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A channeled message shared during a live Reiki event, exploring awakening, focus, and the nature of hope. A few weeks ago, I channeled a message during an in-person event for Reiki students, followed by an extended Q&A. As always, I do not edit the channeled messages, and you may listen to the associated unedited live audio recording. “Finally, we wish to address your thoughts, your focus, because it is quite important, you see. What you choose to focus on, you are breathing life into. It will become more apparent to more people that they do not feel well when they focus on things that drain their energy, which worry them, which attract them into a lower vibrational state because they are awakening. There is awakening that you are undergoing. There is awakening that others are undergoing. If you were to judge these things, as humans are so apt to do, you could say, "that person is more awakened than I am," but this often leads to desire and frustration on your part and self-criticism. Do not worry about those who feel to you as though they are farther along. You are perfect in your state as you are. There are others on your planet that are awakening that you could look at and say, "they are mere babies" in your judgment. And we will tell you that the entire spectrum of awakening is present on your planet. It is actually true that no one is left behind here. Not one individual that you can think of in your mind is not awakening. It is simply a function of the spectrum, the process of where they are. But everyone is experiencing awakening. We assure you. No one is left out. No one could be left out. That is not how Earth works. That is not how humanity operates anymore. So rest well in knowing that everything is in motion. Everything is heading toward the light. We do not say this to bring you roses and rainbows and unicorns and butterflies. Life can be difficult and we do not gloss over this. We do not tell you to ignore it. We tell you to keep your hope. We tell you to tune into the light that you are, have been, and forever shall be. And remember that. For if you grab the worry and fear in one hand, make sure you hold the light in your other. And you will know balance; and you will know wisdom; and you will be the beacon of light that you came here to be—anchored upon your Earth, within your Earth. You will call others home simply by your being. And should it be any other way? Being a human is sacred, but the embodiment, embodification that you are undergoing will serve masses. You will serve generations of the future with what you are doing today. Write it down in moments that you doubt yourself and there will be moments like these. Read your words. Communicate with like-minded people. Know what you have in common, and be curious about the things that you do not have in common. The days of being in judgment are no longer in service to your evolution.” I’m beginning to explore traveling more to teach Reiki and to offer in-person channeling events. If you’d like to share where you’re located or where you’d travel to attend, I’d love to hear from you.

Social Media seems essential for many of us to stay connected with family, friends and also to build our businesses through networking and increased visibility. These platforms offer an array of positive opportunities for creating and maintaining relationships of all kinds on a global scale. While this potential can be fun, exciting and full of possibilities, we must acknowledge the pitfalls and negative traps of social media that present real and difficult challenges for us. And if we are empathic individuals, as many Reiki practitioners and spiritual seekers are, the harm social media may open us up to can be devastating to our mental and even physical wellbeing. The good news is, even if we are energetically sensitive to the point of often absorbing energy from other people and circumstances, we can utilize strategies and techniques to help us maximize our social media experiences to help us stay connected in meaningful ways, feel heard and build our businesses, too. By evaluating how interacting online is different from interacting in person, we can more easily find clear solutions. One important difference is the endless barrage and mass quantity of information streaming to us through these social media platforms. No break in this stream exists; it is constant. Furthermore, the platforms uphold no truth threshold so the unchecked spread of misinformation is pervasive. Finally, we must recognize the influence of perceived anonymity online. Social media interaction is most often between real life strangers. As a result, some people openly show us darker sides of themselves without self-filtering as they would be more likely to do if they were sitting with us face to face. What is the common thread with these three difficult areas presented by social media? Boundaries—there aren’t any in place outside of what we consciously construct for ourselves and decide to follow for our own sake. Boundaries are the game changer for how we intake social media as well as determining how we participate with others online. Without them, we are more prone to experience unresolved conflicts with what we read there. These unsettled feelings can affect our mood and our sense of security and trust. They often retain staying power remaining present in the background of our minds like a computer program running in the background, stealing precious power away from the more positive things we may try to focus on and accomplish. In an effort to try to help, we may choose to comment back with reason or appeal to a person’s higher nature. Unfortunately, this is rarely successful and simply brings us further into the anguish of the hopeless situation. To create a healthier relationship with social media, let us consider