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LOTUS12 REIKI

Reiki education, practice & certification

Begin your
Reiki journey.

Reiki Certification

A thoughtful path from
learning to certification.

Study Reiki through clear illustrated lessons, practical guidance and self-paced learning.

Earn THREE LOTUS12 Reiki certifications: Level I — Shoden, Level II — Okuden, and Master/Teacher — Shinpiden. Complete each level’s lessons, required practice and assessments. ONE attunement follows all three educational certificates. This is the LOTUS12 sequence; Reiki traditions differ.

VIEW REIKI CERTIFICATION
Stationary hands hovering above the forehead with a clear air gap.

Forehead · hands remain still above

A different hover position above the temples, with relaxed hands and a visible air gap.

Temples · adapt for comfort

Hands-off Reiki: approximately 2–4 inches above an agreed region. The recipient may change their preference at any time.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Explore the LOTUS12 option that best fits where you are in your Reiki journey.

GREATEST VALUE

COMPLETE LOTUS12 REIKI BUNDLE

$39.95

$74.85 value when purchased separately.

Everything you need to learn Reiki, earn your LOTUS12 certification, become eligible for attunement, and begin building your own Reiki practice.

  • The Reiki Journey
  • LOTUS12 Reiki Certification
  • Reiki Business Starter Kit

Secure checkout is available from your cart.

LEARN

THE REIKI JOURNEY

The beautifully illustrated LOTUS12 guide to Reiki practice, reflection and growth.

STUDY & CERTIFY

LOTUS12 REIKI CERTIFICATION

Level I, Level II and Master-level study. Practical Reiki, ethics, consent and boundaries, symbols and Distance Reiki.

53ILLUSTRATED LESSONS

3SECTION KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENTS

50QUESTION FINAL EXAM

80%PASSING STANDARD

  1. LEVEL ILevel I Knowledge Assessment
  2. LEVEL IILevel II Knowledge Assessment
  3. MASTER-LEVEL STUDYMaster/Teacher Knowledge Assessment
  4. FINAL CERTIFICATION EXAM50 questions · 80% passing standard
  5. THREE LEVEL CERTIFICATESShoden · Okuden · Shinpiden
  6. ATTUNEMENT ELIGIBILITYScheduling follows qualification

BEGIN YOUR PRACTICE

REIKI BUSINESS STARTER KIT

100+ BUSINESS & MARKETING RESOURCES

BUILD YOUR PRACTICE

  • Planning
  • Branding
  • Pricing guidance
  • 90-day launch plan

MARKET YOUR PRACTICE

  • Flyers
  • Business cards
  • Brochures
  • Social-media templates
  • Local marketing ideas
  • Outreach scripts

WORK WITH CLIENTS

  • Welcome materials
  • Preparation sheets
  • Confirmations
  • Follow-ups
  • Policies

BUILD YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

  • Website copy
  • Social-media ideas
  • 30-day content plan
  • 50+ additional post ideas

TOOLS & TEMPLATES

  • Editable source files
  • Print-ready resources
  • Premium Nature Collection
  • Offline template editor

ATTUNEMENT ELIGIBILITY · After successful certification completion

SEE WHAT MAKES LOTUS12 DIFFERENT

Beautifully illustrated. Thoughtfully structured. Created to help you understand Reiki—not simply rush through a course.

Actual illustrated course materialThe Reiki Journey interior pageLOTUS12 course certificate previewPremium Nature Starter Kit template
Hands hovering above an agreed upper-abdomen region of a clothed client lying comfortably on a table.

Upper abdomen

Hands hovering above the upper back of a clothed client lying comfortably with their head supported.

Upper back

Client practice · Stationary hands approximately 2–4 inches above an agreed region.

The course experience

A quieter way to learn.
A deeper way to practice.

Written lessons, thoughtful diagrams and clear illustrations invite you to study at your own pace. No required video or audio.

Learn Reiki history and precepts, preparation and consent, self-Reiki, symbols and distance practice. Return to the guidance whenever you need it.

