CHOOSING YOUR REIKI TEACHER 
by Barbara McKell RT CRA, KRM
 
It can be rather daunting when you decide to take Reiki Training. There is so much information out there on the internet and it soon becomes overwhelming if you want to be sure you are getting the proper training from a qualified teacher.
You want to know that you will not have to do any of your training over again to become a professional Reiki Practitioner.
Reiki is one of the fastest growing and most effective methods of natural healing that is being taught today. It is very easy to learn, but it still needs to be taught with integrity, knowledge and experience, so that students have every opportunity to become successful and confident Reiki Practitioners. There are many people teaching Reiki classes now. Some are highly qualified and may be just the right teacher for you. The relationship you develop with your Reiki teacher is an important one and can be helpful as you develop your Reiki practice. Be sure to find out if they offer ongoing support or a practice group after you have completed your training.
As well as completing all their Reiki training with a certified teacher, Registered Teachers with the Canadian Reiki Association have completed a practicum, are required to adhere to teaching standards and a code of ethics. As professionals they are accountable to the CRA and must maintain the standards in order to be a Registered Teacher in good standing with the CRA.  A CRA registered Teacher (RT CRA) can offer their students CEU's towards their CRA practicum.It is advisable to find a CRA registered teacher if you wish to become a member and receive professional designation. The CRA is the only recognized governing body for Reiki professionals in Canada. Finding a teacher through the CRA website is a good place to start if you are looking for a teacher in any province in Canada. www.reiki.ca
The International Center for Reiki Training founded by William Lee Rand has set high standards in the United states. They train quailified and knowledgable teachers who are kept up to date on all the lastest information. www.reiki.org
 
It is a good idea to ask your prospective teacher some questions before you decide to sign up for a class. They should be open and willing to answer all your questions and concerns.
Ask the Reiki Master if they personally use Reiki and how they incorporate it into their daily lives.  It is a good idea to find out how long have they have been working with Reiki. Ask about the training they have taken and how long they have been teaching. Do they teach all Levels of Usui Reiki?  An internet course is not going to give them the experience and knowledge to teach a class, so beware of the internet trained practitioner or teacher. This type of training does not offer any mentorship or hands on practice time with a trained teacher. Find out if they have regular classes and how often they teach. Taking your training with other students is the best way to learn Reiki. The comraderie and experience of working with other students adds to your understanding and confidence. Havign pracice time and learning with a group adds a special value to your training.It often creates long term friendships with like minded people who can acknowledge and support you on your Reiki path.
 
Usui Reiki originated in Japan. It is the foundation of the Reiki that is being accepted and used all over the world today. It is a good place for the new practitioner to start and if your interest grows you can pursue the more esoteric types of Reiki after you have a firm footing in the Usui system of Reiki.  Ask the prospective teacher about their lineage and if this training will initiate you into, or progress you within the Usui lineage? If not, then which lineage is it a part of?
Get  a course outline so you know what they will be covering in their classes? How many hours of class time is included? How much time is instructional, and how much is hands on practice?
Find out what the specific things you will be qualified to do after taking the training? How much is the course fee and what is included? Ask if  there a Reiki support group in your area or can they help you find one?
Be sure that the Reiki Teacher will openly support you in being a successful Reiki practitioner or teacher. A Reiki Master who withholds information or support  could be afraid you might compete with them then they will not give you the support you need.
A Reiki master who is truly walking their talk will understand that competition and fear based controlling behaviours are not part of being a congruent professional teacher.
Be aware of Reiki Teachers who insist that you must take all your training from them or insist you take an overwhelming multitude of levels of training and are not willing to acknowlege any previous training you have taken. 
Be sure that they have a positive respectful attitude toward other Reiki Practitioners and Teachers, regardless of lineage or affiliation.
Be aware of how you feel about the answers you receive an how you are being treated. Are they responding in a respectful manner that is supportive and empowering?
Above all… Listen to your heart and you will be guided to the right teacher.

A two part course designed for those who are already trained in some type of enery work or those who feel they are ready to move a little faster in their study of Reiki. We recommend that you use your own inner guidance as to whether or not you wish to take both levels in a weekend intensive.

