Reiki Courses in South Africa
Are you thinking of taking a Reiki course?
There are a few things you may want to consider when deciding between different Reiki courses in South Africa:
- Consider why you want to learn Reiki. Is it for personal use, or for future professional practice? Level I courses are primarily seen as being for personal use, followed by Level 2, which is the foundational level for professional practice.
- There are various styles of Reiki you could choose from, however the most important factor when choosing the style of Reiki is whether the Reiki Master has a lineage that can be traced back to Mikao Usui, the founder of the system of Reiki. A lineage is similar to a family tree.
- Another very important factor is whether “attunements,” are given in person. “Attunements” can be compared to spiritual blessings and is the most important aspect in the system of Reiki.
I teach the Usui style of Reiki and my Reiki lineage can be traced back to to Mikao Usui (view it here). As my Reiki courses are always held in person, attunements are always given in person. I am also registered with the Reiki Guild South Africa as a Master Teacher and Practitioner.
I recommend you also watch the video below and read my blog post on What to look for when choosing a Reiki course and Reiki Master. (Please note the price for a Level 1 course has changed since I recorded the video.)
Reiki Level 1 course
This course is for anyone who is drawn to Reiki as a personal healing and self-development tool and lays the foundation of Reiki.
Over the two days of this course, you will receive four Reiki 1 attunements which starts the flow of Reiki energy. You will be able to treat friends and family, and to use Reiki for your own healing and personal development. (Note that you will only be able to set up a professional practice to treat others for a fee, after receiving Reiki Level 2.)
I teach in a relaxed and personal style, and offer students plenty of time to practice the techniques on the other students.
I received my Reiki Master training in the Usui Tradition according to the Japanese and Western styles. I therefore teach Level 1 Reiki Courses in the Usui Tradition and my students are trained in both the Japanese and Western lineages.
The First Degree (Level 1) covers:
- What is Reiki?
- The history of Reiki
- Healing and Reiki (including the mind-body connection and the four levels of Reiki healing)
- Energy and Reiki (including basic energy theory, the chakra system, an the aura)
- Energy cleansing techniques
- How to conduct a Reiki self-treatment
- How to give a Reiki treatment to others
- The different uses of Reiki
- The Reiki Principles
Reiki Level 2 (Practitioner) course
Over the two days of this course you will receive the Reiki Level 2 attunement which introduces the Reiki symbols. In the course you will learn and practice to use of each of the three symbols. It’s a lot of fun, especially when we experience a distance healing session for the first time!
Course requirements: At least three months must have passed since completing Level 1 training to allow your body and mind to adjust to the higher energetic vibrations, and to gain experience in giving Reiki treatments.
Certification: Students will only be issued with Practitioner certificates once they have submitted case studies.
It is not a prerequisite that you received your Reiki Level 1 training with me. As long as you are trained in the Usui style of Reiki, you are welcome to attend my Reiki Level 2 course.
I received my Reiki Master training in the Usui Tradition according to the Japanese and Western styles. I therefore teach Level 2 Reiki Courses in the Usui Tradition and my students are trained in both the Japanese and Western lineages.
The Second Degree (Level 2) course covers:
- Recap of the basics learned in Reiki First Degree
- The three Reiki symbols and how to use them
- Using the symbols for self-treatment
- Using the symbols to treat others
- Distance healing technique
- Creative uses of the symbols for personal development and for treating clients
- Use of pendulums to determine chakra health
- Advanced meditation practices
- Advanced energy healing techniques
- How to give a professional Reiki treatment
- Basics of starting a Reiki practice
Reiki Level 3a (Master Practitioner) course
Being a Reiki Master Practitioner signifies a deep commitment to the Reiki practice and to your spiritual growth.
In the Master Practitioner course we revise, and explore further, everything that was learned in levels 1 and 2. You will also learn new Japanese techniques for energy clearing and treatments. You will receive the Usui Reiki Master attunement and learn and practice to use the Master symbol and its mantra. We also cover the history of Reiki and different Reiki traditions in more depth.
Course requirements: At least 6 months must have passed since qualifying as a Reiki Practitioner. This is to ensure you have gained sufficient experience in giving Reiki treatments and for your awareness of Reiki to increase.
It is not a prerequisite that you received your Reiki Level 1 or Level 2 training with me, but I would want to have a discussion with you to understand what you were taught in your Reiki course. Broadly speaking as long as you are trained in the Usui style of Reiki, you are welcome to attend my Master Practitioner course.
