Sound Energy Bites

Winter 2006

Volume 1, Number 3

In This Issue

·    Making New Plans

·    Connecting with the Crystal Kingdom

·    Reiki and Massage –

   Part 1

 

·    New Format for the Sound Energy Plus newsletter

·    Class Update and Goals for 2007

·    Thank You Angels!

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Making New Plans

Winter is an opportunity to reconnect with the core of our being and with our true purpose.  It is a time to look back at the past year’s experience and get back on track with what we want to accomplish in the year ahead.  When it’s cold outside and you feel like hibernating, do you take time to reflect? When I look at what has happened in 2006, I see the Sedona trip in March, I see the Reiki and dowsing classes, and I see many new friends and acquaintances.  I see the cycle of growth, planting and weeding, storing and planning. November was as transitional month as I jumped headfirst back into the corporate world and really wondered whether I wanted to be surrounded by routine, regulations, and conformity, and my old friend - stress.  With help from my spiritual teachers, I began to see humor and purpose in my new surroundings.  And all that doubt and anxiety was put in perspective.  I am reminded again and again that no matter where we are planted, so to speak, it is an opportunity to heal ourselves and others, to share our light and wisdom where appropriate, and to rededicate ourselves to our inner path. And the key is balance.  Don’t look back on all the things you did not accomplish, start with a new list and go forward.  Make new plans!

My wish for you this holiday season is for balance and joy to be in your life.  May you have prosperity and success in all your endeavors, and may you be healthy and happy in 2007.

With love,

Anna

 

Connecting with the Crystal Kingdom

Last October my teacher and good friend, Sally Korman and I visited the home of Gladys and Charlie Bridges in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.  Here we are connecting with the 500 pound crystal point in their home.  Crystals are wonderful energy amplifiers, transmuters and carriers of energy.  Clear crystals for instance have the energy of clarity and will help you to expand your consciousness. The clear quartz crystal holds the vibration of White Light, and as we open our higher chakras we become receptive to that Light and to the crystals that embody it.  Crystals assist the planet in maintaining the balance of the electro-magnetic fields. Amazingly we can see the correspondence between our own awakening and the qualities of the crystal kingdom. 

For many years I have been fascinated by the attributes and qualities of various gem stones which can be used to assist in healing and meditation. And I always ask the crystal kingdom for permission to use the stones in this way. As energy beings, I ask you to invite the crystal kingdom into your experience.  You will develop a sensitivity to the energy and make the connection with the crystal kingdom.

 

 

 

 

Reiki and Massage – Part 1

Anna and Cheryl enjoying a happy moment.

 
 

 

In one of my Reiki classes, a massage therapist asked me about using Reiki with massage. Having experienced massages by Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners, I know it is my preference to have someone who is familiar with energy work – whether Reiki or some other form of touch therapy – to give the massage. Being sensitive to the subtle flow of energies can be a gift or it can be something that comes with practice.

To answer the questions of how, what and when, I asked several friends who are massage therapists and have received training in Reiki. (I realize there are now many so-called branches of Reiki, but for this article we will only be concerned with the general definition.)

First, let’s compare Reiki and massage. Reiki and massage are different. By definition, massage is a form of tissue manipulation. Traditional Reiki as practiced in the United States does not involve tissue manipulation. The hands are motionless on any place where they are placed. There is no pressure, stroking, rubbing, squeezing, tapping, or other form of manipulation, even though Usui did mention these in his system. Massage is generally conducted on a nude, draped client; Reiki is usually given to a fully clothed client. Massage practice may use oils and other devices. Reiki uses neither. Massage tries to mobilize tissues through increased blood circulation and the reduction of tense areas. Reiki simply provides the chance for subtle energy to flow quietly through the practitioner to the client.

