Awakening Light
Reiki School
Attune to who you truly are
Our Reiki courses are held as sacred, deeply healing retreats — immersive initiations rooted in the wisdom of nature.
Reiki ︎⚭ Reiki is a Japanese word that translates to the sacred energy of life. Some have called this the Tao, others the Unified Field. As we tune into this vast field of interconnectedness, we become still enough to sense that we are one with the whole. Touching this inner mystery is transformational, deeply healing, and activates an awakening of consciousness. Usui Reiki as a system for natural healing is rooted in a Buddhist perspective, a pathway to the inner awakened one who lives in us all and heals with its very presence. This inner being offers unconditional love and kindness and sees clearly through compassionate eyes. Discovering this aspect of ourselves is the Reiki way - a life-long journey.
Training ︎⚭ Our courses are designed to empower you with grounded wisdom and practical tools as you step through the gates of transformation. Brighitta holds space for her students to rediscover the magic of who they truly are using the alchemy of sitting in circle and connecting to nature as a foundation for the expansive attunements. Our training is as much about embodying the soul as it is about embracing our humanity with compassion. Reiki is both an elegant and accessible practice which makes use of meditation and mindfulness techniques. This energy is who we are in the deepest sense. It enables us to align with our essence, harmonising the mind/body with the effortless intelligence of the Universe. It feels both grounding and expansive, of the Earth and from the cosmos all at once.
Brighitta is the author of The Reiki Way, she has been teaching Reiki since 2016 and practicing since 2004. Her Reiki Training Courses are accredited by the Complementary Medical Association, which means our students can join as members of this professional body and benefit from discounted practitioner insurance if they choose. You can read what our lovely students have had to say here. We offer ongoing support to help you integrate the practice long after the course.
What our courses include ︎⚭
- Sharing sacred space with a lovely, small group of like-minded humans (groups are kept to 6-10 students)
- Alchemy crystal sound baths for integration and nourishment
- Practical sessions for direct experiences of Reiki (the true teacher)
- Compassionate listening and support for your personal healing journey
- Plenty of time to ask questions, find clarity, and dive deep
- Beautifully designed manuals and resources
- Ongoing support, aftercare, and guidance for the journey
- An online community of fellow practitioners to reach out to
- A meditation library to support your home practice after the training
- Reiki Shares, retreat days and listening circles to give voice to whatever is arising for you
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Reiki 1 : Self-Healing
UNVEIL YOUR SOUL
This first step is an initiating activation - a remembrance of your innate connection to the sacred energy flowing through all of life. We’ll lay the foundations of this beautiful system through mindfulness, compassion, and connection as we discover the magic we’re all made of. Through a carefully crafted journey, you’ll attune to the frequency of your soul, connect to the empowering energy of Reiki, and be nurtured by community.
NEXT: 24 OCTOBER
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Reiki 2 : Practitioner
DEEPEN YOUR PRESENCE
On Reiki 2 we dive deeper as we’re nourished by the warmth of our inner fire. We’ll explore the subtleties of intuition, share remote healing treatments, learn to use the symbols as tools for concentration and deeper presence, chant together, and heal together as we anchor into the energy of Reiki. You’ll receive guidance on how to set up your own successful practice as we focus on spiritual growth, intuitive development, and working professionally.
NEXT: 8-9 NOVEMBER
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Reiki 3 : Master/Teacher
ATTUNE TO THE MYSTERY
Through our journey we’ve been unveiling the sacred energy of life, the great mystery that weaves the entire Universe together. Progressing as we deepen our integration and understanding, we begin to truly embody the great bright light within.
Upon completion, you’ll be able to facilitate your own courses, as well as attune and guide others as they find their way home to themselves.
NEXT: 10-12 OCTOBER
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Mentoring
REFRESH YOUR CONNECTION
For Reiki Practitioners and Teachers who are looking for guidance, re-attunement, or support with any part of running their practice.
Brighitta offers 1-1 Reiki refreshers with attunement + healing to reignite your practice (in-person or online). She also teaches 1-1 Reiki Courses from her magical shepherd’s hut in the Sussex countryside (near Brighton), Wildish Healing.
