Spring - Really?

It's hard to believe that we're already at the end of April with May just around the corner. If you live in an area where the weather has been less than spring-like like I do, why not take a mini-vacation and schedule yourself a Reiki session? A Reiki session will leave you feeling relaxed, destressed and feeling like you took a vacation to a far-away place.

Since receiving my certification as a Reiki Master Teacher last fall, I've taught Reiki Levels I and II and feel honored to have taught some amazing women. They are all awesome and I'm always in awe of their stories and willingness to grow spiritually taking that out into all areas of their lives. The more of us there are out there doing Reiki, the more the light grows and I know one day we will all live in peace and harmony, caring and lifting each other up to heights that seem insurmountable now. We will get there - one Reiki practitioner at a time.


Reiki Level I class.

Reiki Level II class.
If you've thought about taking a Reiki class or have thought about experiencing a Reiki session, I am always happy to be of service. Visit my website Loving Heart Reiki for more information. Until then, I send you Reiki love and light.

Happy New Year!

Make this year the best year ever. Don't just make goals and resolutions - feel into them and envision them happening. Enjoy every step along the way knowing that each step brings you closer to realizing your dreams.

It's so easy to get caught up in the mundane things in life. There's always laundry to be done, one more errand to run, one more item to check off the to-do list. But if you look for the magic, that tiny spark of realization that takes you out of yourself, you'll find that no matter what you're doing you can do it from a place of gratitude and appreciation.

While it's grand to have goals to aspire to, try not to get so caught up in accomplishing them that you forget to live in the 'now'. Experience each moment. Savour it. It won't pass this way again.

And so I leave you with the five Reiki Principles . . . they're really all you need to make this year stand out as amongst the best ever!


Reiki Principles

Just for today, do not anger.
Just for today, do not worry.
Just for today, be grateful for all your blessings.
Just for today, do your work with honesty and integrity.
Just for today, be kind to every living being.

Moving into the New Energy

2012 certainly has had it's fair share of ups and downs, but did you know that energy is shifting? And by that I mean, consciousness, is shifting. We humans are shifting from the Third Dimension of material want and gain and it's all about 'me', to the Fourth and Fifth Dimensions which are of 'how can I be of service to you' and simplifying our lives.

I know you've felt it . . . that silent urging inside that is getting so loud that you can't sit still any longer. That feeling of "Is this all there is? Really? There must be more!" And you'd be right. There is more. We are much bigger than we've been led to believe. We are expansive and our souls know it. It's time that our minds caught up with our hearts.

It's time to let go of old beliefs that keep you 'stuck'. It's time to grow beyond the boundaries that society has set for you. It's time to listen to your intuition, your guides and angels, and get moving in the direction of your dreams. You can do it . . . you must do it!

You may also be experiencing headaches, flu-like symptoms, nausea, diarrhea, muscle and joint pain, depression, crying for no reason, fluttering, pain in the heart or breathing difficulties, hot flashes and day or night sweats, extreme tiredness, excessive energy, weight gain, loss of memory or feeling spacey. These are all symptoms of the energy shift as our bodies adjust and upgrade to the higher frequencies.

It is important to take good care of yourself during this time (and well, at any time really). Where do you begin? I believe it's different for everyone, but there are some basics that apply. First of all, get outside in nature. Go for a walk. Talk to a tree. Bury your feet in the sand. Make a snowman. Look up at the stars or the clear blue sky. Take advantage of whatever is around you at this moment.

Eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. Go meatless one night a week (or better yet, go meatless, full stop). Exercise moderately with walking, biking or swimming. Get your yoga on or do Tai Chi. Meditate and journal. Volunteer. Take vitamins and supplements that support your symptoms (for example, Vitamin B and a multivitamin for the central nervous system to support extreme sensitivity). And most importantly, drink water!

If you're feeling depressed, stuck, discombobulated, out-of-sorts, frustrated, overwhelmed, emotional or any other myriad of feelings that leave you feeling exhausted, please know that you're not alone. By applying some (or all) of the suggestions above you can move through this energy shift feeling better and more optimistic than ever before.

We're all in this together and together we'll make the world a better place for ourselves, our children, family, friends, neighbors and the world. It's just a matter of time!

Holiday Gift Giving

With all the music that's playing in the stores now it's hard not to get into the spirit of the Christmas season. Have you begun making your list and checking it twice? Do you have someone who's hard to buy for? How about giving the gift of relaxation for yourself, a family member or a friend. Gift certificates are available and I'm happy to make up a holiday gift bag to go along with it! At just $60 for a Reiki session gift bag it's affordable and will last long after the holidays are gone!

To order your holiday gift bag send an email to teresa@lovingheartreiki.com.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Reiki for Animals

Reiki translates as ‘universal life-force energy’ and is an amazing energy healing method that originated in Japan with Dr. Mikao Usui. While Reiki has traditionally been used for healing people, in more recent years, those who have learned Reiki realize how beneficial this healing system is for their own pets and other animals, making Reiki an ideal complementary therapy for animals.

