Study Reiki in a supportive, community-based setting.

This in-person group training is offered once a year and is our most affordable way to study Reiki face to face. Many students have shared how much trust developed within the group over several months, and how valuable it was to learn from one another’s experiences along the way.

Held one Saturday each month, this format is ideal for people who work full-time or have weekday commitments. If you are looking for a shared learning experience with time to practice, reflect, and grow, this program may be the right fit.

Reiki I: Healing Self, Family & Friends

This three-month course builds a strong foundation for your Reiki journey, whether you plan to use it for personal healing, support loved ones, or eventually offer sessions professionally. The material is presented in manageable steps to help you develop confidence and practical skill.

The group meets once a month for instruction and practice. Students may also choose one-on-one mentoring once each month with Sarah, where they can ask questions, practice techniques, or receive Reiki. Monthly Reiki Shares provide another opportunity to deepen skills. To earn the Reiki I certificate, students must demonstrate basic table sessions and complete at least eight practice sessions. Some practice may be completed during class, Reiki Shares, and mentoring, but additional practice outside class time is still expected. Certification is completed through a scheduled appointment once the student is ready.

The Entire Reiki I Course Tuition Includes:

Reiki I Attunement
Three Group Classes
Manual
Three 45 minute One-on-One Mentoring Sessions (one per month)
Monthly Reiki Shares
Certification Appointment

Part One: Foundations & Self-Reiki

The course begins with meditation, followed by instruction in energy basics, Reiki history, and lineage. Each student receives an attunement to align the energy system with Reiki and support natural healing ability. The class also covers guiding principles, how Reiki works, how to sense energy, self-treatment, and an introduction to the chakra system. A small amount of homework is assigned before Part Two.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Part Two: Table Work Basics

This section introduces the foundations of giving Reiki to others and sensing another person’s energy. Students learn how to do a Reiki Boost, a chair session, and a full table session, with time to both give and receive Reiki in pairs and groups. A small amount of homework is assigned before Part Three.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Part Three: Integration

In this final part, students bring together everything they have learned, reviewing Reiki principles, self-treatments, and table treatments. Most of the class is dedicated to practice. When ready, each student will schedule a time to demonstrate a basic table session and receive their certificate soon after.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Cost: $775

[$100 deposit](/payonline.html) and registration required at least a week before the course.

The remaining balance may be paid at the start of Part One, or in $225 increments at each part.

Limit 6 students.

Students must attend all three parts of Reiki I.

Reiki II: Expanding Your Reach

This three-month course strengthens your ability to channel Reiki, sharpen your energy sensitivity, and work with sacred symbols and techniques for distant healing. Structured for steady integration, it is designed to help you bring Reiki into practice with greater depth and effectiveness.

The group meets once a month for instruction and practice. Students may also receive monthly one-on-one mentoring with Sarah, along with the chance to refine their skills at Reiki Shares. To complete Reiki II, students must demonstrate symbol use in table sessions, offer distant healing, and complete at least twelve practice sessions after beginning the course. Certification is completed through a scheduled appointment once all requirements are met.

The Entire Reiki II Course Tuition Includes:

Reiki II Attunement
Three Group Classes
Manual
Three 45 minute One-on-One Mentoring Sessions (one per month)
Monthly Reiki Shares
Certification Appointment

Part One: Sacred Symbols & Furthering Table Work

After meditation, students receive the Reiki II attunement, which increases the amount of energy one can flow. The class covers both traditional and non-traditional Reiki II symbols, along with ways to use them. Students will also continue developing energy perception and explore more refined hand positions for table work, with ample time for practice. A small amount of homework is assigned before Part Two.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Part Two: Distant Healing

This section explores how healing energy can be sent across time and distance. Students learn the science behind distant healing as it is currently understood, along with the principles and methods used to facilitate it. Practice includes sending Reiki to oneself in the past or future, to fellow students in another room, and to a willing recipient at a distance. A small amount of homework is assigned before Part Three.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Part Three: Integration

This final class brings together symbols, enhanced table work, and distant healing. Most of the time is reserved for practice. When ready, each student will schedule a time to demonstrate table work and a distant session, and receive their certificate soon after.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Cost: $1125

[$150 deposit](/payonline.html) and registration required at least a week before the course.

