Reiki Level 1 introduces you to the foundations of Reiki energy practice. In this course you’ll learn the history of Reiki, the Reiki principles, the chakra system, self-Reiki techniques, and how to respectfully share Reiki with others. Through guided lessons and reflection, you’ll build a calm, supportive practice rooted in awareness, consent, and personal experience. Reiki Level 1 introduces you to the foundations of working with Reiki energy in a simple, approachable way.
This is not about doing it perfectly, but about learning to notice, trust, and gently support your own energy.
Welcome — I’m so glad you found your way here.
This course was created as a space to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with yourself in a gentle, grounded way. You don’t need to become anything new or special to begin working with Reiki. This journey is about noticing, feeling, and building trust in what’s already within you.
Reiki is not about forcing change or chasing mystical experiences. It’s about presence, awareness, and creating the conditions for balance to unfold naturally.
You’re invited to move through this course at your own pace, listening to your body and honoring what feels supportive for you.
Step into the origins of Reiki and the philosophy that guides this gentle healing art.
In this opening module, you’ll explore the life of Mikao Usui, the lineage of Reiki, and the Five Reiki Principles that support mindful living. We’ll also discuss what Reiki is — and what it is not — so you can approach the practice with clarity, safety, and confidence.
You’ll begin tuning into your own awareness and curiosity as you lay the groundwork for everything to come.
Before we begin Module 1, I invite you to download your student manual.
The manual is designed to support what you’ll learn throughout the course. Some lessons expand on topics that are only briefly covered in the videos, while others offer reflection space and reference material you can return to later.
You don’t need to read it all at once. Simply use it alongside the course as a companion to your learning.
All course content, lessons, downloads, and materials are created for your personal learning and practice. Please do not copy, distribute, resell, or use this material for teaching or commercial purposes without written permission from Wildly Present LLC.
This module introduces how Reiki understands energy, the body, and the subtle systems we work with.
You’ll explore the chakra framework, how energy flow relates to emotional and physical experience, and how Reiki supports balance through relaxation and awareness — never force.
A guided chakra meditation invites you to gently sense your own system and begin developing a felt relationship with energy rather than memorizing concepts.
This is a sacred milestone in your Reiki journey.
In this module, you’ll receive your Reiki Level 1 attunement through a guided meditation and energetic transmission. You’ll learn how to prepare, what to expect, and how to care for yourself afterward as your system integrates this new connection.
This attunement opens the door to working consciously with Reiki for yourself and others.
This is where Reiki begins to weave into your daily life.
In this module, you’ll learn how to practice Reiki on yourself using traditional hand positions, intuitive approaches, and simple daily rituals that help you build familiarity and confidence in your practice.
We’ll also explore several traditional Japanese Reiki practices, including Gassho meditation, Byosen scanning, and Kenyoku.
The intention here isn’t perfection or strict routines. It’s about creating a gentle, sustainable self-care practice that fits naturally into your everyday life.
When you’re ready, we’ll continue exploring your self-Reiki practice.
Learn how to offer Reiki to others safely, respectfully, and ethically.
This module covers consent, confidentiality, session preparation, grounding, hand positions, and energetic boundaries. You’ll also explore how intuition can show up during sessions — and how to work with it responsibly without diagnosis or authority.
You’ll develop the confidence to share Reiki with loved ones while staying rooted in integrity and compassion.
Animals often respond beautifully to calm, grounded energy.
In this module, you’ll learn how to approach animals respectfully, adapt Reiki techniques for different species, and allow animals to guide sessions through their behavior and consent.
Stories and real-world examples illustrate how Reiki can gently support pets while always working alongside proper veterinary care.
This closing module focuses on weaving Reiki into everyday life.
You’ll explore how to use Reiki with plants, food, spaces, and daily routines, along with options for continuing your Reiki education if that feels aligned — including Level 2 and the teacher path.
Rather than pushing you toward any single outcome, this module honors your personal rhythm and helps you listen for what feels like the right next step in your journey.
• moments of calm becoming easier to access
• a greater awareness of your own energy and needs
• more trust in what you’re sensing and feeling
• a quieter, more grounded way of moving through your day
• you feel overwhelmed and are looking for a calmer way to support yourself
• you’re sensitive to energy or emotions and want to better understand it
• you’re curious about Reiki but want something simple and grounded
• you’re looking for a practice that helps you reconnect with yourself
You don’t need any prior experience to begin.
Everything is taught step by step, and you’re encouraged to move at your own pace and trust your own experience.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clearer understanding of:
• an understanding of what Reiki is and how it works
• the ability to practice self-Reiki with confidence
• simple ways to support your energy and emotional balance
• a deeper sense of trust in your own intuition
• a practice you can return to whenever you need to slow down and reconnect
Continue your practice inside the Reiki Circle
Students in this course are invited to join the Wildly Present Community.
Within the community, Reiki students are given access to a private space called the Reiki Circle, where you can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with others as your practice unfolds. You’re welcome to participate as much or as little as feels right.
You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.
This is simply a place to start.