While Reiki training is usually delivered over one longer or two shorter days, I have decided to create a women's only weekend training where we can all wrap ourselves in gentle learning and experience over a couple of days and nights, disconnecting from the outside world...with a touch of soft luxury as well as support from the ancient lands of rural north Yorkshire.

REIKI ENERGY

Reiki is a gentle, energy-based healing practice that helps you to reconnect with your inner healing abilities and natural vitality. The practice itself is rooted in Japanese tradition, the word "Reiki" combines "Rei" (universal) and "Ki" (life energy), which reflects its purpose: to channel universal life force energy to support balance and well-being. Reiki is not tied to any specific religion making it accessible to everyone regardless of belief system.

During a Reiki session, you use your hands to apply light touch or hover just above the physical body, guiding energy to areas where it’s most needed. The aim is to release energetic blockages, fostering relaxation and promoting the body's natural healing abilities.

Many people turn towards Reiki to alleviate stress, ease anxiety, and enhance overall emotional and physical health. Following sessions, people may find feelings of peace, deep relaxation, clarity, deeper sleep, unhelpful patterns/dependencies decreasing, pain relief, happiness…the list does go on but above all I would say it gives people the space to reconnect with the self.

As it is a safe and non-invasive practice, it is often used as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medical treatments to support healing and is increasingly being used in hospitals and hospices to help those that need end of life support. 

THE ATTUNEMENT WEEKEND + PRE AND POST SUPPORT PLAN 

During this September Reiki level 1 training, I will teach you how to perceive subtle energies and you will learn how to channel Reiki for yourself, and in-person for friends and family.

When you are “attuned” to Reiki, you will naturally undergo a cleansing and integration process as this energy begins to align to your own body and energy field. During this time you may find that there is a gentle purging. This can have symptoms such as an interplay of vivid dreams, minor physical discomfort, tiredness and emotional releases alongside joy, peace, openness, euphoria and awe! 

I see these 21 days post-attunement as an alignment process, like tuning a radio from static to song. Everyone experiences the process differently but know that you will be supported for the full 21 days afterwards. 

I will create a Whatsapp group so we can all check in with one another and share our experiences. I find this a really exciting time. The attunement process is generally more easeful if you have prepared your physical and energy body well beforehand, and so I will also drop us all into a preparation space 21 days prior to the training weekend. This will also be a time to become acquainted with those who have also chosen to open themselves up to this new way of experiencing the world…because, it is just that! Life absolutely takes on a different vibrancy when we learn to channel this energy.

If you wish to become a practitioner of Reiki (level 2), you may charge and also practice distance Reiki which means you do not need to be in the same space as those you are looking to treat! If you do intend to be a practitioner, it is typically recommended to wait at least 3 months to train after your introduction to Reiki 1, but if you decide to train further with me, I prefer to leave 6 months to allow the energy, and the practice, to be fully embodied. 

THE VENUE

I have chosen to host this training at The Acorn Retreat. I have retreated here myself, and have never quite dropped into the same retreat softness as I have here. As soon as you step on to this land, you feel its graceful potency. It is situated on a ley line and a short walk from Brimham Rocks which in itself is palpable, but the way the Acorn itself was set up is felt not only in the land, but also in the energy of the building. You can read about Katie's journey with the space here.

THE ROUGH PLAN FOR THE TRAINING WEEKEND

(please note that exact timings may alter closer to the time!)

Friday 12th September:

5 Arrival

6 Opening circle

7.30 Dinner

Relaxed evening ready for training on Saturday

Saturday 13th September:

8.30 Breakfast

10 - 1 Introduction to energy

1 - 2 Lunch

2 - 6 Training and individual attunements

6 - 7 Free time

7 Dinner

8.30 Fire Circle (weather dependent)

Sunday 14th September:

8.30 Breakfast

9.30 - 12.30 Training and practise

12.30 - 1.30 Lunch served by Sarah

1.30 - 4.30 Training and Practise

4.30 Closing circle and group soundbath

6 Departure OR option to stay overnight on Sunday 

- the extra night stay includes dinner and breakfast. 

This is at no extra charge!

Monday: 

8.30 Breakfast 

10 departure

OVERVIEW:

- 21 day preparation support prior to training

- Reiki Level 1 Training with an intimate group and individual attunement to Reiki energy

- Active learning on how to sense subtle energies

- 2 nights (3rd night optional and complimentary) shared accommodation at The Acorn Retreat

- All meals prepared lovingly prepared by in-house chef Sarah Wheelhouse. All meals will be GF and Vegan - I have experienced her craft before…divine!!

- Use of the wellness pod: steam room and sauna

- Group Soundbath

- Fire circle

- 21 days post retreat integration support

TOTAL COST: £720

Non-refundable deposit required to secure place: £200

(Please note, there are only 5 spaces available for this retreat and 2 places have been secured so if you feel like this is for you, please do reach out to me asap directly at hello@elliehunzinger.com).

Full payment due one calendar month prior to retreat.

Flexible payment options to suit you.

I cannot wait to introduce you to this energy - it will alter your way of perceiving life and so it is a privilege to take you on this adventure!

Ellie x