several guidelines and boundaries which can instantly empower us rather than drain or lower our energy. Perfect the art of scrolling on by. We can decide to stop trying to convince others we know better or they are wrong. Doing this never works and is a waste of our time. It only results in lost opportunities to focus on better-feeling things. Scrolling on by instead of reading the comments on energetically charged posts is difficult to do. This is a boundary we must keep by reminding ourselves it brings frustration and other negative feelings. With this awareness, it is easier to choose more wisely and scroll. After all, people will disagree. It is not our responsibility to resolve this. Instead, we may consciously choose to focus our time on posts about what we love. This will offer positive vibrations into the world and attract more positive people into our social media sphere. The art of scrolling by is absolutely one to practice for better mental and physical health. Give ourselves permission to clean up our friends list and who we follow. If the offerings of certain people are consistently creating conflict, it is perfectly fine to limit our exposure to them. Would we not do this in person? Furthermore, we need to decide if family members get to receive special permission to bring negativity into our experience through our social media connections just because we are related. We can take time to evaluate what they have published online and ask ourselves how we feel being connected to that energy. Would we invite them into our home and allow this sort of expression there? If the answer is no, it is time to consider making changes to keep our online space more in resonance with our goals for more peace. Evaluate who we have been online. Remember what we post online has energetic frequency and we are connected to it for as long as it is out there. Try the following exercise. Go to your profiles, your timelines and wherever you have an online voice. Read what you have posted from the perspective of someone who does not know you. As you absorb what you posted, evaluate your perceptions. Ask yourself to feel what energy and what emotions your posts bring about? What is the tone and who do you appear to be? Lastly, what energy is your social media presence offering—upbeat, loving, fun or perhaps judgmental, silly, divisive, or something else? Be honest with yourself and if you are promoting your business online, this evaluation is much more consequential. What traits do your potential clients see through your posts? Does that match how you would choose to portray yourself to them in the context of your business? Is your online presence helping your business or hurting it? The answers to these questions then allow us to make some new decisions to further shape our social media experience. Decide who we will now be online. It is important to perform the previous exercise from a neutral standpoint to get a clear perspective. Objectivity then allows us to see clearly and evaluate how we feel about what we find. Now is our opportunity to decide how we will present ourselves online and what our message will be to the world. Regardless of what message we choose to send, it is important to be authentic. This does not mean we must share every aspect of who we are. Instead, we may choose to leave some aspects of our thoughts and opinions and perhaps deeper personal events off of social media or choose specific privacy or audience settings that feel more suitable to what we share. However, what we do publish is best kept in alignment with our clear purpose and with authenticity. We must not pretend to be someone we are not because that would be misleading. Therefore, we may also delete old posts or comments that don’t reflect who we have become. There is no need to continue broadcasting what does not resonate with who we are today. We certainly would not walk around expressing the opinions we had 10 years ago if we no longer held those beliefs. So cleaning up our presence online makes sense especially because we are energetically tied to all we put out. Never post from strong emotion. Without a doubt, we will see material that triggers us in a reactionary and emotional way. It is important to catch ourselves before posting a quick response. It is a very good idea for us to pause and set the phone down or get up from the computer. Doing a task to be productive or just focusing on something else for a few minutes gives us time to reflect on what we decided our larger social media message would be. Then we can ask ourselves if the response we are tempted to publish resonates with this mission. More often than not, we will find that letting go and scrolling on by is our best option. It allows us to disconnect from a downward spiral of negativity and find our calm equilibrium again. However, if we do choose to respond, we may do so with a greater sense of awareness as we hold our social media goals in mind. Once written out, perhaps we again pause before making the final decision to publish. The fast pace of social media, its nonstop supply of shared opinions and ideas, the rampant misinformation and the insensitivity of some can certainly create a negative atmosphere and challenge our ability to enjoy the positive aspects of online platforms. This is often harder for empaths and highly sensitive people. However, when we stop reacting and set clear boundaries based on our goals, we can change our relationship with social media very quickly. From this more balanced place we can find uplifting people and new communities to connect with for encouragement, helpful sharing, learning and guidance. It is simply up to us to become more aware and decide the responsibility for regulating our relationship with social media lies within us. Article by Andrea Kennedy and published by Reiki Rays: https://reikirays.com/86315/social-media-survival-guide-5-guidelines-for-empaths-and-spiritual-people/

