Reiki Courses

Discover the ancient healing art of Reiki at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga & Meditation School in Rishikesh. Set in the serene Himalayan foothills by the sacred Ganges, our Reiki courses offer a powerful journey to self-healing, energy awareness, and spiritual growth.

Whether you are a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, our courses provide the tools, guidance, and environment to connect with your inner energy, restore balance, and awaken your potential.

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What is Reiki?

Reiki is a gentle yet powerful healing technique where the practitioner channels universal life energy through their hands to clear energy blockages, release negative energy, and restore balance. It promotes:

  • Calmness and peace of mind

  • Emotional and mental healing

  • Deep relaxation and stress relief

  • Enhanced self-awareness and energy flow

All courses include meditation, mantra chanting, pranayama, and light yoga practice to support energy flow and awareness.

Course Benefits

  • Connect with your inner energy and intuition

  • Gain practical Reiki healing skills for self and others

  • Deepen meditation and spiritual practice

  • Full-time on-site support during the course

  • Certification recognised by the school

Our Reiki Courses

  • Reiki Level 1 – Self-Healing

    Overview: Begin your Reiki journey with this deeply transformative 5-day course designed to awaken your natural healing abilities. Learn the origins and philosophy of Reiki, understand the chakra system and five-element theory, and practise self-healing techniques under the guidance of an experienced Reiki Master. You will receive personal attunement, meditation training, and supportive practices (mantra chanting, pranayama, and light yoga) to build inner balance and energetic clarity.

    What You’ll Gain: A solid foundation in Reiki healing, confidence in self-treatment, deeper awareness of your energy body, emotional balance, spiritual grounding, and the ability to integrate Reiki into daily life for continued healing and growth.

  • Reiki Level 2 – Practitioner Level

    Overview: Deepen your Reiki practice and step into the role of a practitioner. In this 7-day course, you will learn three sacred Reiki symbols, advanced aura and chakra balancing methods, and techniques for both in-person and distance healing. Through attunement, meditation, chanting, pranayama, and guided practice, you will strengthen your sensitivity to energy and learn how to support the healing of others with confidence and integrity.

    What You’ll Gain: Professional healing skills, the ability to offer Reiki treatments to others, mastery of distance healing, enhanced energetic awareness, and a globally recognised practitioner-level certification.

  • Reiki Level 3 - Master

    Overview: An immersive 21-day journey for those ready to step into the highest level of Reiki practice. This Master course includes a 10-day guided silence retreat to deepen intuition, awareness, and energetic sensitivity. You will learn advanced healing techniques, master-level Reiki symbols, aura checking and cleansing, Tai Chi and Chi-Gong energy practices, crystal and pranic healing, and how to teach and attune students for Levels 1 and 2. This path strengthens your ability to guide, heal, and inspire others through your energy and presence.

    What You’ll Gain: Master-level expertise, the ability to teach and initiate Reiki students, profound energetic awareness, advanced healing skills across multiple systems, spiritual depth, and the confidence to share Reiki as a lifelong path of service and mastery.

Comfortable Stay, Nourishing Food

Comfort and nourishment are essential for a transformative yoga retreat. Our accommodations and meals are designed to support your body, mind, and spirit.

Accommodation:
Rooms are simple, clean, and peaceful, with serene views of the Himalayas or Ganges, providing the perfect environment for rest and reflection.

Facilities:

  • Attached bathrooms with hot water

  • Study areas with table and chair

  • Wi-Fi and 24-hour security

  • Balconies with natural views

  • Laundry services

Meals:
Enjoy fresh, sattvic, vegetarian meals prepared daily with organic ingredients. Three meals per day plus tea ensure energy, clarity, and balance throughout your retreat.

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Clean and modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wood headboard, two bedside tables, blue pillows, white bedding, ceiling fan, wall-mounted lights, and a window with blue curtains.
Plate with chapati, a bowl of curry, and a bowl of mixed chopped vegetables, with a packet of mixed pickle on the side.