This 20 hour course consists of the following training:

• What Reiki is and how it works. The origins and history of Reiki
• Perception: How we each perceive things in our own way
• Energy perception exercises
• Meditation
• Subtle Human Energy Field - The Aura and the Chakras
• Intention and methods of clearing energy
• The Three Pillars, as taught by Dr. Usui
• Reiki I Attunement
• Hand positions for self-treatment
• Hand positions for treating others
• Hands on experience with giving a complete treatment
• The Reiki II symbols and how to use them
• Reiki II Attunement
• Using Reiki to heal unwanted habits and addictions
• Scanning
• Beaming
• Distance Healing
• Hands-on experience.

Reiki Manual and all class materials are included in this course.
A Level I/II Reiki Certificate is issued upon successful completion

Cost: $400 plus GST

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To register for this course: Contact us and request the registration form Click Here 

Prerequisite: Level I Reiki Training

This eight hour course consists of the following training:

• The Reiki II symbols and how to use them
• Reiki II Attunement
• Using Reiki to heal unwanted habits and addictions
• Scanning
• Beaming
• Distance Healing
• Hands-on experience.

All class materials are included in this course.
A Level II Reiki Certificate is issued upon successful completion

Cost: $250 plus GST

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To register for this course: Contact us for a registration form Click here

This extensive course consists of the following training:

• What Reiki is and how it works. The origins and history of Reiki.
• Perception: How we each perceive things in our own way
• Energy perception exercises
• Meditation
• Subtle Human Energy Field, The Aura and the Chakras
• Intention and methods of clearing energy
• The Japanese Reiki techniques and The Three Pillars, as taught by Dr. Usui
• Reiki I Attunement
• Hand positions for self-treatment
• Hand positions for treating others
• Hands on experience with giving a complete treatment.
• How to start your Reiki practice and how to receive professional designation with the Canadian Reiki Association. www.reiki.ca

Reiki Manual and all class materials are included in this course.
A Level I Reiki Certificate is issued upon successful completion

Cost: $150 plus GST

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To register for this course: Contact us and request a registration form Click here

Preparing for classes: To enhance your experience of the attunement it is suggested that before the class you: eliminate the use of caffeine, don't drink alcohol, minimize or stop eating sweets, cut back or eliminate smoking, don't eat meat, meditate one-half to one hour per day or spend time in silence, reduce or eliminate TV, radio, and reading newspapers; go for walks, spend time in nature, get some exercise, release anger, fear, jealousy, hate, worry, and envy; read material that is uplifting and inspiring.

Most importantly. . . do not consume nicotine, caffeine, alcohol or any other type of stimulant on the day of your initiation.

Prerequisite: Advanced Reiki Training.

This course is recommended for those who wish to teach Reiki.  This intensive course teaches the student how to pass on the Reiki attunement and how to teach Reiki to others.

• Advanced Reiki meditations that harmonize the energy of the chakras and align you with your guides.
• Instruction on how to give Reiki Healing attunements and the attunements for Reiki I&II and ART and full Reiki Master.
• How to do a self-attunement and a distance attunement.
• The Usui system of attunements and the Usui/Tibetan system used by the International Center for Reiki Training.  (Two Tibetan symbols are given along with the four Usui symbols)
• Reiju Empowerment
• The healing attunement is given and received by all students.  There will be plenty of time to practice doing attunements so that each student is confident with administering all the attunements.
• The requirements and responsibility of being a true Reiki Master.

This is a very powerful healing experience as students practice giving attunements on each other so that each student receives many attunements.

The Master Manual and all class materials are included in the cost.
A Reiki Master Certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Cost: $650 plus GST

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To register for this course: send a $150 cheque made out to Soul Connection
To: Barbara McKell
c/o Soul Connection, 12 Oakridge Cres. Guelph ON.  N1L 1J1

A Creative Exploration of Energy

Reiki Kids for children ages 5 to 12

at Eramosa Eden Retreat Center, Eden Mills Ontario

Bringing together Reiki and the Young is a sure recipe for magic on Earth.  This program is designed for children that march to their own beat and hear the sounds and feelings of all.  These young ones are manifest on this planet as teachers, guides and leaders and bringing Reiki to them enables clarity and validation of their inherent abilities.  An attunement is offered during this workshop, the acceptance of which is entirely up to the child.  The emphasis is placed on experiencing Reiki and putting words and feelings to this experience through art, movement and sound.

The workshop is conducted in a child friendly environment.  Parents may stay in a helping capacity.  There will be creative work and physical play, as such comfortable clothes are essential.  Snacks and refreshments will be made available, please inform us well in advance of any allergies.

