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Learn Reiki 1

Curious about learning Reiki?

Anyone can learn Reiki. It does not require any prior experience with energy work & healing, nor an existing sense of being an energetically sensitive individual. It is compatible with any religious faith or lack of faith. Reiki practice shares many elements with other practices under the large umbrellas of “meditation” and “mindfulness”, so it is great — but not necessary — if you already have a regular practice in something meditative.

After receiving a Reiki attunement on a course, you can immediately begin practising giving treatments to yourself and others. The connection with Reiki — and the ability to channel it through your hands — is one you will have for the rest of your life.

Kirien offers training in Reiki level 1 — in-person or online, privately or in a group class.

You can read more about Kirien’s experience as a Reiki Master here.

Kirien giving a Reiki treatment to a client lying face up on a massage table. The background features decorative wall art, including a colorful panda and a purple hanging banner with Chinese characters.

Level 1 course outline

Reiki 1 is taught over 2 full days, or 4 half-days, and contains a balance of theoretical content & discussion as well as time for practical exercises.

We will explore the following:

  • What is Reiki? How does it work? What does it mean to be a Reiki practitioner?

  • History & development of Reiki in Japan & the West, differences between “Japanese” and “Western” Reiki

  • The 5 Reiki Principles — in Japanese & English translations

  • Energetic anatomy frameworks & practices — chakras, auras, tandens, meridians

  • Intuitive development & caring for your energy body

  • Level 1 attunements

  • Techniques for connecting & disconnecting from Reiki

  • Self-Reiki practice — full self-treatment & additional techniques

  • Giving a full Reiki treatment to another person

  • Giving Reiki to plants, animals, other non-human beings

  • The way forward — 21 days self-treatment practice, further Reiki levels, integrating Reiki into daily life

At the end of the course you will receive a manual, a Level 1 certificate, and an embodied connection to Reiki for life. 🌟

Soren giving a Reiki treatment to a client lying face-up on a massage table. In the background, there is a purple wall hanging with Chinese characters.

Ways to learn

  • Join a group class

    In-person classes are held approximately once per month on a weekend (Sat + Sun) in Utrecht. Classes run from 11-17 on both days.

    Upcoming dates:
    Jan 10 & 11 ~ sign up here
    Feb 21 & 22 ~ sign up here

    Price for attending a group class: €250.

  • Learn 1-1 or with a friend / partner

    If you prefer to learn 1-1, we can do so over the course of 2 days (or 4 half-days), according to a schedule that works for you. They do not need to be consecutive days. You can also sign up together with a friend or partner, and practice your new skills with each other already during the class.

    In-person private training: €350 (€450 for 2 people).
    For online: €300 (€400 for 2 people)

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    Reiki practice mentoring

    If you’ve already been attuned to Reiki and are looking for support around restarting, maintaining, developing, or professionalising your practice, I am happy to help. Reiki mentorship sessions can include practical guidance, demonstration of techniques, “refresher” attunements and more.

    Please start by booking an intro call if you are interested in discussing this possibility.

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Questions

  • Not yet, but I plan to start this some time in 2026, so feel free to check again later. :)

    If you are looking to take level 2+ with another Reiki Master who has lived experience with migration and queerness, I can wholeheartedly recommend my master Mariana Luna.

  • Although we will discuss (and have a chance to practice) giving full Reiki treatments to another person, professionalisation isn’t something we explicitly cover in level 1. Having a level 2 or Master attunement isn’t necessary to share Reiki with others professionally — however, extensive personal experience with the practice itself is highly recommended.

    If you are interested in becoming a professional practitioner after taking a level 1 course with me — start by practicing a lot — on yourself, on family & friends, on plants & animals, practice integrating the principles and frequency of Reiki into your daily life and embodiment. Allow Reiki to become your spiritual guide & teacher — and together you will find the next step forward on your path.

  • In my own Reiki journey, I have taken courses 1-1 and in groups, in-person and online (including being the only “online” participant in an otherwise in-person group). I see pros & cons to each method, which suits different needs and learning styles.

    One main benefit of joining a group class is the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others — to already see, in real-time, that each person embodies this practice slightly differently, and there is no right or wrong way to do so. Your way does not need to be like my (“the teacher’s” way). How I explain a concept may not resonate with you — but another participant’s reframing in their own words, might.

    On the other hand, a private class allows for focused attention on exactly where you’re at in your overall life journey, and how this practice can become a part of it. There is more time and space for you to share, as well as flexibility to adapt the curriculum structure to your needs.

    In a private couples / duo training, you will be practicing most of your new skills on each other, and having an opportunity to share about it afterwards. If desired, we may also spend some time exploring how the practice can support the well-being of your relationship with one another.