Free online Usui Reiki course · Levels 1, 2 & Master

Learn Reiki. A practice of your own.

Explore all three levels through free lessons, videos and downloadable manuals. Begin at home, at your own pace. No account required.

Attunements are free on request.
Explore optional paid certificates.

Christopher Goodman welcoming learners with open hands
Christopher Goodman · Your Reiki teacher

The complete course, open to you.

  • Three study levelsFoundations to Master teachings
  • Lessons & videosRead, watch and revisit
  • PDF manualsDownload a companion for each level
  • Free attunementsAvailable on request

You can open every level without creating an account or purchasing a certificate. Choose the foundations if you are new, or return to the level you are already studying. Certificates are separate, optional paid records of your learning.

Begin with the foundations.

New to Reiki? Start with the five principles, quiet reflection and the foundations of self-practice. Read, watch and return to what interests you.

Open Level 1 lessons
International School of Reiki

Meet the person
behind the teaching.

This website has shared Reiki teaching since 2008. The International School of Reiki brings together Reiki masters from around the world to make learning accessible, with lessons you can return to at your own pace.

Christopher Goodman

Your Reiki teacher

Begin with the foundations of self-practice, explore the traditional Usui symbols, and continue through the Master teachings when you are ready. Keep your questions alongside your notes; asking for guidance is part of learning.

A look inside the course

See what learning here feels like.

A lesson gives you a starting point. The written material lets you slow down and look again. Open the Level 1 video on its lesson page, then keep the original manual nearby as a reading companion.

From the Level 1 lesson

The five Reiki principles

  1. Just for today, I will not worry.
  2. Just for today, I will not be angry.
  3. Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
  4. Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
  5. Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.

These principles are part of the existing foundation lesson. Read the full teaching in context and use the video there when you are ready to watch.

Open the Level 1 lesson

Read. Watch. Download. Return.

There is no need to take everything in at once. Pause a video to make a note, return to a paragraph, or read the manual before watching. The lesson and manual links stay available when you come back.

Original course resource

Reiki Level 1 manual

The free foundation-level PDF, available alongside the Level 1 teaching.

Download the Level 1 manual

Resource preview · the link opens the original PDF. Browse all three course manuals when you need the next level.

Your course curriculum

A path from foundations
to Master study.

Each level has a distinct place in the journey. Follow them in order if you are beginning, and revisit earlier material whenever you want a refresher. The lesson pages explain the level’s study and attunement guidance in more detail.

Level 1

Foundations for your own practice.

New to Reiki? Start with the five principles, quiet reflection and the foundations of self-practice. Read, watch and return to what interests you.

  • The five Reiki principles
  • Meditation and self-practice
  • Hand positions and session preparation
  • An introduction to attunements

A welcoming first step. No previous Reiki study is needed. Work through the video and written lesson, then use your manual to revisit the ideas you want to understand more clearly.

An older adult seated in a quiet home with hands resting on his chest and abdomen
Building on your foundations

Level 2 introduces the traditional symbols and material about sharing Reiki. Return to your first-level study before moving on, and read the level page’s attunement guidance rather than setting yourself an arbitrary finish date.

Keep a notebook for unfamiliar words, symbol names and questions you want to discuss with your teacher.

Level 2

Symbols, connection and practice.

Continue from your foundations into the traditional Reiki symbols, chakra material and distance-practice guidance. Keep your manual beside you as you study.

  • Cho Ku Rei, Sei He Ki and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen
  • Chakras within the Reiki tradition
  • Distance-practice guidance
  • Sharing Reiki and continuing your practice
Level 3 / Master

Deeper study. Thoughtful preparation.

Bring your earlier study together with the Master symbol, continuing personal practice and preparation for guiding others. Let careful study lead the way.

  • The Master symbol, Dai Ko Myo
  • Continuing personal practice and reflection
  • Attunements and student guidance
  • Preparation, consent and care when teaching

Revisit Levels 1 and 2 first. You may study for your own practice without choosing to teach. If you choose to guide others, make time for preparation, clear communication, consent and questions. Finishing a video or buying a certificate does not replace that work.

An older woman reading a study notebook at a table beside a softly lit window
Learning in everyday life

Make room for a little learning.

