Online Reiki Course for Beginners – Reiki Level 1 Certification

Online Reiki Course for Beginners – Reiki Level 1

✨ Begin your Reiki journey today - self-paced, with instant access, distance attunements, and Reiki 1 Certificate

This online Reiki 1 course for beginners gives you a gentle and grounded introduction to Reiki healing.

Are you ready to begin your Reiki journey with clarity, confidence, and real support? 
This course is for curious, open-hearted seekers who want to learn Reiki the right way — not rushed, not superficial, but deeply and responsibly.

We welcome you to our online Reiki Courses with Lina & Daniela, Your Reiki Teachers

My name is Lina, you may think I'm a young Reiki teacher, but I've practiced Reiki since I was 3 years old, and my mother attuned me when I was just 6! Reiki has been part of my life ever since then and has helped me a lot growing up.
When I was 18 I did my Reiki masters. I was very passionate in practicing Reiki, and now I'm also ready to teach it.
Together with my mom we created this course for you.

 "I would highly recommend this course to all those wanting to learn Reiki. This is an awesome course with tons of useful information. Compared to other courses, the instructors recorded themselves to show us the practical side of hands on in Reiki."

Dayamí V

Hi, my name is Daniela, and I have taught Reiki since 2002, when we lived in Germany. I am so excited to do this course with you, together with my daughter Lina.
I love to learn, and to develop spiritually. And as I grow in knowledge, wisdom and experience, I love to share what I have learned with everyone who resonates with me.
My motto is: keep it simple.
 This is why our courses are straight forward, and simple, without a lot of padding 😀
Beside practicing and teaching Reiki, my training has been in Transpersonal Psychology, Past Life Regression, Shamanic Rituals, Energy Healing, Tarot, Mediumship, Trance Healing, Professional Aura Balancing,  and more.

It is always better to learn Reiki face to face, but we also know this is not always possible.
If you can't attend a direct Reiki course for any reason, then this course may be a great alternative for you!
Why some people can't attend  a direct Reiki course:
 - not enough time
 - no possibility to get to a class, because there are no classes near by
- physical problems
- no transportation
- a pandemic
just to name a few reasons

Reiki is a system for healing and self-improvement

The concept and word Reiki (spoken: Ree-Kii) comes from Japan, and is the expression for the universal life energy. It is defined as being that power which acts and lives in all created matter.

The Reiki healing method is to channel the universal life energy, and it is given to oneself or to others,  by gently laying ones hand on or slightly above the body. The one who provides the Reiki-Energy, the giver, is the channel for the energy, and through the hands this
energy is given to the receiver.

Reiki is an inspired healing art of USUI Mikao Sensei (1865-1926). Usui attained enlightenment, and a healing ability was bestowed upon him in 1922, at the age of 57 while he was fasting and meditating on the sacred mountain of Mount Kurama in Kyoto.

Reiki works at a physical level, and is relaxing and pleasant. On the emotional level it creates confidence in oneself, and in others. It helps to strengthen the zest for life, and to feel more balanced. Reiki works on the mental level too, helping you to cope with everyday stress better. On the spiritual level Reiki helps and guides you to develop your spiritual growth.

All About Reiki - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

People have been reporting positive effects of Reiki since it was used by Usui. Reiki is now accepted by more and more medical professionals, hospitals, clinics and hospices as a helpful treatment option. If Reiki did not work it would have never lasted this long in society

The energy can be very subtle, often leading to an accumulated effect after the session, which can lead to wobbly legs, to emotional shifts like laughter or crying, depending on the blockages released, and the individual. Reiki seems to enter the crown chakra, and moves through the body. Reiki is given by a practitioner who acts as a channel for the energy. The receiver is not greeting the practitioners energy, but the universal Reiki energy flows through the giver to the receiver. It energizes both participants.

Reiki is not a religion at all.

In a standard treatment the client might be standing, or sitting, or laying on a massage table. The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner gives the treatment with the hands on or near the clients body in different positions.

Since Reiki is a positive energy, it never harms anyone in any manner. Some people might end up crying during or after a treatment, or might feel a bit ill, dizzy, or disoriented afterwards. I think it depends on how sensitive they are to the energy, and how deeply the blockages are rooted. Tension, anxiety, fear, or other negative feelings get released, and after that many people feel a wonderful peace too. On the other hand, you might feel very relaxed, happy, and full of laughter. Some might feel a wonderful glowing radiance. No matter what, Reiki will balance you, and bring a change, and make you feel better.

No, there are no serious side effects. Some people might not feelings so well for a short moment, because of whatever gets released in the body, perhaps toxins, or emotional stress. But normally you will feel very relaxed, and balanced. One hour of Reiki can have the same effect as 4 hours of deep sleep. If there are any side effects then it is all part of the self-healing process, and can last a few days, but mostly it only takes one or two hours to dissipate.