This is a one day workshop getting in touch with subtle energy and learning simple methods of using Reiki.  This course is designed to be fun and interesting for children who have an awareness of their energetic being and would like to spend time in a nurturing, supportive atmosphere which allows them to explore their unique potential.

• SENSING THE ENERGY FIELD
• REIKI I ATTUNEMENT
• HEALING WITH PLANTS, ANIMALS AND PEOPLE
• REIKI ART
• STORIES AND GUIDED MEDITATION

Cost: $100 plus gst — Includes snack, all class materials,Reiki Kids Manual and a "Reiki Kids" certificate.
 

Reiki Kids class materials for Reiki Masters
"Reiki Kids" Manual — Barbara has created a book called "Reiki Kids" which is given to each child in the class.  It is a simple 20 page, colouring book style manual, that the children can follow along with during the class.  The book includes a simple history of Reiki, an explanation of Reiki, the energy field (chakras, aura etc), how to sense energy, the Reiki attunement and how to use Reiki.  You can purchse these material on the Reiki Kids website: www.reikikids.ca

Reiki Kids Teaching Guide for Reiki Masters
There is also a Teaching Guide for Reiki Masters.  The Teaching Guide is 28 pages of instructions and suggestions on how to use the Reiki Kids book and how to teach Reiki to children.
You can order the Teaching Guide for Reiki Masters from the Reiki Kids website: www.reikikids.ca

Meditations for Children CD
The CD contains four guided meditations for Children in the form of short journeys.  The CD can be ordered on the Reiki Kids website: www.reikikids.ca

This class is for anyone who has had Reiki Master training. It is recommended that you have been a Reiki Master for at least 1 year before taking Karuna Reiki® Master training. Students who have received their Advanced Reiki Training certificate may take the first two days of the class to receive Level one and two Karuna Reiki® Practitioner certification.Contact Barbara for details 519-823-1262

The Master class is complete with two levels, two attunements, four master symbols and eight treatment symbols. The International Center for Reiki Training experimented with and taught this system for two years and found it to be effective and powerful. The energy has a more definite feeling to it. It works on the emotional and spiritual levels and also can help one become more grounded.

Those who receive the attunements report experiences with their guides, angels, and higher self and feel the healing presence of other enlightened beings. Both levels of Karuna Reiki® and both attunements will be given as well as instruction and practice on the use of all twelve symbols. You will be able to teach all levels of Karuna Reiki®, two practitioner levels and the Master level after taking this class. Lots of practice time is included for giving treatments, using the symbols and for learning the attunement processes.

Reiki meditation to be aware of and heal the Shadow Self

Using chanting and toning with Karuna Reiki®.

Karuna Reiki® … the spiritual essence of Universal Compassion. This magnificent frequency blends perfectly with the Universal Love vibration of Usui Reiki to bring about profound transformation and deep healing. Karuna Reiki® … the spiritual essence of Universal Compassion. This magnificent frequency blends perfectly with the Universal Love vibration of Usui Reiki to bring about profound transformation and deep healing.

Karuna Reiki® includes symbolic keys and mantras which have specific purposes such as:

• Earth healing
• Transmuting fear
• Healing past life issues
• Transmuting karma
• Releasing trauma/abuse

There are special keys for:

• Clearing cellular memory
• Stepping into your Divine Power
• Grounding
• Manifesting
• Creating peace

This 3 day workshop also includes:

• Self-healing meditations to assist in removing blocks to our progress, and unhealthy energetic connections with other people and situations.
• Instruction and practice in giving and receiving Karuna Reiki® sessions using all the symbols.
• Instruction and practice in giving attunements for Karuna Reiki® Practitioner and Master levels.
• Chanting and toning with Karuna Reiki® frequencies.

A detailed class manual is included and certificate from the International Center for Reiki Training.
 

Cost is $650 plus GST, includes Karuna Reiki Master certificate, manual and all class materials -

You will also be offered the opportunity to become a Registered Karuna Reiki Master with The International Center for Reiki Training. You will then be able to use their manuals and your student certificates will come from the Center. Karuna Reiki® is a registered trademark with the International Center for Reiki Training

Dear Friends,

While it has been a pleasure to serve and see Reiki Drumming thrive and spred into theraputic practices in Ontario, I will no longer be teaching Reiki Drumming. Reiki Shaman William Pasher will be teaching Reiki Drumming on behalf of Soul Connection.

William will be teaching Reiki Drumming July 10 and 11, 2010 at Eramosa Eden Retreat Center in Eden Mills Ontario.