“I trained in Reiki 1 & 2 with Brighitta, and it was the best gift I could have given myself. Both weekends were a magical experience, like a spa weekend for your soul! Brighitta is a wonderful teacher; she brings humour, wisdom, and peaceful loving energy to her teachings.”
— Annabelle
What is Reiki?
Activate your magic.
Join us for Reiki Training in beautiful Lewes, East Sussex
We’re based in the charming town of Lewes in East Sussex, close to Brighton and London, cradled by the South Downs National Park.
From Central London: 60-minute direct trains from either Blackfriars, London Bridge or London Victoria
From South London: 40 minutes from East Croydon or 45 minutes from Clapham Junction
From Brighton: 15 minutes
From Eastbourne: 30 minutes
From Gatwick Airport: 30 minutes
Many of our students commute down from London for the day but if you’d like to make a retreat out of it, reach out and I can send you some ideas! Some of our students have stayed in off-grid shepherd huts or cute B&Bs in and around Lewes. There are many beautiful walks on the South Downs, and the spectacular Cuckmere Haven beach with the glowing Seven Sisters is close by too.
For those driving, there is plenty of free parking at the venue.
About Brighitta
Curiosity introduced me to Reiki back in 2004. This refreshingly simple practice gave me a new understanding of the world in a very natural yet magical way. Reiki is the essence of our True Self, the soul - the love that is always there. It soon opened up many unexpected doors while becoming a gateway to a deeper, more fulfilling connection to life.
The sweetest reward as a teacher is seeing that precious expression of pure child-like awe as someone feels the bigger picture and their place within it. This practice gives us a tangible method for touching our eternal nature. I know when I see that look of total wonderment on someone's face that they’ve understood that they are part of something grand and mysterious and that they have the power to tap into it at any time. What a true gift that is.
I founded the Awakening Light Reiki School in 2016 and have since had the joy of guiding hundreds of people towards healing, transformation, and attuning to who they truly are. My courses draw on twenty years of experience using this sacred, generative energy in all aspects of life and my absolute love for what it can do.
I’m certified as a Master/Teacher of the Usui Reiki System in both the traditional Japanese lineage and the more commonly known Western lineage, and the courses I teach have been accredited by the Complementary Medical Association. My first book, The Reiki Way, was published in April 2021. In addition to Reiki, I’ve trained in Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Crystal Sonic Therapy, and Intuitive Development.
Lineages
A Reiki lineage is an energetic family tree - the ancestry of our practice. All Reiki Practitioners can trace their roots back to Mikao Usui who founded the System of Reiki in the 1920s.
Brighitta trained as a teacher in both the Western and Japanese Usui Reiki traditions. Both have wonderful benefits to support the Reiki practice - where the Western lineage (transplanted from Japan to Hawaii in 1936 by Hayashi and Takata) focuses on healing as a complementary therapy, the Japanese lineage (which stayed in Japan until the late 1980s) focuses primarily on meditation and spiritual growth. The two together demonstrate the full scope of this beautiful system, each carrying rich information and possibility for our journeys of healing and awakening. Brighitta teaches both Eastern + Western schools of thought together on her courses, and students of Awakening Light are certified as practitioners of Usui Reiki Ryoho and Usui Shiki Ryoho.
JAPANESE REIKI LINEAGE
Usui Reiki Ryoho - Usui Spiritual Energy Healing Method
1. Mikao Usui
2. Taketomi Kanichi
3. Kimiko Koyama
4. Hiroshi Doi
5. Frans Stiene
6. Brighitta Moser-Clark
WESTERN REIKI LINEAGE
Usui Shiki Ryoho - Usui System of Natural Healing
1. Mikao Usui
2. Chujiro Hayashi
3. Hawayo Takata
4. Phyllis Lei Furumoto
5. Carrel Ann Farmer
6. Leah Smith
7. William Lee Rand
8. Penelope Quest
9. Torsten Lange
10. Brighitta Moser-Clark
Community
At the heart of any lasting spiritual practice is the Sangha, a community of fellow practitioners. Our courses are created upon the foundation of a sacred circle of friends sharing the journey along with you. We believe that remembering connection is the medicine for every challenge humans currently face - connection to nature, to each other, and to our inherent sacredness. During the course you can expect to meet beautiful like-minded souls. The container of community is as healing as Reiki.
