Shoden – Reiki I – Plus Animal Reiki

I teach Reiki in the Usui Reiki Ryoho tradition. This is a traditional or Japanese tradition of Reiki that places focus on Reiki for spiritual development.

Shoden is a Japanese word meaning ‘first teachings’.

It is the first level of teachings in the traditional Japanese branch of Reiki called Usui Reiki Ryoho.

Energy is a word that very few people can explain in all its complexities. You could read a book on it or be told all about it but it is the actual experience itself that teaches you.

Therefore a complete treatment is given and received by each participating student and many hands-on exercises are used in a group environment during Shoden. This practical experience leads to an inner understanding of energy.

Much of the course is spent working from this viewpoint, teaching you to work intuitively and to bring that instinctual balance into your everyday life. From experience it takes at least two days to gain this level of confidence. The methods used to teach this are based on both the experiential knowledge which you gain throughout the course as well as your own comprehension of technical ability.

Traditional Japanese Reiki meditation techniques are taught and practiced over the two days to build on this energetic knowledge and to aid your own healing process.

Healing is like ‘making whole’; creating balance in your life. Margaret Dexter sees the studying of the system of Reiki as a spiritual journey – one that is undertaken by you with every support offered during, and after, the course.

Benefits of Shoden

  • Learn to relax
  • Gain a clear understanding of energy work
  • Experience emotional and physical release
  • Feel comfortable with yourself
  • Develop your compassionate and loving aspects
  • Help others
  • Feel strong
  • Be knowledgeable about the system of Reiki
  • Shoden students are encouraged to resit for a minimum fee of $50 for continuing education purposes.

An introduction to Animal Reiki is also included so you may share Reiki with the animals in your life.

Recommended Reading


The Japanese Art of Reiki

Before taking Shoden, I recommend that you read The Japanese Art of Reiki by Bronwen and Frans Stiene which may be purchased on Amazon or other book sellers. This book is practical and simple and will give you a solid grounding in, and understanding of, the basics of Reiki.

Prerequisite: None

Tuition: $350

Are you ready to take Shoden? Not sure? Please contact me and I’ll be happy to answer your questions.

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