The Master Practitioner course covers:
- Recap of the basics learned in Reiki First and Second Degree
- Reiki Principles and Gyosei
- The Usui Master symbol and its mantra
- Attunement to the Usui Master symbol
- Ways of using the Usui Master symbol in meditation, treating others, for self-treatment
- An in-depth look at the history of Reiki and Reiki traditions
- Sensing energy and using intuition
- Crystal grids
- Advanced Reiki treatment techniques
Reiki Level 3b (Master Teacher) course
The Master Teacher course is a very special level of training that allows the Master Practitioner to also teach Usui Reiki to others.
During the Master Teacher (Level 3b) course you will learn how to give attunements and Reiju, and what it means to be a Reiki Master teacher.
Course requirements: At least one year of being at Master Practitioner level and submission of 30 case studies.
Certification: Students will be awarded their Master Teacher certificate upon passing a practical and written exam. Once qualified, Master Teachers will be required to join the Reiki Guild of South Africa and to remain members of the Guild for at least one year.
The Master Teacher course covers:
- Recap of Reiki Master Practitioner
- Attunement to the Usui Master symbol
- How to give attunements and Reiju
- Responsibilities of being a Reiki Master
Courses information
Level 1 and 2 courses take place at YogaSteps yoga studio, Moreleta Park, Pretoria.
10 AM – 5 PM on Saturday, 8 AM – 4 PM on Sunday
The course fee includes a detailed course manual, course certificate and lineage certificate. Refreshments are provided. Students bring their own lunch.
Courses take place at my home in Groot Brakrivier, a suburb of Mossel Bay.
9 AM – 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday
Everyone who attends receives a detailed course manual, course certificate and lineage certificate. Refreshments and lunch are provided on both days.
Reiki Level 1 courses take place at a beautiful yoga studio in Bayswater, Bloemfontein. (At present I don’t plan on teaching Usui Reiki Practitioner or Master courses in Bloemfontein. These courses take place in Pretoria and Mossel Bay.)
9 AM – 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday
Everyone who attends receives a detailed course manual, course certificate and lineage certificate. Refreshments and lunch are provided on both days.
Level 1: R2,570
Level 2: R3,170 in Garden Route. R3,570 in Pretoria
Level 3a: R3,170 in the Garden Route. R3,570 in Pretoria
Level 3b: R3,170 in the Garden Route. R3,570 in Pretoria
Private training: R4,550. For those who would prefer not to learn in a group, or if the group course dates don’t suit you, I can teach Reiki courses one-to-one. The course content will be the same as for a group but we have more time for questions and to talk about how Reiki can fit into your life. We also don’t need to do the course over one weekend – it can be broken up over four half-days, two full days mid-week, or even a few hours every day for a week. The benefit a private Reiki course, is the flexibility.
Payment options
If you don’t want to pay the full course fee immediately through my shop, you can pay a 50% deposit to secure your place, and the balance one week before the course start date. (The deposit is non-refundable unless the course is cancelled or postponed by me.)
Interest free payment plans can also be arranged. Please contact me to discuss.
Payment methods in my Shop include: Credit Card, Debit Card, Instant EFT, Mobicred, SamsungPay, SnapScan, Capitec Pay and Zapper
Find the Reiki courses in my shop and at the checkout page, choose “Direct bank transfer” to make your payment directly into my bank account. Please use your Order ID as the payment reference. Your order will not be shipped until the funds have cleared in our account.
Upcoming Reiki courses in South Africa
Gauteng courses
- Reiki Level 1: 9 – 10 November 2024 in Moreleta Park, Pretoria
- Reiki Level 1: 12 – 13 April 2025 in Moreleta Park, Pretoria
- Reiki Level 2: 26 – 27 July 2025 in Moreleta Park, Pretoria
- Reiki Level 1: 4 – 5 October 2025 in Moreleta Park, Pretoria
Dates subject to change if fewer than six people sign up for a course.
Garden Route courses
- Reiki Level 1: 14- 15 September 2024 in Groot Brakrivier, Mossel Bay FULLY BOOKED
- Reiki Master Practitioner Level 3(a): 5 – 6 October 2024 in Groot Brakrivier, Mossel Bay
- Reiki Level 1: 8 – 9 February 2025 in Groot Brakrivier, Mossel Bay
Free State courses
- Reiki Level 1: 26 – 27 October 2024 in Bayswater, Bloemfontein
