Saturday, January 30, 2010

Reiki Newsletter- February 2010

Dear Friends,

I bow to you all with Gratitude for your offerings following my call for donations for Haiti. We’ve raised $700 already. We have one very generous donor who is willing to donate money to sponsor a Reiki 1 and a Reiki 2 class for someone who's wanted to take Reiki, but have had financial considerations hindering them from learning Reiki. If you know anyone, please let them know of this offer. I’ve had many people ordering distant Reiki for themselves or their loved ones. Remember, our donation lines are still open 24/7.

If you donate $10: I’ll send you distant Reiki (with my deepest gratitude)
If you donate $25: 1 FREE pass for a Reiki Continuing Education class
If you donate $50: 2 FREE passes for Reiki Continuous Education classes
If you donate $100: A FREE Reiki 1 Class
If you donate $125: A FREE Reiki 2 Class

The continuous education classes are kicking off with Reiki in West vs. Japanese Reiki! Here is a reminder of the available classes:

Reiki in West vs. Japanese Reiki: on Sunday January 31st at 2pm-4pm. This class elaborates on differences of Reiki as thought and practiced in the West vs. Traditional Japanese Reiki teachings. There is opening for 1 lucky person :-)
Deep Dive into Reiki Symbols on Sunday February 7th 2pm - 4pm only Reiki 2 and above
This class is an in depth exploration of Reiki symbols. We’ll discuss the meaning and function of the symbols and discuss how to eventually drop the symbols and “be what the Symbol represents”.
Reiki Refresher on Thursday February 11th 7pm - 9pm open to all levels
This class provides an overview of Reiki system as a healing modality and a self-improvement system as well as explores pillars of Reiki system (precepts, meditations, hands-on healing, symbols and attunement). This will be an open forum environment where you can ask any questions
Reiki as a Spiritual Path on Wednesday February 17th 7pm-9pm open to all levels
This class explores how Reiki can be a path of spiritual development and how do the pillars of Reiki systems (precepts, symbols, mantras, meditations, hands-on healing) complement each other and provide a path to enlightenment. Class also explores how these steps correspond to paths in other major spiritual traditions.
Reiki 2 Class is coming up in mid-April

How to donate: Pick one of the options above (or two, or more); donate to any organization you are sure the benefits will directly go to Haiti. Simply let me know how much you’ve donated and which class you’d like to participate.

What else is going on….
Cincinnati Yoga School’s annual 108 Sun salutation offering event is on Sunday January 31st from 9 am till noon. Normally, this offering is sent out for the Austin Wright School in India/Virtues First, Inc. This year, Will is graciously offering it up to Haiti. You can complete 108 Sun Salutations or 108 Gayatri Mantra (text will be provided) or simply come to sit in meditation. Want to send your offering? Contact me. I’ll be there.
More Meditation workshops will be offered by our friend Andrea Berger. Advanced Hemi-Sync workshop is on Feb 13 & 14 at the Conscious Living Center in Clifton; 9am – 5pm; $175 . Excursion workshops on Mar 6 & 7; Mar 27 & 28; or May 1-2; 9am- 5pm; $175 . Contact Andrea directly at aberger@cinci.rr.com or www.acevol.org
Five Element Reiki class with Bruce Davis is on February 13th. 4 of us have teamed up to take the class together. If you are interested in participating next classes, contact Bruce directly at bdreiki@hotmail.com. This class is awesome!
Free Introduction to Reiki session on Saturday February 20th at 2pm in Delhi
We continue to have a Reiki Master to sponsor an “Introduction to Reiki” session every month. This month’s session shall be hosted by Elfriede Manning. Please feel free to share with your friends and loved ones who want to explore Reiki. For address and directions, please contact Elfriede at elfriede@lookitup.com
Next Reiki Master /Teacher gathering is on Sunday March 21st at Grailville! Reiki Masters: Mark your calendars for another awesome gathering!

There are many other events and trainings posted at Ning. We now have 114 active members. Are you not one of them? Sign up at www.cincinnatireiki.ning.com

With deepest Gratitude,
Love & Light,
Zeynep “Premdasi”
e-mail: turquoizen@yahoo.com
http://cincinnatireiki.ning.com

Friday, January 1, 2010

Reiki Newsletter- January 2010

Dear Friends,

I wish you all a happy New Year filled with abundance of health, peace, prosperity, love, and joy. I am so excited for new beginnings that the New Year brings. It’s perfect time to rejuvenate, make new resolutions and start on a clean fresh page. Speaking of wishes and resolutions… have you made your New Year resolutions yet? It’s not too late. Here are some tips how you can create your resolutions and send Reiki for their materialization.