Read the Preparing for Reiki lesson

Your path to certification

One step at a time.

  1. 01Learn
  2. 02Complete required lessons
  3. 03Pass section quizzes
  4. 04Pass the final exam
  5. 05Earn your Reiki certificate
  6. 06Schedule attunement

50-question final exam · 80% to pass · Retakes allowed
Attunement scheduling follows certification and the approved procedure.

The illustrated guide

The Reiki Journey

An Illustrated Reiki Study Guide,
Practice Manual & Workbook

Reiki history, illustrated practice and room for reflection, held within the five invitations of LOTUS12.

$4.95 Digital edition · approximately 128 pages

Book purchasers unlock Reiki Certification for $29.95.

EXPLORE THE BOOK
The Reiki Journey cover, featuring lotus flowers, mountains and still water.

Reiki Sessions

A moment to pause.
A space to receive.

Discover what to expect from a session with F. Todd Forman, including your touch or hands-off preferences, consent and privacy.

Learn about Reiki sessions

Schedule a Distance Reiki Session

The LOTUS12 philosophy

Rooted in practice.
Open to growth.

Ground

Arrive where you are.

Connect

Meet yourself and others with care.

Receive

Allow room for your experience.

Reflect

Notice without rushing to explain.

Grow

Carry practice into everyday life.

Original LOTUS12 invitations for learning and reflection, rather than an ancient Reiki curriculum.

Your teacher

F. Todd Forman

Usui Reiki Master/Teacher

LOTUS12 is shaped by Todd’s own experience, spiritual practice and desire to create something useful for others.

This is a place for thoughtful learning, personal reflection and a sustainable Reiki practice.

Meet Todd
A small peaceful white porcupine beside a willow-lined stream, mossy stones and distant misty mountains.
A quiet personal thread from The Reiki Journey.

Before you begin

A few helpful answers.

Can I study at my own pace?

Yes. The course is primarily written and illustrated, with no required video or audio. Revisit lessons as you develop your practice.

What earns the certificate?

Complete the required lessons and quizzes, then pass the final exam with at least 80%. Enrollment is open.

When can I schedule attunement?

After successful course completion and certification. Eligible students can schedule attunement from their student dashboard.

Is Reiki a replacement for healthcare?

Reiki is a complementary spiritual/wellness practice. It does not replace medical or mental-health care.

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LOTUS12 · Illustrated online training

EARN YOUR
REIKI CERTIFICATION

Self-paced Reiki training with F. Todd Forman, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher.

Complete the required course and quizzes, pass the final exam, earn your certificate, then become eligible to schedule attunement.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Explore the LOTUS12 option that best fits where you are in your Reiki journey.

GREATEST VALUE

COMPLETE LOTUS12 REIKI BUNDLE

$39.95

$74.85 value when purchased separately.

Everything you need to learn Reiki, earn your LOTUS12 certification, become eligible for attunement, and begin building your own Reiki practice.

  • The Reiki Journey
  • LOTUS12 Reiki Certification
  • Reiki Business Starter Kit

Secure checkout is available from your cart.

LEARN

THE REIKI JOURNEY

The beautifully illustrated LOTUS12 guide to Reiki practice, reflection and growth.

STUDY & CERTIFY

LOTUS12 REIKI CERTIFICATION

Level I, Level II and Master-level study. Practical Reiki, ethics, consent and boundaries, symbols and Distance Reiki.

