WELCOME TO SHODEN!
Usui Reiki 1 Course
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Welcome!
Thank you so much for booking the Reiki 1 Course! I’m excited to introduce you to the wonderful System of Reiki.
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When
The Course will run from 11 am until 6:30 pm.
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Where
We will be learning from a beautiful space which is cradled in the soft arms of Mama Nature, on the edge of the South Downs National Park. This is easily accessed from Brighton (15 mins by rail), London Victoria or London Bridge or East Croydon (an hour or less), or Gatwick Airport for those flying in (30 mins). We are an easy, four minute walk from Cooksbridge station. If you’re planning to drive there is ample free parking on site.
ADDRESS:
Beechwood Hall
Beechwood Lane
Cooksbridge BN7 3QGPlease map your journey out beforehand being mindful of planned rail / road closures so you can arrive on time.
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What to bring
Lunch! There is not a place to buy lunch near the venue so please bring any food you’d like to have for the day. We have a kitchen on site to heat anything up that you need to.
Notepad + pen
It’s best to wear very comfortable clothes with layers as some people get very hot when they first experience the energy, while others can get quite cold. Big cozy socks are a plus. Bring a pen and notepad for any notes you want to take. The Reiki 1 Manual you’ll receive with the online portion of the training includes all the information we will be covering during our live day together and you’ll be given a printed copy on the day.
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Wanting to stay the night?
Cooksbridge is just five minutes outside of lovely Lewes (by train or taxi), a charming medieval town surrounded by the South Downs and their wonderful walking trails, very close to Brighton and the sea. For those wanting to stay and traveling by train, I’d recommend looking in Lewes which has lots of cute Bed & Breakfasts, ample listings on Airbnb, and a Premier Inn. If you’re traveling by car, there’s a lovely pub near the venue called The Jolly Sportsman which students have stayed in and enjoyed dinner there. Also close by are Shepherd Huts and off-grid type cabins if you fancy being immersed in nature and making a retreat out of it.
If you fancy a trip to the sea, Seaford beach is only 10 minutes away on the train (or 15 by car) - you can get there by travelling to Bishopstone station from Lewes. If that sounds appealing, pack a swimsuit and towel! If you’re coming by car, the most beautiful beach is only a 20 minute drive away - it’s called Cuckmere Haven and is on the crest of the magical Seven Sisters.
Lewes has lots of cafes and restaurants. For lunch/brunch, I’d go to The Depot (by the station) or there is a great Vietnamese place called Pestle & Mortar (they’re only open until 4pm though). For dinner, Dill on Cliffe High Street is fab, or you might try The Rights of Man for tapas, Zorbas for Turkish, or Erawan for Thai.
How to Prepare
You will receive several attunements which will awaken the flow of Reiki as your awareness dives into the energy. This process opens the energy channels in your body and can have profound mental, emotional, and spiritual effects. I encourage you to spend the week leading up the course bringing yourself into harmony and balance. Practice a little self-reflection and to come into alignment with your Higher Self as best you can. This can be done by journaling, meditating, and taking mindful walks in nature.
Ideally aim to complete the online modules and read the manual before the live training (you can download from the online course materiaIs). I’ll give you hard copy of the course manual when you arrive for our training so no need to print it out :) You will need to complete the entire course (both online and live segments) to receive your certificate.
The attunements will jumpstart a detoxifying process so it’s best not to take too many in beforehand. Drink a little extra water for at least a few days leading up to the course, and try to cut down on caffeine, sugar, nicotine and alcohol - you will find your vibration rises easier for it.
Optional but recommended reading: Frans Stiene’s books - either Reiki Insights, or The Inner Heart of Reiki, or my book, The Reiki Way.
Accessing the Online Material
All of the online modules are hosted on this same website to make life easy. You will have lifetime access to the content once you create an account. On this page you’ll see that the online material usually costs £111 but it’s included in what you’ve already paid. At check-out enter the code ATTUNEMENT to reduce the cost to £0, at that point, you shouldn’t be asked for card details and you can create an account. It should all flow easily from there, but please reach out if you have any questions or need help with it. You will find a login link in the main navigation of this website, or under “REIKI COURSES” you can access it by clicking the last link “Reiki 1 Online : Theory + Meditations”.
To receive support after the training, I’d love to invite you to join the Soul Fire membership, which includes a meditation library, real-life meetups and online connection, and monthly zoom listening circles to help you integrate the practice and support your healing + growth. You can sign up here - choose the six month subscription option to Soul Fire and enter the code R1STUDENT and your first payment will be £0. If you decide not to continue past month six, feel free to cancel your subscription before it renews. You can access the online modules and the Soul Fire community content from the homepage of this website under “Login / Account” in the main navigation.
I so look forward to connecting with you and seeing you for the training!
Aftercare
If you’d like to visit me for a one-to-one session after the course, you’re welcome to a 20% discount using the code HARMONY. This can be applied to any of the remote or Lewes based treatments I offer after the course.
Joining the Reiki Shares is also the most amazing way of staying connected to the community and keeping your practice going. You see all the upcoming dates here.