Online Beginner Reiki I Class:
Learn Reiki for Self-Healing

A gentle, hands-on (or hands-off) energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, balance, and self-healing. It is a set of techniques that allow us to work with the Reiki energy to promote healing and well-being. Reiki translates from Japanese as Rei = universal of all-encompassing, ki = lifeforce energy (similar to Qi in the study of martial arts).

The energy exists, the techniques are simply ways to access and interact with it. 

Yes! Reiki is easy to learn, safe to practice, and open to everyone. You are ready if you are curious. No special beliefs are required, and no prior experience is necessary. The techniques are simple and easy to learn. Ultimately, your practice needs to become your own, and what we learn in Reiki I is how to begin the relationship with the energy we want to develop.

Yes! You’ll receive a Reiki I Certificate, allowing you to practice Reiki on yourself, and to continue study with Amy or another Reiki teacher in Level II. For working on others, it is recommended that you work alongside another practitioner if you are Level I, or to simply continue on to Level II if this is your aim.

Generally, Reiki I is an excellent certification for those wanting to do healing on themselves, or intimate loved ones (co-habiting living spaces). Amy often describes this as like getting First-Aid certified–you can take care of basic issues with your training, and can step up for people in public if there is an urgent need (please do!). Yet, if you want to work on others more frequently or more deeply, additional certification and training is recommended.

Part of why Reiki classes are only offered live is to allow the Reiki energy to help connect all the participants. We learn from each other on a physical and conscious level–but we also learn from one another on an energetic and subconscious level.

When you miss class, you miss out on the best information and rare interactions. It changes the dynamics of the group as well. Recordings and replays are technologically possible, but they simply cannot replace the interactions that could have happened live.

Please choose your class wisely, and commit to the best of your ability–or wait until you are able to do so. It will be worth it.

If you miss a class, we will be unable to issue your certificate. In rare exceptions, we may be able to enroll you in another class, but our policy is to have you re-enroll and pay tuition once again (refunds are not available once materials have been accessed/classes attended).

No, belief is not required for Reiki to be effective. Whether you’re open-minded or skeptical, the energy flows and can provide healing. Your instructor is here to guide you through the experience, and you can remain open to the process at your own pace. Everyone’s experience is unique, and we’re here to support you along the way.

Not at all! Reiki is a system of techniques to help you access the flow of energy already running through and around you. In Reiki class, we don’t try to explain what that flow is, or ask you to believe anything about it at all. You are even welcome to be skeptical about whether that flow is present or not!

Some find spiritual explanations for this energy, some find only the principles of physics, and still others land somewhere in the middle. In Reiki class you are invited to experiment and explore, meditate and play, and develop your own relationship based on your personal experiences and your own beliefs.

Many Reiki practitioners who are believers find that the energy the experience is not only healing, but comforting–like the warm blanket of Unconditional Love they often feel in their religious practices (whatever they may be).

Absolutely! Reiki is a form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) that works alongside your medical treatments. It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and supports the body’s natural healing processes. This can improve your overall well-being while you undergo conventional care.

The advantage of learning to give yourself Reiki? You don’t have to wait to make an appointment with a practitioner, you can take your Reiki with you and turn it “on” at any time. 

The easiest way to start is to register for class (use the Event List below to register).

If you aren’t sure what Reiki even is, and want to receive a session, feel free to book an affordable Reiki session or consultation with Amy to give it a try.

Attend a Reiki Share to get to know our community and meet Amy. These free (donation only) events are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm pacific time. Browse our Events Page to register.

If you want to learn about how to heal and work with your own energetic system, without becoming a Reiki practitioner, browse our Events page, and sign up for a monthly workshop.

Join a quarterly Online Healing Event to join a group session that celebrates seasonal needs and concerns. (Browse the Events page).

Absolutely! Although this isn’t entirely necessary. If you are feeling the call to learn Reiki, you are welcome to jump right in. A lot of potent practitioners registered for class without ever receiving treatment or experiencing it before class. There is no right or wrong way to proceed.

However, we do have a couple ways to experience Reiki as a recipient before attending your first class:

• Book a session with Amy
• Attend a Reiki Share (browse the Events page to register)
• Attend a Quarterly Healing Event (browse the Events page to register)

Choosing a Reiki teacher is a personal decision, and we want you to find the teacher who resonates with you. There are a number of ways to get to know Amy, so you can be sure before you attend class or register if this is the right class for you:

• Attend a Reiki Share (browse our Events page to register): these free events are offered twice a month online, and generally have enough time to ask questions and receive Reiki. This is a great place to meet other students and practitioners.
• Book a consultation or session with Amy through Whole Self Unity
• Attend a monthly Energetic Workshop with Amy (browse our Events page to register): these monthly events are offered for those who are energy curious but not ready to commit to a Reiki practice and include tips and techniques for healing yourself.
• Go to a Quarterly Healing Event (browse our Events page to register): these group healing events are focused on providing a healing session to all attendees rather than learning a new skill or gathering in community.

Perhaps the best choice is to join one of Amy’s monthly Energetic Workshops. These are offered to all–from beginners to experienced practitioners of any modality. Monthly topics range from learning to clear your energy field, to finding out what a chakra is. This is a way to start working with your own energy, without becoming attuned to the Reiki energy. Browse our Events page to get started.

We have a Reiki Share that meets twice a month on Thursdays. This loose community group provides a chance to give and receive Reiki, meet like-minded people, and provide service to our community. All are welcome:

• Practitioners are welcome to come and network, to give, receive, and soak in that yummy Reiki vibration.
• Students are welcomed to come and practice in a safe space to try out new skills or ask questions.
• Potential students are welcomed to come experience Reiki, get to know Amy, ask questions, and meet the community.
• Recipients/Observers are welcomed so that they may receive healing without having to pay for a session–either as a way to connect with the community, as a way to heal, or even to just check out what Reiki is all about.

Browse our Events page to register for an upcoming Reiki Share.

Talk with Amy directly by either: booking a consultation or registering for a Reiki Share.