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Japanese Reiki & Animal Reiki

Join us for 3 fulfilling days of connection, personal growth, and sharing peace with animals through Japanese Reiki & Animal Reiki!

Japanese Reiki (Shoden) & Animal Reiki 1
with Kat Forgacs
Durham, CT
September 7-8, plus practice day with rescue animals
*Reiki 1 training also available
(Daily hours listed below)

In this immersive course, we cover the essential foundations of traditional Japanese Reiki for mental-physical-spiritual wellbeing, and the practice of "offering" Reiki (often without touch) to all species of animals and their human companions, safely and respectfully.

This course is especially designed for Reiki practitioners who want to add traditional Japanese Reiki and Animal Reiki techniques to their personal, professional, &or volunteer Reiki practice.

Those without prior Reiki training, or who would like additional review and practice, can arrange to attend an Introduction to Reiki 1 training (in-person or online) before the Animal Reiki course.

The training offers special appreciation rates for animal rescuers, veterans, first responders, and resitting students.

Please be in touch if you have any questions related to your circumstances.
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Learning objectives:

Participants will learn how to help reduce the effects of stress for all kinds of creatures, with and without touch, using traditional Japanese Reiki meditations (such as Joshin Kokyu Ho, Seishin Toitsu) and the Let Animals Lead® method developed by Kathleen Prasad.

After the Shoden & Animal Reiki 1 course, you will have the essential skills and training to practice compassionate Reiki meditation for your own self-care and as a volunteer for all kinds of under-served animal populations, including rescue animals, wildlife, farm(ed) and working animals, companion animals, therapy animals, animals in captivity, and more!
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This course is for you if:

❤️ You are excited about facilitating heartfelt spaces for wellbeing for loved ones and creatures of all varieties, including wildlife, rescue animals, foster animals, companion animals, service animals, working animals, and animals in captivity

💛 You are intrigued by the idea of creating peace and relaxation from within to support individuals and animals experiencing stress, illnesses, and nearing transition

💚 You want help in developing more focus, becoming more present, and easing suffering

💙 You are committed to a path of deepening integrity and personal wellbeing, and softening your relationship with yourself and the world

💜 You relish the path of personal improvement through gentleness, mindfulness, intentionality, self-responsibility, and enduring compassion towards self and others.
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Course location:

Instruction will take place at The Red Barn in Durham, in Durham CT (centrally located between Hartford, New Haven, and New London). Guided clinical practice sessions will take place at a nearby animal rescue location.

Registration includes a followup private coaching session, which will be scheduled for each student after the course.
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More details:

The Japanese Reiki and Animal Reiki 1 training on September 7-8 welcomes Reiki practitioners from all Reiki lineages, and will conclude with an afternoon of guided Reiki practice sessions with rescue animals (date & time tba; will be between September 10-15).

Those without prior Reiki training (or who would like to receive extra time for practice and review) can arrange to attend an introduction to Reiki online or in-person before the Animal Reiki 1 course begins. This part of the course especially welcomes animal rescuers, volunteers, first responders, and others who are on the “front lines” of caring for others, to help with maintaining personal wellbeing in high-stress environments.
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Registration:
http://bit.ly/AnimalReikiCT-reg

Course schedule & fees:
http://bit.ly/AnimalReikiCT-info

The full course content and learning objectives can be found at:
http://bit.ly/AnimalReiki1-Retreats

Explore other BLISS Reiki classes and events at www.blissanimalreiki.com.

Questions are welcome! Please contact your instructor Kat Forgacs at aboutblissreiki@gmail.com.
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About the Instructor:

This course is led by Kat Forgacs, founder of BLISS Reiki and Animal Reiki, and a certified Teacher of traditional Japanese Reiki and Animal Reiki. Kat has trained directly with Frans Stiene of the International House of Reiki and Kathleen Prasad of Animal Reiki Source.

Kat has led Japanese Reiki and Animal Reiki practicums and practice sessions at animal shelters and sanctuaries in New England, the Midwest, the Southwest, Europe, and online.

Kat's gentle style of teaching honors the insights, practices, and ethics of traditional Reiki and highlights how they can support us when we integrate them into our everyday life. Her insights and personal findings emphasize mindfulness, meaningfulness in the mundane, and creating personal wellbeing through choice and practice.

A New England native, Kat currently lives in restful Bloomington, Indiana.
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Connect:

Kat Forgacs, BLISS Reiki and Animal Reiki
aboutblissreiki@gmail.com
(617) 758-7496 (voicemail, no texts )
FB group: BLISS Animal Reiki - Info & Q&A
Online store: www.blissanimalreiki.com

Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/BLISSReikiYT

Vimeo channel: http://bit.ly/BLISSReikiVimeo

Earlier Event: September 7
Japanese Reiki & Animal Reiki
Later Event: September 9
Meditation Monday Mornings