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What is a Reiki Attunement? – and what is it not?

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Reiki literally translated from Japanese to English means universal life force energy. It is at the core of everything in existence. It is ALL that IS. Others may call it Qi, Prana, or even the Holy Spirit.

A Reiki attunement done in a Reiki class is a spiritual blessing performed by the teacher for the student. This blessing empowers the student to access the Reiki energy (universal life force energy) to a greater degree. It does not “connect” the student to something that they weren’t connected to before. It IS what they already are at their very essence. The attunement blessing simply allows one to access, anchor, and channel life force energy in a more conscious and empowered way for healing on all levels of mind, body, and spirit.

Reiki attunements are given in the traditional Usui Reiki lineage. The teacher, acting as a Reiki channel, will open the students crown, third eye, heart, and palm chakras, empowering the student to access Reiki energy in a more concentrated way. Once the attunement is completed it is permanent and the student will never lose the ability to channel Reiki.

In Holy Fire Reiki, we call attunements placements and ignitions. These terms were chosen because when William Lee Rand who received the Holy Fire energy, (another frequency of life force energy – there are many!), began developing it with other Reiki Masters, some saw the living flames of the Holy Fire in their mind’s eye being “placed” in certain areas of the body, such as the crown, third eye, heart, and just below the navel. This energy then spread throughout and “ignited” the entire body and auric field.

The difference between an Usui Reiki attunement and a Holy Fire Reiki placement and ignition is that the teacher does not channel the Reiki energy to empower the student in the Holy Fire practice. Rather, the Holy Fire works directly with the student to “connect” them to the Reiki energy in a way that is perfect and unique to them and surpasses any limitations of the teacher. We are only human after all! It is simply considered by some to be a more efficient empowerment process.

I know that as a Reiki channel you are only as strong and empowered as your practice. In any Reiki lineage for example, a student that has only received their Reiki Level 2 but practices every day and is committed to the Reiki path of healing and expansion, will be a stronger and more effective channel than a Master student who never practices. Anyone can receive the knowledge and blessings of Reiki. But it is what one does with that knowledge and those blessings that is most important and will be the primary governing agents along one’s journey of healing and empowerment.

Reiki Blessings,
Willow

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Are You Receiving the Correct Reiki Training?

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Are you receiving the correct Holy Fire III Reiki training according to the ICRT guidelines? The Holy Fire III energy was developed by William Rand at the International Centre for Reiki Training.

There are specific guidelines that every ICRT teacher (affiliate or licensed) must follow to ensure each student is given all the necessary knowledge and receives the highest energy activations and healing experiences possible. It is frustrating to see a student who has not been given the proper instruction or integration period by their teacher(s). It is a disservice to the student, to the sacredness of Holy Fire III energy, and to the Light Beings that guide the Holy Fire energy. Not only will the student not have been given the opportunity to fully experience and appreciate the true nature and power of the Holy Fire, but certificates from these classes will not likely be acknowledged by ICRT. Or they may not be acknowledged by another teacher as a prerequisite to further training.

This can be very upsetting to students who have invested significant amounts of money and time in their training in hopes of becoming professional practitioners or teachers. Many of them having to retake their courses again.

To determine whether a class or teacher is right for you, I invite you to consider asking these questions before hand:

• Where did you receive your training? Is your teaching certification recognized by ICRT?

• How long have you been working with Reiki?

• How do you personally use it?

• How long have you been teaching?

• What do you cover in your classes and is it in accordance with the course outlines of ICRT?

• Is your class online or in person? (Live instruction only is permitted either in-person or online. No pre-recorded material is allowed in class.)

• How long are your classes? (Level 1 and 2 must be no less than 8 hours each of live instruction and Master/Teacher no less than 24 hours)

• Do you allow for integration time between levels? (6 months is required between Level 2 and Master/Teacher to allow for integration and development as a Reiki channel)

• What manual is given in class? (At the Master/Teacher level only ICRT manuals are permitted.)

• Once class is over, will you continue to support me in being a successful Reiki Practitioner or Master? (not a requirement but I believe every good teacher will leave their door open to provide support and encouragement for as long as it is needed by the student – even if that means ten years down the road!)

Bring awareness to how you feel when they answer these questions and throughout the conversation. You will know in your heart whether they are the right teacher for you. Always trust your instincts!

