Usui reiki TrainingS
Reiki I: Spirituality Foundation and Self-Care
Reiki II: Space Holding as a Spiritual & Professional Practice
Reiki III: Advanced Practitioner
Reiki I
*Virtual
Date 1: Feb. 5th-7th, 2025 or Date 2: Sep. 10th-12th, 2025
Wednesday-Friday
6:30pm-9:30pm EST | 3:30pm-6:30pm PST
7:30-10:30 am JST (*Japan starts next day: Thursday-Saturday)
Investment $300
Reiki II
** Hybrid option for Hands-on Practice
Date 1: March 5-8th 2025 or Date 2: Oct. 1-4th 2025
Virtual Wednesday-Friday:
6:30pm-9:30pm EST | 3:30pm-6:30pm PST
7:30-10:30 am JST (*Japan starts next day: Thursday-Saturday)
Hands-on Practice in-Person at GSHP Saturday:
2pm-4pm EST
Virtual: 7-9pm EST | 4-6pm PST | 8-10am JST (*Japan next day)
Investment $300
Reiki III
***Thursday - Friday virtual & Sunday in person
Date 1: July 3-4th & 6th 2025
Virtual Thursday & Friday
6:30pm-9:30pm EST | 3:30pm-6:30pm PST
7:30-10:30 am JST (*Japan starts next day: Friday-Saturday)
In-Person Sunday
10am-5pm EST (NYC location tbd)
Investment $450
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Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can use.
The Usui Reiki system was systemized in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui & Chujiro Hayashi in the late 1800’s. This "‘Laying of hands” healing methods have been with humanity for thousands of years—and forgotten. Through Usui’s dedication to re-discovery of this truly universal healing method, the Usui Reiki method has become accessible to all.
The Usui sytem says that when one's "life force energy" or Qui is low, one is more likely to get sick and feel stress in the system. But, if it is high, one is more capable of feeling joyous and experience optimal health. Reiki has been effective in helping an array of illnesses and maladies and works well in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
REIKI IS BASED ON THE IDEA THAT AN UNSEEN "LIFE FORCE ENERGY" FLOWS THROUGH US AND IS WHAT CAUSES US TO BE ALIVE.
Because of the reasons above, being certified in using Reiki is tremendously beneficial for everyone including: medical and therapeutic professionals, yoga and movement teachers, parents, or anyone who is interested in caring for others.
Reiki Godmothers Offerings Include:
Culturally relevant historical analysis
Investigation of the spiritual tradition of Japan to understand Usui Reiki
Learn more about decolonizing energy and energy healing
Focus on the need for practitioner development, instead of relying only on the process of attunement
For this certification to be truly decolonized, we also endeavor together to understand the true nature of energy & and our capacity to perceive that reality. You will be offered a new way to see reality from a more expanded space instead of the binary model we have been taught for a long time, using the mythological, western & Indigenous scientific languages.
In addition to receiving instruction and attunement from two experienced Reiki Master Teachers AKA Godmothers, the courses also include an original manual and 6 months of email support by the instructors if needed. Students are also encouraged to learn and grow with their cohort through their own community-building effort
If you already have your Reiki Level I Certification and would like to only take Reiki II (and/or Master Level), please apply to do so HERE or via the button below.
NEXT trainingS
Reiki I Date 1: Feb. 5th-7th, 2025 or Date 2: Sep. 10th-12th
Reiki II Date 1: March 5-8th 2025 or Date 2: Oct. 1-4th 2025
Reiki III Date 1: July 3-4th & 6th 2025
Investment $300 per Class for Usui I&II, $450 for Usui III
MINKA Brooklyn is excited to offer partial and full scholarships for BIPOC practitioners to take Reiki II or Earth Evolution Reiki this year. All applicants must have taken Usui Reiki I with MINKA: apply here.
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“It was beyond beautiful!”
— Denisse, Yoga Teacher, Brooklyn NY
“I loved the teaching, rituals, reassurance, and encouragement. it was such a safe space to start a journey”
— Annaliese, Yoga Teacher, Brooklyn NY
“I enjoyed how comfortable the instructors made me feel - very approachable. class time was enjoyable in a very supportive environment. thank you for helping me to change my life & for sharing the love!”
— Pamela, Brooklyn NY
“loved the way the material was presented, laughter, joy, decolonized information, safe space to ask questions and show up as ourselves (ok to lay down, not forced to sit up straight). i liked that there was group co-creation and ample breaks. i loved the balance of spirituality with grounded knowledge, and that 5d isn’t better than 3d. i liked the shared documents. Aki and Manu really seemed to enjoy themselves and what they were teaching/sharing and that energy flowed through. i also loved that it was taught from a place of empowerment and not fear.”
— Maria Veronica, L.A.
“I loved your teaching style - full of knowledge, trust and love. thank you for teaching me the importance of holding space and being humble.”
— S.M.
USUI REIKI I: SPIRITUALITY FOUNDATION & SELF-CARE
This class will introduce you to the history of Reiki and its 5 principles. We will outline what energy healing is, and how you can apply energetic hygiene to maintain your system. This class also includes the hand placements for self-Reiki and an attunement, which turns on your ability to use Reiki. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and learn from the experiences of two Master teachers. There is no pre-requisite for this class, except for the desire to heal yourself and others around you.
