Reiki can be very helpful as we transition between the seasons. It rebalances the body’s chakras and allows the energy to flow more freely, acting as a sort of reset button for the mind, body and spirit.

Spring is an excellent time to release what no longer serves us, to address any bad habits, to make plans for the coming months, to explore any creative ideas and to welcome in the new.

I have been practising yoga for over 30 years now and I love my weekly class with Mikki from Yoga Om. Mikki and I have been talking about doing a joint workshop for a long time now and we have finally got our acts together.

For the Japanese founder of Reiki, Dr Mikao Usui, Reiki was a way of life, not just a natural healing and relaxation technique. He introduced the five Reiki precepts as a sort of moral compass, a way of life and a reminder of what is important in life.

My Reiki journey began back in 2015 at a yoga retreat on the Isle of Wight when I was given the opportunity to have a Reiki treatment. I was curious to know what it was all about and I loved it. They say that Reiki finds you and this is so true. I had never heard of it before but within twelve months I had completed my Reiki level 1 and 2 (1st and 2nd degree as it’s officially known) in the Usui System of Natural Healing (Usui Shiki Ryoho, named after the founder of Reiki, Mikao Usui). I was hooked!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here and it feels good to reconnect!

Forest Reiki is now seven years old - lucky for some and I certainly feel lucky to be doing a job I love. I qualified as a Reiki Master Teacher in July 2022 and am now enjoying teaching Reiki as well as giving treatments. I have always been a ‘people person’. I love meeting new people, getting to know them and seeing them leave my relaxing haven feeling rested, rebalanced and revived.

Today, we celebrate the Spring Equinox, the official start of spring. We say goodbye to what has been a very long winter and start to look forward to milder, warmer weather and longer days. There’s an optimism in the air as the birds sing, the flowers open and the leaves on the trees turn green.

It’s been a long old winter and I think we’re all impatient for the warmer weather to arrive. The first signs of spring are here already with dazzling daffodils (always a favourite of mine having been brought up in Wales), delicate snowdrops and colourful crocuses. The birds sound more cheerful and the days are getting longer. The spring equinox on March 20th hails the official onset of spring. All we need now is some sunshine!

I’m so pleased to let you all know that Forest Reiki is open for business again. I had a trial run last week and am so enjoying practising my Reiki again. I have spent the last few weeks ensuring that I am ticking all the Covid-19 protection boxes and am raring to go.

Spring is here at last which is such a relief after what seemed like the longest winter ever. The birds sound more cheerful and there are signs of new life everywhere, with daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops reflecting a new, more optimistic mood.