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Are Online Reiki Classes As Effective As In Person?

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First I need to clarify that the online Reiki classes I am referring to are LIVE, not pre-recorded. My dislike for pre-recorded classes and the disservice they are to both Reiki and the student, are shared in my past post “Are You Receiving the Correct Reiki Training”. I don’t feel it’s necessary to repeat those points here, so, if you are curious, you are welcome to read it after.

So, the question of the hour is; are online classes just as effective as in person classes? Yes! But, there are some differences and I am happy to guide you through the pros and cons of both. It really depends on the level you are taking, and what your goals are. If you only wish to learn Reiki for self-healing and treating friends and family, online is perfectly fine for Level 1, 2 and Master. However, if you are wanting to be a professional Practitioner, in person instruction for the first two levels with a knowledgable and experienced instructor would better support you. This is because Level 1 and 2 online classes do not offer hands-on practice with other students in the class while the teacher guides you in proper hand placements and techniques. That being said, Reiki Level 2 students learn distance healing techniques and online classes provide an excellent opportunity to build experience and confidence sending Reiki across time and space to others. So, if you suspect you will be offering more distance sessions, than in-person (perhaps you live more remotely) or there isn’t a reputable teacher in your area, then perhaps an online class would be best for you.

Now on to the third Master/Teacher level… In Usui/Holy Fire Reiki there is a 6 months waiting period requirement between Level 2 and Master/Teacher. This offers practitioners an opportunity to practice both in person and distance healing techniques as well as develop their Reiki channel and deepen their personal relationship with Reiki for self-healing.

Not everyone who takes the Master Teacher level has a desire to teach or be a professional practitioner. Most want to simply increase their knowledge and empower their Reiki channel. For those who wish to work professionally, in-person classes provide further experience in professional hands-on treatments, however, do not provide the student with an opportunity to experience an online class if they wish to teach online in the future or support their students who will. Besides, by the time you reach the Master/Teacher level, I would assume you have had plenty of experience practicing hands-on treatments in your own time.

For those who question the quality of receiving the Usui/Holy Fire III placements and ignitions (previously called attunements) online, I wrote a post about about that too! It will help you better understand what exactly they are, how they are conducted and why being in person or live online when you receive one makes no difference at all.

I teach all my Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Level 1 and 2 classes in-person and then move online for the three day Master/Teacher class. Below I have listed a few of the perks of receiving your Master Teacher Certification online:

  • No travel time. My students come from all over and driving to and from class every day, three days in a row, can equal many hours on the road. This can be depleting and impede the integration time required after a long day of learning, healing experiences, and empowering activations. And you will be tired after class – in a good way!

  • You experience class in the comfort of your own home. Being able to sit in the cozy, safe atmosphere of the space you are most familiar with, means that you are more open and relaxed. With less distractions of being physically around others in a foreign environment, students often report deeper healing experiences and insights.

  • It becomes very clear in an online class that you are always connected to the the Usui/Holy Fire energy and it will always, I mean ALWAYS, be there for you when needed regardless of where you are or who is present. This is especially important if you are a practitioner and/or teacher who is coming from a traditional Usui Reiki background and used to the attunement process in your classes. If you are not sure of the difference between the traditional Usui Reiki attunements and Usui/Holy Fire experiences, placements and ignitions, you can read more HERE.

I have been teaching these classes for four years now and I am always overcome with gratitude and awe when the Holy Fire energy shows up for all of us and in a way that is unique to each person. The energy is undeniable, palpable, and always provides loving, nurturing support that is deeply appreciated by all – regardless of whether class is held online or in person. 

