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Choosing the right program is important.  Thinking of learning Reiki, but unsure if this is the program for you?
Here are some reasons you'd decide to jump in with us. This is one of the most supportive Reiki trainings out there. Most Reiki programs are one day long. You get an attunement, a manual, *maybe* some practice, and you are sent on your way. I've had a lot of students come to me who've studied elsewhere at one of these trainings, but felt like they didn't get what they wanted out of it. They don't feel connected to the Reiki, they don't use it, or they don't know if they are doing it right. In our program, each level is three to four months long. We have ample class time. Time for instruction, questions, and practice. You get a number of times to receive support during the month, either in a group or one-on-one. The space between trainings also gives time for the Reiki energy to integrate into your system for you to heal, while you are learning. It also gives time for the questions to bubble up, so then you can get support during class. Reiki is an abstract and subtle modality, a lot questions can come up when you start to practice, that you might not otherwise think of. Most students who've taken my programs end up feeling really grounded, and connected to the Reiki. They feel confident using it, and understand how to practice in a safe, and ethical way. ----------------------------------------- "I have done other Reiki trainings, and while they were useful and fulfilling, Sarah's training was more detailed and supportive. Sarah is an intuitive and gifted teacher, and her warm and open nature allows for students to learn and develop in a very nurturing environment. I am excited to begin Level III." ~Anonymous ----------------------------------------- I've been practicing Reiki for 16 years. As I mentioned before, a lot of the tricky stuff that can come up in a Reiki practice is when the rubber meets the road. During these years, I've seen and experiences a lot. The kinds of mysterious happenings that present themselves with the Reiki. The kinds of conversations that are had with the public, and have evolved how to talk about Reiki. The ways to operate that help one practice in a safe, ethical way that honors the boundaries of their clients and themselves. While I'm not perfect, and I am still learning all the time. I have learned a lot from my previous experience and I weave that into the teachings, so hopefully students don't have to take as long to learn it as I did. I've always been a teacher. I got a degree in education before I began my Reiki practice, and I understand what helps people learn, and really integrate that knowing into their being. This is why my Reiki Training Program is structured the way it is. I originally taught one day workshops, and I ultimately felt this was a disservice to my students, and the Reiki energy. Since shifting to the current format several years ago, Reiki students have flourished in their relationship with the Reiki energy. You'll learn in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. I take the energetic container of our class very seriously so we can do deep, powerful, and vulnerable work. Safety is the key to healing. That being said, I love being silly, and we have a lot of fun. Together, our classes create a space where everyone can be themselves and feel supported by each other. You'll marvel at how you transform, as well as the people around you during our months together. ----------------------------------------- "I completed all 3 Reiki courses in the past year with Sarah Barlow at Embrace Your Essence. Her knowledge and passion for Reiki, combined with her excitement for teaching others, made this an amazing and transformative journey. The small group classes created a perfect space for sharing experiences and practicing our skills. If you have been considering receiving Reiki treatments or taking a Reiki class, I highly recommend Sarah." ~Kathy W. ----------------------------------------- If you are still unsure if this Reiki training is the right fit for you? I'm happy to have a conversation with you to help you get the clarity you need. Reach out and we'll talk. :) Ready to jump in on Feb 7th? Register here. Deadline is Jan 24th. Warmly, ~Sarah
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 Reiki is special. It's adaptable. It's accessible. It can even be sneaky.
Once you learn how to do it, it is always there for you. Trouble sleeping? Put your hands on yourself. Injure your knee? Put a hand on your knee. Nervous before a work meeting? Place a hand on your heart. Anxious during a first date? Keep a palm on your lap. Sister's getting surgery across the country? Distant Reiki from your couch. Sweet kitty is having tummy trouble? Reiki while you pet them. There are multitudes of applications for Reiki for yourself, and your loved ones. All you need is your hands. Once you get to Reiki II and learn distant Reiki, you don't even need to be in the same place. Reiki is amazing. It's one of those modalities that practitioners can easily give to themselves. Whereas, for other healing modalities it can be harder to do self-healing work. The subtleness of the Reiki also makes it easy to give to yourself or others when you are in a crowd, or other public setting without it being obvious. Reiki is my favorite tool. It meets you where you are. Reiki helps to guide your life, and weather away the things that aren't working for you. It leads you to the things that are going to be supportive. Reiki is one of the best things that's ever happened to me. It could be for you too, if you'll let it. What do you say? Want to join us for this year's Reiki training? There's just under two weeks to sign up for Reiki I which begins on Sat Feb 7th. You can get all the details here. I hope you'll join us. :) Much love, Sarah Planes, trains, and automobiles.  Summer is just around the corner! Perhaps you have some fun travel plans on the docket. If so, you might be interested in today's theme: Reiki for travel.
