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Interview for Phyllis' Radio Show while in Arizona
While I was visiting her in Arizona recently Phyllis interviewed me again for her radio show Balancing Form and Essence. It was broadcast on 21 January. You can listen to it here: http://www.reikitalkshow.com/shows/view/61/archive_page:1
DVD of Phyllis talking about her illness
Phyllis has produced a DVD talking about her cancer diagnosis and treatment. I have received a copy and will be organising opportunities for people to see it once I get back from visiting her. Please let me know if you would be interested to see it.January 2010: A Big Adventure
In early January I will be travelling to Arizona to give Reiki treatments to Phyllis. I am looking forward to the experience of giving treatments on a daily basis for 14 days or so. I also enjoy travelling to new places and hope to have some time to do some writing while I'm there. I am grateful for the support that is helping me to make this trip.
My First 'Pay What You Can' Workshop
In December I offered the workshop "Reiki: The Gift of Self Treatment" in Birmingham and Ludlow on a 'Pay What You Can' basis. This means those who attended had the opportunity to pay whatever they could afford. The workshop was an exploration of Reiki self treatment: what it means for us, revision of hand positions and a practice alongside other Reiki folks. There was also be a chance to ask questions. The workshops went well and I am planning to do more in 2010.Martha Now has a Website!
My Reiki Master has recently set up her own website, so do go and take a look. It is at http://www.marthasylvester.co.uk/
Deposit Payments via my website
I have now started to offer the option of paying for the First Degree course deposit via Paypal and will soon be introducing a similar option for seminars and workshops. This means you can pay by debit or credit card or using your Paypal account if you have one. Look out for the Buy Now buttons!Gift Vouchers
I have just added a new page offering gift vouchers for Reiki treatments, courses, workshops or mentoring. Have a look by clicking here. I have also added a new 'Shop' page. Both pages offer easy payment through Paypal, so you can pay by credit card, debit card or from a Paypal account.
New Website for Phyllis' Radio Show
If you have listened to the interview with me on Phyllis' radio show (see below) you will have heard her mention that her show 'Balancing Form and Essence' was moving to a new website. The show is therefore now available at: http://www.reikitalkshow.com/Kate on Phyllis' Radio Show (again!)
I was very honoured to be asked by Phyllis Furumoto to appear again on her web-based radio show 'Reiki: Balancing Form and Essence'. Last time I was on the programme we pre-recorded the interview: this time it was live! This was somewhat nerve-racking and also the fact that we were doing it over the phone instead of in person. However I found it was a lovely opportunity to connect with Phyllis, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. If you would like to listed to our chat you can find it on the 7th Wave network website, the programme for 20th August.| | Martha's New Blog |
My Reiki Master Martha Sylvester has just launched her own blog! Here's the link: http://marthasylvester.wordpress.com/
Revised NOS have now been published
I
was involved with the creation of National Occupational Standards (NOS)
for Reiki practitioners several years ago. This was a very interesting
experience and I learned a lot about different styles of Reiki and how
we all hold a common passion for Reiki.Following on from that I became involved with the Reiki Regularoty Working Group which has now become the Reiki Council. I represented first The Reiki Association and now the Reiki Alliance (UK members).
Last year it was decided that the NOS of several complementary therapies, Reiki included, should be reviewed. It was noted that there was a lot of repetition in the different NOS for the differing disciplines (therapies) and it was proposed to create a generic NOS to cover the areas where there is overlap and then have a section for more specific information about each discipline.
I was elected to represent the Reiki Council at some of these meetings and have enjoyed meeting experienced practitioners from different disciplines such as Homeopathy, Nutrition, Aromatherapy and Shiatsu. We found that we did indeed have much common ground and the generic NOS was drafted. Just before Christmas there was also a meeting of Reiki folk to draft the Reiki specific element.
What some people misunderstand is that their practice is somehow going to be controlled as a result of these documents. This is not the case. The NOS are about setting standards for those working with the public. It is about ensuring that people's experience of Reiki treatments is good and that practitioners know their responsibilities.
The NOS have now been approved.
Generic NOS
Reiki Specific NOS