# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reiki Level I Shoden Class October - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in OctoberAbout this EventREIKI LEVEL I – SHODENA 10-hour Reiki certification class in the traditional Japanese practice of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryōhō”.2 Fridays: October 23 and 30, from 12 PM – 5 PM - in-personReiki is a Japanese healing art developed by Usui Mikao in the 1920s to support balance, well-being, and personal growth. Shoden, meaning "First Teachings," is the foundational level of Reiki training.In this two-part immersive course, you will learn traditional Reiki practices for self-care and working with others. Through meditation, breathing exercises, self-treatment, hands-on practice, and study of the Reiki Precepts, you will cultivate greater presence, balance, and insight. As your practice deepens, supporting others arises naturally from your own embodied presence, making Reiki a path of personal transformation and compassionate action.This course is open to beginners and experienced practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding of the traditional Japanese approach to Reiki. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification.A minimum of two participants is required for the class to run. If minimum enrollment is not met, students will be offered a transfer to a future training date.BENEFITS OF THIS CLASSLearn to relax, meditate, and cultivate balance, well-being, and compassion in life.Live with greater ease, clarity, joy, and equanimity.Empower yourself and others.Start a self-care practice and care for others.Learn to respond rather than react to stress, anger, and worry.Connect deeply with the essence of who we are as human beings and what it means to live fully.IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:The history and foundations of Usui Reiki RyōhōThe Reiki Precepts and their role in daily lifeTraditional Japanese Reiki techniques and meditationsReiki self-treatment for personal well-beingHands-on Reiki for family, friends, and othersThe energetic and spiritual foundations of Reiki practiceHow to establish and maintain a meaningful personal Reiki practiceYou will also receive 4 Reiju (attunements).WHAT THIS TRAINING OFFERS10-hour training in the traditional Japanese art of Reiki, the “Usui Reiki Ryōhō”.Tools and practices that will remain available to you throughout your lifetime.Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and practice time.Manual and certificate of completion.Official training that follows the International House of Reiki standards of practice.Class led by an experienced Reiki teacher, trained in the US and Japan, and a direct student of world-renowned teacher Frans Stiene.Ongoing teacher support and online extended class available with selected resources.TO MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TRAINING:Commitment to practice is key.Questions are welcome and appreciated.Attendance to the 2 parts (10 hours) is required to receive a certificate of completion.Additional reading: “The Japanese Art of Reiki" by Frans Stiene and Bronwen Logan (Stiene)Makeups may be scheduled at the teacher's discretion.Thank you for being on time.Students feedback:“Veronique Frede is the best kind of instructor. She is equally passionate and knowledgeable about the practice of Reiki; she makes you excited to learn more! She is patient and kind, a gentle soul, and her teachings are clear and easy to absorb. She’s very hands on and willing to work with you to make sure you are confident with the material. She also makes herself available for consultation and gives her time generously. She’s helped me tremendously and I highly recommend her to anyone even vaguely interested in the art of Japanese Reiki/healing touch.” - Kim"This class was a blessing. Veronique is knowledgeable, insightful, and has a very pleasant energy. The four-week course was well rounded and allowed me to fully appreciate the information between classes. The student portal has also been a valuable resource in my continued practice. Although there will always be much more to learn I feel this class was truly a pivotal point in my spiritual journey. I look forward to my Level 2 training." – Alexandra“This class was exactly what I needed, and something I was looking forward to every week. Veronique’s style of teaching and sharing is loving, knowledgeable, and accessible. Reiki taught me about “holding space” and the importance of moment-by-moment presence and awareness. By the end of Level I I felt confident in practicing on myself, friends and family. I highly recommend it. Moreover, the environment at the Japanese Institute is calm, clean, and serene, perfect for learning.” – Laura B.For any questions about the training, please contact the Reiki instructor, Veronique Frede at moonstonesanctuary@gmail.com and visit her websitewww.moonstonesanctuary.comABOUT THE TEACHERVeronique Frede is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France, Ms. Frede has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice, Ms. Frede has worked and volunteered in a hospital, a cancer wellness center, yoga studios, a senior living community among other places. Those experiences have led her to gain a more practical understanding of the mind-body connection in relationship with life in general, and wellness in particular. Ms. Frede became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019 offering her the opportunity to deepen her understanding of the Japanese arts and ways including Japanese calligraphy and Zen. Ms. Frede has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe, and Japan where Reiki originates from. Ms. Frede is a student of Frans Stiene, founder of the International House of Reiki, and a graduate from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) from the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at University of California Berkeley with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. For more information about Ms. Frede, please visit her website www.moonstonesanctuary.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/reiki-level-i-shoden-class-october/100001997088229655 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, art, meditation, yoga, fine-arts, nonprofit, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Japanese Culture Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 214.99, max: 214.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Japanese Culture Center - **lat**: 41.940162 - **long**: -87.6548568 - **full address**: Japanese Culture Center, 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #2, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reiki Level I Shoden Class October - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d03cbaa40779362a29344be6f00b6e1e1f1b0360d34b2b694011c3f30d5ef7d2-rimg-w940-h788-dcb8b8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1786642152 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reiki Level I Shoden Class October being held? - **A:** Reiki Level I Shoden Class October takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Japanese Culture Center, 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #2, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Reiki Level I Shoden Class October? - **A:** Reiki Level I Shoden Class October is organized by Japanese Culture Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Reiki Level I Shoden Class October is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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