to as many people as possible.

With online Reiki classes, you also get the benefit of seeing long-distance Reiki in action. You probably won’t receive the long-distance healing symbol in a Reiki I class, although Reiki Masters do have the discretion to teach the symbols as they feel ready. However, you will get to feel and experience how Reiki transcends space and time with a Reiki class online.  You may be better able to explain the attunement experience to your students should you eventually decide to become a Reiki master and teach online Reiki classes one day.

Online Reiki Classes – The Cons

• There’s something to be said for an in-person Reiki attunement
• Reiki classes online can feel impersonal if you don’t have the right Master
• Some Reiki masters believe attunements must be done in person

Although we at Reiki Training Classes .org are full supporters of taking Reiki classes online and believe them to be as effective as those in person, we cannot deny there is something to the experience of being attuned in-person.  It’s kind of like learning Spanish in a classroom for a year versus going to Spain for a month and immersion yourself in the language. You will receive the same information, but one option sure sounds a lot more fun!

A Reiki attunement in an in-person Reiki class can (and should!) be a sacred, ceremonial experience. The Master should prepare the room properly, prepare you and be there for you afterward. Perhaps you will have an emotional reaction to the attunement.  One of our Reiki Masters broke down during her Reiki master attunement, and the Master was able to send her loving, supportive energy to help her through it.  You will also get to see what in-person attunements are like should you decided to teach Reiki classes in-person.

Another con to taking online Reiki classes online is that some Reiki Masters don’t believe it is possible to attune someone from a distance, particularly for the initial Reiki I attunement. Of course, as when sending Reiki (and with everything in life!), you should go with what you feel is right.

A third con to a Reiki class online is that you probably won’t make the same connections with your fellow Reiki practitioners that you would in an in-person Reiki class. You never know who the Reiki students in your class may turn out to be: great people to network with, people who you can see their style of sending Reiki and learn from, or maybe even lifelong friends.

Reiki Classes Online – To Take or Not To Take Them

These are the Pros and Cons to taking online Reiki classes and getting your Reiki certification online versus in-person. Perhaps you may want to try both if you can, and take the Reiki I class in person and subsequent Reiki classes online. The sky is the limit!