Reiki Love & Blessings,

Willow
Registered Usui/Holy Fire® III Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner
Affiliate member of the International Centre of Reiki Training

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5 Reasons I Love Reiki

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  1. Reiki is my personal tool to a clear understanding of what’s happening in my body. It is all too easy to ignore our bodies when they are relaying messages to us. Our bodies are highly intelligent and with every symptom and feeling there can be revealing insight, (if we pay attention). When I began using Reiki as a part of my personal healing practice I became more aware of the reasons I would feel so heavy at the end of some of my days. As a sensitive person, it’s quite common to carry energies from others without realizing it. Reiki has been beneficial for me to consistently ‘tune up’ my energy field and feel clear and balanced.

 

  1. Reiki helps me go to sleep- and stay asleep! For years I had a very inconsistent sleep schedule, often staying up very late or not sleeping through the night, which would require me to sleep during the day. As much as I do enjoy a good nap, I enjoy sleeping throughout the night without waking even more! For the past couple years, I’ve been experimenting with Reiki as a way of going to sleep at night. I notice anxiety quite often comes creeping up on me at night, usually in the form of excessive thoughts that won’t seem to subside. Before bed I’ll do 10-15 minutes of Reiki and instantly I feel a calmness that helps soothe me into a sleepy state. I also notice that when I do Reiki before bed, I wake up fewer times in the night and typically can sleep right through until my alarm (or my cat) wakes me up!

 

  1. Reiki has been treating my anxiety. In the past year I’ve been experiencing anxiety in a way that has been challenging at times, for me to work with on my own. Reiki has been a crucial little helper for me that I can call on at any time of day or night. For those who have experienced a Reiki treatment, you’ll know the gentle waves of calmness that come from a session. This gentle energy is exactly what I need (and I feel everyone needs) to help move through anxiety and stress that comes up in our day to day.

 

  1. Reiki promotes balance and harmony. Reiki is an empowering tool for balancing and grounding your energy. Anytime I’m noticing I’m feeling a bit ‘off’, I know it’s time to do some energy healing. Reiki works by clearing through your energy centers and meridians, releasing what’s ready to be let go of, and opening space for the new. Needless to say, after every treatment I feel refreshed and lighter than before.

 

  1. Reiki is SO wonderful to share with others. Imagine a rainbow washing down on you like a bucket of water, and you can feel the cleansing effects of its gentle flow. That’s what giving a Reiki treatment feels like for me – for real! One of the most rewarding parts about my practice is helping others maintain a healthy body and spirt. Connecting with my clients and sharing the healing space of Reiki has been a fulfilling and joyful experience for me.

 

With Love, Rose

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4 Tips for a Restful Sleep

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4 Tips for a Restful Sleep

If you ever have trouble sleeping through the night or have always wanted to develop a better nighttime routine, here are some tips on how you can make your pre-sleep plan a more calming journey into sweet slumber.

  1. Create a nightly routine. It’s amazing how much your sleep will change once you put an emphasis on the importance of what you do before you go to bed. What do you do before you go to sleep? For a long time I watched shows or movies directly before I fell asleep, and I noticed how much it changed my dreams and how restful my nights were. I also used to sleep with my phone right beside my bed, which after years of my mother telling me about electromagnetic radiation from my cellphone I finally listened. When I started making more time for myself, and paying more awareness to the stimulants around me and my sensitivity to them things began to change. Here are some suggestions of calming practices that you can use as part of your evening ritual. First, make some time before you rest to do a few things to help calm your mind and body. Drink chamomile tea. Do some light reading, writing, or meditate. Have a bath. Light some candles. Have someone else read to you. Sing or play music. Take a natural remedy like St Johns Wart or Magnesium. Do things that feel good for you, and challenge yourself to incorporate something new to your routine that may benefit your body and spirit!

 

  1. Soak your feet in Epsom salts. One of the many benefits of soaking your feet in Epsom salts is the cleansing and detoxing effects. Our feet travel and carry all our weight, and they also carry a lot of energy because they are our direction connection to the earth and can hold a lot of energetic weight. A good foot soak will increase your levels of magnesium when they become low, which is often caused by stress and anxiety. More magnesium= more serotonin in your brain = more feelings of happiness and relaxation. Not only does it feel good but it’s also doing a lot for you! This is a very nice part of my nightly routine which usually takes between 20 minutes and an hour. Tip* After you’ve soaked your feet, try laying on your bed or floor with your legs straight up on the wall. This may not feel good for everyone, however if you are able to keep your legs up for a good stretch, you will also be releasing a flow of energy through the bottoms of your feet. I’ve even fallen asleep like this as it becomes so relaxing!