You can begin without a perfect routine. Choose a quiet moment, open a lesson and work through a manageable part. The course imposes no fixed completion deadline.

  1. Open your lesson.Start where you are, with the introduction to your level.
  2. Read or watch.Keep the manual and your notes close by; pause whenever you need.
  3. Reflect and practise.Make room for personal practice and write down questions rather than rushing past them.
  4. Return when you are ready.Revisit the material, use the library, or ask your teacher for guidance.
Start the free Level 1 course
A free part of your journey

Attunements, arranged with care.

Read the attunement guidance first. The request page helps you prepare an email with your name, level, timezone and any scheduling notes. You send the email yourself and agree arrangements with the teacher by email.

Preparing or copying a draft does not submit a request. Attunements are free on request; no automatic booking or appointment time is promised.

Optional paid certificates

Mark the learning
you have made your own.

Example Master-level Reiki certificate for Alexandra Rose Bennett, with school signature and seal
Example certificate · Master level · Alexandra Rose Bennett

A certificate gives your study a personal record: something to save with your learning portfolio or print for your own space.

  • Your name and the Reiki level you have studied.
  • The International School of Reiki signature and seal.
  • A personal PDF to save, print and display.

After payment verification, your personal access link is emailed to you for the certificates included in your purchase. Keep your receipt and order email so you can find them again.

The lessons and manuals remain free. A certificate is your choice, not a requirement to continue learning.

Choose my certificate

Choose your certificate. Make it yours.

All three level certificates for $29.99 USD. Save $74.98 compared with buying the three individual certificates separately ($104.97 USD in total).

Choose the level you have studied

Your choice: All three levels

$29.99 USD · A named certificate for Levels 1, 2 and 3 / Master.

  • Your name, school signature and seal.
  • A personal PDF to save, print and display.
  • Your included certificate access link emailed after payment verification.

Pay through PayPal. Keep your receipt and order email. Need help with a purchase?

The course and manuals remain free. Certificates are optional paid records of study; attunements are free on request.

Clear answers before your next step

Your questions, answered.

What is free, and what would I pay for?

All three course levels’ lessons, videos and PDF manuals are free. Attunements are free on request. Certificates are optional paid purchases; the current certificate choices and USD prices are shown above. You do not need to buy one to study.

Where should I start as a beginner?

Begin with Level 1 · Foundations. It introduces the five principles and self-practice before the symbols and Master material in later levels. Read each level’s guidance before progressing and take the time you need.

Do I need an account, and can I download the manuals?

No account is required for the free lessons or manuals. Download the original PDF manuals and return to the lesson pages whenever you want a refresher. The optional study checklist saves only in this browser on this device.

How do I request a free attunement?

Read the attunement guidance, then prepare a draft on the request page. Send it yourself and agree arrangements by email. Preparing a draft alone does not contact the teacher or book an appointment.

What is included with a certificate?

A personal certificate PDF with your name, the level you studied, school signature and seal. Choose an individual level or the three-level package. The example above shows the Master-level presentation; read the selected offer details beside checkout before purchasing.

How do I access a certificate after purchasing?

Your personal certificate access link is emailed after payment verification. Keep your receipt and order email. For a purchase question, use purchase help or email support@freereikicourse.com.

Does a certificate automatically qualify me to practise professionally?

A certificate records the level you studied. It does not replace practice, preparation or the responsibilities of working with other people, and it does not automatically grant a professional licence. Read the Master-level guidance before considering teaching.

Your personal study companion

Remember where you left off.

Keep a private checklist of lessons, manuals and personal practice. Ticks stay in this browser on this device. They are reminders, not an assessment or a requirement for lessons or certificates.

Open my study checklist

Keep track of your own study. Your ticks stay in this browser on this device; they are personal notes rather than a school assessment.

Your course notes

Level 1 · Foundations

Level 1 · Foundations

Level 2 · Symbols and practice

Level 2 · Symbols and practice

Level 3 / Master

Level 3 / Master

Begin, return or mark your progress

Your next step is yours.

New to Reiki? Open the foundations and make space for your first lesson. Already studied a level? You can choose an optional paid certificate to keep a personal record. Both paths are here whenever you are ready.