Your first Reiki attunement: what to expect

Stepping onto a Reiki course for the first time can feel both exciting and a little daunting. Will you feel anything? Will you do it right? Rest assured, it is a warm and supportive experience, taught in a small group at a gentle, unhurried pace, with plenty of room for questions.

What an attunement actually is

An attunement is a quiet, ceremonial moment in which your teacher helps to open and align your natural ability to channel Reiki. You sit comfortably with your eyes closed while it takes place. There is nothing you need to do, and nothing can go wrong. Many students describe it as deeply peaceful, a soft inner opening that stays with them long after the day is done.

Your first course, step by step

Over the course you will learn a little of the history, receive your attunements, and practise giving Reiki to yourself and to others in a safe and encouraging space. No previous experience is needed, and you do not need to be especially spiritual or sensitive. The ability is natural to everyone.

• A gentle introduction to the history and principles
• Your attunements, given with care
• Hands-on practice, on yourself and with others
• A manual to take home, and ongoing support

By the end you will be certified and ready to share Reiki with family, friends and clients. Most precious of all, you will leave with a simple daily self-care practice that supports your own wellbeing for life. Many students say it is the calmest, most nourishing weekend they have given themselves in years.