I’m offering this 4 hour workshop for anyone who practices Reiki, but is specifically designed to provide support for practitioners who are still new to their Reiki practice, or who need to get a jump-start after some time away. However, anyone who practices Reiki at any level can benefit from the information and hands-on work we will do together. The “Reiki Refresher” workshop will focus on questions and general discussion about Reiki practice, learn hands-on practice for traditional Japanese Reiki techniques, participate in a group meditation and give Reiki treatments to each other.

As part of the workshop, I will also offer a reiju (attunement) to each of the students in attendance. Traditional Japanese Reiki practice encouraged the practice of giving attunements again to Reiki practitioners in order to help clear and refine the recipients’ energy field. Even those who practice Reiki regularly will feel a boost in their energy after receiving a reiju.

Space is limited to 10 people. Please contact me to reserve your place by December 9 so I can ensure adequate materials and table space.

Cost: $35

Location: Candler Park Chiropractic
1522 Dekalb Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

I was a featured guest today on Universal Energy Radio !  I had the pleasure of participating in a lively, engaging discussion about Reiki, life coaching and the Law of Attraction at work with my host, Anna Banguilan (Law of Attraction coach, artist and Reiki Master.)  One of the things we talked about was my “accidental journey” to wellness, which led to my calling as a Reiki practitioner and teacher.  I had been asking for an answer or direction for a long time, and the Universe answered in a big way, much more than I could have ever expected!

If you didn’t get the chance to hear me live on Blog Talk Radio, here is the ”on-demand” version.  Other related podcasts are available through the Blog Talk Radio multi-player:

 You can also stream the podcast in iTunes  for free and subscribe to Universal Energy Radio’s show.  Anna and I are planning another show for December, and I’ll let you know once we’ve finalized the details.  Would love to hear your thoughts or feedback about the show too!

I now offer training in Komyo Reiki, a form of traditional Japanese Reiki, to existing Reiki Masters only. The training will be held the weekend of January 22-23, 2011 from 10 AM – 5:30 PM both days at Candler Park Chiropractic in Atlanta, GA.

I had the privilege of learning Komyo Reiki from Hyakuten Inamoto, my teacher and founder of the system.  (See my story of receiving my Shinpiden training.)  Inamoto, a Buddhist monk, was taught by Chiyoko Yamaguchi, a student of Chujiro Hayashi.  Yamaguchi learned Reiki in 1938 at the age of 17 and practiced for over 60 years before her passing in August 2003.  The style of  traditional Japanese Reiki she practiced and taught is now known as Jikiden Reiki. 

Komyo Reiki remains true to the healing aspects of the practice taught by Hayashi and Yamaguchi.  However, there is an emphasis on what Inamoto Sensei calls “spiritual enfoldment.”  The goal of Komyo Reiki is satori – or enlightenment – through Reiki practice.  The more peace and balance we cultivate  in our lives through Reiki practice, the more we directly experience what Usui called “the miraculous medicine of all diseases.” 

All four levels -  Shoden, Chuden, Okuden and Shinpiden – will be taught as a complete system in a two day intensive workshop.  Students will learn the history of Komyo Reiki, similaries and differences between Western (Takata style) and Japanese Reiki, traditional Japanese techniques for healing and Ki-building, as well as the reiju (attunement) process.  Upon completion of this training, students will be certified as Komyo Reiki Kai Shihans (teachers) and can teach the system to others.

The cost for the Komyo Reiki Shinpiden training is $600 (receive a $50 discount if you register with a deposit before December 31, 2010.) It includes the Komyo Reiki Kai manual, handouts, certificate of completion, ongoing support and opportunities to “internship” with Dragonfly Reiki, including the option to sit in and observe/assist during classes. Students may pay in two installments (due by date of class.)  See the Reiki Classes page for more information on registration and payment options.  Registration required no later than one week before the date of class to ensure sufficient materials and seating.