 I can also refer you to my teacher Michael Arthur Baird. Training with Michael means a trip to Sedona Arizona. Sedona is a magical place and you will never regret the investment. Here is Michael website: www.reikiclasses.com

Many thanks to all of you who have trained with me and taken your healing drumbeats out into the world.

Blessings,

Barbara

Reiki Drumming - Prerequisite: Level II Reiki
with William Pasher

The drum is an ancient instrument dating back tens of thousands of years.  It has been used for healing, celebration, ritual, worship, rites of passage, divination, communicating tribe to tribe, and with the earth and spirit realms.  The drumbeat lifts and carries us easily into these deeper rhythms, and as it does another world is revealed.  We are transported to a field of vibration where body, mind, soul, nature, spirit, and the cosmos dance together.

Drumming is a powerful experience, it all stems from the reality that we are cradled in a world of rhythm.  Everything that exists is vibratory.  This is true for stars, planets and all matter.  It is the Primal Pulse, the Universal Heartbeat, and the true Mother that unites us all.  Drumming wakes up the life force deep within the cells of our being that release the memories and knowing of who we really are.  The drum becomes the voice that takes you inside to a deeper understanding beyond words and images.

When we combine the energy of the drum with Reiki we have a healing method that takes the power of Reiki to a new and profound level of healing.  With each drumbeat we are able to send Reiki deep into the physical and subtle bodies simultaneously.  Every organ, every cell in the body is a drum and drumming reminds our body of its ideal vibratory rate, which is in harmony with the pulse of the Earth and the Universal flow of creation.  Reiki Drumming creates a harmony that raises the vibratory rate to levels, which allow the body to accelerate its innate healing abilities.

Day One

• The creation of sacred space
• Earth based drum teachings
• Drum journey - A journey of reclaiming your sacred voice
• Introduction to Reiki Drumming techniques
• Reiki Drum Healing “ Developed by Michael Arthur Baird, this technique carries Reiki deep within a persons being by transforming the Reiki energy into sound waves.  It is a very powerful method of using Reiki to effect all levels of the energy bodies.  Participants will learn the steps of the drum healing and the complete facilitation of a Reiki drum healing.  Each participant will have the opportunity to both give and receive a Reiki Drum Healing.
• Drumming the Chakras - A powerful method of clearing and strengthening the Chakras.
• Drumming Circle “ Experience the joy and oneness of creating sound and rhythm in a drum circle.

Day Two

• Creating Sacred Space “ Drumming the Four Directions
• Drum Attunement Ceremony - with the intention of attuning the student and the drum using the Reiki symbols.
• Reiki Drum Journey - A group drum journey to connect with the heartbeat of mother Earth.
• Group Drumming - Celebrating our unique voice
• The Drum Journey - The process of the Shamanic drum journey and the Reiki Drum Journey technique.
• Facilitating a Drum Journey - Practice Reiki Shamanic Drumming and receive a Reiki Drumming Journey session.
• Reiki Drumming Manual - Participants will receive a manual with the techniques and teachings.  Included in the manual will be pages for journaling and extra notes.
• Reiki Drumming Practitioner certificate -  Upon successful completion of the program, those showing competency in the Reiki Drumming techniques and Reiki Drum Journey will receive a Reiki Drumming Practitioner certificate.
• The course fee includes a 16" Remo Buffalo Drum and Reiki Drumming manual. 

$400 plus tax 

*This class unsually fills up so, please sign up for this course well in advance to be sure of a place in the class. To register send an email Click here or call 519-823-2162

Testimonials

"The love and peace that poured out of you during the workshop was so healing to me.  Your acceptance of what is and the flow that you create in this work made it easy to just be with 'Om-Shanti-Om', the drum I carry; we became a team in healing. There was an alchemy at work over that weekend; melding together the composite pieces of sacred drumming, Reiki, Shamanism, sound healing, mindfulness, and meditation into a completely intuitive and organic session. Thank you, Barbara, for bringing Reiki Drumming to Vancouver."
Lyn Ayre, Aura Wellness Centre, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

"I was so moved by the drum healing that you did that I wanted to share my experience.

"I have recently had bladder surgery and am still healing.  During the group drum, you and your drum were directly above my pelvic area.  What I experienced was awesome. I felt all the incision sites as they oozed and throbbed to the beat of the drum.  All soreness, pain, tenderness, infection left my body.  My vision was that my pelvis was the size of the room.  Expansive and alive. After the completion of the drumming, I needed assistance to peel my being from the floor.  Awesome!

