In 2020, The Reiki School is celebrating 21 years with a new sweet spot, and a new website, with the same Philly flavor. As part of this celebration, we are kicking off a blog series called “Reiki, Philly Style: 21 Years of Reflection.” This installment features Alexandra Kurowski, Reiki teacher, psychic mama bear, self proclaimed tarot renaissance woman, mother of 3 children, and 5 cats.
Read MoreReiki has been the biggest part of my adult life, from the age of 19 when I took my first class, through founding and developing The Reiki School and Clinic over 15+ years, to transitioning the school to it’s current crew of awesome leaders.
Read MoreThe path of Reiki is a winding and profound one for most people. It can lead us to self discovery, realization, and a sense of self that might have been missing "before." As we change, so might our view of the world around us.
Read MoreThe Reiki School + Clinic is really excited to be partnering up with Healing Arts Studio in Chestnut Hill to bring you “Reiki 1 for Artists” taught by Laurie Elder. On a sultry summer day, I sat down with Laurie at my kitchen table while little ones played about to talk about what lead her to this point.
Read MoreHow do you engage with the world? Our modern society with its long work hours and stressful lifestyle has pushed many to seek some respite, peace, and wellness. At some point, the soul gets restless and seeks expansion and connection.
Read MoreAs the newest member of The Reiki School staff, I am unable to tell you about my years upon years of experience as a Reiki teacher and practitioner. I can't tell you that I've been practicing for 10 or 20 years, nor do I have a plethora of degrees and certifications.
Read MoreI receive a lot of emails asking for tips on how to teach Reiki to Kids. Kid's inherently understand the practice easily. I break classes into bite size chunks with a focus on hands-on learning and practice
Read MoreTechnology- wow. It is amazing. Wild! There are so many things I love about technology. And it has a downside. A few of them, actually...
Read MoreHere are some common Reiki questions we get a lot, along with some helpful answers...
Read MoreThis weeks tip is perhaps the most radical and simple of all:TIP 6- Be Real: Don't pretend you are feeling happy, healthy and peaceful when you're notBeing a good or a spiritual person does not mean being happy, smiley and nice all of the time. This line of thinking is incredibly dangerous. It sounds strikingly similar to the thought that a truly healthy person is a skinny vegan who always wears flowy yoga clothes. I call bullshit on this. Bullshit. BULLSHIT!
Read MoreIn an older post on spiritual practice, I explored the notion that spiritual practice is literally a way to practice skills that will show up for us when we're off the cushion, the mat, or the treatment table. In this post I'd like to talk a little bit about the value of consistency in our daily practice
Read MoreEarlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Frans Stiene, a Senior Reiki Teacher who travels the world learning everything he can about the traditions and origins of Reiki and generously sharing this knowledge with others.
Read MorePamela Miles, author of REIKI: A Comprehensive Guide will offer up three of her “secrets” of a medical Reiki Master. Pamela’s well-established credibility as a resource for Reiki within medical and educational settings makes this workshop ideal for professional Reiki practitioners looking to expand their practice to the conventional healthcare setting.
Read MoreIf you ask any elder from a deep healing tradition, they will tell you that taking things too seriously is bad for your health. As spiritual practitioners we might be interested in reaching enlightenment, or becoming a 'being of light.' I'm here to tell you that you don't get any lighter by being too serious.
Read MoreDaily practice has both short and long-term, cumulative benefits that transcend what we may or may not feel in the moment. If we examine ourselves over time, over many days or weeks of daily self-practice, we will likely notice a great difference. We have to examine our approach, our hopes and our expectations, instead of merely what we feel in the moment.How can you tell if you had a good Reiki self-treatment? If you did it, I can guarantee it was good. It's a practice. It will rarely be whatever your idea is of perfect.
Read MoreThe story of the creation of the 1st full-time integrated therapy position in a conventional health care setting in Philadelphia. Told by 11th Street employee, and Reiki School grad Arlene McCollough
Read MoreAn Important Lesson learned from Oprah, applied to Reiki practice
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