Shoden (“first teachings”) is the initial level of traditional Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho. The course focuses on hands-on energy healing experiences through treatments, group exercises, and meditation over three 3.5 hr sessions.
Please Note: The course happens on 3 Saturdays January 4, 11, & 18th. When buying tickets only purchase one ticket for January 4th (you do not need to buy separate tickets for 1/11 & 1/18)
Key elements include:
- History and principles of Reiki, focusing on its founder Mikao Usui
- The five Reiki precepts (Gokai) for daily living
- Hand positions for self-treatment and treating others
- Meditation techniques
- Four Reju (spiritual blessing)
- Practice sessions for self-treatment and treating others
Some of the benefits you could receive with this training are:
- A deeper connection to your true self
- A deeper awareness of your true purpose
- Development and trust of your intuition
- More tools for your own self-care and spiritual development
Upon completion, students receive a Shoden certificate and can practice Reiki on themselves, friends, and family.
This course is perfect for anyone curious to learn about Reiki or deepen their practice. Whether you continue to levels 2 and 3, there is so much to be gleaned from this experience.
Elizabeth “Burd” Fertig-Burd Wellness Guide & Wellness Coordinator at Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center
Elizabeth Fertig-Burd, affectionately known as “Burd,” embodies the essence of holistic wellness with a career spanning over two decades in the field. As a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, Burd has meticulously crafted her teachings to serve a diverse range of individuals, especially highlighting her commitment to those with mobility challenges, such as people with Parkinson’s Disease. Her innovative yoga sessions, designed to be both accessible and impactful, extend from the serene settings of libraries to the communal spaces of senior living facilities, ensuring that the therapeutic benefits of yoga reach a broad audience. In addition to her expertise in yoga, Burd is also a Reiki practitioner and teacher in the Usui Reiki Ryoho lineage. where her intuitive approach offers a deeply personal healing journey for her clients. Her background in personal training and wellness consulting further enriches her holistic perspective, integrating physical, mental, and energetic practices to foster complete well-being. Elizabeth Fertig-Burd’s dedication to making holistic practices accessible and meaningful to all exemplifies her as a compassionate and skilled practitioner in the wellness community. She extends much gratitude to her teachers Mea Star Tavares (they/them) www.hallowedwell.com and Frans Stiene
Learn more about Burd at https://celebrationtreefarm.com/
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