I’ve been aware of a wise, serious source of support and guidance for as long as I can remember. Something steady and beyond myself has always been present , quietly offering direction and reassurance. Reiki helped me deepen that connection. By quieting my mind and opening my awareness, I was able to allow a more tangible relationship with this source to develop. Over the years, I’ve experienced pivotal moments where I received knowledge or guidance about my purpose, about the next steps to take, and about who I am. These experiences have kept me moving forward on the path of fulfilling my purpose. This is the work “we” are doing together, unfolding in real-time with you. This aura photo was taken about 20 years ago, and the white shaft of light is the energy of the EOL in my field. I have asked and this was confirmed. About ten years ago, during a past life regression session, I learned about the group behind my guidance and support. I was given a name to use: the Emissaries of Light . I saw and felt a long history with them beyond this lifetime and received information about how we work together. My understanding is that I am part of this collective, though I am the only one currently living in a body full-time . While some among them may be known by names we might recognize, they choose not to identify themselves. Their reason is simple but profound: to avoid the limitations of human labeling, categorization, and judgment. They do not want us distracted by old ideas or teachings, some of which have been misunderstood or misrepresented over time. We have had a history of this, and our world has been formed from this way of operating. Instead, they want us to hear and feel their words and to experience the energy that comes through in their messages and the Reiki sessions I offer in my videos. They are present with me at all times. They invite us to strengthen our innate power of discernment through the felt sense of resonance in our bodies . This is how we remember to trust ourselves again, and this is how we create a world anew—the world we are yearning for . Their mission, and mine with them, is clear: to assist humanity in the rapid evolution now underway on Earth . They seek to awaken us to the truth of who we are, have always been, and shall forever be . When we awaken to this truth, our vibration shifts. From there, our life begins to transform naturally through new awareness, deeper acceptance, inspired ideas, and actions that arise in alignment with our true self. This is how the world ascends . Not through worrying about how to fix everything “out there,” but by embodying more of who we already are , yet have denied due to external programming and agreement to limiting beliefs. We are at a point in our human evolution where we can do this, unlike in previous times. This is due to the collective energy moving into a higher frequency, among other factors. As each individual remembers and embodies their light, their vibration shifts. As a result, their thoughts, words, and actions begin to change. With that, the foundation of a new world is quietly and powerfully constructed. There is no force or fight. There is a falling away of what no longer resonates as more people make personal decisions based on how they feel about the possibilities before them or their own inspired ideas. The Emissaries of Light remind us that transformation begins within. And it begins, always, with remembering the light of who we truly are. If you have enjoyed what I've been channeling with the Emissaries of Light and wish to receive answers to your questions, consider booking a channeling session here : Updated April 2026 #Guidance   #Channeling   #EmissariesofLight

Attend live in-person Reiki classes with Andrea Kennedy. Small-group Holy Fire® Reiki training, personal guidance, and hands-on experience. IN-PERSON REIKI CLASSES VIEW UK CLASSES Live Reiki training with Andrea in a small-group, in-person setting. Current options for in-person are below and will be updated as new destinations are planned. All in-person classes include live teaching, small groups, fully effective Holy Fire® Reiki style attunements, and certification.

Mainstream Reiki | Andrea Kennedy | Live Online and In-Person Reiki Classes | Special Events UNITED KINGDOM Join Andrea in the United Kingdom to learn Reiki in person in June 2026! One Reiki I and II class and one Reiki Master class will be offered in Horton, Northampton, at the beautiful French Partridge Hotel. Accommodation packages, including room and meals, are available for each class. Details below. REIKI I & II REIKI MASTER SPECIAL ADDITION : Andrea welcomes students who register for a UK class to a private , exclusive event! Do you wish to meet with Andrea and the Emissaries of Light? Students who enroll in either class are invited to join her for a special gathering at the French Partridge Hotel on Sunday, June 14th, from 12-1:30 pm. She will deliver a live message tailored for those in attendance and then welcome questions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with Andrea and the Emissaries of Light. REGISTRATION OPEN - LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE REGISTER NOW ACCOMMODATIONS Reiki I & II IN-PERSON CLASS DETAILS Reiki I and II - Beginner Level In this special, expanded class, Reiki I and II are taught together over three days with lecture, discussion, practice, and experience. Plus, there is Tea Time with Andrea! Covered Topics What Reiki is, how it works, what can be treated Reiki history and ideals Standard hand positions for treating yourself and others Japanese Reiki techniques, including: Gassho meditation, Byosen scanning to detect where Reiki is needed as well as Reiji-ho and Chiryo that rely more on intuition than the hand, Kenyoku to clear the