I’m excited to announce that my article on the benefits of Reiki for conception, pregnancy and post-partum healing has been published:

http://www.soulscode.com/mission-make-a-baby-accomplished-with-the-help-of-reiki/

Much of the article relates my own experience with Reiki when I became pregnant with my daughter, and I’m seeing some of these same experiences being borne out while treating other clients or friends of mine who are trying to conceive or are pregnant themselves.  It’s an honor for me to be able to share this story and I always love the opportunity to help other women who are preparing their bodies for conception or are supporting new life within.

Thank you to Japanese instructor Nico Moorman and Riverwood High School in Sandy Springs for inviting me to talk about and demonstrate Reiki at their 3rd annual Japanese Culture Festival on January 22.  My set-up was not as visual or interactive as many of the other participants, so I was unsure how well Reiki would be received.  It was just me, my hands, a small table with some handouts and a chair.  One student was kind enough to make up a sign for me that said “Reiki” along with its Japanese kanji.  I was situated in between a demonstration of a chanoyu, or traditional tea ceremony, on one side and a lovely woman named Elaine Jo, the Executive Master of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana. 

To my surprise and delight, once one student sat down to receive a short 5-7 minute Reiki treatment, a small crowd formed.  After a while, I lost count of how many students I did Reiki on.  I actually ended up having to turn several of them away because between the Reiki I was channeling and the energy that a couple of hundred teenagers were simultaneously giving off, I needed a few minutes to sit and decompress! 

The students were very receptive to and were enthusiastic about the Reiki they received, which in turn got their friends interested!  Comments ranged from “I feel serene”, “It’s so relaxing”, “I feel waves of energy” and my favorite, “I can’t really describe how it feels.  It’s not like anything, but it’s really something.”  Even with all the noise and student activity circling around my table, they were able to tap into the healing calm that Reiki provides.  I can very effectively tune out noise and other distractions (which was really put to the test yesterday!) but I was impressed at how well the students sat, hands in their lap, taking in something completely different and less quantifiable than anything most of them have ever experienced before. 

My hope is that one day, at least one of those students I introduced to Reiki will want to learn how to do it themselves.  I’d like to think I was meeting our next generation of energy healers.  The momentum has slowly been building in Atlanta for complementary and alternative healing.  How wonderful would that be! 

You give a lot of love out to others – now, give yourself some Reiki love!

I will be on hand at Lotus of Life Chiropractic on Saturday, February 7 from 12 – 2 PM to provide 20 minute Reiki sessions for only $20 in a soothing setting with music and aromatherapy. If you’ve never experienced Reiki before, this is a great opportunity to try it in a relaxing, informal way.

It’s recommended that you sign up to ensure a spot, but drop-ins are also welcome! Feel free to bring a loved one!

To sign up and reserve your place, contact me at danalisayoung@gmail.com or 678-640-6146.  Lotus of Life Chiropractic is located at:

103 N. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030

The next available class for Usui Reiki Levels I and II will be held on Saturday, February 21 from 10 AM – 6 PM at Lotus of Life Chiropractic. There are two slots still available, but if necessary, I can add another date in late February or early March to accomodate additional students.

Topics and techniques to be covered in this one day Reiki class include:

• History of Reiki
• Discussion of “Ki” (“chi” or life force energy) and how Reiki practitioners channel it
• Hand positions for Reiki treatments (treating yourself and others)
• Understanding and using Level II symbols
• Distance healing
• Reiki meditations
• Spiritual protection and “grounding” techniques

Students will also have an opportunity to practice their skills in the classroom setting, which is essential for developing sensitivity and confidence in your ability to channel Reiki to yourself and others.  I also provide additional meetings with my students to give them the space to practice techniques and ask questions.  It is an honor for me to be a Reiki teacher and I have little interest in conducting workshops where prospective students shell out a lot of money but receive no follow-up support for their newly acquired skills.  Students are further encouraged to connect with a growing network of Reiki practitioners through the Atlanta Reiki Meetup.

For more information about cost and payment options, please visit the Reiki Classes page.

Please contact me directly if you have additional questions or would like to register for the class.