
Frequently Asked Questions
Step into the lineage of the great Mother (Adya Shakti).
From ancient practices to self realization, discover the divine feminine tradition that honors the whole of life as sacred and Divine.
There are many paths of spiritual practices within the Hindu philosophy - one can choose a path depending on their own tendencies/personality/perspective. Of those many paths, the path of Shakta tantra is one of the major sects, with the core perspective that everything in existence is a manifestation of Shakti (Divine Feminine energy).

General Information
Q: What is the AARAK School of Sacred Healing Arts?
A: Based in Rishikesh, India, AARAK School is a dedicated sanctuary for those seeking to learn traditional healing arts. We offer a comprehensive basket of courses—including Usui Reiki, Advanced Tarot, Crystal Healing, Automatic Writing, and the Akashic Records—designed to provide profound answers to the "why" and "how" of life. Our curriculum not only facilitates your personal growth and life progression but also equips you with professional-grade tools to support your own clients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.
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Q: Which Path is Right for You?
A: Choosing your starting point depends on what you are currently seeking. Explore our healing paths below to see which resonates with your journey:
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Reiki: The Foundation of Energy Healing
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Best if: You are new to energy work, feel called to heal yourself and others, or want a structured, progressive path toward spiritual mastery.
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Why choose this: Reiki provides a proven, step-by-step system for awakening your energy, deepening your intuition, and learning how to pass on the gift of healing to others.
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Tarot: The Art of Symbolic Intuition
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Best if: You want to develop your intuitive gifts, understand the language of symbols, and learn how to provide guidance for yourself and others.
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Why choose this: Our "Whispers of the Arcana" course transforms tarot from a simple divination tool into a profound practice for self-discovery and spiritual insight.
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Crystal Healing: The Wisdom of the Earth
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Best if: You are drawn to the physical resonance of stones, or you want to complement your existing Reiki or Tarot practice with the grounding and amplifying energy of crystals.
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Why choose this: Crystals act as powerful tools to balance chakras, clear energetic blockages, and accelerate your personal growth through the ancient wisdom held within the earth.
Automatic Writing: Bridging the Inner Voice
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Best if: You feel you have messages to receive but struggle to quiet your mind, or you want a direct method to access your subconscious wisdom.
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Why choose this: It is the ultimate tool for bypassing the "thinking" mind to access clear, intuitive guidance, making it a perfect companion for your Reiki or Tarot practice.
Akashic Records: Accessing Your Soul’s Blueprint
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Best if: You are ready to explore your life’s purpose, seek deep karmic healing, or understand the "why" behind your current life experiences.
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Why choose this: Working with the Akashic Records allows you to access the energetic library of your soul’s history, providing clarity and healing that transcends time and space.
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Q: Do I receive course manuals for all training programs?
A: Yes, we believe in providing comprehensive support for your journey. For all our professional certification courses—including Reiki, Tarot, and other healing arts—you will receive a detailed course manual. These manuals are designed to be your long-term reference guide, containing all the essential techniques, symbolism, and procedural knowledge needed to continue your practice with confidence even after the training concludes.
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Q: Will these courses help me activate my intuition?
A: Absolutely. Developing and trusting your intuitive "inner voice" is at the heart of everything we teach at AARAK. Whether you are learning to read the energy flow in Reiki, interpreting symbolic messages in Tarot, or receiving clear guidance through Automatic Writing, our entire basket of courses is designed to bypass the limitations of the conscious mind. By providing you with practical tools to quiet mental noise and connect with higher guidance, we help you cultivate a reliable, razor-sharp intuition that serves as a compass for both your personal life and your professional practice.
Reiki Training
Q: Do I need any previous experience to join your Reiki Level 1 course?
A: No, you do not need any "gifted" abilities or prior experience. Reiki Level 1 is a gentle introduction designed for everyone; all you need is openness and a willingness to learn.
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Q: What is the difference between Reiki Level 1 and Level 2?
A: Reiki Level 1 is primarily focused on self-healing, providing you with the essential foundation to awaken your inner energy channels, clear personal blocks, and practice daily self-care. Level 2 enhances these foundational techniques, elevating your practice by empowering you to facilitate deep healing for others—both in person and across time and space through distance healing. During this level, you are also initiated into three sacred symbols that serve as powerful tools to amplify your healing capacity and focus your intention.