energy field, Gyoshi-ho to send Reiki with the eyes, Enkaku chiryo for sending Reiki over distance to people, animals, and situations Three Reiki symbols for enhancing Reiki practice are taught and activated in your energy systems for use How to incorporate the symbols into Reiki treatments for yourself and others How to conduct a full Reiki session on yourself How to conduct a full Reiki session on someone else What to consider and how to develop a Reiki practice (personally and professionally) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Personal real-life experiences and stories from Andrea's own Reiki-filled life, along with the opportunity to get answers to all your questions so you may further your understanding and build your confidence with Reiki and your practice of it Practice time to both administer and receive Reiki and exchange feedback with fellow students Four deeply healing meditation experiences - each one unique and individualized to you Location French Partridge Hotel Horton, Northampton UK Prerequisite None - anyone can learn Reiki! Dates June 11-13, 2026 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) Class Time 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. plus optional Tea Time with Andrea on three consecutive days (local time in Northampton, UK) Tuition $795 USD total for this special expanded three-day beginner class Each registration includes a $395 non-refundable deposit. The remaining portion is refundable only if notice of cancellation is received via email to contact@mainstreamreiki.com at least 60 days before the scheduled class date. Additional accommodation packages are offered; see information below. Special Notes Accommodations and travel expenses to Northampton are not included in Tuition, which is for Reiki class only. Hotel packages have been arranged for Andrea's students and may be reserved directly with the hotel. Contact information for personalized booking will be provided after registering for the class. Direct transportation from Heathrow Airport may be arranged through the hotel for an additional fee. Please review our cancellation and refund policy here to ensure you're fully informed before registering. REGISTER NOW ACCOMMODATIONS You Will Receive A paper copy of The Healing Touch Reiki I/II class manual (190 pages) the first day of class Level I and II attunements (placements) for your energy system which allow you to channel Reiki energy for yourself and others A certificate of completion for training in Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Ryoho - Levels I and II Reiki Master IN-PERSON CLASS DETAILS Reiki Master - Intermediate Level This class may be taken 6 months after a student completes Reiki II from any style or lineage of Reiki. This Master class is taught over three consecutive days with lecture, discussion, practice, and experience. This class makes use of World Peace Reiki energy, which has all the qualities of the Holy Fire® III energy and includes a higher vibration that actively creates feelings of peace within each student. Also included in this class is the Empowered by the River of Peace Experience and the World Peace Ignition which establishes and strengthens the World Peace Reiki energy and empowers one to actively manifest peace in the world. This type of peace is similar to the peace Usui Sensei received on Mt. Kurama when he was given the gift of Reiki. The World Peace Ignition also empowers each student to teach the World Peace version of this class to others. To qualify to take this class, a student must have taken Reiki I&II and practiced Reiki II for at least six months. Also, a student must be able to draw the three symbols from Reiki II from memory. In the process of learning the healing techniques, Experiences, Placements, and Ignitions and taking part in them, each student will receive many healing experiences. (Note that Placements and Ignitions are the Holy Fire equivalent to attunements of other Reiki styles.) Included in this Class: The Usui Master symbol which increases the effectiveness of the Reiki II symbols and can be used for healing The Usui/Holy Fire III Master Placement (attunement) which increases the strength of your Reiki energy and empowers the Usui Master symbol Practice using the Usui Master symbol for treatments The Holy Fire® Symbol is given for a total of 5 symbols for the entire system Complete set of four Ignitions (attunements) including the World Peace Ignition which allow you to channel stronger and more effective Reiki energy as well as expand your intuitive guidance An effective spirit release technique to clear people, places and objects How to make a Reiki crystal grid that will continue to send Reiki to yourself and others after it is charged Learn a powerful grounding moving meditation Practice time to both administer and receive Reiki and exchange feedback with fellow students using the Holy Fire® and other symbols during Reiki sessions Instructions on how to do all Reiki Placements for Reiki I, II and how to conduct the Healing in the River of Peace Experience and the four Ignitions for Reiki Master including the World Peace Ignition Holy Fire® Healing Experience that can be given to anyone and directs the powerful Holy Fire® energies to heal Learn how to conduct all Holy Fire® Experiences, Placements and Ignitions both in-person and online for complete effectiveness in your own Reiki events and classes How to give yourself Experiences, Placements and Ignitions The values and spiritual orientation of a true Reiki Master What to consider and how to develop a Reiki practice (personally and as a business) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Opportunity for questions and discussion Location French Partridge Hotel Horton, Northampton UK Prerequisite To qualify to take this class a student must have taken Reiki I and II in any style