53ILLUSTRATED LESSONS

3SECTION KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENTS

50QUESTION FINAL EXAM

80%PASSING STANDARD

  1. LEVEL ILevel I Knowledge Assessment
  2. LEVEL IILevel II Knowledge Assessment
  3. MASTER-LEVEL STUDYMaster/Teacher Knowledge Assessment
  4. FINAL CERTIFICATION EXAM50 questions · 80% passing standard
  5. THREE LEVEL CERTIFICATESShoden · Okuden · Shinpiden
  6. ATTUNEMENT ELIGIBILITYScheduling follows qualification

BEGIN YOUR PRACTICE

REIKI BUSINESS STARTER KIT

100+ BUSINESS & MARKETING RESOURCES

BUILD YOUR PRACTICE

  • Planning
  • Branding
  • Pricing guidance
  • 90-day launch plan

MARKET YOUR PRACTICE

  • Flyers
  • Business cards
  • Brochures
  • Social-media templates
  • Local marketing ideas
  • Outreach scripts

WORK WITH CLIENTS

  • Welcome materials
  • Preparation sheets
  • Confirmations
  • Follow-ups
  • Policies

BUILD YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

  • Website copy
  • Social-media ideas
  • 30-day content plan
  • 50+ additional post ideas

TOOLS & TEMPLATES

  • Editable source files
  • Print-ready resources
  • Premium Nature Collection
  • Offline template editor

ATTUNEMENT ELIGIBILITY · After successful certification completion

SEE WHAT MAKES LOTUS12 DIFFERENT

Beautifully illustrated. Thoughtfully structured. Created to help you understand Reiki—not simply rush through a course.

Actual illustrated course materialThe Reiki Journey interior pageLOTUS12 course certificate previewPremium Nature Starter Kit template

Your course, at a glance.

  • Illustrated lessons and self-paced learning
  • Reiki history and precepts
  • Practical session instruction: touch, hover and scan
  • Self-Reiki, symbols and distance Reiki
  • Master/Teacher context and attunement education
  • Quizzes, 50-question final exam and certificate
  • Attunement eligibility after successful completion
  • 50% discount on Reiki Business Starter Kit

Required lessons + required quizzes + final exam at 80% or above. Retakes allowed. Practice logs and case studies are optional.

Try an illustrated lesson: Preparing for Reiki

Curriculum overview

Module 1

Welcome & Certification Pathway

Module 2

Understanding Reiki

Module 3

Reiki History

Module 4

The Reiki Precepts

Module 5

Preparing to Practice

Module 6

Touch / Hover / Scanning

Module 7

Performing a Complete Reiki Session

Module 8

Self-Reiki

Module 9

Seated & Adapted Reiki

Module 10

Deepening Practice

Module 11

Reiki Symbols

Module 12

Distance Reiki

Module 13

Master-Level Reiki

Module 14

Attunement, Initiation & Reiju

Module 15

Teaching & Professional Responsibility

Module 16

Chakras in Context

The Reiki Journey cover.

LOTUS12 · F. Todd Forman

The Reiki Journey

An Illustrated Reiki Study Guide, Practice Manual & Workbook

Approximately 128 pages of Reiki education, illustrated practice and personal reflection.

$4.95

Digital PDF. After confirmed purchase: download the book and automatically unlock your $29.95 certification price.

Study. Practice. Reflect.

Ground / Connect / Receive / Reflect / Grow guides a personal learning journey.

  • Reiki history, principles, levels and attunement context
  • Illustrated practical instruction, touch / hover / scan and self-Reiki
  • Symbols and distance Reiki
  • Animal Reiki introduction and chakra context
  • Workbook/reflection pages, glossary and pronunciation
  • Sources and references

Continue your learning

Book + Certification

The digital book and complete certification course are $34.90 total.

View the two learning options

A look inside.

Selected interior history page explaining Reiki’s branching paths.
History and traditions in context.
Selected interior forehead practice page showing touch and hover.
Clear practical instruction.

Ground → Connect

Preparing for Reiki: Grounding and Centering

A few simple steps to settle in and begin with attention.

Before a Reiki session, take a moment to prepare yourself and the space. You do not need an elaborate setting or a special state of mind. Comfortable support, an unhurried pace and a clear intention are a useful place to begin.

A person seated comfortably in a chair, with feet supported and hands resting on their thighs.
A supported seated option. You may keep your eyes open and choose another comfortable position.

01 · Find your support

Let yourself settle.