The Reiki 1 course includes membership to our online community portal which offers:
Monthly listening circles
A growing meditation library to support your personal home practice
A community of practitioners to reach out to with anything that rises (or to swap sessions with)
Online learning to expand upon the in-person training
A weekly remote Reiki Share where everyone sends healing to the member of the week
Mindfulness walks in nature
Teachings relating to Reiki, meditation, ritual and healing
Healing Nature
We’ve partnered with two incredible charities who are dedicated to reforesting our beautiful planet. When you join us for your Reiki journey, trees will be planted to grow alongside your practice.
TreeSisters is a UK-registered social change and reforestation charity that places tropical forest restoration into everyone's hands. They fund ethical, community-led planting projects that empower women and support local and indigenous communities. They have so far funded over 27 million trees across multiple locations, including Brazil, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Borneo, Kenya, Cameroon, West Papua, Nepal, Mozambique and Madagascar.
For every person that registers for our Reiki 1 or Reiki 2 course, two trees will be planted by TreeSisters.
The Future Forest Company’s mission is to plant enough trees to remove 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2030. They plant native, broadleaf trees on their protected UK sites to create thriving habitats for wildlife while also working to restore peatland and nurture biodiversity. They protect ancient woodlands, plant wildflower meadows and regenerate wetlands while supporting rural communities in the UK.
For every student that joins our Reiki 3 course, a native tree will be planted with the Future Forest Company.
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Reiki 1 : Self-Healing
UNVEIL YOUR SOUL
This course is an initiation, activating your awareness of the sacred energy of life and your innate connection to it. Learn how to heal yourself and others with the three pillars of Reiki: mindfulness, connection, and compassion.
NEXT: 24 OCTOBER
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Reiki 2 : Practitioner
DEEPEN YOUR PRESENCE
Here we focus on intuitive development using the energy as our guide. You’ll receive all the intel to set up your own successful Reiki Practice, develop your confidence to facilitate healing, and anchor into the Universe alive within you.
NEXT: 8-9 NOVEMBER -
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Reiki 3 : Master/Teacher
ATTUNE TO THE MYSTERY
Through our journey we’ve unveiled the sacred energy of life, the intelligent mystery that’s woven through the Universe. Progressing into a deeper embodiment of Reiki, we flow from a conceptual framework into a tangible beingness.
NEXT: 10-12 OCTOBER
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FAQs
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Immediately! From the moment you’re attuned, you can begin supporting yourself with Reiki, share it with loved ones, animals, plants, and even to help you manifest.
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We usually have 6 people on each course, though it can go up to a maximum of 10. The groups are always full of the most beautiful people. The community we create together forms a powerful healing container for the course and often sparks deep friendships straight away.
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Reiki is designed for everyone and the courses always meet students wherever they are on their journey. Whether you've had more sessions than you can count or are completely new, you'll be warmly welcomed! No prior experience is required — everyone is welcome, regardless of background or belief.
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Yes. You will receive a certificate at the end of each course — students receive practitioner certification recognised by the Complementary Medical Association. After completing Reiki 2, you will have access to professional liability insurance and be able to offer Reiki professionally.
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Yes! My courses have all been accredited by the Complementary Medical Association. My students are able to join as members and receive a discount on insurance.
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I teach a traditional Japanese lineage which stays true to Mikao Usui’s framework, philosophy, and original teachings.
Usui Reiki Ryoho
1. Mikao Usui
2. Taketomi Kanichi
3. Kimiko Koyama
4. Hiroshi Doi
5. Frans Stiene
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Yes. I’m very happy to offer ongoing support to my students. We have an online community that is included in the Reiki 1 course which includes a meditation library, monthly listening circles / mentoring, and ongoing teachings. I’m also always just an email away with any questions after the training or you can book a mentoring session for a more in-depth review + attunement.
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In 2021 we relocated the courses south of London, towards the sea, to be held in the arms of Mother Nature. We are now one hour direct from London Bridge or London Victoria, 15 minutes from Brighton, or 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport. The nearest station is Cooksbridge which is only a four minute walk from our fully sustainable venue. There is ample free parking on site.
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While we don’t offer refunds, you are welcome to move your booking to a future date. Payment is taken as a commitment to attending the course but we understand that life happens! Just reach out and we’ll move your place to any future date that suits.