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Reiki Shoden (First Degree) ON-LINE & IN-PERSON Options


  • HeartScapes Davis, CA (Address provided upon registration) United States (map)

"Once all the noise is quieted, it's amazing what has room to make itself noticeable. I had so many revelations in that space..."
~Sabina Morgan, Reiki Shoden student

Reiki is a gentle and powerful balm for the mind, body and spirit. Stepping into the practice of Reiki for one's self and others puts this healing balm in your hands at any time, and for your whole lifetime. It can, if you choose to follow it further, open up pathways to deeper levels of spiritual exploration.

In this Shoden Reiki 1 (first degree) training you will receive all that you need to develop a vibrant and fulfilling Reiki practice for treating yourself and others. It provides a direct experience to begin unraveling the mystery of your own True Self. This class will be deeply experiential, intuitive and embodiment-based. Our teaching draws heavily on the deep roots of Reiki in Japanese Buddhism. You will emerge from it as a certified Reiki I Practitioner.

The training exceeded any expectations I had. Michaela and Joe created a very safe, loving space where I felt instantly at home and open to sharing my heart.
— Lisa Constancio, Reiki Shoden student

In this training you'll receive:

  • Engagement with all five elements of the system of Reiki, taught from the perspective of its Japanese origins.

  • Hands-on, embodiment-based experiences of sensing and engaging energy.

  • Intimate experience of Reiki self-treatments in a deeply relaxing meditative practice.

  • The initiations, trainings and hands-on practice for offering full Reiki treatments to others. Grounding in the principles and practice of Reiki.

  • Exploration of the double-cloaked history of Reiki, its fascinating, unlikely pathway to the West, and its relevance to a vibrant modern Reiki practice.

  • Certification as a Reiki I Practitioner.

After training, students receive these on-going opportunities:

  • Monthly Practitioner Group: Gatherings that support your personal practice, and service opportunities to bring Reiki to the larger community.

  • Re-immersion (review trainings): Students are always welcome to review a training when space in the class permits, and deepen their experience. Re-immersions are offered on an optional donation basis. Donations are added to our scholarship fund.

  • Treatments: All students are offered one free Reiki session with Michaela upon completion of the class. Additionally, when class size permits, students may attend the treatment portion of a class and give/receive sessions at no charge.

SCHEDULE: 8-Week Class

We will meet for 8 weeks, 2 hours each session, on Sundays from 10am - 12:30pm Pacific Time (USA). This structure offers spaciousness to your learning, with practice time in between each class in order to slowly integrate the layers of material.

FORMAT: Hybrid IN-PERSON & ON-LINE class

Offering the flexibility to participate from outside of HeartScapes area, or in person at the studio. We have developed a teaching format to accommodate both (a little gift of the pandemic, which pushed us to get creative on how we deliver classes)

NOTE For those planning to attend on-line:

In Shoden, Reiki I, you will learn practices for sharing Reiki with other people through touch. You will therefore need another person with you to practice on during that portion of the class. The best way to do that? Invite a friend to take the class with you! Having a learning and accountability buddy is an excellent way to make the most of the class, and have a built in practice partner. And when you register with a friend, you both receive a $20 discount. See below for details. If having another person physically present will be a challenge for you, please reach out and we can discuss alternatives.

LOOKING FOR A DEEPER DIVE? This class can be taken stand-alone, or as the first step in our 9-Month HeartScapes Reiki Academy! This program provides a deep and spacious container in which to experience all three levels of Reiki, supported through 1:1 sessions, special topics classes and group experiences.

Intrigued by the invitation into this year-long deep-dive, but not yet ready to commit? You’re welcome to take this Shoden class stand-alone, and you’ll have until the end of the 8-week class to decide. If you decide to jump on the caravan with us for the year, the cost of Shoden will be deducted from the program tuition.

Want to learn more: Schedule a call with me below.

YOUR INVESTMENT:

Reiki Shoden is offered at a sliding scale. The actual cost of the class is $295.  Tickets listed below that price are discounted and are limited. Select a discounted ticket if paying the full price would represent a hardship for you.

NOTE: You may opt to pay in 2 monthly installments. If you’d like to take this option, reach out to me with the ticket type you’d like to choose, and I’ll send you a coupon code to register with a 50% deposit. Email: michaela@heartscapesinsight.com

  • Up to 10 tickets are available at $295

  • 3 tickets are available at $265

  • 1 ticket are available at $225

  • Bring-A-Friend: When you register along with a friend, you both can take $20 off your selected ticket price.

  • Pay-it-Forward Price: $330 (or any amount above the actual price, to support scholarships)

More About Reiki:

Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese Buddhism, Shintoism and martial arts, developed in the late 1800's by Mikao Usui.  It is a subtle and effective form of energy work that is incredibly sweet and gentle as it loosens and releases pain, emotional blocks and undesired energy trapped in the body.  Practicing Reiki leads us to a greater understanding of what healing really is.

It is complimentary to other forms of medical or healing work, and can support physical, mental and spiritual health.  Reiki encourages a person's body and spirit to release anything that no longer serves, and that's ready to release.  Just as pouring cool water through a dusty pipe washes away loose dust and debris, Reiki washes through a person's system and loosens up pain, negative emotions and energy blocks, re-energizing the system towards remembering the wholeness of your true self.

The benefits of Reiki include:  

  • Reduction in stress and pain

  • Reduced reliance on pain medication

  • Greater clarity and calm; greater self-knowledge

  • Deeper integration between mind, body and spirit

  • Particularly supportive during pregnancy, times of injury or illness, or times of transition.

Taught by Michaela Daystar and Joe Gee.  Michaela is a HeartScapes Weaver, committed to supporting you to lean into your full self and connect more deeply with your identity and purpose. Joe serves as a wisdom integrator, committed to helping you remember the wholeness of your True Self. As Master Teachers of the Usui system of Reiki, we have received the initiations and training from teachers in a direct lineage from Dr. Mikao Usui, founder of the Reiki system of healing in the late 19th century. Dedicated to teaching Reiki from the Japanese foundation, sharing this teaching is a privilege and a delight.