Reiki shares

 In the late 80s when I was first attuned to Reiki, the classes I took were small, and the exchanges were one-on one. At Breitenbush, I experienced group sessions at our PNW Reiki gatherings, and in my classes, but only occasionally with visiting Masters.

Stones from Reiki Mastery Students

When I moved to the Oregon coast in the fall of 1994, I began offering Reiki classes and Initiations for the community.  

Shortly after arriving in Neskoin, I met Anita, who had taken Reiki 1 & 2 before moving to Oregon. Anita knew she wanted "Personal Mastery," and thought Reiki might be the vessel she sought. Was I willing to take her as a student? ... Yes!  
Dance of energy
Anita loved Reiki circles, and offered to host and help facilitate shares or Circles for our community! We offered several classes together, and Anita taught our group a lot about holding space, from her experiences with Reiki, and at the Findhorn community in Scotland.

On one of our Global Reiki Webinar calls, Phyllis Furomoto recommended receiving Reiki weekly throughout the year, and for a block of several days each month... but most of us just don't do so regularly!
Reiki shares offer a time to, as Takata recommended, 'Let Reiki teach us.' Practioners have a chance to give and receive sessions, and anyone interested can experience Reiki. Most shares are open, and attendees don't need to be initiated to participate! 

A share generally includes a check in circle, sending distant Reiki to those who've requested healing but can't attend, and then hands-on sessions, utilizing 1 or more tables. We may choose a precept for focus, and share experiences before closing.
It can include some Q and A, but isn't a class or training. 
We'd love you to join us, and share Reiki!

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