Many clients have received Reiki for vacation and other travel plans. This Reiki enhances travel flowing safely and smoothly. Some clients have added focus on minimizing the chance of contracting sickness (especially in the Covid era). We can also send Reiki to your home and any animals that will remain behind while you're away. How this looks in action: Schedule a remote session near the scheduled travel time. This is the time I block off in my calendar to send the Reiki to you. Typically, this is done within a week or so of your travels. Because distant Reiki transcends time and space, an hour or so of Reiki can cover the whole bubble of time that you will be on your trip, and also sent ahead of time. You share with me the details of your travels when you book, such as: departure and arrival days/times, destinations, type of transportation, and any specific events you'd like an extra boost for. When I send the Reiki at the agreed upon time, I begin by sending you some for the prep/packing, getting to and from your destination(s), as well as the time you spend experiencing the area, or visiting with others. As mentioned, I can also spend time sending Reiki to your home to help watch over it while you are away. Once the Reiki is complete, I send you an email with what I worked on, and any energetic observations I had. You would then be able to email me back at your own convenience with updates about anything you picked up on and how your travels went. These sessions have helped many feel peace of mind while traveling, and smooth out any bumps along the way for a more enjoyable trip. If you ever find yourself wanting to have this benevolent energy supporting you during your travels, let me know. Have you had Reiki during travels? If so, comment below to share with others what your experience was like. Blessings, Sarah  I'm starting a series "Reiki for _____" to help highlight some specific ways that Reiki can support you through the twists and turns of life. These may be ways that you may not have realized were possible. My hope is that if you ever find yourself in a situation that I highlight, and you'd like someone in your corner, it will occur to you that Reiki is an option for you. If you are wondering how Reiki might help you with a specific situation, feel free to write in, and I might include it in this series.
Today, we are highlighting Reiki for surgery. I've given Reiki to hundreds of clients during a variety of surgeries over the years. This has encouraged more beneficial outcomes, and the body's receptivity to the treatment. Oftentimes, this has shown up as reduced pain and side effects, accelerated recovery times, and greater ease with the whole process. How this looks in action: Schedule a remote session near the scheduled surgery time. This is the time I block off in my calendar to send the Reiki to you. Typically, this is done within a few days of the surgery. Often the day before, or the day of. Because distant Reiki transcends time and space, an hour or so of Reiki can cover a large chunk of time. It also doesn't have to be sent at the exact time that the event is taking place for it to be effective. You share with me the details of the surgery as you have them, such as: surgery time, hospital, surgeon's name, estimated duration of surgery, what the surgeon is expected to do, and any details on recovery place and time. We often put as much detail down at the time of booking, and clients fill me in on the time the day before once they've heard from the hospital. When I send the Reiki at the agreed upon time, I begin by sending you some for the night before the surgery to facilitate you getting some good rest, minimizing anxiety, and getting you prepared for the next day. I then hold the operating room in a bubble of Reiki energy, so the whole space creates a container of balance. While I can't ethically send Reiki to your doctors and their team, since I don't have their consent, filling the room itself with Reiki creates an aura of light that lifts the energy and can subtly influence the medical team if they are open to it. Naturally, then I spend the bulk of our time focusing on the areas of your body being impacted by the surgery, and your immune system. Finally, I send some Reiki to you for a day or so following the surgery to aid in recovery and pain management as you ease out of the operation. Once the Reiki is complete, I send you an email with what I worked on, and any energetic observations I had. You would then be able to email me back at your own convenience with updates about how you are feeling and how the surgery went. Receiving Reiki during surgery has helped many feel relief, supported, and heal more smoothly. If you ever find yourself or a loved one in need, don't hesitate to reach out. Have you had Reiki during surgery before? If so, comment below to share with others what your experience was like. Blessings, Sarah |
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