Reiki 2 (often called Second Degree Reiki) is the next step after Reiki 1. It deepens your connection with Reiki energy and expands your ability to work with it. If Reiki 1 is about self-healing and foundations, Reiki 2 is about going deeper, working with others, and learning advanced techniques.

Reiki 2 introduces you to the sacred Reiki symbols, which strengthen, focus, and expand the flow of energy. You receive a second attunement from a Reiki Master that further opens your energy channels, and you learn how to give distance healing, sending Reiki across space and time.

Emphasis shifts from primarily self-healing, into a role where you may begin offering Reiki more formally, if you wish (to clients, groups, or community).

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Benefits of Reiki 2

• Stronger energy flow – deeper and more focused than Reiki 1.

• Emotional healing – symbols support release of old patterns, fears, and stress.

• Distance healing – ability to send Reiki to loved ones far away or to situations (past or future).

• Spiritual growth – heightened intuition, stronger awareness of energy.

• Confidence as a practitioner – many people begin practicing with clients at this level.

 

• Who it would benefit 

• Reiki 1 practitioners ready to deepen their journey.

• People wanting to help others more fully — family, friends, clients, or even communities.

• Those seeking emotional healing — the Level 2 symbols are especially supportive for mental and emotional balance.

• Practitioners of other holistic therapies (yoga, massage, counseling, coaching) who want to integrate Reiki into their work.

• Spiritual seekers who feel called to explore higher levels of energy connection.

 

Reiki 2 is often described as the stage where Reiki becomes more of a life practice than just a self-care tool — it opens the door to sharing healing energy with the wider world.