Best Reiki Training: How to Recognise Real Quality

Over the years, one of the clearest lessons I’ve learned through teaching Reiki, Buddho, and The Abundant Self is that real depth needs space.

When people are given enough time between stages, something important happens. The practice settles. It stops feeling like something they are doing and starts becoming something they are living. Awareness deepens, practice integrates, and confidence grows naturally.

That understanding is why a few dates have been adjusted over the coming weeks. The intention is simple: to allow each stage to unfold properly, without pressure, so people step forward grounded, present, and ready.

This also connects directly to the new article I’ve just published.

When people ask about the best Reiki training, the answer is rarely about techniques or certificates. It comes down to lineage, structure, personal practice, philosophy, and the quality of support offered by the teacher. In the article, I outline five clear signs of a high-quality Reiki course and offer a practical way to assess what truly aligns with you.

You can read the full guide here:
Best Reiki Training: 5 Signs of a High-Quality Course (+ Red Flags to Avoid)

Christmas Competition Update

A quick and important update on the Reiki and The Abundant Self Christmas Competition.

The competition will now close on 10th January, giving everyone proper time to explore what’s on offer and enter with clarity.

First Prize

• Reiki Level 1 and Level 2

• Buddho Level 1 and Level 2

• A full year on The Abundant Self programme

• The opportunity to invite one other person to receive exactly the same prizes

• 50 percent off future Reiki and Buddho training

Runner Up

• 50 percent off The Abundant Self

• 50 percent off Reiki and Buddho training

• The opportunity to invite others to receive exactly the same prizes

The competition landing page is still being finalised. Full details will be shared in the next newsletter. If you’d like access as soon as it’s available, join The Abundant Mind Facebook group where I’ll post the link first.

From a Recent The Abundant Self Participant

Here’s what one participant recently shared about her experience on The Abundant Self:

“Participating in Steve Gooch’s The Abundant Self was a profoundly meaningful and impactful experience. The program is thoughtfully structured, with each stage building naturally on the last to create a strong sense of safety, continuity, and deepening self-connection. Rather than feeling rushed or overly conceptual, the process supports genuine insight and authentic integration.

Steve brings a rare combination of presence, clarity, and care to his work. He creates an environment where you feel seen, supported, and genuinely encouraged to reconnect with who you truly are. The Abundant Self is not just something you learn; it is something you live, and its impact continues well beyond the conclusion of the program. I am deeply grateful for the clarity and grounded sense of self it helped me reclaim.” - Dalia Juchem

This is exactly the quality of integration the programme is designed to support.

The Abundant Self Update

To allow for smoother pacing and to align with the competition timeline, The Abundant Self will now begin on 14th January.

This programme is a year-long container for awareness, self-relationship, and inner stability. Starting a week later allows everyone to enter with clarity and without pressure.

If you’re considering stepping into it, the competition offers a powerful opportunity to do so.

Community Invitation

If you’re not already part of The Abundant Mind, this is where the wider conversation continues.

I share reflections that go beyond techniques and explore responsibility, awareness, healing, and what real personal development looks like when applied to everyday life. It’s also where early access to competition details and programme updates are shared first.

You can join here: The Abundant Mind

Upcoming Dates

Here’s the updated schedule moving into the new year:

Buddho 3B
2nd January

The Abundant Self
Starts 14th January

Reiki Level 1
9th and 10th January

If you’re unsure which step fits best right now, you’re always welcome to reply to this email and we’ll explore it together.

All the best and wishing you a prosperous new year,

Steve