Reiki Love & Blessings,

Willow

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The Moon is Not Your Friend

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The moon is not your friend. Unless you want friends who are low vibe, drag you down and generally wreak havoc in your life. Until a few years ago, I was like most people who believed that a full moon was a potent time to manifest, charge crystals and enjoy healing experiences. It wasn’t until I connected with it on a deeper level through Reiki that I realized it was, well… bad bloody juju. She is such a cheeky, deceptive little minx, lemme tell you…

I have always been a star gazer and on one particular clear night the moon and stars were looking absolutely magical. This wasn’t long after I received my Usui Level 2 and I was experimenting with sending Reiki over long distances. That night I suddenly had the wild idea to go out on my porch and send Reiki to the moon. I used CKR and HSZSN, and sent loving intentions with an open heart. I was shocked when I immediately got hit with a surge of energy straight into my chest that left me in an absolute panic. My body was accosted with an energy I could only describe as static distortion that left me anxious, shaking and bewildered. A heavy weight settled into my chest that lasted for weeks.

If there is one thing I know to be true it is that frequency never lies and I knew in my gut I had tapped into an aspect of the moon that was doing more harm to me than good. So, naturally I started seeking out more info about the moon hoping someone could tell me what the hell had happened and why. I wanted answers. And although I may not have all of them for you here today, you are being invited, my energetically aware friends, to use your own discernment and consider that perhaps the moon is not your BFF.

Now I know there are a lot of theories about the moon not being real. That is not what this post is about. I am simply sharing with you some info that can be, at the very least, food for thought.

The most fascinating fact I found is that the parasites in our body are most active during a full moon. Which is why we can have all sorts of less than stellar physical experiences during this time – the most common one being the inability to get a good nights sleep. I for one am rather restless leading up to and during a full moon. On those nights I sleep with some black tourmaline which acts as a shielding, grounding and purifying agent allowing me sweet dreamless sleep in a historically restless time for me. So, yeah parasites LOVE the moon and they are most definitely throwing a party every time.

What I also found interesting is that hospital emergency rooms and police departments assign more staff around the full moon because all sorts of crazy comes out of the woodwork during this time. This is straight from the mouths of my clients who work in these fields and statistics show an increase in crime and number of incidents with people requiring emergency care.

The physical aspect of the moon is also quite interesting. It acts like no other planet known to man; it doesn’t rotate, possibly hollow (Apollo 12 Lunar Module study) and is so light in density that the fact it is even in our Earth’s orbit is scientifically impossible. Say what?

I understand that without the moon we wouldn’t have ocean tides due to its gravitational pull, so it does serve an important purpose in that way, but if our bodies are 90% water how much “pull” does it have on us?

I also like to note that all the ancient civilizations throughout human history have never worshipped the moon. EVER. Rather many held the sun in complete and utter reverence for its life giving qualities.

After pondering all this for a time I decided to break up with the moon. Now at that point my menses cycle had been in sync with the full moon for a while and was generally believed in the spiritual community to be evidence of my “high vibration” as a “lightworker”. But when I ceremoniously disconnected from the moon and cut all cords and connections, my cycle not only changed in my calendar, but my cramps lessened and my flow became lighter. I also had more energy and my mood swings became noticeably more docile.

So, in case you haven’t guessed it already, I for one will NOT be charging crystals in the moonlight, drinking moon water, holding a Reiki Full Moon Circle (like ever) and I certainly do not use it to help manifest my desires. Now I understand that the majority of the spiritual community and the world at large has a steamy romance going on with the moon (I get it. She is soooo very dreamy.) and that does count for something because if you get enough of the collective consciousness tuning into an idea, that idea can be become a reality on some level simply because so many people are buying into that belief. So, if you manifest like the dickens and enjoy beautiful healings when working with moon energies, I believe those experiences can be valid. But I invite you to consider that the moon is not the purest source of power available when seeking purification, empowerment and guidance. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if the inverted energies I experienced when connecting to the moon all those years ago are actually holding us back from our ascension process. That this whole “moon magic” programming has been intentionally implanted into the collective consciousness to keep us largely disempowered. 

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not in fear of the moon. I just don’t give any power to it. I appreciate it for what it is; an aesthetically pleasing adornment in the sky.

So, in conclusion and in the words of one of my mentors Stephanie Lodge; may you only allow for the purest frequencies, consciousnesses and vibrations of living light, ultimate love and immaculate grace to flow through you and remain within your presence always.

Reiki Love & Blessings,

Willow

 

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I Learned Usui Reiki – Can I Still Take a Holy Fire Class?