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Q: What can I expect to master in the Reiki Master Teacher training?
A: This training is designed for you to fully embody the path of Reiki. Beyond the foundations of Level 1 and 2, you will master advanced techniques that elevate your practice to a professional level, including:
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Advanced Energy Surgery: Learn specialized, precise techniques to clear deep-seated energetic blockages and resolve intense patterns of dis-ease.
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Intuitive Energy Scanning: Develop your sensitivity to read the human energy field, using advanced scanning methods to identify disruptions and imbalances with clarity.
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Integrated Pranic Techniques: Expand your toolkit by incorporating subtle energy-cleansing and vitality-boosting methods, often inspired by pranic healing, to work effectively on the aura and chakras.
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Teaching & Initiation: Master the sacred art of facilitating the attunement process, giving you the responsibility and integrity to pass the Reiki lineage on to new students.
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Guidance & Mentorship: Learn the essential teaching methodologies to hold space for others, guiding them through their own healing journey with compassion and wisdom.
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Q: Is there any support provided after the course ends?
A: Yes! We provide lifetime WhatsApp query assistance (text and audio) to ensure you have guidance as you continue your practice.
Tarot Mastery
Q: Is your Tarot course suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. Our "Whispers of the Arcana" course is a complete mastery program designed to take you from the basics of tarot symbolism to intuitive insight and professional spiritual practice.
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Q: Which tarot deck do we learn with during the course?
A: Our "Whispers of the Arcana" mastery course focuses on the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck. We choose this deck because it is the universal standard for tarot study, featuring rich, iconic symbolism that provides the clearest foundation for developing your intuition and mastering the language of the cards. By learning with this classic deck, you build a solid foundation that allows you to easily interpret and read with almost any other deck in the future.
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Q: Will I receive a qualification for the Tarot course?
A: Upon successful completion, students receive a professional Certificate of Achievement, validating their deep understanding of tarot symbolism, intuitive mastery, and ethical spiritual practice.
Automatic Writing & Intuitive Arts
Q: What is Automatic Writing, and how is it used in your courses?
A: Automatic writing is the process of allowing your hand to move across the page without conscious intent, serving as a powerful tool to bridge the gap between your conscious mind and your intuitive "inner voice." In our courses, we teach this as a sacred practice to receive higher-vibrational message downloads—connecting you directly with spirit guides, angels, or ancestors to receive profound clarity, personal guidance, and deeper self-awareness.
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Q: How does Automatic Writing complement Reiki and Tarot?
A: Automatic writing acts as a powerful bridge that deepens your spiritual practice. It enhances your ability to interpret the symbolic messages you receive during Tarot readings, allowing for clearer insights. Simultaneously, it strengthens the intuitive connection you build during Reiki sessions, helping you record and understand the wisdom gained through your energy practice to provide more profound guidance for yourself and your clients.
Crystal Healing Course
Q: What can I expect to learn in your Crystal Healing course?
A: Our Crystal Healing course is a deep dive into the energetic resonance of the mineral kingdom. You will learn how to:
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Understand Vibrational Frequencies: Discover how specific crystals interact with the human energy field to restore balance and harmony.
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Perform Energy Cleansing: Master techniques to clear stagnant energy from the body’s aura and chakras using both physical stones and intuitive placement.
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Amplify Your Practice: Learn how to pair crystals with Reiki and Tarot to heighten your healing sessions, making your work more effective for yourself and your clients.
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Select and Program Stones: Gain the expertise to intuitively choose the right crystals for specific needs and "program" them with clear intentions for long-term healing support.
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Create Powerful Crystal Grids: Learn the sacred geometry and art of building crystal grids tailored to manifest intentions for various aspects of your life, from career and abundance to relationships and personal well-being.
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Master Body Grids: Learn how to arrange specific stone layouts directly on the body to target localized energy imbalances, promote physical relaxation, and facilitate profound energetic alignment.
Q: Can Crystal Healing be used for distance healing?
A: Yes, absolutely. Crystal healing is a highly versatile modality that extends beyond physical contact. In our course, you will learn how to harness the specific vibrational frequencies of stones to facilitate healing across time and space. By combining your focused intention with intentional crystal configurations, you can effectively project healing energy to clients, places, or situations, regardless of their physical location.