The remaining balance may be paid at the start of Part One, or in $325 increments at each part.

Limit 6 students.

Pre-requisite Reiki I.

Students must attend all three parts of Reiki II.

Reiki Master Practitioner: Privilege & Responsibility

This four-month course is designed to prepare you to share Reiki in a profound and responsible way. You will deepen your connection to the flow of Reiki energy, learn the master symbols, adapt sessions to client needs, explore additional energywork techniques, and receive a workbook for building a practice. Some students take this course to cultivate a rich personal relationship with Reiki, while others pursue it in preparation for professional work. As a Master Practitioner course, it does not include learning attunements or how to teach Reiki to others.

The group meets once a month for instruction and practice. Students may also receive monthly one-on-one mentoring with Sarah and participate in Reiki Shares. To earn the Reiki Master Practitioner certificate, students must demonstrate their ability to tailor table sessions and complete at least twenty practice sessions since the start of the course. Certification is completed through a scheduled appointment once the student is ready.

The Entire Reiki Master Practitioner Course Tuition Includes:

Reiki Master & Yod Attunements
Four Group Classes
Manual
Four 45 minute One-on-One Mentoring Sessions (one per month)
Monthly Reiki Shares
Certification Appointment

Part One: Master Symbols & Fine-Tuning

Following meditation, students receive the Reiki Master and Yod attunements, further amplifying their ability to channel Reiki. The class introduces the master symbols, refines tablework, and includes time to practice. Students are also introduced to the traditional practice of Reiki breathing. A small amount of homework is assigned before Part Two.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Part Two: Focused Treatments

This class explores how to adapt sessions to client needs. Students examine the difference between intuition and ego, as well as key considerations for communication before and after a session. Integrity is a central focus, and students will practice focused sessions. A small amount of homework is assigned before Part Three.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Part Three: Supplemental Techniques & Developing a Practice

Although this material is technically outside Reiki, it includes techniques that can strengthen an energy work practice. Students learn additional ways to assess chakras, work with kundalini energy in the spine, cleanse an area, and support immunity. A packet is provided with considerations for beginning a professional energy work practice. Time is set aside to integrate the supplemental techniques into sessions, and a small amount of homework is assigned before Part Four.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Part Four: Integration & Celebration

After meditation, the class honors students for reaching this stage of their Reiki path. The group reflects on what mastership means, how to support oneself moving forward, and writes a mission statement for their Reiki work. Each student has time to give and receive Reiki, and the course closes with the traditional water ceremony. When ready, students will schedule a time to demonstrate professionalism in session and receive their certificate soon after.

Five hour Saturday class which includes a 30 minute break.

Cost: $2000

[$200 deposit](/payonline.html) and registration required at least a week before the course.

The remaining balance may be paid at the start of Part One, or in $450 increments at each part.

Limit 6 students.

Pre-requisites Reiki I and II.

Students must attend all four parts of the Reiki Master Practitioner course.

Reiki Shares

Join us for community, clearing, and hands-on practice of your Reiki skills. Anyone attuned to at least Reiki I, from any teacher or lineage, is welcome. The first 30 minutes are set aside for questions and sharing experiences, followed by 90 minutes of giving and receiving Reiki with one another. It is a valuable opportunity for a tune-up, deeper practice, and connection. For students currently studying Reiki with Embrace Your Essence, Reiki Shares are included in tuition. For all others, a suggested donation of $10–20 applies. Shares are typically held in person on the third Wednesday of each month, with one remote Zoom gathering each quarter.

Mentoring Sessions

One-on-one mentoring offers Embrace Your Essence students individualized support for developing skills and practice. These sessions are a chance to ask questions, explore challenges, review techniques, and receive guidance tailored to your needs.

45 minutes $100
75 minutes $150

Extend Your Support

Students who would like continued mentoring after the instructional period may book three additional sessions at a reduced rate:

Three 45 minute mentoring sessions for $225, or $75/mentoring session

Entrance Interviews for Students from Another Lineage

If you have studied Reiki with another teacher or lineage and would like to continue with Embrace Your Essence, a meeting is required before class to confirm that

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