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I learned Usui Reiki. Can I still take a Holy Fire class?

Yes, you can! No matter what level you currently have, you can take your next level with a Holy Fire Reiki class. The Usui Holy Fire III Level 1, 2 and Master classes teach the Usui Reiki foundation and traditional techniques with the healing energy being a blend of both the Usui and Holy Fire frequencies. Throughout the classes we also learn some additional healing techniques that are unique to the Holy Fire and the Reiki attunements are done a little differently called placements and ignitions. The Holy Fire is considered an energy “upgrade” to the traditional Usui healing frequency. In class we discuss how this came to be, but consider it a natural evolution of the Reiki healing practice.

Usui Sensei, had always intended for his Master Teacher students to continue to develop the energy long after he was gone because he understood that we are always evolving; as a species, a humanity, and a collective consciousness on a living, breathing, sentient planet that is evolving with us. As we evolve, naturally, so would the Reiki energy as well. In fact, many new healing frequencies are being grounded on the planet all the time to support our evolution on all levels.

So, does this mean that an Usui class is better than an Usui/Holy Fire class? No, they are simply different, and each Reiki student will be drawn to either class for different reasons. When you are deciding which class you wish to take, I suggest doing a bit of research on each of the class offerings and following your own intuitive nudges. You can also find lots of information about both classes on the website and reach out to me with your questions. I get them all the time and am happy to offer support while you decide the next step in your Reiki journey.

Reiki Love & Blessings,

Willow

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Distance Reiki Healing – Is it powerful enough?

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Is distant Reiki just as powerful and effective as an in person session? Most people who are new to Reiki have a hard time believing it is. However, once they become more familiar with Reiki, although they may not entirely understand how it works, they begin to trust the process and enjoy the benefits of distance sessions.

Reiki, like all energy in existence, is not limited or restricted by time and space. Separation is an illusion and we are interconnected at all times, whether we like the idea or not. Einstein called this “spooky action at a distance” or more scientifically, the entanglement theory within Quantum Physics. This helps explain why, although touch can feel nurturing and supportive, Reiki practitioners do not need physical contact in order to channel life force energy and co-create a healing session with their clients.

I receive weekly distant energy healing session from one of my mentors who lives in another country and I know that they are just as effective as having her in the room with me. I feel the energy moving through me in a very palpable way, and I enjoy the benefits just the same as an in person session. Here are a few reasons why I love giving and receiving distance Reiki sessions:

⭐You are in the cozy comfort of your own home. It is easier and quicker to relax into the session when you are in the sanctuary of your own space.

⭐No travel required before and after the session. Less time-consuming and stressful if you aren’t fond of driving.

⭐In every remote session my clients receive the chanting and toning benefits of Karuna Reiki. These are incredibly powerful, concentrated and effective sound healing techniques that may not be ideal for those seeking quiet reflection in an in person session.

⭐You can remain in your relaxed state for as long as you wish after a session and if you fall asleep you may do so for as long as you like. Especially if the body requires deeper rest and integration time.

⭐I always ask that the Reiki energy continue to work with my clients for as long as is necessary for their highest good. This means, that often after I have stopped channeling, they continue to feel the energy for up to 30 minutes after a session. Bonus!

⭐I am often booked up to 4 weeks in advance for in-person sessions, so distance sessions offer more availability and flexibility for myself and my clients.

The only barrier to enjoying a distance Reiki session is judgement of the mind. But, once you embrace the fact that you are a powerful energetic being capable of transcending time and space, you open yourself up to a wealth of possibilities and experiences. So, the next time you are offered the chance to enjoy a reiki session by distance, I invite you to take a leap of faith and try it!

Reiki Love & Blessings to All,

Willow

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Energy Hygiene – How clean are you?

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You may have showered today but how is your energy hygiene? It’s just as important to cleanse our energy as it is to cleanse our bodies. When I don’t purify my energy field, I quite literally feel “polluted”. I can feel drained, irritable, nauseous, anxious, lack focus, and feel weighted down by unseen forces. Being an energetically aware person, it has become vital to my mental, emotional and physical well-being to have a daily practice that clears, cleanses and purifies my energy field. Good energetic hygiene is especially important when working as a Reiki channel with clients and students.

