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 MoreIt's hard to believe that The Reiki School + Clinic is 15 years old. When I started the school, I was only 23. This year is also an anniversary of practice for me too, meaning, as of this year I'll have been practicing Reiki as many years as I haven't been practicing.
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 MoreHealers need healing too…that’s the basis of the monthly Healer’s Jam at the Reiki School and Clinic. Another principle, and one that really defines the school is “it’s sacred, not serious.” For us, this applies to Reiki practice, healing in general and definitely gatherings of healers.
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
Read MoreAs winter progresses everything is moving slower. If you have a Reiki practice, I employ you to take time this winter to look deeply within and embrace your own inner knowing. At the school we have utilized our Reiki practice, along with other tools, to help us plan our move to a new home.
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