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Training and Certification Programs
Click on the various links below for more information on Certification Programs at Epona Ridge:
Reiki and Horses Workshops
Epona Ridge: Reiki Heart of Healing
Certification 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.
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 healing ability of the horse as Shaman/healer for personalized guidance on the inner journey to wellbeing as you walk the path of the healer.
Spirit Life Force
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.
Reiki Certifications
Reiki Level I : Healing for yourself and others
Reiki Level II: Distance Healing
From a Recent Reiki Graduate
"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
"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. "
Julie
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I loved how you designed the flow of exercises, rituals, and experiences and I felt so supported by you and the horses to live in my heart. I know energetically I have been changed profoundly.
D. Clements Mamaroneck, NY
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 will be there again that is for sure..........
Bob Damiani
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