Everywhere we go in the world there are energies that influence us in either negative or positive ways. That is why we feel calm and peaceful when we gaze upon a serene ocean landscape or find ourselves drawn to or repelled by a particular person in a room full of strangers. Our energy field can be influenced by everything we come into contact with or draw our attention to. The conversations we have, the people we spend our time with, the places we go, the books we read, the TV we watch (that’s why they call it “programming” after all), and the images we see on social media – all of these things can be impacting us and we may not even realize it. Just walking down the street minding our own business we can be influenced by the energy fields of those we pass. Our energy fields or auras can literally start collecting psychic/energetic debris from other people and environments that can effect us on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. The physicality of this world is just an illusion after all – everything is energy. WE are energy. And we are either operating with a harmonized system or one with distortions and static.

So how do we maintain an energy field that is harmonized, empowered, and free of static? By practicing good energy hygiene and finding cleansing rituals that work. You will know what works and what doesn’t by how you feel after – you will feel “lighter and brighter”. Here are a few energy hygiene practices to get you started:

🌹Spending time in nature is the easiest and quickest way to cleanse our field. You also get the added benefit of naturally being grounded by the energy of the forest which acts as a shield making it harder for disharmonious energies to cause interference.

🌹Visualizing a cleansing light while using the breath is also effective. Bring a white light down through the crown of the head, down your grounding channel along the spine, into the legs and out the bottoms of the feet into the heart of Mother Earth. Then bring the light back up the body and out through the crown showering the light down through your aura. Do this with the intention of clearing, cleansing and purifying your field. With any kind of energy practice that raises and expands your energy field, it is always a good idea to tuck in your energy field nice and close to your physical body. Intention is all you need.

🌹A regular meditation practice will raise your vibration and make lower energies bounce off you like teflon. The stronger frequency will always overpower the weaker one, so ideally let it be the more harmonious one (that means YOU).

🌹Shielding will also be invaluable to keep your energy sovereign and free of debris or unwanted influence. You can imagine a gold light, diamond light, a dark cloak, or even a steel box around yourself. That it feels strong to you is all that matters. Reinforce this field throughout the day or when you need it. Simply saying “Shields up!” to reactivate or reinforce your earlier shielding process works great too.

🌹Be very clear about what you allow for and think and (even better) speak it clearly out loud into your field. They call it “spelling” for a reason. Words have frequency and vibration and we are literally casting spells and informing our field with our words and thoughts. This is why affirmations are so powerful. We can literally change our cell structure and DNA with the power of our belief. That’s science, folks. So, as an example, after cleansing your field you can say something like, “I only allow for the purest vibrations and frequencies of love, light, truth, beauty and wisdom to flow through me and remain within my presence always.” Or, whatever feels strong to you. Believe it to be true and so it is.

🌹Work with the Archangels. Archangel Michael and Archangel Zadkiel are living light streams and powerful allies to cleanse and purify. Ask AA Michael to send his blue sapphire light stream down through your channel, into every cell of your body and out into your field to clear, cleanse and purify. Be clear and specific with your instructions. I find saying “Michael” (pronounced MIC-AY-ELE) 12 times out loud aligns ones field with theirs creating a stronger connection. I can literally feel the change in energy within and around my body when I work with these powerful Light Beings. Use the same process with AA Zadkiel (pronounced ZAD-KEY-ELE) asking for their alchemical violet light stream to start at the bottoms of the feet, moving up towards the crown and expanding out into the aura.

🌹Develop a relationship with your spirit guides. We all have them! They will help mitigate any riffraff that may come your way. This is done through meditation and asking them to draw close. But keep in mind that some riffraff may slip through sometimes even with the best shielding and cleansing practices and with all the angels and guides on deck. This is because your soul may need to experience an important lesson to empower you further and help you evolve to a new level. I speak from experience and looking back it was worth it no matter how challenging it was at the time.

