SEPTEMBER

• Must be ball crazy and completely reliable around other dogs
• Cost: $25 (refunded if you join flyball class on that day.)
• Prepayment required.
• No refunds for cancellation unless spot can be filled.
• Call 856 767-6464 if you're interested in participating.

 

REIKI FOR DOGS

with the staff of Infinity Reiki

Sunday, September 28 at 11 a.m.

90 minute session (no dogs this time please*)

$35.00 non-refundable fee

What is Reiki?
The name Reiki derives from the Japanese pronunciation of two Japanese characters that describe the energy itself: 'rei' (meaning 'unseen' or 'spiritual') and ‘ki’.  In English, the meaning of Reiki is often given as 'universal life energy' Japanese speakers use the term as a generic 'spiritual power' while the Usui Method of Reiki Healing is specifically Usui reiki shiki ryoho.
Theory
Reiki teachings state that there is a universal 'life force' energy, which can be accessed by practitioners to induce a healing effect. The belief is that the energy will flow through the practitioner's hands whenever the hands are placed on, or held near a potential recipient. Some teachings stress the importance of the practitioner's intention or presence in this process, while others claim that the energy is drawn by the recipient's injury to activate or enhance the natural healing processes. A second level of training, including another initiation, is said to equip the practitioner to perform Reiki treatments from a distance. This method, it is stated, involves the use of special symbols to form a temporary connection between the practitioner and the recipient, regardless of location, and then to send the Reiki energy. The energy involved in a Reiki treatment is said to be 'from the Universe,' rather than the personal energy of the practitioner, and is therefore inexhaustible. Reiki is described by adherents as a holistic therapy which brings about healing on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. It is said that healing may occur in any or all of these domains in a single treatment, without any conscious direction needed by either the practitioner or the recipient.
How does Reiki work on dogs?
Our animal companions bring so much to our lives. Their joy of living is an example to us. Their unconditional love is a model for how we should strive to live our own lives. By offering them the healing of Reiki, can give something back to them for all that they have given us. Animals are very open to the healing energy of Reiki. Using Reiki with them can accelerate their healing process, ease pain, improve or help to continue their quality of life. Animals love receiving the Reiki energy and benefit greatly from it.
Reiki can be used for all types of illnesses and injuries in animals, especially soothing and comforting to animals that are nervous or in pain, or having difficulty recuperating from surgery. Also, animals too afraid to be touched, unable to be moved, aggressive, or wild, can be treated as effectively from a distance, "distant healing". Reiki has principles or symbols that automatically set the intent as positive, and does not rely on the belief to work. Finding the cause of the illness is often done with a case history and diagnosis of the animal. Reiki is gentle and can be done hands on or from a distance. The healer is a transmitter of healing energy to which animals respond amazingly well and faster than humans. Our pets live in the moment; they have no preconceived notions to get over. They understand healing energy and its benefits immediately; some will actually come looking for it. Animal healing is exactly the same as healing people.
 All Reiki is taught by Certified Usui Reiki Masters Level III from Infinity Reiki

*If there is sufficient interest, we will arrange for subsequent sessions with dogs present.