REQUIRED READING
Art of Empathy by Karla McLaren
Anatomy of the Spirits by Carolyn Myss
When things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Sacred Instruction by Sherri Mitchell
Next class: Date Feb. 5th-7th, 2025 or Date 2: Sep. 10th-12th,
Investment: $300
USUI Reiki II: Space Holding as a Spiritual & Professional Practice
* Reiki I certification is required to be able to join this class. If you have been certified by another teacher/ institution, you are required to fill out the application and have a phone interview.
In this class you will be able to deepen your connection to your Reiki energy healing practice and learn about the 3 Reiki symbols, which include the power-, mental-emotional, and distance healing symbol. We will also discuss multi-dimensionality and boundary setting and there will be a discussion on the relationship between time, space, and energy to understand why distant Reiki works. You will receive your 2nd Reiki attunement, and learn about the professional hand-positions and session sequence.
With a Reiki II certification, you will have the ability to work as a Reiki practitioner. A Usui Reiki II certificate is honored after: the completion of the class, hands-on practice session, and submission of two case studies: one for an in-person session and one for a distance session.
REQUIRED READING in addition to Level 1 Books.
The Field by Lynne McTaggart
The Dark Side of the Light Chaser by Debbie Ford
Of Water and Spirit or Healing Wisdom of Africa by Malidoma Patrice Some
Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chogyam Trungpa
My grandmother’s hands by Resmaa Menakem
Next class: Date 1: March 5-8th 2025 or Date 2: Oct. 1-4th 2025
Investment: $300 for Level or $550 for Level I and II
EARTH EVOLUTION REIKI: Energy Healing for the Harmonious Future
**This class is for anyone who has been attuned to Reiki 2 or above, IET intermediate or above, or 13th Octave LaHochi. Please see our training schedule to join these certification courses.
Humanity is experiencing a major shift right now; are you ready to answer the call to join the group of healing practitioners who will assist in the energetic shift towards harmony and peace?
Manu & Aki were given a new energy healing symbol with a specific mission: this new symbol is given to humanity as part of the tools for people to cope and work with the energy of the earth’s ascension. This information was given to humanity from the counsel of Ascended Reiki Masters; they have revealed that the practice of Reiki is ancient, older than anyone could record. The information revealed to Master Usui was a partial remembrance of what humanity once practiced, and there are many more Reiki symbols available for humanity in the future when our mind, body, and spirit will be ready.
REQUIRED READING
The Dawn of the Sixth Sun by Sergio Magaña Ocelocoyotl
The Prism of Lyra by Lyssa Royal-Holt
Sacred Instruction by Sherri Mitchell
Conversation with the Z’s (book one) by Lee Harris
Emergent strategy by Adrienne Marie Brown
Next class Date 1: May 7 - 9th or Date 2: Nov 12-14th
Investment $300
USUI REIKI III: ADVANCED PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION
* If you have been certified by another teacher/ institution, you are required to fill out the application and have a phone interview.
This program is designed for practitioners interested in deepening their understanding and ability. It is created to generate dedicated Reiki practitioners committed to continue with the mission of the global holistic community by increasing public awareness of energy healing.
In his course you will learn various energetic systems in depth, you will familiarize yourself with the five elements theory used in Chinese medicine and simple and easy techniques to work with the body meridians. The curriculum of this class also includes basic medical information, sacred geometry, sound healing, how to use psychic ability in healings, theory and practice of quantum healing. You will receive the knowledge of the Usui Reiki Master symbol and another attunement, to strengthen and expand the flow of the Reiki energy within you. This level and attunement will also give you the ability to perform large group healings and lead Reiki circles. To join this class you are required to have been certified for Reiki 1&2 and practice professional Reiki with clients, not just friends and family, for at least 6 months.
In this course you will learn more about:
5 Elements Theory applied in Reiki
The master symbol and healing with this symbol
How to run Reiki circles and group healing
Having a spiritual practice: rituals, opening directions, creating sacred space
Understanding our multidimensionality
Psychic ability and healing
Table practice using psychic projections and psychic surgery
Twin Attunement
…and more!
Certification is given after the completion of the class, hands-on practice session (for virtual lecture option), submission of two case studies, one for in-person session and one for a distance session, and attendance of 3 Reiki practitioner circles as an apprentice.
REQUIRED READING in addition to Level 1 & 2 Books.
The biology of belief by Bruce Lipton PhD
In our Element by Lindsay Fauntleroy (Aug 2022 release)
RECOMMENDED READING
The Architecture of Sound and the Alchemy of Transcendence by Jarrod Byrne Mayer
Next class: Date 1: July 3-4th & 6th 2025
Investment $450 for level III
Reiki Godmothers
Our Reiki Certification Courses are co-taught by Manu Del Prete and Aki Hirata- Baker using Twin Attuning Method.
You will have a unique opportunity to learn from two masters who work together to bring various aspects of Reiki to life - you will leave feeling empowered and excited about your ability! Twin Attuning Method was discovered during the course of the two masters working together; the energy of the two masters are intertwined during the attunement to create a deep and powerful shift of the energy bodies.