Reiki is a gentle, painless, non-invasive and stress-free experience for animals and I was fortunate enough to have the use of Reiki during a time when my Dachshund, Oliver, needed it most. He had gone out the door to do his business and when he went down the step he let out a loud 'yelp'. I knew something was wrong in that instant and after gently picking him up and assessing the situation, it was evident that a trip to the emergency vet was in order.


After several x-rays and what seemed an eternity, the vet finally called us in to report the findings. Oliver had slipped a disk and surgery was in his future to the tune of 5K. As any of us know when faced with this kind of decision, it was a difficult one to make. Oliver would not be undergoing surgery and I was devastated.

Armed with painkillers and anti-inflammatories for Oliver, we made the trip back home. That night while lying in bed, Oliver next to me, and after having some time to settle down, I thought to myself, "why aren't I doing Reiki"? So, I turned the Reiki energy on and for the next two hours Oliver received the healing energy of Reiki.

The next day one of my husband's co-workers mentioned a veterinarian in the Wisconsin Dells who did chiropractic on dogs. I made an appointment and drove the hour long trip with Oliver in the seat next to me. The vet assessed Oliver and then brought out an instrument that resembled a glue gun. After several minutes the treatment was over and Oliver seemed to be somewhat better.

I also made a crystal healing grid for Oliver which included a pet mandala, quartz crystals, rose quartz, and hematite. I set the intention for Oliver's healing and then activated the grid. I believe that using the grid also helped in Oliver's recovery.



Over the next several weeks I continued to do Reiki on Oliver and we travelled to the Dells for his weekly chiropractic treatment. After about a month there was noticeable improvement and he was walking on his back legs without any difficulty. Best of all he was free from pain!

I continued to do Reiki but one night after just a few minutes, Oliver looked up at me, got up and moved down the bed. I followed him and layed my hands on him. He again looked up at me, got up and walked away. I tried one more time to lay my hands on him, but he moved once again and at that point I knew that he was done with Reiki!

I believe that between the chiropractic treatments, the crystal grid and Reiki, Oliver's back mended without surgery and without an extended recovery period. I am truly grateful for the Reiki energy and for the healing that it brought Oliver.

(Disclaimer: Reiki is a natural method of energy clearing and balancing for the purpose of stress reduction and relaxation and may be used as part of an integrative healing or wellness program. While it can be used entirely on its own, it is not meant as a substitute for proper veterinary care.)

Reiki for Children

Reiki translates as "Universal Life-Force Energy" and is a complete system of natural healing founded by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s. It is 100 percent pure, organic, natural, and holistic. Reiki works with our whole being on all levels physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Everyone has the innate ability to use Reiki and anyone can learn it. It is wonderful for children because in the process of learning Reiki they learn about their bodies, their inner spirit, their personal power, and their connection to the universal life force, which is pure love.

Reiki for Children (ages 5 - 12) provides a safe and nurturing experience for children interested in learning about Reiki and how to use it in their own lives, and for their parents in hopes that they will encourage and support their child’s journey.

Benefits of Reiki for Children:

• calms excitability and promotes balance
  
• enhances relaxation and sleep
  
• enhances self-awareness and self-esteem
  
• eases the effects of depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder
  
• improves concentration for better school results
  
• can help with asthma, ADD, ADHD, and Autism
  
• aids in setting personal boundaries at home, school and on the playground

The gift of Reiki at a young age can promote an increased awareness of one's self aiding in developing a healthy way of living throughout childhood and well into adulthood.

To register your child(ren) in a 'Reiki for Children' class visit Loving Heart Reiki and click on the Classes tab.

Need a Tune-Up?

Have you been feeling out-of-sorts or unbalanced? It could be that your chakras are in need of a fall tune-up. There are different ways our chakras can become dysfunctional. They can be too open or too closed and they can be spinning too fast or too slow. Problems may occur for different reasons but many of them stem from an emotional root. The chakras absorb energy that comes from our thoughts, feelings and outside environment and feed this to our body. For instance, if we have negative feelings, we will be filtering negative energy through our chakras and into our body. Over time this can manifest in the body as illness or disease. Our chakras also absorb energy from the environment. Other people’s negative emotions or a room full of clutter can also produce an unhealthy energy which we absorb through our chakras.


We cannot always avoid negative energy from others or our environment, but we can change our feelings from negative to positive to protect ourselves from this energy. Keeping our chakras in tip-top condition is the key, in other words keeping them spinning in balance. Chakra balancing is a bit like fall-cleaning the chakras and fine-tuning them.

In a Chakra Balancing session we will begin by setting an intention for your session. Then we will open your aura signaling to your Higher Self that we will be working for your highest and greatest good and for the good of all. Then working a few inches above each chakra, we will clear each of your chakras beginning at the Crown Chakra and working down towards your Root Chakra. Once the clearing has taken place, we will balance and align your chakras and finally, we will close your aura.

Balanced chakras are one way to keep your body healthy and vibrant. Much like your car needs a tune-up every now and then to keep it running smoothly, so too does your body. So leave that teeter-totter feeling behind and schedule your Chakra Balancing session at Loving Heart Reiki, LLC.