The regular practice of self-Reiki can help us create more moments in our daily lives where we can rest more deeply, prioritise our own well-being, grow in our capacity for self-compassion, be present and connected with our bodies, as well as become more comfortable with receiving care and “doing nothing”.

If we choose to share Reiki with our loved ones as a part of our practice, it can become a way of sharing intentional quality time with one another, deeply attuning to both your own and the other person’s needs simultaneously.

Yes. No previous experience with Reiki, energy work, meditation, or mindfulness is necessary. It is not required to have any particular cultural or spiritual background, nor to identify oneself as an energetically sensitive or “intuitive” person.

Some people learn more effectively in-person, others learn more effectively online. Choose what works better for you and your life situation.

For me, Reiki is primarily a practice of deep embodied presence and commitment to compassionate attention towards ourselves and others. It is also a practice rooted in East Asian philosophical and cultural traditions, some of which do not translate neatly to the western world. I am of the perspective that a lot of cultural context has been lost in the translation of the word “energy”, and that it is a misunderstanding that “energy” is something one needs to believe in.

There is nothing you need to believe or accept at face value; that is not what this is about. This is a transmission of practices — things to try out and notice what happens in your direct experience as you do so — which are sometimes accompanied by words and frameworks that others have found to be helpful, in making sense of their own experiences. In my teaching, I explain everything in a way that is as grounded and accessible as possible. If some parts of it just don’t resonate with you, that is totally ok.

We will learn how to give Reiki to another person, and you will have an opportunity to practice this during the course if you want.

The main emphasis in my teaching is on developing a relationship with Reiki as a personal practice: learning to receive, practice self-Reiki, explore the Reiki Principles, and integrating the practice into everyday life — which also includes your personal relationships, with other people and the more-than-human world. Sharing Reiki with others is seen here as a natural extension of embodying Reiki, first and foremost, in yourself and your own being.

Reiki is a practice and tradition that shares qualities with many contemplative or “meditative” practices. The self-Reiki hand positions in particular can provide a simple physical anchor for awareness, like a kind of “body scan meditation” where we do not have to actively concentrate or “scan” different areas of the body through mental effort.

Sometimes I describe receiving Reiki as “getting all the benefits of the deep meditative state without having to do meditation”. You might drift in and out of a dream-like state, or even fall asleep entirely — and wake up feeling refreshed, restored, with creative ideas, with a new perspective, or more.

Yes. I offer Reiki level 1 both in person in Oslo and online over Zoom. Some people prefer learning in person, while others appreciate the flexibility and familiarity of learning from home. We can talk about the format you prefer, and possibly details around scheduling, in an intro meeting.

Although you will learn how to give Reiki to another person and receive a certificate at the end, this course is not designed to function as professional practitioner training. The emphasis is on developing a personal self-care and relational ecosystem care practice.

If you already have a professional practice in energy work, bodywork or very similar modalities, you are welcome to incorporate what you learn here into your existing work with clients.

Not currently. My focus at this point is teaching Reiki as a personal self-care and relational ecosystem care practice. I may explore teaching further levels in the future, but I don't currently offer them.

Sure. I offer 1:1 Reiki practice support for people who have already received Reiki attunements and want to restart or deepen their personal practice. Depending on your situation, this may include revisiting techniques, talking through your experience, or a refresher attunement. Please start with an intro call to discuss what you're looking for.

I don't currently offer public group courses. I do happily accept requests from couples, friends, or small private groups of up to four people who would like to learn and practice together.