Sit in a comfortable chair or choose another supported position. Notice the chair beneath you and, if comfortable, the floor beneath your feet. Let your hands rest easily.

Allow your shoulders to relax without forcing a posture. Adjust your position or add a cushion if that helps. The illustration is a guide to comfort, not a pose you must reproduce.

02 · Ground and center

Return your attention to the present.

In LOTUS12, grounding means noticing your surroundings and the support beneath you. Centering gives you a simple point of return when your attention wanders.

Notice an ordinary breath, the feeling of your seat, and a few things in the room. Breathe naturally. There is no need to breathe deeply, hold your breath or make your mind completely quiet.

If stillness feels uncomfortable, keep your eyes open, adjust your position or make this pause shorter. Wandering thoughts are an ordinary part of practice; gently return your attention when you notice them.

03 · Prepare the space

Make room for comfort.

Access

Keep the route to the chair or table clear. Leave enough room to move comfortably, and keep needed belongings within reach.

Comfort

Consider the temperature, light and sound. When preparing for another person, ask what helps them feel comfortable.

Privacy

Choose a space where conversation and quiet time are possible. Reduce avoidable interruptions.

Music, candles, incense, crystals and dim lighting are optional personal preferences. A simple, fragrance-free room and silence can be just as suitable. Ask before adding sound or scent or changing someone’s supports.

04 · Set an intention

Choose how you want to approach the session.

An intention is a short reminder of the attention and care you want to bring to your practice.

A simple intention

“I will be present, listen carefully and respect the person’s comfort.”

Focus on an approach you can choose, rather than a result you can promise. You do not need to produce a particular sensation or make the session feel a certain way.

Before you begin.

  1. Choose a supported, comfortable position.
  2. Notice your surroundings and breathe naturally.
  3. Prepare a clear, comfortable and private space.
  4. Set a simple intention about the care you bring.
  5. Give yourself permission to adjust and begin at your own pace.

Try a brief pause.

Take a minute to notice your support and an ordinary breath. Look around the room. Choose one small adjustment that would make your space more comfortable, then bring to mind a simple intention.

Notice what the pause was like without judging it. You do not need to feel different for the exercise to count. This practice is optional; no written log is required.

This is a sample from Level I · Preparing to Practice. Course enrollment is open.

Level I · Sample practice quiz

Preparing for Reiki.

Five practical questions about grounding, comfort, preparing your space and setting an intention. Each answer includes teaching feedback. Try again whenever you like.

This is a practice quiz, not the 50-question certification exam. No certificate or attunement eligibility is issued here.

Reiki Certification

Your course pathway.

53 illustrated lessons across 16 modules.

Module 1

Welcome & Certification Pathway

  • Welcome to the course
  • Your certification pathway

Module 2

Understanding Reiki

  • Understanding Reiki
  • Practice rather than performance

Module 3

Reiki History

  • How to read Reiki history
  • Mikao Usui and his teaching community
  • Hayashi, Takata and Pacific transmission
  • Usui Shiki Ryoho and succession

Module 4

The Reiki Precepts

  • The five precepts
  • Gassho and an everyday pause

Module 5

Preparing to Practice

  • Prepare yourself and the space
  • Consent and recipient preparation

Module 6

Touch, Hover & Scanning

  • Touch / Hover / Scanning

Module 7

Conducting a Complete Reiki Session

  • Begin a complete session
  • Forehead
  • Temples
  • Crown
  • Back of the head
  • Shoulders
  • Throat / upper chest boundary
  • Upper chest: an agreed sternum placement
  • Upper abdomen
  • Lower abdomen
  • Outer hips
  • Legs
  • Knees
  • Ankles and feet
  • Changing position
  • Upper back
  • Middle and lower back
  • Sacral region
  • Close and review the whole sequence

Module 8

Self-Reiki

  • Self-Reiki: head
  • Self-Reiki: chest, abdomen and legs
  • Self-Reiki: accessible back and closing

Module 9

Seated & Adapted Reiki

  • Seated Reiki
  • Adapt to access, reach and sensory preferences

Level I Knowledge Quiz · 80% required · retakes permitted.

