Open & Close the Aura

Open & Close the Aura 3-Hour Technique Class

Learn the Opening & Closing Spiral to enhance Reiki absorption and retention. A lineage-based protocol developed by Dr. W. Brugh Joy and adapted to Reiki by John Harvey Gray.

Traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho Lineage
Direct training with Amilcar Escobar, Reiki Master

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Clients settled faster and reported feeling balanced longer.

- K., Newark

Clear, repeatable steps. Easy to add to my First Degree flow.

- L., Jersey City

Who this is for

Reiki students who want a reliable pre/post treatment protocol

Practitioners seeking to deepen client relaxation and post-session stability

Graduates of Reiki First Degree or equivalent training (recommended)

Training complements, not replaces, medical care.
‍Consult your clinician for health concerns.

What you’ll learn and practice

The Opening Spiral at session start to support receiving Reiki

The Closing Spiral at session end to support holding benefits longer

Hand mechanics, directionality, pacing, and safe distances

How to integrate spirals with standard Usui hand positions

Observational cues and neutral language for client feedback

Ethical scope, boundaries, and documentation

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What to expect on the day

during the class

You stay fully clothed. Non-invasive, light-touch work over the aura.
You will both give and receive practice in supervised pairs.
Most students feel clear hand cues by mid-class. Sensitivity varies and improves with practice.

Safety and boundaries

Educational training. No diagnosis or medical claims.
Consent-first practice. You may opt out of any exercise.
No manipulation, pressure, or oils.

First-time students

Short pre-class form to align goals
Handouts: spiral diagram, cues checklist, integration map
Follow-up email 48 hours later with practice prompts

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Your 3-hour class

Technique Class | Union, NJ

Weekends & select weekdays

(Including breaks)

Session 1

Foundation & History
(3 hours)

The story of Mikao Usui and Usui Shiki Ryoho
How Reiki energy works and what makes it unique
The Five Precepts of Reiki for daily living
Understanding the energy flow and practitioner protection
Your direct lineage from Usui through six generations

Session 2

The Three Treatment Patterns
(4 hours)

Pattern 1: Torso (digestive system, organs, chakras)
Pattern 2: Head and Neck (brain, sinuses, emotional centers)
Pattern 3: Back, Legs, and Feet (spine, kidneys, grounding)
Hand placement precision and treatment timing
Hands-on practice treating yourself

Session 3

Four Sacred Initiations
(2 hours)

Receive four initiations that open your energy channels
Experience the powerful connection to Reiki for life
Understand what's happening energetically during initiations
Practice immediately after each initiation

Session 4

Treating Others & Integration
(7 hours)

Give and receive full treatments with fellow students
Learn to scan chakras and read energy fields
Open and close the aura for client safety
Open and close the aura for client safety
Emergency treatment protocols
Self-treatment routines for daily practice
What to expect in the first 90 days

Orientation & Context

Arrival and intent (10 min)
Goals, boundaries, quick intake.
Lineage, safety, and scope (10 min)
Context for Joy → Gray → Reiki adaptation. Ethical use.

Framework & Fundamentals

Protocol overview and demo (15 min)
What the spirals are, where they fit, what to watch for.
Opening Spiral mechanics (25 min)
Hand positioning, direction, radius, timing. Solo drills.

Guided Practice & Application

Pair practice: Opening + baseline scan (30 min)
Guided reps with instructor feedback.
Closing Spiral mechanics (20 min)
Sealing sequence, pacing, and transitions.
Pair practice: Closing + debrief (35 min)
Full flow from final hand position into seal.

Integration & Continuity

Integration into a standard session (20 min)
Where to cue breath, language, and client check-ins.
Q&A and next steps (15 min)
Common errors, adaptations, home practice plan.

Practical details

Location: Union, New Jersey. Free street parking. (Exact address provided after booking)

Duration: 3 hours

Class size: Small group for individualized feedback

Commitment: $100

Schedule: Weekends and select weekdays

Bring: Notebook, water, light sweater

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Why train with

Direct lineage. Clear protocol. Small-group coaching.

Taught in the tradition of John Harvey Gray, one of Hawayo Takata’s 22 Reiki Masters
Spirals originated by W. Brugh Joy, M.D.; taught to John; authorized by Mrs. Takata for John to use and teach to his students
Practical, drill-based format with immediate application
Calm Union, NJ studio designed for focused learning

Learn more about the lineage

You!

Dr. Mikao Usui

Chujiro Hayashi

Hawayo Takata

John Harvey Gray

Brian Brunius

Amilcar Escobar

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Meet your Reiki practitioner
Amilcar Escobar, Reiki Master

Amilcar Escobar began his career in the corporate world, working in finance. Personal challenges led him to Reiki in 2016, where he discovered that the same curiosity he brought to business also applied to healing and perception. After years of practice and an intensive 5-year Master training with his teacher, Reiki Master Brian Brunius, he completed his Reiki Master in November 2023 and founded ReikiDoes. Today, Amilcar bridges evidence-informed thinking with hands-on energy work, guiding students who value clarity, practicality, and inner peace.

Teaching Philosophy:
‍Reiki is simple but not superficial. You'll learn the authentic technique with clear explanations, structured practice, and ongoing support.

‍Credentials:

Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master (NYC Reiki Center, 2023)
Direct lineage through John H. Gray and Brian Brunius
5-year traditional training pathway
Active continuing education in energy healing modalities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Degree required?

Strongly recommended. You should know standard hand positions.

Is this part of Takata’s original teaching?

The spirals are not from Takata’s core curriculum. Mrs. Takata authorized John Harvey Gray to use and teach them. This class presents John’s adaptation.

Will clients notice a difference?

Many students report deeper settling and a longer sense of balance post-session. Results vary.

Will this conflict with my style of Reiki?

No. The protocol sits before and after your usual flow.

Reschedule policy?

Please contact us and we will welcome you into a future class when space becomes available. For more information please refer the terms of use

Ready to Learn?

Traditional Reiki healing combined
with modern understanding

Usui lineage

Sacred initiation

Hands-on practice

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Full refund if not confident by end of Day 1

Transfer to future session if emergency arises
Deposit holds your place ($150)

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