Manifesting a reality starts with clear intentions (remember Secret: The Law of Attraction?). What you focus on, you attract to your life.
Ø Express your New Year resolution with clarity. Instead of saying “I want to be happy”, define happiness. Say “I want a new job that will bring my highest potential” or “I want to be in a relationship where we can share and grow together”. In stead of “I want a new car” say the model and the color and add any other details as possible. This shows how clear you are with your goal.
Ø Always use positive statements in current tense. Instead of saying “I don’t want to be sick”, say “I am completely healthy”.
Ø Visualize yourself as already accomplished your wish or resolution, i.e. you can visualize yourself at the front yard of your dream home, at the office, or in a loving relationship. Visualize as many details as you can.
Ø Think about what emotions you’d have when you accomplish your goal. Add that emotion to your vision. Feel the breeze of the ocean or sand in the beach, warmness of the sun in your face when you’re in your dream vacation. Feel the joy, the happiness, the contentment of accomplishing your goal.
Ø To empower your goals with Reiki; you can simply write down your resolutions on a piece of paper or visualize it.
Ø Activate Reiki by saying an intention or affirmation like “I’m opening myself to Reiki”. Feel the gentle current of Reiki.
Ø If you know Reiki symbols use them at this time. If you are using visualization, beam Reiki to the image as if it’s in a screen in front of you. If you prefer to write it down, take the piece of paper into your palms and provide Reiki.
Ø Send Reiki to the image or to the paper for 5-10 minutes, or as long as you feel your wish is accomplishment.
Ø Well, the work starts after you send Reiki. Make an action plan and work towards your goal. I’ve just updated my personal OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures) and I’d be glad to work with you individually if you’d like to create yours. This is a tool I’ve adapted from corporate world. It starts with having a vision, mission, achievable goals, and measurable targets for your goals. It works amazingly!
Ø It’s also very important to prepare yourself for your goal and bring your surrounding conditions ready for the materialization of your wish, i.e. check internet resources for healthy diets, how to learn a new skill, etc. One thing I often do is to talk about my goals to my family and friends. The more you talk about your goals, the more you’re inspired and the closer you get. It’s also important to surround yourself with people who’ll support you and your goals.
Ø Always remember you are worth it and you deserve it!
Ø Probably the most important aspect is not to cling to the outcome. Remember it’ll be materialized only if your goal is aligned with your life plan and if it’s for your utmost good. Please trust the Divine order.

Free Introduction to Reiki session on Wednesday January 13th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Pricehill
We continue to have a Reiki Master to sponsor an “Introduction to Reiki” session every month. This month’s session shall be hosted by Tony Agee. The session will be advertized at Ning, Meet-up, Facebook and Twitter. Please feel free to share with your friends and loved ones who want to explore Reiki. For address and directions, please contact Tony directly at: tonyagee@gmail.com

Reiki World Peace Meditation on Wednesday January 13 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Join thousands of people around the world to send Reiki for World Peace. You can download the Worlds Peace cards from William Rand’s web site: http://www.reiki.org/WPCM.html

Here is my New Year Gift: Free Reiki Refresher Class on Wednesday January 20 from 7- 9 pm in my home
You might have taken a class few years ago; you might not have been practicing Reiki as much or even forgot what it was. It’s OK. You can come back for a refresher class, get another attunement and refresh your knowledge. It’s my heartfelt New Year gift for you. Please RSVP to claim your gift.

**** First Reiki Class of the Year**** Reiki 1 & 2 on Saturday January 23th and January 24th from 9:00 am till 6:30 pm
Let your friends and loved ones know. The classes can be taken individually (pre-requisite for Reiki 2 is Reiki 1). Check out Ning for more information, I’ll post it there soon.

Five Element Reiki
I’ve had the privilege to host and witness a Five Element Reiki class last month. It was an awesome class! Now I need someone to partner up with me to take the class (I couldn’t commit to take the class last month due to uncertainties in my schedule, but now I will be able to, yay!). Bruce Davis, our friend from Cincinnati Reiki community and a seasoned Reiki Master in Traditional Japanese Reiki is teaching this course to share his accumulated healing experience over the years. Bruce uses Five Elements theory (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal) to explain the elemental nature of the body’s life energy and how energy pathways (meridians) are associated with each element and how Five Element theory impacts a healing session. Please send me an e-mail, if you’d like to partner up with me or if you need more information.

Reiki Share/Support Groups:
Reiki Share at Northern Methodist Church on Sunday, January 17 (6700 Winton Road, Finneytown, OH 45224), from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Please RSVP by the Friday before to Elizabeth at sharingreiki@yahoo.com. The fee for this Share will be $10. Light refreshments will be provided.

Reiki Support Group meets at the Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash every 2nd Saturday. Next meeting is on January 9th. Pease RSVP directly to Mira if you’d like to join. It’s a great way to ask questions and share experiences. Contact Mira at: mirashukla9@hotmail.com.

All other Reiki events (Reiki shares, support groups, clinics) are posted in Ning. Sign up to get invitations to new events. http://cincinnatireiki.ning.com

Reiki hugs to all,
Love & Light,
Zeynep “Premdasi” Yilmaz