Reiki does not promise healing, but it can help for pain relief, and can help for common things like colds, head or stomach aches, bee stings, flu, tension and anxiety. Sickness often comes from stress. Reiki creates a deep relaxation, and because of this, it helps to activate the self healing in oneself.

No. Stop! Always see your regular doctor! But it can help to assist regular medical or psychological treatment. Reiki treatments can be good after a surgery, or psychological care to assist in the healing process.

Anyone can learn Reiki, even children. Reiki is so simple to learn!

An attunement is like an initiation. The master connects to the Reiki source, and uses Reiki Symbols to connect you to the source of Reiki. It means you are now able to channel Reiki to yourself and others when desired. Durning the attunements your Chakras open, and can release blockages. A Reiki attunement can feel like a Reiki session, but more intense. Maybe you will feel emotional during or after the attunement. You may see colours, memories can arise, or maybe you simply feel at peace.

Your family, friends, pregnant women, animals, children, babies, plants, food and water, and of course yourself.

Yes,  you learn  this in Reiki level 2.

There are the first and second level, and the Master and Teacher level.

To keep the Reiki energy pure, it is important that your Reiki Master-Teacher has a lineage. This lineage can be traced to the source of Reiki, to Mikao Usui.

Yes! Reiki energy is a divine energy, and will always do good.

Some other Notes:

    • •Once your are initiated into Reiki, the Reiki healing ability will be all   yours for the rest of your life.
    • •No complicated training is needed. The Reiki energy will flow of its own accord. No conscious focussing is necessary.
    • •A Reiki practitioner is not in danger of learning and using other modalities of healing before or after the course.
    • •Reiki does help and guide you to develop your spiritual growth. 

👉 We always suggest that you learn Reiki in a direct, face to face course, but we also know this is not always possible. If you can't attend a direct Reiki course for any reason, then this course may be a great alternative for you!

Reasons for not having the possibility to attend a direct Reiki course can be for example
⏱️ not enough time
🏫 having no possibility to get to a class, because there are no classes near by
🩺 physical problems
🚌 no  transportation
just to name a few reasons

This online Reiki course for beginners is for you if:

  • you feel drawn to energy healing
  • you want to learn Reiki gently and at your own pace
  • you prefer a grounded, heart-centered approach

🧘‍♀️ Why This Course Is Different 

Online Reiki courses can vary greatly in structure and depth.
For this course, we created all materials ourselves — including e-books, videos, and music — and designed the training to be clear, thorough, and well-paced, with attunements integrated as an essential part of the learning process.

We offer a truly nourishing Level 1 experience:
🌿 Clear, heartfelt guidance from experienced teachers
🌿 Distance attunements done in a way that respects your pace and schedule
🌿 Lessons you can absorb deeply — not skim through
🌿 A certificate you can proudly download when you’re ready

No fluff, no hype — just grounded, reliable Reiki training.

🌱 Who This Course Is For


This course is perfect for you if you:
👉 feel called to Reiki but haven’t found a teacher nearby  
👉 want to learn Reiki deeply at your own pace
👉  prefer gentle, heart-centered training
👉  want clear understanding, not quick tricks
👉  are ready to connect with Reiki responsibly  

Whether you’re completely new to energy work or returning to your spiritual curiosity, you’re welcome here.

Reiki has 4 Levels - You will start with Reiki Level 1

Reiki Level 1
You will learn the basic knowledge about Reiki and the basic hands-on healing methods. You will be initiated into Reiki by means of “attunements” that will empower you to be a Reiki channel. From this time on, Reiki energy will flow through your hands. It means YOU are now a Reiki practitioner for the rest of your life. Isn't that wonderful?

Reiki Level 2

After completing Reiki Level 1, many students continue with Reiki Level 2 – Deepen Your Energy Healing Practice
In  the Second Degree,  you will learn the three Reiki symbols and their mantras. These symbols are: The Power Symbol, the Mental Symbol, and the Long Distance Symbol. This will enable you to do distance healing, mental and emotional healing, or sending healing to the past and/or the future. But, most importantly you will learn to heal your inner-child.
You will also learn how to install a Reiki shower and how to program Crystals with Reiki. You will be able to enhance the Reiki Power and learn how to reprogram your subconscious mind to release negative belief patterns.  Very exciting stuff!!!

Reiki Level 3 - Master
After Reiki Level 1 and Level 2, the Reiki Master and Teacher level becomes available for practitioners who feel ready to continue.

