For a while now, I've had a reiki news widget on the sidebar. I actually looked at it today and found this great article on ten things you should consider when picking a reiki master with whom to study. The article begins thusly:
With the number of teachers, trainings, and institutions teaching Reiki, interested apprentices are at a loss as to where and who to enroll under in order to receive the Reiki attunements necessary to practice the art. It is also quite hard to find which Reiki institutions and Reiki masters are truly qualified in initiating new learners. For students, finding the right master is crucial. They've got to find that person who has the energy to bring them exactly what they need and expect from Reiki.
If you're looking for a Reiki Master and are willing to enroll in a Reiki school, here are the things that you have to know before enlisting:
I would disagree that the symbols are the most important aspect of reiki training, but aside from that, it's pretty darn good reading. Find the rest of the article here.
