Have You Ever Thought About Teaching Reiki? | Reiki Teacher Training
- Samantha Kennedy
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read

Reiki has a way of finding us at different moments in life. Sometimes it arrives as a soft curiosity, sometimes as a life-changing experience, and sometimes as a practice that grows quietly in the background until it becomes impossible to ignore. However it enters your world, Reiki tends to meet you exactly where you are, offering calm, clarity, and connection. For many, this first spark eventually leads to Reiki teacher training, where the practice deepens into something that can be shared with others.
And then, for some, something deeper begins to stir. Reiki shifts from being a personal practice into a calling to share. Not just in the form of sessions, but through teaching, guiding others into their own relationship with this healing energy.
The Subtle Call of the Teacher

Teaching Reiki is different from practicing it. To practice is to let energy move through you; to teach is to hold the door open so others can step into that flow themselves. It’s not about being further ahead or having all the answers. It’s about embodying the practice so fully that others feel safe to explore their own power.
That call often arrives as a whisper, a sense that Reiki wants to move through you in a new way. It doesn’t matter whether you’re brand new, have paused along the path, or are already immersed. The invitation comes when the time is right, and when it does, it changes everything.
If this whisper feels familiar, begin exploring Reiki Teacher Training.
The Journey Through Reiki Teacher Training

Reiki unfolds in levels, each one opening a new doorway to both practice and mastery.
Level 1 is the first initiation, where you receive your attunement and begin practicing Reiki for yourself and loved ones. It’s gentle, but often life-changing.
Level 2 expands your practice outward. Here you’re introduced to the sacred Reiki symbols and distance healing, stepping more fully into the role of practitioner.
Level 3 deepens your connection. At this stage, Reiki becomes less about technique and more about embodiment, a way of living as much as a practice.
Reiki Master Teacher Training is the final step. This is where you learn to pass attunements, guide students through their own journeys, and carry the lineage forward with integrity.
The beauty of Reiki training is that there’s no rush. Each level meets you exactly where you are, preparing you for the next step when the time is right.
Curious where you belong on this path? Learn more about Reiki Training .
What Teaching Reiki Really Offers

Becoming a Reiki teacher isn’t simply about passing on techniques. It’s about holding space for others as they awaken.
You might witness the wonder in someone’s eyes as they feel Reiki in their hands for the first time. You might watch confidence blossom in your students as they realize they are healers too. You might feel the quiet joy of carrying forward a living lineage that will ripple through generations to come.
Teaching Reiki is a path of leadership, but also of humility, devotion, and service.
Walking This Path with Me

At Love by Dove, I guide students from their very first Reiki class through to Master Teacher training. My approach is intimate and heart-led, blending tradition with intuitive wisdom.
Every student receives:
Sacred attunements and initiations
Hands-on practice and mentorship
Manuals and resources to ground the learning
A supportive community that extends across Ottawa and beyond
By the time you complete Reiki Master Teacher training, you’ll feel not only prepared but inspired to guide others in your own unique way.
Discover the path forward with Reiki Teacher Training at Love by Dove.
Is Reiki Calling You to Teach?

If you’ve ever felt the thought cross your mind, I could teach this, trust that it’s not accidental. Reiki has a way of planting seeds long before they bloom.
Whether you’re just beginning, reconnecting after time away, or fully immersed in your practice, the path of the teacher is open to you.
Begin your journey into Reiki teacher training today. Explore Reiki Training.
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