You will be given the fourth symbol and its mantra after receiving the attunement. This will bless you with a spiritual awakening, an expansion of consciousness, a deeper peacefulness, a profound loving kindness, an increase of your intuition.
Reiki Level 4 - Teacher
You will learn how to do the attunements and how to teach Reiki.

What is an Attunement?

An attunement is like an initiation. The master connects to the Reiki source, and uses Reiki Symbols to connect you to the source of Reiki. It means you are now able to channel Reiki to yourself and others when desired.

During the Attunements your Chakras open, and can release blockages. A Reiki attunement can feel like a Reiki session, but more intense. Maybe you will feel emotional during or after the attunement. You may see colours, memories can arise, or maybe you simply feel at peace.

Reiki level one has traditionally four attunments, but we noticed that lots of online Reiki courses give one attunment for all the Reiki levels! This may be a different style, but we will guarantee you , that you will get four attunments for your Reiki level one. This course provides you with reading material and demonstration videos on how to give Reiki to yourself and others.

Do Distance Attunements actually work?

A Distance Attunement works on the same principle like the Distance Healing method, that you can learn in Reiki Level 2.
The Master/Teacher uses Reiki Symbols to connect with the student on an energetic level, and does the attunements the same way as if the student would be in front of the teacher.

Based on experience and feedback, there is no difference between receiving attunements in person or from the distance. But still, it is important to know that just receiving the attunements is not enough. Important is to learn the knowledge and principles of Reiki, and to practice on yourself first, before you start to work with others.

Also that distance attunements enable you to practice Reiki, you should make the effort and commitment to go through all the information provided in the course to ensure that you are working in accordance with the principles and methods of Reiki.

If you are a motivated individual then you can become a competent Reiki Practitioner after receiving the distance attunements.
This course teaches you everything that we would teach in person.

How we do the Distance Attunements?
We know, life keeps us very busy, and it is not always easy to find the right time to receive the attunements, especially if there is a big time difference between us and you. That is why we decided to offer you an easy way of receiving your attunements at your leisure.
We (Lina or Daniela) will set up an Attunement Depot (also called a Chi Ball) for you. The Depot Method, that you can learn in Reiki Level 2, makes sure, that you get your full attunements within a time frame that fits to your schedule. This is a common method around the world for Distance Attunements and Healing.

An Attunement Depot, is like a cosmic bank where the Reiki Master can "store" a healing session, or attunements for a person. You can imagine this like a cloud in the sky, that is full of energy, waiting to get activated by the receiver when ever they are ready. You can activate your personal attunements any time you want.

In this course you will also find a meditation where Lina guides you through the attunements. You will exactly know what happens in each attunement. 

Distance Attunements with appointments are possible as well, as long as it works with the time difference.

Do you get a certificate?
At the end you will get a certificate for Reiki level one. This certificate can be downloaded as a pdf-file after the going through the course.
This course is easy to learn. I like to repeat my mother, she always says "Reiki is simple so keep it simple” And this is what we are going to do :)

How does it work?
Very simple, enrol the course now, download the material, watch the movies, and get in contact with us for your personal attunements. More about it will be explained in the course.

🌟 What You’ll Learn & Experience

 By the end of this course you will:
✨ Understand the essence of Reiki energy and its history
✨ Be initiated into Reiki with four Level 1 attunements
✨ Learn how to: give Reiki to yourself give Reiki to friends, family, and loved ones support emotional and physical balance
✨ Explore chakras, aura, and energy fundamentals
✨ Receive a downloadable Level 1 Reiki Certificate
✨ Feel confident practicing Reiki with presence and integrity

👍This course includes:

🎥 clear and concise video lessons
📖 Reiki 1 e-book,  🎶 Music, &  🎤 guided meditation
🧘 practical demonstrations
🖥️ lifetime access so you can revisit anytime
🌟 Distance Attunements
👩‍🎓 Reiki 1 Certificate

📌 You’ll feel supported — even with distance attunements — because we explain exactly how it works and why it does work.

💡 What Makes This Training Special

We created this course because we know:
Reiki is not just information — it’s an experience
You don’t need noise, distraction, or overcomplicated systems
What matters most is clarity, presence, and practice

This is real Reiki — respectfully taught, clearly explained, and grounded in experience.

💕 Your Teachers Lina & Daniela Hills 

We blend decades of experience with a calm, supportive teaching style:
✨ Lina — Reiki Master & Teacher since childhood, practicing and guiding others for years.
✨ Daniela — Reiki teacher since 2002, with experience in psychology, healing arts, and spiritual education.

👍We teach from genuine experience — not trends.

