Reiki Training at the
Gainesville Center for Reiki Training
We know that Mikao Usui taught Reiki in a Dojo setting. Working with each student at their own pace of understanding and personal healing. He would generally offer Reiki healing to them and then take them on as a student if they were interested.
Apparently, First level, or Shoden, was available to anyone. Second level, or Okuden, was taught to students who showed a sincere desire to advance in the training and were showing efficiency in Shoden.
I have been teaching the three traditional levels of Usui Shiki Ryoho since late 1997 as a one-day seminar. That format tends to be the way that Reiki has been taught in the West from the beginning. Sometimes the seminar consists of 2 days.
In a format such as that, the student can easily learn the basics, how to perform a self, as well as a treatment for others. After all, Reiki is a very simple healing modality. However, after the class, the student is usually left to advance on their own, particularly if they have come from out of town for the training.
So, taking all of this into account, I have decided to change the way that I teach and am now offering Shoden and Okuden in a more Dojo style. Taking each student individually by the hand and working with them for as long as they feel the need for guidance.
Also, due to circumstances beyond my current control, I am no longer teaching in my home but for the time being, I am teaching in a natural environment, outside in a beautiful local park. Presently, I am approaching this with an open heart and mind, taking each day as it comes but I am very excited and committed to this new way of teaching.
I have also decided to offer Shoden at no charge and will leave it to the student to determine if they want to provide an energy exchange of some sort. Discussion is open.
If you are from out of town, you may find this format too difficult but I would encourage you to contact me if you are interested and we can perhaps work something out.
If you prefer to learn Reiki in the one-day seminar, my apprentice, Julie Mossburg is now certified to teach and she is amazing! She lives in Live Oak, Florida and teaches classes on a monthly basis. I will be happy to provide contact information if you like.
So, my calendar will no longer be updated with a class schedule because I will not be offering classes on a monthly basis but will be working with students individually on an equally agreed upon schedule.
I truly believe that this is the best way for some people to learn. If you think that you would like to have someone who will continue to train and support you on your Reiki journey, please contact me. Initial contact is best via email or text. Then we can set up a time to meet or talk over the phone.