 

  1. Increase the flow in your space. What does your bedroom feel like to you? Is it messy, disorganized and cluttered? If so this may be blocking the flow of energy in your space, and will directly affect your energy also! I believe your bedroom should be a sacred space of comfort and relaxation. By my bed I have; an aromatherapy diffuser, a crystal salt lamp, and many crystals. The combination of these things increases the flow and generally just makes me feel good. I have multiple crystals that I sleep with however directly above my bed is a large Selenite crystal that has a very high vibration of protection and clearing. Clear Quartz, Amethyst and Selenite are all good crystals for sleeping, however I recommend using your intuition to select the ones that are best for you!

 

  1. Light some sage. Burning smudge has been a sacred practice of Native Americans for a long time. It is a practice I watched my mother do for many years, and a practice I have been taught to use in my home. A dear friend grows the sage I burn at my home, and being mindful of where your smudge comes from is valuable. Allow for the whole process of lighting and burning sage to be as important as your focused intention. Have a bowl ready to catch the ashes, either using your hand or a feather, cleanse your hands in the smoke, smudging your face and body and spirit. The sage not only clears the negative energy in the space, but it does the same for your body as a cleanser of energies. Opening a window or door allows for the energy to flow out. You can use smudge to cleanse crystals, new objects you bring into your home, a new home itself, and people. When you have finished, dispose of the ashes and store your smudge in a safe and clear space.  I have been smudging for a while now almost every day since I moved into my new home, not only do I love the way it feels after doing so, but I love the smell. Be very mindful as you walk around with prayer or intention of what energy you would like to welcome into the space; calm, wellness, peace, love etc. If you practice Reiki you can also use symbols in your space while you smudge.

Remember how important you are, and how important it is for you to nurture and care for yourself. Getting a restful sleep will recharge you and refresh your spirit. As soon as I emphasized the importance the nightly routine was in my evening, I noticed a significant change not only in how I slept but how I felt at night in general. Aside from my cat doing late night parkour, I have such amazing sleeps and look forward to the evening rituals.

 

With love,

 

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What Is Healing?

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Can’t just “let it go”?

That’s because emotions

Aren’t like rocks you throw.

They’re more like drops

Of water that need to run through you.

So don’t let it go,

Let it flow.

-Lori Deschene

 

When I think about healing, many words come to mind; letting go, vulnerability, loving release, conscious perspective, peaceful balance, freedom, and forgiveness. Healing is all of these things, but is not limited to those few expressions.

Healing is the softening of a hard space, like a rock on the shoreline that changes form over time. The hard edges of the rock are gradually worn smooth from the constant motion of the waves. Reiki acts as this gentle cleansing wave that softens those hard spaces within. Like water it has an incredibly strong, yet gentle capacity to invoke change.

Recently I have been reflecting on the subject of deep healing. I have been hearing a lot of discussion within the healing community expressing a similar theme. Many have been going through a big transition and felt the drastic uprooting of emotions with exposed awareness. With this new awareness arises opportunities for healing. This is where people would come to me and ask for Reiki, and they ask to heal from these experiences and traumas, moments that left a mark on their bodies and spirits. And it has made me wonder. What are we asking to be healed from?

So how does Reiki enter the space of deep healing? Just as sweet surrender to your life’s journey enhances the natural flow of it, releasing all expectation and judgment in Reiki, realigns the natural flow of one’s true path in healing. Reiki will always go to the areas in greatest need of healing. If we release all expectations and limitations we may put on the experience, the healing that occurs can be life changing.

Similar to the Tao System of the complete recognition of body-mind-spirit connection, a Reiki session invites you to be completely present with one’s self. Being fully present allows you to release your emotions, thoughts and feelings, past present and future. In this space of freedom, we find miraculous, conscious flow with the source. In this freedom there is space for the unlimited and profound power of healing through all time and space.

Rei is the invisible power or source of it all. Rei is sacredness, and blessing. Rei possesses an infinite power.

Ki is the basis of all energy healing. Ki is the vital energy of the earth. Ki is Breath. Ki is the unseen energy of the universe.

Together Rei-ki enhances your healthy vibration of energy and helps find that peaceful place within that is in alignment with your greatest, purest energy flow. It is a state of balance, and grace.

So, hold space for yourself to feel, take a deep breath, and remind yourself of the amazing things you’ve accomplished, how far you’ve come. Invite yourself to pay awareness to your body, and if you store any hard spaces within you, let them soften. Invite yourself to forgive. Allow yourself to step into your grace.

With lots of love,

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250-803-1127
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604-771-7501
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