Reiki is a Japanese healing arts technique that helps reduce stress and promotes relaxation. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get symptoms of illness and feel stress, when our energy is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. At Calming Winds you will be taught in the traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Method of natural healing which emphasizes intuition and understanding that the body records from our emotional experiences. Reiki can help you in your path of self-discovery and healing that gently guides you to help you heal mentally, emotional and spiritually. Reiki can be learned by anyone and no prior experience is necessary. It is spiritual in nature, but it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn how to use Reiki. Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of natural healing, recommended that one practice certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are nearly universal across all cultures. In this class you will learn the Reiki techniques and also learn the Reiki Ideals which teaches us to improve oneself and have lasting results, we must accept responsibility for our own life's choices. This class is one day and is a combination of lecture and hands on experience. The interactive experience will ensure that by the end of your class your confident on how to use Reiki in your daily life. Once you decide you like to learn Reiki, the first step is to go to: Services and schedule a Discovery Call with Tonia. Together you will find a date that fits your schedule. Classes can be conducted in one full day or over two days for a shorter amount of time. Class fee includes manual, resources material and additional support through Reiki Shares offered quarterly.