This blog
is one
of a series
where I give my ideas on aspects of Reiki and/or energy work. The pages
are intended to give some "food for thought" and some are only my
viewpoint. While a number of facts may be included, you should decide
for yourself how much (if any) of the content feels right to you.
This article is from some
material I have been preparing for my own master level students.
It’s Showtime (Conducting the Class): 1.
The
Students Arrive: It seems obvious but as your students come in, let them
know where they can hang things, where the facilities are, etc. Ask them to turn their phone ringers off (to
cut down on distractions), provide them with water or other needs (Reiki can be
thirsty work), ask if anyone needs an extra cushion for their chair, their back
or even their feet (not everyone is tall, or short). 2.
3.
Following
the Class Plan: While it’s a good idea to follow the agenda you have set
up, don’t be too concerned if you stray from it a bit. That’s partly why I suggest adding in some
extra topics that you may or may not cover, depending on the students’
needs. Keep in mind what their goals are
for the class, and while it’s very good to answer questions, try not to let one
student monopolize this. 4. 5. After
the Attunement: Generally it’s a good idea to let students come out of the attunement
experience gradually. I just let them
sit there for as long as they need to and suggest they just relax with the
energies with their eyes closed. As they
revive I suggest they get up quietly in case others are still in that very
relaxed state; they can stretch, drink water, walk around, and perhaps even go
outside for a short break. 6.
7. 8.
Reiki
Application Ideas: Some methods you might employ to have students use their
Reiki are the following: Byosen Reikan
Ho or scanning – this allows those who wish to sense energy a chance to try tis
out on another person; Reiji Ho or intuitive Reiki – this will be most preferred
by the students already sensitive to energy but it is another method to help
those just learning to sense; a
short Reiki session in a chair – since not everyone will run out and buy a
massage table to use for their Reiki sessions, this may be a more practical
exercise for most students. 9.
Switching
Partners: As the class progresses and you give the students various exercises
to attempt with a partner, think about having them change partners for each exercise. This allows them to get more feedback in
their abilities and also introduces them to another student. 10. Breaks and Lunch: All this energy work can cause some
students to feel a bit spacey. Having a
few breaks and especially having lunch time (if this is an all-day class) will
help to ground them and give them some time to chat with each other. This can form some very good Reiki bonds and future
practice partners. It’s also a good time
for some students to get to know you outside of class, or ask some additional
questions. Note that some people may
need to have a snack or drink throughout the class. You might tell them this is OK so they don’t
get dizzy or feel starved. 11.
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