Shoden is a Japanese word meaning ‘first teachings’ and is equivalent to Level I in Western Usui Shiki Reiki. It focuses mainly on self-treatment but also treatment of friends and family. Suitable for absolute beginners there are no prerequisites.

Training includes:

  • The essence and 5 elements of the system of Reiki
  • The history of Usui Mikao’s teaching
  • How to use hand positions to give and receive a full Reiki treatment
  • How to connect to your original energy (called hara in Japanese)
  • How to connect to plants, food, animals, crystals etc… using Reiki
  • Initiation into the system of Reiki with four Japanese attunements
  • Manual with excerpts from original Japanese manuals and certification as a Shoden Level I practitioner
  • Original Japanese techniques such as Kenyoku ho or dry bathing,Seishin Toitsu or creating a unified mind, Joshin kokyu ho or focusing the mind on one thing with breath and Schuchu Reiki or group Reiki.

Benefits:

  • Relaxation
  • Clear understanding of energy work
  • Emotional and physical release
  • Help others