Meditating For Health

Study and practice meditation and Reiki in the midst of the beauty of Provence, France 

 TOURS IN PROVENCE: 
Adding Zing To Your Life

Now taking reservations for
June and July 2012

Meditation training and practice
Reiki training
Exploring medieval hill villages
Hiking, Walking
Spectacular landscapes
Art galleries, Cultural events
Patisseries and cafes
Shopping at country markets
Practicing French cookery
Learning and practicing French
Clean air, spring water

Share a three-bedroom house.
Stay for one, two, three weeks or more!
Pick-up and delivery from Marseille Airport.

Cost of room/wk: $470.00
(includes linens and provision of guide and car)

     "In my three weeks with Zing, I found a refreshing new view of myself and the Luberon Valley of Provence. Zing's knowledge of the area is extensive. Visits to nearby villages made each day a new adventure, from leisurely strolls through narrow side streets to exhilarating climbs up trails to see vistas beyond compare. My favorite experiences have been the village festivals and the markets.
     "Zing's metaphysical acumen adds more to the experience. Every day brings a new point of self-reflection to consider. I was, at first, leery of the practice: no one wants to look at himself 'naked' in a mirror. But Zing encouraged me to look at the reflection of my own 'mind' in the mirror. She was enthusiastic about getting to know one's true self. After a while, I looked forward to the next exercise. 
     "A totally enriching experience. I highly recommend it!"
                         --Paul, Delaware, USA

1. What is your experience with Reiki?

I was trained in Spiritual Healing by the Spiritualist Church in England in the 1980’s.

I was trained in Usui Reiki I and II in California by Guni Ellerbe and Valerie Blakemore in the 1990’s.

I set up the Waterlily Healing Center in Sunnyvale, California, in 1998 and ran a Reiki Exchange once a week. I taught many workshops and courses using techniques of meditation for healing.

In Stockton, California, I set up a Holistic Healing Center where Reiki practitioners had space to practice and the public could come for affordable healing treatments twice a week. I participated in a Reiki Healing Circle once a month.

I was trained in Angelic Reiki I and II in California by Janis Kembel in 2009.

I served as a Reiki volunteer at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California.

I was trained in Usui Reiki III in California by Tanya Storch and Janis Kembel in 2010.

I personally use Reiki on myself, and credit it with healing me of arthritis and sciatica, as well as keeping my immune system supported and balanced. I use Reiki on relatives, friends, and workmates. I use Reiki on my counseling and meditation clients, as appropriate..

2. Is your training within the Usui lineage?

Yes. Here is my lineage:

Mikao Usui
Dr. Chujiro Hayashi
Hawayo Takata
Beth Gray
Colleen Kinnard
Dr. Janis Kembel
Zing Nafzinger

3. What qualifications are required to take Reiki Training?

I require my students to be willing to learn to listen to their own heart, be openly working on loving self and others in balance, and be actively exploring and striving to live their life's purpose.

Reiki I is prerequisite to taking Reiki II, and Reiki II prerequisite to taking Reiki III.

4. What do your classes cover? How many hours of class time is included? How much time is instructional and how much is hands-on practice?

Reiki I and II             $350 altogether

Reiki I and Reiki II are each taught in one day, from 9 am to 6 pm (8 hours). All attunements are given. All of the information and techniques in the manual, “Reiki: The Healing Touch” are covered, including:

• Reiki hand positions
• Complete treatment for self and others
• Three Reiki II symbols and how to use them
• Using Reiki for specific conditions
• How to heal unwanted habits
• Distant healing, Scanning, and Beaming

The class is a combination of lecture, discussion, and experience. Practice time is included for all the topics listed above, however it is expected that you will practice once a week for several weeks after the class using your notes and class manual to complete your mastery. This additional practice is necessary to gain experience and the confidence you need to fully utilize the Reiki training.

You are provided with a detailed 134-page class manual.

Reiki III: Advanced Reiki Training and Reiki Master Training

Advanced Reiki Training (ART)          $225

ART is taught in one day, from 9 am to 6 pm (8 hours). This class includes:

• The Usui Master attunement which strengthens your Reiki energy
• The Usui Master symbol which increases the effectiveness of the other symbols and can be used for healing
• Reiki meditation to strengthen the mind and expand consciousness
• Advanced techniques to achieve goals and resolve life lessons
• Using Reiki to protect yourself and others
• The use of crystals and stones with Reiki, and how to make a Reiki grid to continuously send Reiki to yourself and others
• Reiki psychic surgery to assist in removing negative psychic energy from yourself and others
• For those planning to take Reiki III, a preparation exercise.

You are provided with a detailed 20-page class manual.

Reiki Master Training         $650

Reiki Master Training is taught in two days, from 9 am to 6 pm each day (16 hours). This class includes:

• Complete Reiki III Usui/Tibetan Master attunement
• Instruction on giving all attunements including Reiki Master
• Complete Usui system and Usui/Tibetan system used by the Center
• The healing attunement which heals and strengthens the effectiveness of Reiki treatments
• Two Tibetan symbols, for a total of six symbols to assist in your Reiki healing work
• Advanced Reiki Meditation that harmonizes the energy of the chakras
• Values and spiritual orientation of a true Reiki Master

Powerful healing experiences often take place during this class. Students practice giving attunements to each other, so each student receives many attunements. Your class manual gives detailed steps for giving all attunements. While the content of this class will allow you to pass Reiki on to others and to teach, many people take this class for their own use or to use with family and friends.

You are provided with a detailed 62-page class manual.

5. Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Reiki I certifies you to use Reiki privately on yourself and others. Reiki II certifies you to use Reiki publicly as a Practitioner, if you wish. Reiki III certifies you to teach Reiki, if you wish.

6. Can I take notes and tape record the class?

Yes, and if you tape record the class, please provide the trainer with complete copies of what you have taped, for her own use.

7. How many symbols will I learn?

Reiki I: No symbols.
Reiki II: Three Usui symbols.
Reiki III: One more Usui symbol and two Tibetan symbols.

8. Is there a Reiki support group in my area or can you help me establish one?

If there is no Reiki support group in your area, I will consult my Reiki guides, and help you establish one.

9. Will you openly support me in being a successful Reiki Practitioner or Master?

Yes, in accordance with my Reiki guides, I will openly support you in being a successful Reiki Practitioner or Master. 

Reiki Mentoring Program          $35/workshop

My Reiki Mentoring Program consists of a series of workshops about Reiki practice. These 3-hr Reiki Guidance Workshops, for Reiki I certificate holders, are in

• "Personal Reiki Practice" and
• "Peace of Mind Reiki".

For Reiki II certificate holders, these workshops are in

• "Professional Reiki Practices" and
• "Reiki Prioritization".

Check my Calendar for upcoming workshops or make sure you are subscribed to my enewsletter "Metaphysical Travellers: Adding Zing To Your Journey!" for information on upcoming workshops.  

10. Do you have a positive respectful attitude toward other Reiki Practitioners and Masters regardless of lineage or affiliation?

I support and empower everyone, regardless of lineage or affiliation, to listen to their heart, share love, and live their life purpose.

There is much information about the various schools of Reiki on the Internet. Start your exploration with William Rand's International Center for Reiki Training.