🌹Become empowered with Reiki. Reiki will strengthen your field, connect you with powerful healing frequencies, offer shielding, bring your psychic gifts further online, and help you connect to powerful allies in the spirit world including guides, ascended masters and angels.

Knowledge is power. These are all simple practices that work and none of them have to be complicated. Simple is always best. Hopefully, you found one or more of these suggestions helpful and if some of them didn’t resonate throw them away and find other tools that may work for you. Believe me when I tell you that YOU are a powerful being that can create worlds. You have been taught otherwise through hundreds of years of ancestral and societal conditioning. We are only beginning to scratch the surface of what it means to be an eternal energetic being in a seemingly limited physical body. Once we become familiar with the energetic aspects of ourselves we are empowered to remain sovereign and steady no matter how chaotic the world around us appears.

Reiki Love & Blessings, 

Willow

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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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Chakra Series-The Sacral Chakra

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Chakra Series-The Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra is located in your lower abdomen and I like to think of it as our pleasure centre. It is in charge of how we process our emotions, sexuality, and creativity. Here are some strategies for noticing when your sacral chakra may be out of balance and how to get in touch with it to allow for clear and grounded expression.

The Sacral Chakra energy can affect:

 

-Our organs, lymphatic system and body fluid systems

-How we process emotions

-How we express our sexuality or feel pleasure

-Our social skills, and ability to feel passion and desire

-Our ability to adapt easily to change

-Our ability to nurture ourselves and others

-Creating and maintaining boundaries

 

I can often tell when my sacral chakra is out of balance when my bladder is overactive at night, for me that is a tell-tale sign of something that is not aligned in my sacral. I can also tell when my emotions are not in balance if I am having a hard time expressing myself clearly or fumbling with words. When I experience really bad nightmares, this is also another sign for me that things are misaligned. We also hold guilt in our sacral chakra, which is a very heavy and toxic feeling to hold, especially over time.

For some, sacral healing is a long term effort, as it can be where we hold traumas and abuses, neglect, rejection, or even inherited traumas or pain. There are many ways to support the release of this chakra, and I encourage a blended approach if you’re dealing with very heavy emotional burdens. While healing may not happen overnight, acknowledging what is coming up for you and finding ways that best support you will allow for rebalancing and softening in the most hardest places we hold.

Tips for maintaining a healthy Sacral Chakra:

Movement therapy such as running, yoga, walking, dancing, or movement of any kind that feels nourishing for your body.

Emotional release for removing guilt and stored up emotions, such as counselling or therapy, letter writing, singing, crying, or reiki. Affirmations can also be very supportive to work on specific issues like anxiety or releasing guilt. Meditation is also very supportive.

Inner child work for tapping into the potential root of stored emotions or triggers. In the sacral chakra there can be repressed feelings that are connected to being a child. If you are afraid of judgment, or getting into trouble, or often feel like you are doing something ‘wrong’, this could mean a blocked sacral chakra.

Essential oils and crystals such as rosemary, juniper, jasmine and rose. Certain crystals like amber, citrine, topaz, fire agate and fire opal are very restorative for your sacral.

The colour orange. As orange is the colour that represents our sacral chakra, eating orange food, wearing orange and surrounding yourself with orange visually can be very supportive as well.

Affirmations for Sacral Chakra

I accept and acknowledge my sexuality. My physical health is strong and pure. I deserve pleasure in my life. I absorb information from my feelings. Life is pleasurable. I move easily and effortlessly.

 

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Chakra Series-The Root Of It All

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The root chakra is located at the base of the spine and resonates with many different energies. As is it the foundation of our energy centres, when it is off balance we will often feel it in many ways energetically or otherwise. To give you a better understanding of what the root chakra is responsible for, I would like to break it down for you and offer some insights as to how to keep this chakra balanced and empowered.