and practiced Reiki II for at least 6 months and be able to draw the 3 Reiki II symbols from memory. A legible photo or PDF copy of your Reiki II certificate is required to confirm eligibility and complete your registration. To secure your seat, promptly email it after registering to contact@mainstreamreiki.com . Dates June 15-17, 2026 (Monday-Wednesday) Class Time 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus an optional hour of mentoring on three consecutive days (local time in Northampton, UK) Tuition $1295 USD total Each registration includes a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining portion is refundable only if notice of cancellation is received via email to contact@mainstreamreiki.com at least 60 days before the scheduled class date. Additional accommodation packages offered, information below. You Will Receive A paper copy of the Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master Manual for Online and In-Person Including World Peace Reiki (232 pages) the first day of class A certificate of completion for Usui/Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki Master Level and the ability to teach all levels of Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki both online and in-person (if you choose to become a Reiki teacher) Special Notes Accommodations and travel expenses to Northampton are not included in Tuition, which is for Reiki class only. Hotel packages have been arranged for Andrea's students and may be reserved with our event manager. Contact information for personalized booking will be provided after registering for class. Direct transportation from Heathrow Airport may be arranged through the hotel for an additional fee. Please review our cancellation and refund policy here to ensure you're fully informed before registering. REGISTER NOW ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations Optional Convenient Accommodations The French Partridge offers the perfect blend of history and modern luxury. Stay conveniently on-site and take advantage of a special package they have for us, including room and meals. All communication related to reservations and related arrangements is between the student and our event manager. Accommodation Packages For students attending Reiki I and II: Check in on June 10, 2026 , and check out June 14, 2026 For students attending Reiki Master: Check in on June 14, 2026 , and check out June 18, 2026 Both packages include: Four-night stay for your class dates Food and beverages: Continental or English breakfast Light lunch (such as sandwiches, salad, fruit) Dinner Non-alcoholic beverages with Lunch and Dinner Single Occupancy: £740 Double Occupancy: £1000 (total for two people) Accommodations Package Details Class and hotel availability are limited; please register early. Upon registration, you will receive contact information for our event manager, Mike, who is personally overseeing our group and coordinating with the hotel. Please contact Mike directly, as booking on the hotel website or directly with the hotel is not available. Mike looks forward to personally managing your reservation and dietary requests, arranging optional airport transportation, and answering your questions about your stay at The French Partridge. REGISTER NOW UPCOMING CLASSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Register Thu, Jun 11 Special 3 Day Reiki I and II In-person Class! Northampton, United Kingdom / The French Partridge Hotel Register Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+1 – Jun 13, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+1 The French Partridge Hotel, Newport Pagnell Rd, Horton, Northampton NN7 2AP, UK New! Expanded from 2 to 3 days! Learn Reiki I and II in person with Andrea! You will receive a certificate for Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Ryoho I and II Practitioner. Share Mon, Jun 15 In-Person: Reiki Master Class - Northampton, United Kingdom / The French Partridge Hotel Register Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+1 – Jun 17, 2026, 6:00 PM GMT+1 The French Partridge Hotel, Newport Pagnell Rd, Horton, Northampton NN7 2AP, UK Become a Holy Fire Reiki Master in person with Andrea! You will receive a certificate for Usui/Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki Master. Share

Learn what Reiki is, how it works, and how it can be used for relaxation, healing, and personal growth. Clear, grounded explanation from Andrea Kennedy. WHAT IS REIKI? Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese technique for relaxation and stress reduction that promotes the body's natural ability to heal itself. Life force energy, commonly referred to as chi, ki or prana, flows through pathways in and around the bodies of all living things. Stressors and traumas of everyday life can impede the freedom of this energy to flow properly. Over time and if left untreated, the energy becomes more blocked along these pathways and emotional, mental and physical symptoms may occur. Reiki works to help restore the energy flow to its optimum state which supports the body’s natural healing mechanisms. It addresses issues affecting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels without even discussing or having to determine what the issues or causes may be. It promotes overall well-being and balance. Reiki is not religious and requires no beliefs, therefore it is effective for people regardless of age, background or beliefs they have. Learning Reiki is also suitable for all and requires no change in your spiritual or religious life. ANYONE CAN LEARN AND UTILIZE REIKI FOR BETTER LIVING! MEET ANDREA FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What can Reiki help me with? Because Reiki helps physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, it can help you with any condition in a number of ways. Consider Reiki if you... Have