Irregardless is a word commonly used in place of regardless or irrespective, which has caused controversy since the early twentieth century, though the word appeared in print as early as 1795. Most dictionaries list it as nonstandard or incorrect usage, and recommend that regardless should be used instead.
Practitioners may complete Reiki training programs that last anywhere from two days to a few weeks to years, depending on the level of certification desired. There is no governing body that determines the various levels, but most Reiki schools or organizations have a beginning, intermediate and Reiki master level. Beginning classes can take two days and cost about $200, while a Reiki master program can cost around $1,600 and take a year or more to complete.
Over the years that I have been teaching Reiki, I have often been asked the question: âWhy do I need an attunement or initiation to healing energy?â or âIf this is universal life energy that is available to all why do I need to come to a Reiki class and receive a special initiation?â I would like to address these questions.