Module 10

Deepening Practice

  • Level II: responsibility and deeper practice

Module 11

Reiki Symbols

  • Symbols: context before use
  • Cho Ku Rei
  • Sei He Ki
  • Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen

Module 12

Distance Reiki

  • Distance Reiki: participation and agreement
  • Distance practice and closing

Level II Knowledge Quiz · 80% required · retakes permitted.

Module 13

Master-Level Reiki

  • Entering Master-level study
  • Dai Ko Myo

Module 14

Attunement, Initiation & Reiju

  • Attunement, initiation and reiju
  • Todd’s white porcupine story
  • Preparing for & integrating attunement

Module 15

Teaching & Professional Responsibility

  • Teaching Reiki responsibly
  • Professional responsibility

Module 16

Chakras in Context

  • Chakras in historical context
  • Chakra reference & responsible use

Master/Teacher Knowledge Quiz · 80% required · retakes permitted.

Final Reiki Certification Exam

50 questions · 40 correct answers required (80%) · retakes permitted. Complete every required lesson and pass all three section quizzes before the final exam becomes available.

Successful completion earns one LOTUS12 Reiki Certification certificate covering Reiki Level I, Reiki Level II and Reiki Master/Teacher. Attunement eligibility follows completion; scheduling is not yet enabled.

Fictional review sample of the combined LOTUS12 Reiki Certification certificate covering Reiki Level I, Reiki Level II and Reiki Master/Teacher.
Certificate design preview · fictional student. Certificates are issued after successful course completion.
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LOTUS12

F. Todd Forman

Usui Reiki Master/Teacher

Why I created LOTUS12

The Reiki journey deserves more than a collection of hand positions. It needs context: where the practice comes from, how we meet another person respectfully, what we notice and how we carry practice into ordinary life.

That is why The Reiki Journey joins a guide, a practical manual, a workbook and an art book. The course builds on that foundation with illustrated teaching, thoughtful assessment and room to return to the material.

I want to offer a companion, not place myself above the reader. Your journey will have its own shape.

Why LOTUS12?

The name LOTUS12 has a personal history. The “12” originally came from a 12-step tradition that played an important role in shaping the values behind LOTUS12: recovery, community and consciousness.

Over time, the name took on a broader meaning. The lotus became a natural symbol for the work itself—rooted in what has come before, growing through difficulty, opening gradually, and continuing to change.

LOTUS12 is not a Reiki lineage, traditional Reiki term, or historical system. It is the name I chose for a body of work shaped by my own experience, spiritual practice and desire to create something useful for others.

A framework for learning

Ground / Connect / Receive / Reflect / Grow are original LOTUS12 invitations. They offer a way to organize attention and reflection, rather than an ancient five-stage Reiki curriculum.

Training & credentials

A foundation in practice.

F. Todd Forman completed training in Usui Reiki Ryoho and holds Reiki Level I, Reiki Level II, and Reiki Master/Teacher certifications.

Reiki Level I certificate awarded to Frederic Todd Forman on June 5, 2025.
Reiki Level I
Reiki Level II certificate awarded to Frederic Todd Forman on June 5, 2025.
Reiki Level II
Reiki Master/Teacher certificate awarded to Frederic Todd Forman on June 5, 2025.
Reiki Master/Teacher

Select a certificate to view it in full.

F. Todd Forman completed his Reiki training under Reiki Master/Teacher Lisa Powers.

LOTUS12 is original and independent. This factual acknowledgment does not imply endorsement.

— F. Todd Forman

LOTUS12

Questions, answered.

A clear pathway helps you decide whether this course fits you.

What is the best-value path?

The Reiki Journey + Reiki Certification is $34.90 total. Certification without the book is $49.95.

Do I need a coupon?

When direct-site purchasing opens, confirmed book purchases will automatically qualify the associated account for the $29.95 course price.

