What's a Reiki Circle?

• A Reiki Circle is an opportunity to practice and learn about Reiki. No experience is necessary to attend.

• All participants are offered 'Open' Reiju* (attunement) in order to either deepen their existing Reiki practice or to experience giving and receiving Reiki for the first time.

• For newcomers with no previous Reiki experience, it is a great way to be introduced to how Reiki works as well to experience both giving and receiving Reiki.

• For existing Reiki students and teachers, it is an opportunity to gain more experience as a practitioner, as well as connect with fellow students, your Reiki teacher, and other members of the local Reiki community. All lineages are welcome to attend!

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What can I expect?

• We start out with introductions, and share news and upcoming events. Cell phones should be 'silenced' at this time.

• If there is a graduating class, we celebrate as students receive their certificates with applause, congratulations, and CAKE!

• Then 'Open' Reiju* (attunement) is given individually to each participant.

• Next, we do 'Mawashi'. ('Mawashi' is Japanese word that means 'Circle' and where the term 'Reiki Circle' originates from.) During Mawashi, participants stand, facing each other, in a circle. We raise our hands to the Reiki energy, then bring our hands down, holding the left palm upward-facing under the right palm of the person to their left, and the right palm downward-facing over the left palm of the person to their right. No physical contact is made and participants keep their hands an inch or two apart. - in this way, all participants are 'entrained' or connected, forming an unbroken energetic chain, or 'circle.' Hand positions are then switched.

• Starting with the person directly left of the Shihan (teacher), each participant will sit briefly on a stool in the center of the circle, while everyone else 'beams' Reiki energy at them. This is an AMAZING experience, NOT to be missed!!!

• Then, we set up the massage tables and bring out stools, chairs, blankets, pillows, and bolsters. One person will lie on the table for approx 10-15 minutes, while several others lay gentle Reiki healing hands on, or just above them. Each person will have the opportunity to be on the table. This way everyone will be able to experience both giving and receiving Reiki. Once everyone has had their turn on the table, tables are folded back up and put away along with the chairs, stools, blankets, etc.

• We end the Circle with closing Mawashi, but this time, no one sits in the center.

​What should I bring/wear?​

• Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and be free of excess jewelry.

• Comfort items, such as blankets, pillows, bolsters etc. are already on site and will be provided, but if you have something special you like, feel free to bring it!

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How much does it cost?

• Reiki Circles are FREE to attend, but a $10 per person suggested donation is GREATLY appreciated to help keep the lights on and the doors open. NO ONE is turned away for lack of funds.