What No One Tells You Before a Reiki Class

Something happens in the lead-up to a Reiki class that doesn’t often get mentioned. Actually, it never gets mentioned! No one teaches this and I was not taught it by my Reiki teachers, but anyone who has been around Reiki teaching for any length of time, must surely know this fact:

You’re going to go through a detox on the run up to the class.

There’s a chance you might start feeling emotional, agitated, flat, or even physically off a little. Relationships can sometimes feel strained. Old thoughts and patterns can resurface. This pre-class detox is subtle, but it’s real and it triggers the second you commit to attending a class.

This is what I call the pre-Reiki detox.

It’s the Reiki, this intelligent energy of the universe, preparing you for what’s to come when you have the Reiki attunement during the class. This pre-class detox is almost always much more subtle and quiet than the post-attunement detox, but it’s there and it’s making you ready for the class itself.

This phase can be slightly uncomfortable or a bit disorientating, but it’s nothing to worry about. It’s your body and energy field starting to reorganise in anticipation of what’s coming.

So if you’re feeling wobbly before the training even starts, don’t panic. That’s not you “falling apart.” It’s your energy system re-calibrating for what’s to come!

How to Work with the Detox

If you’re noticing things seem a little odd in your life prior to a class (mentally, emotionally or even the circumstances of your life shifting somehow), here are a few ways to support yourself:

✅ Keep it clean. Light, nourishing food. Good hydration. Cut back on stimulants if you can.

✅ Rest more. Your system is already processing, don’t overload it with busywork.

✅ Journalling helps. Write it out instead of letting it fester in your head.

✅ Speak to someone. A coaching session can give you clarity and support if things get intense.

This process can surface all sorts of unresolved stuff, especially if there’s trauma, suppressed emotion, or unprocessed grief sitting underneath.

That’s where coaching can really help. Maybe I can help you navigate the detox with more clarity, choice, and direction.

If you want to talk about whether that’s something worth exploring for you:
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Resources

The Abundant Self Workbook
If you haven’t downloaded it yet, this workbook helps you cut through the noise and get honest about what’s been shaping your life, so you can start making decisions that actually move you forward.
Download it here

Abundance Archetype Quiz
Find out what’s been driving your patterns around scarcity, success, and self-worth and what you can do to fix what is keeping you stuck!
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News

Buddho Community in the Works
Update on the Buddho Community

Plans are coming together for a new Buddho-focused community space, something that goes beyond the training room and gives you real support to keep your practice alive, consistent, and meaningful.

There’ll be two parts to it:

A free section, most likely hosted on Telegram or WhatsApp (still testing both), for open discussion, practice reminders, shared resources, and staying connected.

And a paid section with deeper access, live sessions, extra training content, guided practice, and more focused interaction. I’m still working out the best platform for this part.

To start with, I’ll be opening it up to a Founders Group (at a discounted rate). This will be a smaller, early access group who’ll help shape the direction of the space. If you’ve trained in Buddho and want to be part of that, you’ll get in at a reduced rate, with more influence on how this community takes shape.

More details soon, but if you’re interested, get in touch with me and I’ll make sure you’re on the list.

Upcoming Events

Payment Plans Now Available
Klarna is now active on the website. Depending on your country, you may be able to split your payment into instalments when booking a class. Just choose Klarna at checkout and follow the steps.

• Buddho Level 1 – 12th & 13th September

• Reiki Level 1 – 19th & 20th September

• Reiki Level 2 – 26th & 27th September

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All the best,

Steve