🌸 100% Reiki Happiness Guarantee 

Before enrolling, we invite you to watch the free course preview so you can get a clear sense of the content and teaching style. If you enroll and feel that this course is not right for you, you may request a full refund within 30 days, provided that no more than 30% of the course material has been viewed. This gives you the time and space to explore the course and decide whether it feels like the right fit for you — without pressure. For full details, please refer to our Refund Policy)

Course Overview

Welcome and Introduction

In the Introduction section, you will get an understanding of what you will learn throughout the curriculum.
You will introduced into Reiki, the Reiki levels and History.
You can also download an e-book for the first part of the course.

Reiki Principles

In this section, you will learn the Reiki Principle, and how they play an important part of your spiritual development.

Aura And Chakra Lessons

We will explain the basics of your energy system. Learn about Aura, and the 7 Main Chakras.

Reiki Attunements Level 1

In this section you will learn what attunements are, and how to prepare for your personal Reiki attunements, and how to receive them.
You will contact us to set up your personal attunements.
You will also have access to a guided meditation that will help you through the attunement-process.

Reiki Self Treatment

In this section you will learn all about giving yourself Reiki. You will learn how to ground, and protect yourself, how to connect to Reiki, and we will demonstrate a short Self Healing Session, and a full Reiki session. You will also learn how to perform two different Chakra Balances. And we will guide you through a Reiki session.

What Else Can You Do With Reiki

You learn here different ways of using Reiki.
You will learn how to charge your water, and food with Reiki, how to protect yourself, and how to do a spiritual Room Cleansing.
You can also find some music to download.

Reiki For A Friend Or Client

In this section you can download the second part of the Reiki e-book. You will learn a Full Body session for a friend or client. You will also learn, how to sense the Aura of your friends, how to perform Chakra Balances, how to perform a short treatment, how to release pain, and other methods that you can include in a session.

More To Know

Learn about Giving and Taking, Reiki for Plants and Animals, Reiki and Colours, Reiki and Crystals, Reiki treatment with two practitioner, and you have material to download.
In the Bonus lesson we will demonstrate how to feel and cleanse chakras for your client.

Next Step: Reiki Level 2

We will introduce you to the next step that you can take after you finished Reiki Level 1.
After finishing all lessons, you will be able to download your Reiki Level 1 Certificate.

Here is the curriculum, including preview lessons.
Before enrolling, we invite you to watch the free course preview so you can get a clear sense of the content and teaching style.

What students say about this Reiki Level 1 online course.


"“This Reiki course was gentle, clear, and deeply grounding. I felt supported every step of the way.” — Lea, Germany"


"This course is excellent. You get many information and explanation about Reiki and Reiki practice. I felt the connection with teachers as never before. Thank You Daniela and Lina for Your Exisistence."

Tanja B


"I finished this course 3 months ago, but recently I watched it again and discovered more wonderful things. Definitely this is one of my favourite courses and Daniela is one of the best teachers ever!"

Silvia B N I


"Amazing course!  Thank you so much your courses have really helped me I have them all and I have been very happy with them.

Summerr R

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Noel Plaugher

Level 1

Well done and easy to understand. Thank you.

1 year ago
Adriana Morrell

Level 1

I want to thank you for the experience. I really enjoyed and learned.

2 years ago
Dale Gabrys

Reiki source

This is an excellent course and collection of valuable Reiki information all in one place with easy to follow instructions and documentation! I recommend this excellent course, blessings and light Namaste

2 years ago
Matthew Doyle

Level 1 Reiki Healer

This was such an awesome experience! The videos were great help, they were very informative. I followed each class as they were laid out, and everything just clicked together. I definitely recommend anyone interested to take this course.

3 years ago
Christina Graves

Better the 2nd time around

I took my level 1 and 2 almost 10 years ago and decided to retake them prior to taking my Master and Teacher courses and I'm sure glad that I did. The way the content of the course is presented in video, audio and text makes all material sink in really well. I love that the videos are short and nothing drags out. Thank you again Daniela and Lina for another fun and interesting course!

6 years ago
Andrew James Ruickbie

Loved my L1 Course

Really enjoyed the L 1 course, great balance of informative videos and text well presented. Looking forward to my L2 with Daniela & Lina

6 years ago
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📜 How It Works - Simple & Supportive

 Enroll & get instant access
Study the lessons at your own pace
Contact us to schedule your attunement
Practice Reiki with confidence
Download your certificate once complete

✨ You’ll have lifetime access to this course.
As long as this website exists, you can revisit the lessons and materials whenever you wish.

🌸 Ready to Begin? 

✨ No prior experience needed. ✨ Self-paced learning. ✨ Distance attunements included. ✨ Certificate upon completion..

👉 Yes — I want to begin my Reiki journey

✨ Begin your Reiki journey today - self-paced, with instant access, distance attunements, and Certificate.
 👉No prior experience is needed. 
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Reiki Level 1 online course

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