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Reiki for Humans, Nature and Animals

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Reiki, which is pronounced as ray-key, is an ancient natural healing art that can be traced back to Buddhist teachings in 620 BC. It was reintroduced in the mid 1840's by Dr. Usui in Japan to help balance the flow of Chi or Ki, which means 'life force' or 'energy'. Rei means Universal Spirit so Reiki is Universal Spirit Life Force Energy.

The gentle practice of Reiki triggers the body's natural healing ability and is a wonderful technique for stress reduction and relaxation allowing the individual to tap into the Universal supply of 'life force energy' to improve health and wellbeing.

Epona Ridge offers a variety of workshops, Equine facilitator training and certification programs in the practice of Reiki and Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning (EFEL). In addition to the Reiki training and certification, the wisdom of the horse work provides support for those seeking guidance on their personal path as a healer. For more information on Reiki Healing Programs please see below. For EFEL facilitator training please see the Mentorship program web page.

"Our time together still impacts me. I am doing self Reiki almost daily and feeling more healthy and calm and happy than before. I also attribute some of this goodness to the teachings I have gleaned from Abraham. (Abraham-Hicks shared at Epona)

I want to share with you a joy. I had a truly affirming experience of the existence of Reiki energy, source energy flowing through me. I was on an 8 hour drive alone about a week ago and I awoke the morning with an irritated throat which got worse as I drove. The throat soreness got to the point that I could barely get my lunch down, ouch. I began giving myself Reiki for about 20 minutes then rest then again here and there over about two hours. I knew I would be healed. I just knew it. And I proceeded in a way that felt I was doing the most natural thing. And before I got home before even an hour had passed since my intention to feel better. I felt better. The soreness began to wain and I became even more encouraged and it began to go away all together.

... What a superbly amazing experience which spurs me on in my belief that I create my world around me.... each day I enjoy intending love, joy, harmony in my experience.

Thank you Barbara for being a catalyst, a door opener, a sage. Love to you all and happy days to you all."

J. K. Brevard, North Carolina

Reiki Certifications
Reiki Level I : Healing for yourself and others
Reiki Level II: Distance Healing

Reiki and Horses Workshops

Epona Ridge: Reiki Heart of Healing
Certification Retreats for Humans, Animals and Nature
The Heart of Healing in Asheville, North Carolina

The path of a healer isn't just something learned, it is a way of living that expands deep within our hearts...
it is a way of life that integrates grace and wellbeing.

Reiki and the Way of the Horse

April 17 - 19, 2009 and July 16-19, 2009

Reiki Certification Humans, Nature, Horses and other Animals

3 and 4-day retreats include Reiki certification (I or II), lunch, snacks, all materials and animal activities

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The profound and innate feminine energy of horses help open us to an incredible journey as we step into 'the healers path' and learn to tap into Universal Life Force through the ancient practice of Reiki for humans, nature and animals.

We begin by learning how to live with the deeply profound Reiki principles: just for today... worry not, anger not, live with gratitude and be kind. This process of learning Reiki is not just a day or two training, it is an opening to an ancient awareness of the sacred art of healing. There is ample time for personal integration and the practices create and enhance the opportunity for Reiki energy to expand ... as you learn how to integrate Reiki as a way of life.

When you open yourself to Reiki in this way, you have begun a life long journey of Being.
Learn how to support your own path of healing with self care and wellness. Training will include hand positions as well as the Reiki treatment protocol. In addition, we will also learn about the animal energy system, the delicate offering of healing energy to others, and the non-verbal communication and awareness on the healers path through The Way of the Horse. The four day sessions include working with the horse as Shaman/healer for personalized guidance on the inner journey to wellbeing as you walk the path of the healer.

Join us for this very special retreat!

