Training

Shoden – First Level
Okuden – Second Level

There is no pre requisite to learning Reiki
Anyone can learn the art of hands-on healing

Shoden

After learning Shoden, the first level training, you will be able to give hands-on treatments to yourself and others and benefit from the gift of Reiki as and when you need it.
Reiki treatments are very useful to help all your family members and friends, from babies to the elderly as there are no contra-indication to receiving Reiki.

You will be able to use Reiki with confidence as a great first aid kit for all minor ailments such as colds, headaches, tummy aches, bumps and bruises etc. or even to help for more serious conditions as a complementary therapy and provide daily treatments over a long period of time if necessary.

During Shoden – First Level seminar you will learn:

  • The meaning of the Japanese character for Reiki
  • The history of Reiki
  • The Gokai or the 5 Reiki principles
  • Learn about Reiju and receive Reiju
  • The concept of Byosen
  • The first Shirushi, Reiki symbol
  • Ketsueki Kokan Ho or the Blood Rejuvenation Technique
  • First aid techniques : Gyoshi – Koki – Bushu Ho
  • The natural cleansing process of the body
  • Hatsurei Ho, technique to enhance the sensitivity in your hands
  • How to give treatments
  • Practice giving and receiving Reiki treatments

Okuden

With Okuden, the second level training, you will be able to use efficiently the distant healing method to give Reiki to people anywhere in the world. You will also learn a psychological treatment method to help with issues such as excessive worry or nervousness, habits such as smoking or drinking too much or even trauma and depression.

Please note that you need to learn Shoden first before booking Okuden training.

During Okuden – Second level seminar you will learn:

  • The method for Enkaku – distant healing treatments
  • The Jumon used for distant healing
  • You will receive 2 Reiju
  • The treatment method to heal psychological problems on yourself and others
  • Practice giving and receiving treatments
“I am incredibly grateful to you for the caring and loving way you have shared this wonderful gift of Reiki, one seminar, attunment and healing workshop with me! I was enjoying that peaceful guidance that you gave me during the process, the support and feeling of empowerment has been wonderful. I felt real connection through all the experience with you and the practice.”
Marina , Edinburgh
“The seminar involved a good mix of practical work and theory allowing me to understand the meaning and value of what I learnt and did during the seminar. The practical work also allowed me a hands-on experience which was well explained making it easy for anyone to understand. Overall, I found the seminar to be very interesting and well explained and I learnt a lot about Reiki and its tradition.”
Liam, Edinburgh
“I recently completed my Reiki 1 (Shoden) training with Laure and it was an incredibly beautiful experience. Laure is encouraging, engaged, and supportive with each session. It is clear that she has a passion for the art of Reiki as well as a passion for sharing her knowledge and practice. She brings deep peace and presence in her teaching, which is so easily felt at each moment. Laure created a special space for learning and spiritual discovery, and also for making new friends. It was a remarkable experience that I’ll never forget. Whether it be for personal or professional reasons, I highly recommend Laure’s Reiki course. She’s simply wonderful!”
Ellie, Edinburgh
“When I did some reiki on mum last week she was like, “woah, what are you doing, I can’t feel any pain”!!! OMG! So basically, my biggest thanks for allowing me to learn from you!”
Stacey, Edinburgh
“This was my first venture into energy work, having been a remedial massage therapist for 17 years. Laure creates a welcoming relaxed environment to learn in. The course it’s self is really interesting. I wasn’t a sceptic, but unsure if I could engage with energy work. There was no need to think that. I look forward to practising reiki. A really enjoyable 3 days.”
Dawn, Edinburgh
“Thank you for your teaching and sharing your lovely energy with me.”
Anita, Edinburgh

Book Shoden seminar

£290 – First time
£120 – Repeat

Book Okuden seminar

£260 – First time
£80 – Repeat

Book Shoden & Okuden

£550 – First time
£200 – Repeat

Upcoming seminar dates:

October & November 2026
Shoden: Saturday 31st & Sunday 1st
Seminar in French – Enseignement en Français

November 2026
Okuden: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th
Seminar in French – Enseignement en Français

Group size is 2 – 6 participants.

Most students take Shoden and Okuden as a 3 days course.

The price includes the textbook, registration with the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai (Institute) in Japan, your attendance card, an English certificate, and a beautifully handwritten traditional Japanese certificate.

The cost to learn is set by the Institute to try and make it equitable around the world.

Please note that students should be over 13 years old.
If the student is under 18 years old, he/she must attend with a parent/guardian who has already completed the course.

All certified Jikiden Reiki® teachers pass on what they have been taught as it was originally passed on to them.
As an authorised Jikiden Reiki® teacher, I follow the curriculum and use the course material issued by the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai (Institute) in Kyoto, Japan.