trouble sleeping Struggle with anxiety Get sick frequently Can't let go of the past Suffer with pain or chronic illness Undergo chemotherapy or other medical procedures Feel stuck, disconnected or scattered Anger easily Care for someone who is ill Face regular high levels of stress Feel overwhelmed with life Simply want to feel better How is Reiki administered? Reiki practitioners are trained to access pure life force energy from its source which flows through all living things and do not share their own energy with clients. This balanced energy is offered through a set of hand positions with the practitioner placing hands lightly on or off the body. Clients are fully clothed and there is no use of oils or massage techniques during Reiki. Distance Reiki has been taught and practiced for decades and is completely effective while performed remotely--not in person. Distance Reiki is often offered by appointment over Zoom or a similar platform, by telephone, or even coordinated through email. This varies by practitioner. You can even tune in to the Mainstream Reiki YouTube channel to receive Reiki through the Reiki session videos. Read the comments of viewers who share how the videos help them. What does Reiki feel like during the session? Whether experienced in person or at a distance, perceptions vary from person to person. However, deep relaxation is most widely reported. Often other feelings include warmth, cold, feeling very light or heavy and tingling. People often see colors with their eyes closed. Whether a person feels a lot or a little does not indicate the amount of help Reiki is giving. Awareness varies from person to person and in each session. Reiki works on all levels, some of which are very deep and outside of our awareness. Some people relax into sleep which is perfectly fine and does not effect the treatment in any way. What will I feel like after the session? Relaxation is most commonly reported—both in the session and after. Other common outcomes are feeling lighter, unburdened, less pain, well-rested, more balanced, and easy going. Positive effects take place on all levels—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual and last for days, weeks and for some even longer. Rarely, we may feel a bit down, moody or have physical symptoms such as a headache or tiredness indicating a healing reaction. Generally, this cycle of processing and release resolves within a couple of days as we shift into a state much better than before the Reiki treatment. If you experience any discomfort, please remember this is actually a positive sign that much healing is taking place. Contact your practitioner if you are concerned. When should I make a follow-up appointment? Your Reiki practitioner may make recommendations as a result of your session. Common suggestions range from a week, two weeks, or longer. Ideally, regular sessions are part of your regimen to help support maintaining balance and wellbeing. Please remember that it takes time for imbalances to occur and manifest, so it is understandable that multiple sessions may be the most beneficial in reversing these imbalances. Is Reiki Safe? Reiki is absolutely safe because it is a practice based solely on life force energy which is naturally inherent in all living things. It cannot do harm and is safe for babies, children, expectant mothers, people of any age or state of health, plants and animals. Reiki practitioners do not prescribe substances nor interfere in any medical treatments. Reiki is a complement to traditional care and never a replacement which is why it's referred to as a complementary therapy and not an alternative therapy. Can Reiki cure diseases and illness? Reiki is a complement to traditional medical care and we do not promote it as a cure for particular diseases or conditions. However, patients receiving Reiki often report an easier time coping with medical treatments, pain reduction, a more positive outlook, and an increased ability to handle stress. These effects can support a person on their healing path and enable their own bodies to respond more positively to medical treatments. It is for these reasons that an increasing number of health care facilities are promoting Reiki through their own programs. Is there scientific research supporting the effectiveness of Reiki? Yes! The Mainstream Reiki Instagram and Facebook accounts regularly post research findings. PubMed is searchable, as are many of the scientific journal websites. Rather than provide an exhaustive list of studies and articles, we invite you to begin your research at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=reiki and connect with the Center For Reiki Research to learn more about studies and trials. Who can learn Reiki? Reiki is truly available to all people and even children. If you want to learn it, you can. It's that simple. The ability to channel Reiki is never lost but a person gains confidence and understanding of Reiki through practice. Why learn Reiki with Andrea? Find out here. How is Reiki taught? Traditionally, Reiki has been taught in person. However, it is now possible and completely effective to hold Reiki Certification classes online with the appropriate technology and methods. After all, Distance Reiki works just as well as in-person Reiki sessions so there is no valid reason why training over distance would not be completely effective either. Andrea holds her online classes live in a group setting. Students interact with her and each other in real-time. She follows the teaching standards outlined by the the International Center for Reiki Training. She supplies each student with a comprehensive manual published by the ICRT and her classes offer lecture, practice exercises and experiences to support students in becoming effective and confident Reiki practitioners and teachers at the Master level. Find out more and register.