 

The Root Chakra energy can affect:

 

-How connected we feel to life, others, and the world

-How safe we feel and how much fear we hold

-How we choose to accept ourselves or others

-How much stability we manifest in our lives

-Our ability to find a calm place within our body

-Our ability to express our anger

 

The first sign for me personally that my root chakra is in balance is when I can sit down and relax without the feeling of needing to get up and do something. My ability to relax is directly connected to my ability to feel safe, secure, and at peace with life. When your root chakra is unbalanced, you may feel that you are ‘out of touch’ with life, or ‘off the path’. You are still on the right path, you may just need some re-balancing and strengthening. For some, an imbalanced root chakra can result in depression, chronic pain, anxiety and feeling fearful. Of course, seeking out the supports that are appropriate for you is important, and energy healing such as Reiki is an additional form of support that is beneficial for releasing these energies that may be built up and blocking the flow of feeling grounded.

 

Tips for maintaining a healthy Root Chakra:

 

Physical activity such as running, yoga, walking, dancing, or movement of any kind that feels nourishing for your body. Being in nature is so refreshing, I personally find swimming to be so grounding.

Calming exercises for anxiety and fear, such as journaling, counselling, somatic movement, meditation, reiki, listening to music. Find what works for you.

Grounding breathwork. I recommend putting your bare feet into the earth, at the park, beach, or your backyard. Having a direct connection to the earth energizes you and allows for release of energies. Start by rooting your feet to the earth and taking 2-3 slow inhales and exhales. This feels so good to do and instantly grounds your entire energy/body system.

The colour red. As red is the colour that represents our root chakra, eating red food, wearing red and surrounding yourself with red visually can be very supportive as well.

 

 

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Summer Solstice Reflection

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We are all experiencing a time of imposed stillness and reflection. It is very often that when we have space to slow down or ‘stop’ what we have been doing, energies will rise to the surface to be acknowledged. It is true that sometimes we are even made to slow down in order to have space to ‘stop’ what we are doing, such as getting a cold or flu and needing to rest. This happens to a lot of people at the beginning of a holiday or summer break, when the routine has been so full and busy, that when you finally get to a point of disruption in that routine, energy that has been built up will arise to be cleared. Hopefully in a gentle way.

For some of us, this time has been very slow paced and we’ve been given the opportunity to reflect on what has been and which direction we are going. For others, this time has been demanding in a different way with schedules being uprooted and an emphasis on rearranging what we’ve already been doing but now is confined within four walls.

No matter what you have been going through, we are all feeling the same collective energy around us to one degree or another. This energy will affect you in different ways, and no matter what you have been going through or feeling, we can acknowledge and release the old energies of the past to make room for the new. This is very good timing as we have just received an abundant recharge from the summer solstice shift, which has propelled us forward in energies of celebration and a chance to step into a new beginning.

This is an especially potent time to release any stuck energies. This could be old hurts, feelings, traumas, or energetic weights. If you’re carrying a lot of old hurt, belief or heaviness, it affects the reality of receiving the source, the insight, to the increase of flow of energy that is around us now. Reiki has helped to alleviate these heavy feelings or even small places within. If you are not sure if you hold any of these feelings or pockets of energy within that may be blocked, use your breath or meditation to check into your body and notice what you feel. Are there any tense or tight spaces in your body? If any feelings are coming up, where are they sitting in your body?

There is impatience coming up to move forward, get out of the house, go to the beach, go do what we want to do or what we’ve been limited in doing lately. Take time to move consciously as you move, it doesn’t have to be slowly, but it may need to be. Taking the time to do it consciously is choosing to do it from the heart without rushing what impulse may be guiding you. Impatience, the need to hurry or decide quickly, may be the first response but deeper lies a reason for getting away from what is feeling uncomfortable. In those moments of discomfort, I would say, just let it be. Let it be by choosing a conscious path forward. Let this moment be an opportunity for you to reset your intentions. Reset your mindset. Reset to allow the light in. And just so you know, this doesn’t mean you have to do anything! This could mean a time for you to take NO action. To regroup from within. Take the first step forward gently by thanking yourself for all that you do. This is your precious time to allow a gentle flow of energy to dance around you, clearing and cleansing what may need to be released. All you need is an open heart, and perhaps some intentions.

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