Saturday, June 2nd, 2-4pm, $20

Presentation with Jikiden Reiki Master/Teacher Amanda Jayne

Amanda Jayne lived in Kyoto, Japan from 2001 - 2006.  Four of those years, she studied Reiki with the Yamaguchi's who have been using Reiki for over 65 years.
 Many people know and use Reiki, but few have access to the kind of history and experience that the Yamaguchi family have.  Chiyoko Yamaguchi learned Reiki at age 17 in 1938 from Chujiro Hayashi, one of the original 20 teachers of Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho (Usui Reiki treatment method for the improvement of body and mind). She used Reiki on a daily basis, treating everything from minor injuries to major health conditions as all her family did, until she passed on in 2003. Amanda Jayne was lucky enough to meet and study for 1 year with Chiyoko Yamaguchi, continuing her studies with Chiyoko's son and eventually teaching alongside him in Europe and Japan.

Amanda’s presentation will include:
• the origins of Reiki and how and why it was adopted by the Japanese Navy.
• photographs of Usui and Hayashi from 1920s and 1930s
• fascinating history and incredible treatment experiences of the Yamaguchi family.
• benefits of Reiki practitioners and teachers understanding a little about Japanese culture.

To explain some of this, Tadao Yamaguchi has written a book titled, 'Light on the Origins of Reiki' in which Amanda has written two short sections.  He has given Amanda Jayne permission to pass this information on to others through presentations. 

If you would like to learn more about the origins of this wonderfully gentle yet powerful Japanese healing system or you have any questions for Amanda then this presentation is for you.

Bio
Amanda Jayne comes from a background of working in the field of mental health. Disillusioned with the treatment methods she saw around her, she decided to study alternative methods of helping people to regain physical and mental health and change their attitude toward life.  

In 2001 Amanda traveled to Japan and met the Yamaguchi family by chance. Having been looking for a teacher of energy healing that felt right to her for some time, she knew instantly that she wanted to study Reiki with Chiyoko and her son, Tadao. 

Co-translating the book, ‘The Hayashi Reiki Manual’ by Tadao Yamaguchi and Frank Arjava Petter enabled Amanda to further her understanding of this simple, extremely effective healing method and led to her contributing two short sections in Tadao Yamaguchi’s latest book, ‘Light on the Origins of Reiki’ published by Lotus Press.

Amanda graduated with a Masters degree in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica in 2009 and recently completed her book about a 1,200 km solo pilgrimage around 88 temples on Shikoku island, Japan.

More about Amanda Jayne

Friday, June 22nd, 6:30-8pm, $45 until May 15th, $55 thereafter,

with Pamela Miles

In this informal and informative conversation, I will share with you three important secrets I’ve learned during the two decades that I have been practicing Reiki in mainstream medicine.

May 12th, 2012, 10am-5pm, $88 + $20 for course materials (includes a book and ritual candle) with Sophia Hoffer-Perkins

This workshop will explore alternate perspectives on menstruation. We will look deeply into the origins of, experiences of, and treatments for PMS, PMDD, and other stress surrounding menstruation. We'll learn tools for relieving stress and symptoms surrounding your menstruation.

Have you ever had any of these symptoms around (usually before or during) your period?

• feelings of deep sadness or despair
• feeling like someone else is running you
• feelings of intense tension or anxiety
• increased intense sensitivity to rejection or criticism
• panic attacks
• rapid and severe mood swings, bouts of uncontrollable crying
• lasting irritability or anger, increased interpersonal conflicts
• apathy or disinterest in daily activities and relationships
• difficulty concentrating
• fatigue
• food cravings or binge eating
• insomnia or hypersomnia
• feeling overwhelmed or feelings of being out of control
• increase or decrease in sex drive
• increased need for emotional closeness
• breast tenderness or swelling, heart palpitations, headaches, joint or muscle pain, swollen face and nose, back pain between the shoulder blades
• an altered view of one's body - a sensation of 'bloating', feeling fat or actual weight gain

In this workshop we'll explore and learn to celebrate menstration as a sacred time for healing, self-reflection, wisdom and knowing. By looking at alternative healing/health model's understanding of menstruation we will begin to understand symptoms as communication, rather than the enemy.  We'll also learn the value of community; recognizing that you are not alone is the starting point for creating a healthier relationship with your body.

Sophia Hoffer-Perkins: Owner and Practioner of Intuitive Transformations, she facilitates self-actualization through Professional Intuitive Bodywork, teaches about integrated and meaningful spirituality, and shifting perspectives around menstruation.www.WeTransform.net

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 7-9pm, $30 + $15 materials fee

with Alexandra DiFilippo, HHC

Raw Chocolate saved my life.  In my journey through health, I learned about how many of my favorite foods were causing great imbalances, and there was a struggle to sever those attachments, until raw chocolate came along! Everyone loves a little indulgence, pretend you're "being bad" while boosting your minerals, nourishing your heart, and spirit.

• Learn to make your own raw chocolate! - Live demo!
• Enjoy some chocolate history

• Learn about the benefits of chocolate