Give a short introduction and check your teaching-role decisions.
A clear introduction in ninety seconds
Rehearse a short introduction before teaching a full lesson. Choose one topic and one learner action. Explain why the topic belongs in the course, what you will show and what the learner can try. You can practise alone, with an empty chair as your imagined audience, or with someone who agrees to offer feedback.
For example: “We are learning a short Gassho practice. I will show a comfortable hands-together position and how to return attention when thoughts wander. Then you can try for one minute or choose an adaptation. Afterwards we will discuss what helped your attention.” This introduction makes the activity visible without promising a particular feeling.
Review the task rather than your personality
A useful note is “I explained the purpose but forgot to mention that eyes could remain open.” “I am a terrible speaker” does not tell you what to change. Look for one concrete improvement and one thing you would keep. A first rehearsal can feel awkward while still giving you valuable information about your instructions.
Keep the revised introduction. You can use it as the opening of the twenty-minute plan in the next chapter.
Check your understanding
Sources and further reading
- Free Reiki Course Master manual, page 6 — Continuing learning within the teacher role.
- Free Level 1 course — First-party foundation material for the teaching examples.