If you find yourself agreeing to any of these questions, then perhaps a distant / internet correspondence class is would work for you. 

In my experience it is best if you take initial training for Reiki Level 1 in a live class.  This allows you the best opportunity for hands-on experience, feedback, and answers to your questions.

However, if you are unable to locate an instructor in your area, and cannot encourage one to come to you (or vice versa), then distant training is a good substitute.

In the Distant classes I offer I have had years of experience (since 1997) of working to satisfy the needs of my correspondence students.  I prepare my manuals in great detail with photos and graphics, and I actually spend more time handling students' questions than in a live class. 

For those concerned about receiving the Reiki energies, in my experience all my distant attunements (and those of my students) DO connect you to the Reiki energies, just as in a live attunement (I have given hundreds of distant attunements). I have verified this process many times with clairvoyant and energy sensitive subjects, including Japanese Masters of the old Reiki society (the Gakkai), who give these as well. See my page on Do Distant Reiki Attunements Work?   In fact I learned that one of Usui Sensei's students gave distant transmissions (attunements) as recently as October 2002 at the age of 103. 

However, not all distant attunements are alike.  Not all Reiki Masters can transmit the Reiki energy at the strength they have received it until they have worked with it for some time. And some may not have had adequate training in how to transmit an attunement energy exactly as received.  As above, I used clairvoyant students to help me measure my ability in this.  Also, like several other well known Reiki systems, my Threshold Reiki is a personal style of Reiki that is constantly being enhanced. I keep my students up-to-date on this so they can grow energy-wise along side of me.

I suggest, if it is at all possible, that Reiki 1 distant training should be done with a family member or friend, so you can receive, as well as give, a Reiki session.  But it is not required.

If you are repeating a level, you most likely already have the basic understanding of your current and previous levels, and internet training can well serve to enhance this, in your own home.

I do teach students ALL levels of Reiki via long distance training. 

1. there is no need to schedule a distant class; the distant training can begin at any time convenient for you. I usually have several distant students at any one time.


2. The prospective student contacts me to ask questions about the class.  Please carefully read  the complete description for the class you are interested in, including the fees, restrictions, requirements, etc. (Class Descriptions are Here)  Again, please note the Requirements for each class, and ALSO the Restriction Notice. You must agree to the Restriction Notice in order to take the class.
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3. If the student already has Reiki training, please explain a little about this training, who taught you and when, and send me a copy of your highest level certificate.
 
4. Once we agree on the class occurring, the student sends the course fee to me (see Course Fees section and note the currency requirements). NOTE: make sure you include your full name and mailing address if you wish me to mail you the class manual, AND if you wish a certificate of completion at the end of the class. 


5. Upon receipt of the course fee, I will assign you permanent access to my internet class pages -- this not only gives you the latest class material, but it allows you to stay current with any new information I offer in this class.
   
 
6. I also mail you my printed class manual and additional handouts via regular mail.  This material  matches my internet class pages. (NOTE: this does not apply to the TREESAVER option).


7. Please Note: the internet class pages have the exact same content as the printed class manual.  This allows the student to begin the class immediately, and not have to wait for the printed material to arrive.  It also ensures that the student choosing the TREESAVER option will be working with the same class material as the student who orders the manual. (Note that some bonus material is not supplied with the TreeSaver option.  See the Class Description for your class.)
 
8. We schedule an agreeable date and time (for you) when I can  "send" or project the respective Reiki attunements to you.  I will usually send several as continuous re-attunements were the norm in the original style of Usui training.  And after the class, you can ask for those you have received from me, whenever you wish.
 
9. I guide you in the process by which you read and practice the class content.  This is primarily accomplished via the class checklist.
 
10. You agree to give me feedback for each step as you go through the checklist. This is mostly how I am able to determine how well you are doing with the class material and the Reiki energy.
 
11. You complete the course agenda at your own pace over a period of up to one month  - there is no rush; although I will often offer encouragement and check in with you.
    
 
12. Note that since the live classes only require 1 or 2 days of study, the distant class can be completed in that time frame if you wish.
 
13. There is continuous interaction between us over the internet so you can ask questions, share experiences, offer comments and suggestions -- this does not stop once the class is complete.


14. I will send you a certificate of completion when you have finished the training.
 
15. After class you can also join my internet discussion list and meet other Reiki practitioners around the world who will have a similar Reiki background as you.
 
16. You, the student, agree to all of the above in order to complete the class successfully.

The fees for Internet training are a little higher than my live class fees due to the cost of mailing material and the extra time the class takes.  Please see my Course Fees section.  For information on each course, please see the Course descriptions .

If you are interested in Internet/Distant training or have more questions, contact me (Richard Rivard).