Shoden, meaning “first teachings” in Japanese, is the first level of Reiki training, focusing on self-healing, understanding Reiki principles, and learning basic hand positions for treatments.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of what Shoden Reiki entails:
Meaning and Purpose:
Shoden is the foundational level of Reiki, preparing individuals to become Reiki practitioners.
Focus:
The primary focus is on self-healing and understanding the core principles of Reiki.
Content:
Shoden training typically includes:
Introduction to Reiki history and philosophy.
Explanation of the Five Reiki Precepts.
Learning basic hand positions for Reiki treatments.
Practicing self-healing techniques.
Introduction to Reiki meditation.
Understanding the concept of Reiki energy and its flow.
Reiju (attunement) to open the energy channels.
Reiki Precepts:
The five precepts are: “Just for today, I will not be angry,” “Just for today, I will not worry,” “Just for today, I will be grateful,” “Just for today, I will do my work honestly,” and “Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing”.
Hand Positions:
Practitioners learn to place their hands on specific areas of the body to facilitate energy flow and healing.
Reiju (Attunements):
Shoden training includes receiving reiju, which are also called attunements or initiations, to open and activate the practitioner’s energy channels.
Next Level:
After completing Shoden, practitioners can progress to the next level, Okuden (Reiki II), which focuses on distance healing and more advanced techniques. Book in at cloud9reiki.com
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