Have you tried Bronwen's new "Waka Wisdom: Imperial Reiki Meditations" yet?
October 22, 2026

What does “going deeper” in Reiki actually mean?

When people apply for Shinpiden+ they very often say they want to go deeper. Deeper into what? Into ourselves. Not by adding more techniques and practices from outside, but by using the tools the system of Reiki already gives us, from a Japanese perspective, to find out who we are, why we practise, and what each practice means to us.
October 21, 2026

Can you make a living teaching Reiki?

Yes, you can, depending on how you go about it. You need business skills; do not think you can offer treatments and classes and it will all come round. Learn to market yourself, find your area of expertise, put everything into it and commit. If you really want to, you can.
October 20, 2026

Can you do Reiki while menstruating?

Yes. Throw the rule book out; there are no rules, and you can practise at any time. This is usually a cultural question: in some cultures women do not do certain things while menstruating, and if that is your culture you may want to honour it. But as far as the system of Reiki is concerned, it makes no difference.
October 19, 2026

Is it weird to give Reiki to your romantic partner?

Not weird at all; your partner probably loves that you practise, and if not they are missing out. The one thing to keep in mind is to keep romance and Reiki separate. A person receiving a treatment needs to feel completely safe, and the system of Reiki is not a sexual practice in any way; we do not touch private parts of the body.
October 18, 2026

Should you fast before receiving a Reiki treatment?

No. There is no reason to. You are not going in for a medical procedure and nobody is putting you under. The only practical note is that a very full stomach can feel uncomfortable lying still for an hour, so eat lightly beforehand if you can. But you do not have to fast.