Shoden Reiki Class:

Shoden: Japanese word meaning beginning teachings.

In this Japanese Reiki level one class you will learn:

  • The philosophy and history of Reiki from a Japanese perspective
  • How to give yourself and others a complete Reiki treatment using hand positions and intuition
  • Japanese Reiki Shoden glossary terminology
  • Overview of the Five Elements of the system of Reiki
  • Hands on practice of specific Japanese meditation techniques
  • You will experience reiju (attunement)  so that you can begin practicing Reiki on yourself during class with understanding and clarity
  • You will be given access to the digital course manual and evergreen online course material
  • Optional homework is assigned upon completion of this one day in person class

This Shoden Reiki class is the foundation of

Reiki learning designed just for you.

Shoden Reiki Class:

This is the foundation class for all experiences with Reiki, no matter how many levels you continue to learn. Shoden means first teachings or beginner teachings and introduces you to traditional Japanese Reiki meditation techniques and practice. Upon completion of this one day class, you will be able to practice Reiki on yourself, loved ones and friends. This class is taught from an authentic Reiki perspective dating back to the 1920’s and 30’s, the years of Reiki’s origins. It includes a Buddhist perspective. It also distinguishes between Western influence and New Age thought, as Laura is deeply spiritual and psychic and brings this awareness into her teaching.

Student Testimonials

Spiritual Catalyst

This class exceeded my expectations. It was creative, well structured, and interactive.
Laura has a way of presenting information that makes it so easy and fun to learn.
The way she teaches is just effortless and joy-filled. The attunement was gentle and powerful,
and the experience really speaks for itself. I really feel that this is not just a class, this is a spiritual catalyst that will change your life. -JW

Transformative

The amount of gratitude and joy that I have cannot be conveyed through words alone. I am definitely a different person today. The experience was transformative and beautiful. You put so much love, intent and energy into making sure that we all were able to come into our own. You held a space for us to become intimate with our own spirit and the ability to express that into the world with our attunement. Yesterday was special. I graduate with a master’s degree in a few short weeks, but this feels like a more sincere and bigger accomplishment. I have been looking for a spiritual teacher/guide, and could not thank the universe enough for letting me connect with you. Many blessings.

Reiki Reflection

Reiki is love.

-Chiyoko Yamaguchi, Jikiden Reiki Master Teacher

Shoden Reiki Class is the foundation for your energy connection!

Online Shoden Reiki Class

This offering is best for people who want:

to learn online

professional high definition live video recording

go at your own pace

downloadable meditations and course manual

Reiju (attunement) that you can return to over and over again

digital certificate of course completion

Cambridge Office Shoden Reiki Class

This offering is best for people who:

live in the Boston / Cambridge area

want to learn live in a hands on class

can spend a day immersed in the Reiki with other class participants

as a bonus, you will be given access to the online course materials for free

receive a digital course manual

If you’re ready to begin your connection to Reiki,

register for Shoden Reiki today!

Choose the option that is best for you:

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See FAQ Below

Hi, I’m Laura.

I hold a Master of Education & three Reiki Master Teacher certificates

I’ve been practicing and teaching Reiki since 2009.

I’ve trained with Master Teacher Joan Ruggiero in the Western lineage

Sensei Arjava Petter in the Jikiden Reiki lineage

and Master Teacher Frans Stiene of Japanese style International House of Reiki

You can read more specifics about me on my bio page.

Additional FAQ :

In this first level Japanese Reiki course, there are no prerequisites prior to the start of the class. Folx have asked in the past if they need to wear certain colors of clothing, eat specific foods, or mentally prepare in a specific way. The answer is no. Come to this coursework as the best version of your full self, prepared and ready to learn!

  • Dress comfortably as this class consists of a mixture of lecture format and hands on practice on the Reiki tables. Wearing layers is recommended as temperatures fluctuate in the building as well as increased exposure to the Reiki.
  • You may bring a lunch (stored in your own lunchbox) or go out in the neighborhood. Within walking distance is an organic grocery store with a salad / sandwich / soup bar as well as several coffee shops and small lunch venues.
  • Bring a covered water bottle (to prevent spills). Cambridge Health Associates has a filtered water / tea station you may use throughout class.
  • Bring a note taking device and something to write with

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, send us an email via the contact page here on our website, in the first 7 days and we will give you a full refund. Please note, access to this course content is revoked when a refund is issued. Additionally, refunds can only be given for course content that has not been downloaded.

Life Happens

Sometimes unexpected events happen at the last minute and folks cannot attend the live teaching of the class. You will be given access to the online learning content and can reschedule to take the course at a later date. Email us directly, via the contact page here on our website, and Laura will work with you to determine a future class date you can attend.

For online Reiki classes, Laura worked with a professional videographer to record the course in high definition video. It is sectioned out into smaller online learning modules for your convenience. You can go at your own pace to learn the content and you can return to it over and over again at any time. You have lifetime access to the course content.

Folx who have taken their Japanese Shoden Reiki (level one) class with Laura West before and wish to resit the course, may do so at a 50% discount. Resit options do not apply to folx who took a level one Reiki class with another Master Teacher. Please be in touch with Laura directly to determine if you qualify and to receive the payment and registration link, which will be emailed to you.

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