There are some Reiki professionals who frown upon distance attunements because they feel as though the Master is not able to transfer their energy efficiently to the student and therefore the student will not be able to adequately perform healing Reiki sessions. There are many different ways that Reiki Masters who teach online courses are performing distance attunements and some of those methods are more effective than others. In this article, I will discuss some of the distance attunements that are currently being performed and which method I feel to be the most effective. Non-specific, pre-filmed or pre-performed attunementsWhen reading negative articles or comments about distance Reiki attunements, this is normally the form of attunement they are referring to. In this scenario, the Reiki Master performs an attunement at the time they put together their online course, CD course or written course and send that attunement out into the universe so that their students can pick up on it when they are ready. Obviously this type of attunement is very non-specific and while I can not say that it is completely un-effective, I do personally believe that it is one of the least effective methods. Non-specific group attunementsDuring these distance attunements, the Reiki Master will normally pick a specific day and time that they perform their attunements every week. For example, it could be every Monday at 6 pm. The students who choose to tune in to the attunements at that time can do so. There is not direct communication between the Master and student. While these are not completely ineffective (many students experience waves of energy and other sensations during the attunement), I personally feel as though this is not the most effective way to perform a distant attunement. Specific, individual, scheduled attunementsThis is the method of distance attunement that I utilize and in my opinion it is the most effective way to perform a Reiki distance attunement. When a student is ready to schedule their attunement, they contact me and we choose a time and day that works for both of us. Immediately before the attunement begins, I contact the student to make sure they are ready and I also contact them immediately following the attunement to let them know it is completed. Similar to performing a Reiki distance healing session, I utilize the distance symbol (Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen) to project my energy to the student. I focus on their name and location to better hone in on them. The student is in a relaxed, meditative state and receptive and open to the energy I am sending. I follow a specific attunement protocol which varies depending on the level of attunement I am performing. I also utilize crystals to enhance the effects of the sessions (the crystals are chosen based on the student I am attuning). This is a very specific process, which in my opinion (which is based on the feedback I receive from students along with my intuition) is the most effective way to perform a distance Reiki attunement. Is there a right way?Some Reiki Masters will say yes, but in my opinion there is not a right or wrong way to perform a Reiki attunement. Every student processes energy differently and will therefore have a different experience. There is not a right or wrong way to experience a Reiki attunement and the effectiveness of an attunement will always be subjective in nature. My personal belief is that if the Master and student both have the same intent, are focused on what they want to accomplish during the attunement and are open and positive, the desired results will happen. What do you think? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
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11/19/2018 09:24:30 pm
I am a Reiki Master/Teacher and received all my attunements in person. I am not sure how I feel about a distance attunement. I believe I would prefer an attunement in person.
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4/21/2019 10:56:27 pm
My mom was a Reiki Master. Because of her I am a solid believer in long distance attunement. People came from as far away as Japan and Australia in hopes I would give them a teaspoon of her ashes. I have taken 4 courses so far with Dr Barbara and I already feel connected to her on a higher level. So I look forward to taking this course, and I really hope I can do for animals what my mom did for people.
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5/24/2020 08:15:11 pm
That is amazing! Hoping I can get to that level as well.
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Kaley
6/29/2021 09:59:12 pm
That's beautiful, Margot!
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You might be interested to know that I am a Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner for 22 years and Reiki Distance Healing has picked up in a way l didn't expect it to happen all because I was confronted with my friend who contracted Covid19 and didn't know what to do. On the same day of testing positive for Covid19 her daughter brutally attacked with a hammer to the back of her head loosing an eye.
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Ron
8/1/2019 11:45:22 am
I am a reiki master. I've been train one on one. I've also been attuned trough youtube. Both attunements have been effective and I could feel the reiki energy working in me.
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Autumn
2/4/2020 03:20:38 pm
I am a Level 2 practitioner and have come upon this disagreement online in different formats. I understand one's issue with a distance attunement but had to pose the question, "If a full on distance healing session can be done, then what makes an attunement with someone you resonate with so different?"
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Brenda
4/26/2020 11:50:50 am
I am a Reiki master and have only done attunements one on one, however, am doing a distant attunement for my student tomorrow due to the pandemic.
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Dr. Angel
4/26/2020 12:18:29 pm
Hi Brenda, I use a different crystal to represent each Chakra and send the symbols and energy to each crystal (chakra). Hope that helps. Best wishes.
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I am doing the very same thing in two weeks! How did it go for you? part of me wants to wait; however, my Reiki I student is ready and I think Reiki II would be beneficial for her during this pandemic; yet, I am unsure about attuning distantly. Thanks for getting back to me how it went for you. Light and Love, Sharon :)
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Sharon Campbell
9/14/2021 04:25:34 pm
Hi Brenda, curious how the distance attunement went for your student? Was it as effective as in person?
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6/20/2020 11:31:01 am
I agreed with the author. Distance Reiki Healing always works and I got the amazing benefits from the healing therapy.
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Ako Kojoma
12/26/2020 09:59:48 am
Hi, I’m very interested in learning Animal Reiki. I’m already a Reiki master for several years. Would like to know if I need to learn Reiki level 1-3 in order to complete your Animal Reiki course. Thank you.
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Dr. Angel
12/26/2020 10:02:58 am
Hello Ako, Thanks for your interest! Yes, you would still have to complete our full program because we have information specific to treating animals in each level. I also recommend repeating your attunements because I use a symbol that helps you connect with animals at a deeper level. We actually have quite a few Reiki practitioners who take this course. Looking forward to having you in the program!
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Gabriel Lopes Monteiro
5/19/2021 10:49:31 am
I'm at Reiki 1 of the Usui Reiki Ryoho. To believe the distance attunements won't work in my view is to say the distance healing also won't work. What matters is the intention of both the Master and the Teacher, if they both are on the right mind and above all, feeling it will work, otherwise, it won't. Time and Space are just an illusion.
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Ana
6/23/2022 10:02:18 am
Completely agree with you.
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5/24/2021 05:11:13 am
I am a Reiki Master and have been teaching in person since 2014. However, spirit is guiding me to get an online course up and running.
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I am a reiki master and was also trained for animal reiki by SARA. With COVID I have been rethinking my resistance to distant reiki attunements especially in light of the distant reiki healing attunements. My biggest concerns you articulated so well in your 'non-specific' descriptions. I whole heartedly agree that the attunement with connection and intention between the attuner and the attunee has potential. Now I am off to the shelter to provide massage and exchange reiki with the animals! ;-)
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Jenny
10/16/2021 03:47:14 pm
Hi
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Jenny
10/16/2021 04:15:32 pm
Hi Sharon
Mary Detloff
10/17/2021 05:14:29 pm
To my knowledge there are no laws governing Animal Reiki treatments - as there are with other forms of animal bodywork, so insurance it not needed when performing Animal Reiki.
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Gilly-Tamar
11/21/2021 02:20:21 pm
I am level 2 reiki had had both done face to face and to be honest I don’t understand why organisation’s don’t recognise distance attunements when they recognise distance healing seems a bit hypocritical to me. If you can receive distance healing then why not attunement
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Saidasa
11/28/2022 08:55:52 am
Namaste
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Stella Mugore
8/22/2023 06:33:37 am
My name is Stella and I truly believe in the goodness of Reiki.
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Mary Detloff
8/22/2023 08:09:44 am
Hi Stella,
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Hansika
11/8/2023 04:10:12 am
I have been practising Reiki since 2 decades and do distant attunements which I thought were not as effective but strarted during the pandemic.
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