"I was so moved by my experience then and in the coming days as I have felt as though I never had surgery.  All traces of discomfort previously felt, had vanished."
Connie Rowley, CRA Member

Instructor:

William Pasher  is  an Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master, a Karuna Reiki® Master, Feather and Crystal healing practitioner, certified Master Practitioner of Reiki Drumming and drum circle facilitator. William works with shamanic practices, sound and totems in his healing practice. Williams Reiki Drumming classes are  fun, inspiring and nurturing. He teaches from a very authentic, pure heart based prespective.

Prerequisite: Level II Reiki Training
The course consists of the following training:

• The Usui Master Symbol is given to enhance and increase the Reiki energy for both personal healing and healing others.
• Reiki Meditation - connecting you with the symbols and your guides.
• Advanced Reiki techniques including:
• Aura Clearing
• How to Cleanse, Clear, Program and Activate Crystals
• Properties of Crystals and Stones
• Crystal Healing layouts
• Continuous sending with the Reiki Grid
• Advanced Meditation
• An exercise will be given to those planning to take the Reiki Master Training.

ART manual and all class materials are included in this course.  Students will be given a set of chakra stones.  The materials will be provided to set up the Reiki Crystal Grid for continuous sending.
An ART Reiki Certificate is issued upon successful completion

Cost: $250 plus GST

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To register for this course contact Click here and request a registration form.

Barbara McKell is a dedicated Reiki Master teaching Reiki in Canada and the US.  She has been teaching Reiki classes on a regular basis for over a decade.   Her love of Reiki and Energy Healing makes her a very inspiring teacher.  Her classes are extensive and include all the information and assistance the student will need to feel confident to practice Reiki.  Barbara uses the guidelines of teaching as set out by the International Center for Reiki Training, the Canadian Reiki Association and the International Association of Reiki Professionals.  Her courses include the "Western" understanding of Reiki and the original Japanese techniques.  She adds to this an outline of the Subtle Human Energy Field (the aura and the chakras) and teaches her students how to use this information in their healing work.

Soul Connection Reiki classes are taught according the the standards of the International Center for Reiki Training, The Canadian Reiki Association and International Association of reiki Professionals.  Soul Connection Reiki training classes are for everyone.  The training is of value to the professional healer and anyone in a helping field.  The classes are also designed to help the student learn Reiki for their personal use, as well as to help friends and family. 
Reiki class fees include all instructional material and a manual.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.  A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
Barbara offers continuing support to her Reiki Students, by making herself available as a mentor.  As part of this ongoing support she facilitates a Reiki Share Group for her students and the Reiki community.  She provides her students with the opportunity to join her online Reiki group so that they can stay connected after their training. 

*Even if you have taken previous training from another Reiki Master you are welcome to continue your training with Soul Connection. A pre/course consultation is required for participants who have taken previous training from another Reiki Master.

Class Locations
Check the workshops calendar for the date and class location.  Smaller classes are held in Barbara's home office in Guelph.  If you would like to sponsor a class, arrangements can be made to have Barbara come teach in your home town.

Flo Studio: is located in Guelph at 260 Waterloo Ave.  on the south side of the street, between Edinburgh Rd.and St. Arnaud St.
Weblink to Flo:Flo Space

Eramosa Eden Retreat Center: is located 10 minutes outside of Guelph. Take Hwy.  #7 to Wellington Rd.  29 Turn left, go 500 meters and turn left on Indian Trail.  Eramosa Eden is located on the left at #8178, just before the bridge.

Eramosa Eden is a lovely spot in nature situated in Spirit Valley on the banks of the Eramosa River.  On 12 wooded acres it is the ideal place to renew body, mind and spirit.  Overnight accommodations are available.  Participants who wish to stay overnight must make prior arrangements with Soul Connection and bring their own bedding, towels and personal items.
Weblink to:Eramosa Eden Retreat Center

Accommodation for out of town participants
Soul Connection Reiki Classes are easily accessible for London, Kitchener, Cambridge, Elora, Fergus, Orangeville, Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington, Mississauga, and Toronto area.

If you plan to stay overnight in Guelph, here is a list of three hotels located closest to the Soul Connection office: 

http://www.daysinnguelph.ca/ 

http://www.deltahotels.com/en/hotels/ontario/delta-guelph/

http://www.ramadaguelph.com