Learning Reiki is the beginning of a truly transformative journey — one that can open doors on both a personal and spiritual level.
At Eva’s Retreat, First Degree Reiki training is taught in a small, intimate group (maximum of four students) so you receive personal guidance, hands-on practice, and plenty of space for questions in a relaxed, supportive environment.
What You’ll Receive
- Four Reiki Attunements to First Degree Reiki
- A comprehensive Reiki Manual
- Certification and your Reiki Lineage
- Two full days of in-person training in a peaceful, high-vibration setting
- Refreshments and regular comfort breaks (please bring your own lunch)
- Ongoing support after the course, including optional monthly Reiki Share gatherings
💷 Cost: £100 per person
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this weekend, you will be able to:
- Use Reiki confidently for self-healing
- Offer healing to family, friends, and animals
- Understand the history of Reiki and Dr. Usui’s legacy
- Work with the Reiki Principles in daily life
- Know what to expect after your Reiki initiation (attunement)
- Understand the chakra system and its role in energy flow
- Perform Self-Reiki with correct hand positions
- Give full Reiki treatments on a treatment couch and in a chair setting
- Use Reiki with plants, crystals, and pets
- Recognise contraindications and when not to give Reiki
- Understand the concept of energy exchange (and why you don’t charge at First Degree)
- Gather client information in preparation for possible professional practice at Second Degree
Course Structure
Saturday (10am – 6pm)
- Welcome & introduction
- The history of Reiki & Dr. Usui
- The Reiki Principles — the foundation of Reiki healing and lifestyle
- What Reiki is and its benefits for people and animals
- First Attunement & feedback
- Chakras and their importance in healing
- Self-Reiki hand positions and practice
- Contraindications and when not to offer Reiki
- Chair Reiki techniques
- Second Attunement
- Homework practice explanation (a joy, not a chore!)
- Q&A
Sunday
- Welcome & homework feedback
- Third Attunement & feedback
- Reiki with plants, crystals, and animals
- Full couch treatment — hand positions and flow
- Client information gathering & working towards professional standards
- Reiki Energy Exchange — understanding the principle at First Degree level
- Reiki Lineage & stages of Reiki
- Fourth Attunement & certification ceremony
- Reiki Share information and ongoing support
- Final Q&A and group reflection
Student Testimonials
“Jill as always teaches with such knowledge and depth of understanding, I have learnt so much more. A weekend with like-minded people, great teacher, lovely energy and such a relaxed environment – fantastic!”
Heather
“Thank you very much for a lovely weekend. I really enjoyed learning in a tranquil environment. Thank you also for getting me up to chant, something I thought I’d never do! I also appreciate your relaxed teaching style. Nothing felt rushed and there was no pressure. Thank you again.”
Simon
“I thoroughly enjoyed it and am so glad I decided to go ahead and do Reiki 1. The timing was perfect. The space is wonderful and calming with no other distractions. Jill is extremely enthusiastic and brings across the joy and her love of Reiki. Each of the Reiki Attunements were different and individual experiences.”
Helen
“Beautiful surroundings and a well set up learning environment that’s relaxing and has high vibrations. The study is well set out, good explanations, easy to follow practical demonstration and well guided when performing one’s own practical exercise.”
Keiron
“My experience of doing the course was wonderful and opened up my eyes to a whole new way of healing and experiencing the energy flow through me, bringing great relaxation. Jill is a wonderful teacher and explains every detail of what is going to happen next. Jill has a lovely calm home which made for a very lovely experience.”
Claire
Why Learn Reiki at Eva’s Retreat?
The weekend is a wonderful opportunity to focus on yourself – to recharge, reconnect, and open up to the healing energy of Reiki. Many students find this is the start of a lifelong spiritual journey.
I look forward to welcoming you.
📧 To book your place: info@evasretreat.co.uk