The Healing Path of Reiki: Why Learning Reiki Can Transform Your Life
- Chantell Lamondin RSHom(NA), HOM
- Oct 4
- 2 min read

Reiki is more than a healing technique, it’s a journey of awakening to the natural energy that flows through all living things. Rooted in ancient Japanese tradition, Reiki channels universal life force energy to promote balance, relaxation, and well-being on every level: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
For many, the first experience of Reiki is receiving a session and feeling a deep sense of calm, clarity, or emotional release. But learning to give Reiki opens an entirely new world of empowerment. Reiki training happens in three levels, each deepening your connection to this universal energy and your own inner wisdom.
Reiki Level 1 focuses on self-healing and the foundations of energy work. You learn to sense and channel Reiki through your hands, clearing energetic blockages and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal. Many students notice shifts in their intuition, sleep, mood, and overall vitality.
Reiki Level 2 expands your skills with sacred symbols that amplify healing and allow you to send Reiki across distance and time. At this level, you begin to work with others, learning how to hold safe energetic space for healing. Level 2 often brings profound personal growth, emotional release, and a stronger sense of life purpose.
Reiki Level 3 (Master Level) is a spiritual deepening, a call to fully embody Reiki as a way of life. You learn advanced techniques, attunement processes, and how to guide others through their own healing journeys. Even if you never plan to teach, this level brings a heightened sense of intuition, compassion, and energetic awareness that ripples through every aspect of your life.
Learning Reiki isn’t just about becoming a practitioner, it’s about reconnecting with your own inner healer. Whether you’re drawn to support loved ones, enhance your holistic practice, or deepen your personal growth, Reiki training offers a gentle yet powerful path of transformation and self-discovery.