I have recently seen a Reiki Level 1 and 2 teaching offered in our area and they are only a couple hours each and are only a week apart. To be honest I am horrified at something like this. I have no idea what their lineage is or background nor do I know the person involved but it dawns on me that many, many folks do not have a clear understanding of what to look for, what to expect or why things are taught the way they are or what lineage they are learning.
To the best of my knowledge there is only one direct lineage proven – Usui. This is the lineage and the only one.
In the Level 1 teaching, it should be a minimum of 4-6 hours to allow suitable time to practice within the group. You must have a very clear understanding of what Reiki’s Universal Energy can do, what it can’t do and a healthy understanding of how energy works without having to understand Quantum Physics. You can’t teach this is an hour.
During a Level 1 teaching you are taught Mula Bandha, this is a root lock for those who know yoga so that the Energy of the Earth doesn’t move down the path (you) back into the Earth. It is a control and also can not be taught successfully in an hour.
You will be taught about a series of events that took place (really miracles if you will) and that is the basis for Reiki as we know it. These events take place over 21 days. This is why a Reiki 2 class should NEVER, EVER be taught in closer proximity that 3 weeks. During this time you are strongly encouraged to become a clean vessel for Energy. This means giving up alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco. If you think for one minute you can give those up and feel clear enough to even work on your own energy you must be a Superhero ’cause it is not possible, and this is just the physical, not even mentioning the emotional work!
You must be a clear vessel so that the Universal Energy flows through you. If you have physical crap floating around your system, let alone the equivalent of energetic crap as well, YOU CAN & WILL PASS YOUR CRAP ONTO SOMEONE ELSE! This goes against everything, and I mean absolutely everything that Reiki is about!
Do your homework about the person teaching. Ask for a session to see how your energies react. If you don’t feel good about the fit, then this is the not the person, place or timing for you to take the teachings.
