Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) is a Japanese word consisting of two characters "Rei" and "Ki". Rei – is Japanese for spiritual or sacred Ki which is known as Energy. The literal translation of the word “Reiki” is Spiritual Energy; Rei represents the Holy Spirit, Mystery, Gift, Nature Spirit or Invisible Spirit. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that can be used to balance the energy centers (chakra’s) in the body while working with other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

The word “chakra” is the sankskrit translation for wheel or disks. Chakra’s are defined as the spiritual center and wheel of energy in the human body. When chakra’s are in balanced, individuals may experience optimal functioning, confidence, and the ability to manage one’s emotions and behaviors. When chakra’s are imbalanced and/or blocked, individuals may experience physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual manifestations of stress including a decrease in functioning, difficulty connecting to self and intuition, physical illness and emotional instability. Reiki is an ancient, energy & spiritual hands-on healing modality that activates the natural healing abilities within the body.

Purpose:

This training was created to provide professionals with tools and trauma education to help reduce re-victimization of students in both non-clinical and clinical settings. We will discuss the neurological impact of trauma on an individual’s brain, communication skills, and body awareness. The training’s context will provide education to become a trauma-informed facilitator and a more effective leader who can assist students to feel safe in their bodies. It is designed to support professionals who want to expand their current practice by incorporating restorative health techniques such as meditation, breath-work cues, yoga postures (asana), and the use of aromatherapy oils to balance the central nervous system. Participants will gain new insights and skills to assist clients in managing stress and anxiety, and help survivors to show up as their full selves. This training is for individuals currently working with vulnerable populations including but not limited to trauma survivors of any kind. There is also a special consideration for persons interested in supporting clients, family, and community members with reversing the effects of the multi-systemic impact of complex trauma, as well as those who are interested in delving into the ancient practice of Reiki and breath-work to facilitate holistic change and healing.

Specifics:

Attendees can expect to participate in engaging conversations, reflective dialogue, and a live demonstration of Trauma-Informed Reiki, which may be done in the comfort of an office setting and/or at home. This training will focus on exploring western philosophies and practices as a supportive adjunct to Usui Holy Fire Reiki.

Chakra Bodies:

Chakra 1: Root Chakra: establish connection to security, stability, and financial centers of the physical body and identify trauma which impacts an individuals sense of safety.

Chakra 2: Sacral Chakra: establish connection to creativity, womb, pleasure and sexuality centers and discussion of balance between Masculine/Feminine Energy in the body.

Chakra 3: Solar Plexus Chakra: establish connection to strength, self confidence and self-esteem and identify areas of vulnerability which impacts strength

Chakra 4: Heart Chakra: establish connection to joy, love, self-compassion, self-love and identify heart power and unconscious love wounds to begin healing

Chakra 5: Throat Chakra: establish connection to personal truth, communication, self expression and identification of repressed truths

Chakra 6: Brow Chakra: establish connection to intuition, imagination, wisdom, inner dialogue and self of self “divine/higher self”

Chakra 7: Crown Chakra: establish connection to spiritual energy centers in the body and personal soul.

Key Topics:

Reiki History
Neurobiology
Polyvagal Theory
Implications of Trauma
Brains Response to Trauma
Energy Anatomy
Theoretical Framework
Energy Healing Practices for Protection & Self Care
Live Demonstration
Examination

Training Includes:

Guided Meditation and Grounding
An overview of Reiki, including principles, benefits, history, how Reiki heals, energy medicine
Protection, cleansing and grounding techniques
Reiki Level 1 attunement - a sacred spiritual initiation ceremony that connects one to healing energy and source activating innate healing abilities, to enable recipient to use Reiki in practice
OR REIKI LEVEL 2 Attunement - a sacred spiritual initiation ceremony that connects a Level 1 practitioner to the advanced healing modality of Reiki and prepares the student To become a professional Reiki practitioner
Description of steps for giving a healing session including scanning the energy field
Demonstration of Reiki hand positions & healing session
Full Hands-on Healing Session Practice, Demonstration and Examination
Business of Reiki (Level 2)
Guidance on Post-Attunement Process & Self-Care
Handouts & Reiki Manual
Trauma Informed Reiki Certificate