Can I enroll without the book?

Yes, when enrollment opens. Certification only will be $49.95; the book-purchaser option will also be available.

What does certification mean?

Successful completion of the Reiki Certification course will enable you to practice Reiki with clients, family and friends. Your combined certificate covers Reiki Level I, Reiki Level II and Reiki Master/Teacher and recognizes completion of the required course training and assessments.

What must I complete?

All 53 required lessons, all three section quizzes at 80% or higher, and at least 40/50 (80%) on the final exam. Retakes are allowed. Practice logs and case studies are optional.

When can I schedule attunement?

Attunement scheduling follows successful course completion and certification. Eligible students can schedule from their student dashboard.

Is video or audio required?

No. The course is written, illustrated and diagram-led.

Is Animal Reiki included?

The book includes an introduction. Animal Reiki is excluded from the core certification course and exam.

Where is the book sold?

The Reiki Journey is available at lotus12reiki.com as a digital PDF.

LOTUS12

What is Reiki?

A Japanese-origin spiritual/wellness practice.

Practice and presence

Reiki is approached within different traditions as a practice of attention, spiritual cultivation and offering Reiki to oneself or another person. Descriptions of Rei and Ki depend on context; English translations do not define a scientifically established mechanism.

Some people describe calm, warmth or other sensations; others notice little. Experience is personal and is not a test of worth or proof of medical effectiveness.

A responsible scope

Reiki is complementary spiritual/wellness practice, not a replacement for medical or mental-health care. It is not used here to diagnose conditions or advise changes to treatment. Continue appropriate qualified care.

Origins and development

Mikao Usui’s Japanese teaching, Chujiro Hayashi’s practical legacy and Hawayo Takata’s transmission through Hawaii and North America are central to the course history. Documented evidence, lineage accounts and later interpretations remain distinct.

A choice about contact

Gentle touch requires specific permission. Stationary hands-off Reiki uses an agreed region, with hands approximately 2–4 inches above the body in LOTUS12 teaching. Optional scanning moves above an agreed region and is not diagnosis.

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LOTUS12

How the course works

Learn at your own pace and return to the material.

Learn

The course is organized into 16 modules: welcome, Level I foundations and practice, Level II context, and Master/Teacher responsibilities. Large illustrations support the practical sequence; clear text provides context and options.

Review and assess

Complete the required quizzes and use their feedback to revisit concepts. The final exam contains 50 questions and requires at least 80%. Retakes are allowed. Optional practice and reflection sheets are available without mandatory session records.

Complete and continue

Required material + required quizzes + final exam pass = Reiki certificate. After successful completion, the student becomes eligible to schedule Reiki attunement. Certificate and attunement are distinct steps.

Preview the curriculum

LOTUS12

Reiki Sessions

With F. Todd Forman, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher.

A Reiki session offers a quiet period of complementary spiritual/wellness practice. You remain clothed and choose comfortable sitting or reclining.

What to expect

Before beginning, discuss your preferences and agreed regions. Gentle touch requires specific permission; hands-off practice uses stationary hands approximately 2–4 inches above. An optional moving scan needs separate agreement. You may exclude an area, change your preference, pause or stop at any time.

There is no pressure to experience particular sensations or share personal information. Session information is kept private.

Availability and booking

Distance Reiki sessions are available with F. Todd Forman.

SCHEDULE A DISTANCE REIKI SESSION

Reiki is a complementary spiritual/wellness practice, not medical or mental-health treatment. Continue appropriate care.

The student experience

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Let’s stay in touch.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP.

Whether you have a question about the LOTUS12 Reiki Certification course, your enrollment, course access, certificates, attunement eligibility, or anything else along your Reiki journey, please feel free to reach out.

Email us anytime at:

lotus12reiki@gmail.com

We’ll do our best to respond as soon as possible.

F. Todd Forman
LOTUS12 Reiki

Training certificate

Certificate awarded to Frederic Todd Forman · June 5, 2025