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From a Recent Reiki Graduate

Dear Barbara,

Thank you so much for providing a space for us to “be” Reiki, because learning to “do” Reiki is just a small part of the process. I was in your June Reiki Level 1 workshop and what a profound experience it was. I came just to learn Reiki, but I gained so much more. I experienced many amazing shifts within and around me during this workshop. (I could go on about these, but no need to write a book here. ) Incorporating reflection with the horses, time for introspection, the labyrinth, the video and too many other tools & experiences to mention brought this learning to a deep, spiritual level…to which I assume you could not get in one of those quick weekend workshops.

I’m honored to have received the gift of this healing tool, but I am even more grateful for the manner in which it was giving/taught and for the other women in the group who enhanced the experience just by being there and being open & giving.

How wonderful it is to be able to share this gift with myself, family, animals & nature and to live in harmony with my Reiki intention and the 5 spiritual principles of Reiki. “BE” Reiki! And did I mention to help enhance & focus on being Reiki, one of my Reiki classmates & I are doing our own weekly Reiki Circle? To set aside this time to focus on each other and share the energy flow is very beneficial & self-caring.

My wish is that everyone should have the experience of learning Reiki in the type of environment that Epona Ridge provides. Let me again express my gratitude for your gift as a mentor and facilitator. May many more Reiki pupils cross the threshold at Epona Ridge and obtain this remarkable depth of learning. Blessed Be!

Lynne Sullivan
7/22/08

Hi Barbara,

I have been thinking of you. I want to share with you my heart felt appreciation for being a catalyst for happiness and wellness in my life. It is wonderful to find such wealth of love and wisdom in your presence. I did not know how much Reiki would do for me, but it has launched something powerful in me, a daily ritual for what feels to be a life long commitment to love and caring for self and others. I feel very vital. Thank you my dear. I hope you are well and enjoying this gorgeous day. Peace,

Julie
728/08

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My overarching feedback is that my personal experience was one of realization, insight, deep peace, and awe.

I relaxed into the flow of our time together primarily because you were so easy with the schedule and so totally present with each of us. You allowed each experience to take as long as it took. I sensed no impatience or desire on your part to speed things up.

You created a space of safety for each one of us to "do" and "feel" what was up for us.

i gave myself permission to be authentic in every moment. THIS WAS HUGE FOR ME! I only realized this when the intensive was over. It was so natural ...

Oh, there is one more thing that really can't be expressed in words, but i'll try. My appreciation for you and gratitude for the work you're doing is deep and wide.

J. Letsinger

Wow I just finished the intensive week there at Epona Ridge with the Horses, cats and of course Barbara.......Thank you, I wasn't sure before I started working with the horses that they could possibly react to me in ways that were significant only to me..........Much to my amazement they did over and over give me exactly what I needed...........It could be the same horse with different participants and each participant was given exactly what they needed, different behavior for each of us........I am amazed and grateful to experience this for myself....I felt safe and Loved and comfortable in every way. I was the only man there this time but I hope to see more in the future. I will be there again that is for sure..........Barbara was wonderful and gentle and loving and helpful. The horses, Zorro, Cierba, Magic and Bodie are wonderful to work with or play with might be more like it, even though I know I peeled away some more layers of this old onion there is more to go. I look forward to getting some more help in that process at Epona Ridge.

Bob Damiani

Your workshop changed my life. It was almost like hitting a reset button... I am reconnecting with all of these parts of myself that I had almost forgotten were there. I'm enthusiastically looking forward to continuing to live the Way of the Horse and Reiki. Thank you for all that you do. Your home, your horses and you are such a gift. I am forever grateful!"

Jana Kellam

"I am deeply grateful for you and your horses and the experience you are offering there at Epona Ridge.

My last session with you and Zorro was particularly profound. I am experiencing more present-moment awareness, inner peace, flow and something I call "self-referral" than ever before.
Each time I've worked with Cierba or Zorro they have taught me lessons about boundaries and heart connection AND something much deeper has transpired. I don't know how to describe it and I know it's not necessary to figure it out. What I do know is that it is affecting my life in a wonderful way. You and they are a blessing in my life!"
Fondly and gratefully,
Joy L. Weaverville, NC