Everything is very helpful at the moment.
When I took my level I class, I got a folder containing the class outline, my teachers lineage, 7 color coded pages for the notes on the chakras and a couple of extra pages for notes. I also bought a manual the teacher had preordered.
We learned the hand positions by sight with verbal explanations. We were expected to remember everything even as we were working on each other. All of our eyes were pretty glazed over just trying to remember what the positions were for self healing and others, etc. Much later we found the diagrams in the manual and had a mini class of our own.
What are some good reading lists for the class. I have read quite a few. Some were helpful and some were not. I also did a LOT of searching online. Searching and referencing and re-referencing to make sure what I found was was as accurate as possible.
The biggest influence was probably Diane Stein's Essential Reiki. I didn't agree with some of her philosophy, but in general it is a lot of good information. I almost freaked when I read you were supposed to hold your breath while giving an attunment. Thankfully, that's not how I was taught (sigh-wiping my forehead). I could see myself passing out I am so slow. Holding my breath for 2-4 minutes is not something I do every day.
Thank heavens for this site and all the info so freely offered on the web. I felt like a vacume, sucking in as much as I could and sorting it all out later. New Reiki students all tend to have similar questions. I see them now and smile. I was there once.
I am grateful for all of your suggestions.
Birdy
