Authentic Japanese Jikiden Reiki® Training – Shoden Level
Learn original Usui Reiki in its complete form, as it was originally taught in Japan. Nothing missing & nothing added. This training is certified by the Jikiden Reiki® Institute, Japan.
During this workshop training you will:
- Receive 3 traditional Japanese Reiju (the process of enabling you to channel Reiki energy).
- Learn about the history of Reiki.
- Learn about the 5 principles Usui devised and the history behind them.
- Learn how to treat people using the concept of byosen (feeling for areas that have more toxins and require treatment).
- Learn the importance behind a symbol used in areas that need more Reiki and how and when to use it.
- Learn a massage treatment taught by Mikao Usui and further enhanced by Chujiro Hayashi as a consequence of his medical training.
- Learn techniques for enhancing the sensitivity in your hands and practicing at home.
- Give and receive Reiki treatments and have practice sessions with other participants.
- You will receive the official Jikiden Reiki Institute course manual at the start of the training course
- You will learn a real depth of understanding in the traditional Reiki Kanji (characters) and the meaning of Reiki, so you can really understand it.
- You will learn in-depth about the Usui Reiki Gokai (principles of living Reiki) as well as how to pronounce them in Japanese.
- You will experience Reiki Okuri (group Reiki energy-building exercise).
- You will understand what Reiki is and how it works to support your body’s natural healing mechanisms and learn about the body’s balanced cleansing processes.
- You will learn how to treat yourself with Reiki to support your own healing, health, and wellbeing.
- You will learn the corner-stone to Reiki treatments- the traditional Japanese Reiki concept of Byosen.
- You will learn how Reiki was traditionally used as a first-aid tool in the home, with traditional Japanese Reiki techniques of Koki: (Reiki with Breath), Gyoshi: (Reiki with the eyes), and Bushi: (Reiki combined with a rubbing technique).
- You will learn the traditional Japanese Reiki technique of Ketsueki Kokan ho: Reiki Circulation Technique (a full-body technique to assist the body’s cleansing processes).
- You will get the opportunity to practice giving and receiving Reiki as well as try some group practices such as Reiki Mawashi: (giving and receiving Reiki- group technique).

After the course:
After completing the course you can you will have the continued support of your teacher, whether you choose to use continue your Reiki learning or simply practice on friends and family. Once completing the Shoden level you then have the option to:
- Attend Reiju Kai events, to enhance learning and practice Reiki in a small group setting.
- Repeat Shoden Course at a much lower cost, to further enhance learning.
- Progress to Okoden Level – Click here to find out more about Okoden.
The Next Shoden Workshop Training Dates: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July 2026
Saturday 24th July – 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday 25th July – 9:30am – 6:30pm