The most obvious question to begin with was do you use Reiki and massage or keep them entirely separate. (Actually, I knew the answer to this as I had been the honored recipient several times, however, to the reader this might be an important question.) I was curious as to whether the therapist might do Reiki first or massage first or mix it up. It really depends on the situation I found out. For instance, in some areas Reiki is not widely recognized and in some spas, the public is only offered massage treatments or they are offered/advertised as two distinct treatments. Hillary Phillips comments that “most people just want massage and are afraid to try something new.” It really is up to the client and what they request.  The key I think is to understand how Reiki and massage work together.

In Paula Horan’s book “Empowerment Through Reiki”, she has one suggestion which is beginning with the client lying face up, doing a few minutes of neck massage, full scalp and deep facial massage, then performing all the Reiki head positions including entire chakra system, then treating the knees and feet. This is then followed by massaging the front of the body, back of the body, applying Reiki to the entire back, finishing with a balancing technique on the spine. Always giving extra attention where needed, Paula admits that using you intuition as a guide, the possibilities for combining the various techniques are endless.

I might describe Cheryl Kaufmann as an intuitive energy worker. She agrees with following her intuition as to placement of hands or holding a position and allowing the Reiki energy to flow in a similar way that Horan describes.  Cheryl states:

“My session may be like this: Asking the intention of the client. By the client setting the intention, they put into motion their own inner healing abilities and I can better know where to support them on an energetic level. This also allows Reiki to flow to aid in their stated intention, whatever level that may be: emotional, mental, physical, spiritual or etherical. Then I connect with their energy, their body by placing a hand on the area above the heart (heart chakra) and the crown (top of the head). Sometimes, I am guided to connect at the solar plexus and the crown instead of the heart. I begin at the head with some Reiki positions. Then I like to do gentle massage on the temples of the client and smooth out the forehead, which is a nice way to allow the third eye to open so they may be open to whatever is in the highest good for the session. I then begin the massage at the feet and work my way up the body, stopping briefly to balance the energy with Reiki, I speak to Spirit and to the client’s body and ask for guidance in where this person may need Reiki as I continue the gentle motions of massage. If I am guided to hold my hands in particular positions, I stop the massage to hold the space for Reiki to flow through and balance the client on whatever level they are needing it. I continue until I am back at the head which is again balanced with Reiki and then they turn over so we may continue on the back of the body. I begin the back of the body by connecting again with the crown and the heart or solar plexus areas. I then gently press along the one side of the spin and follow this all the way down the body to the feet and repeat on the other side of the spine. This helps to eliminate any thought patterns held in the body moving them out through the meridians. I then begin at the feet, moving up the body ending at the back, holding positions if necessary, for Reiki specifically to flow. I seal the aura, smooth out the aura, ask the client to take a deep cleansing breath and end the session.”

TO BE CONTD.

Contributions for this article were provided by Cheryl Kaufmann and Pam Jones.  Cheryl Kaufmann has a private practice in Allen, Texas. She has been a Licensed Massage therapist since 1998; her massage focuses mostly on stress reduction, energy balancing, Swedish, and some therapeutic. Cheryl has been a Reiki practitioner since 1995 and a Reiki Master Teacher since 2005. She actively teaches Reiki classes and facilitates a Reiki share group. Appointments are available Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. For other availabilities, please inquire. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Cheryl at 2.14.912.7408. Pam Jones is the founder of Essential Health, 117 S. Market St., Suite 215, Benton, Arkansas. She is a Reiki Master and IET Master Instructor and has been practicing Reiki and massage since 1999. Pam combines massage and aromatherapy and uses Young Living Essential Oils. Pam can be reached at 501.909.7242.

 

Thank You Angels!

Many angels have assisted me this past year. You know who you are and I am deeply grateful for your love and guidance.  You have smiled generously, encouraged willingly, and helped me along my chosen path.  I thank you every day.

Class Update and Goals for 2007

The class schedule for 2007 is being updated.  If you are interested in Reiki or dowsing classes, please let me know as soon as possible.  Future classes planned will include Reiki and Crystals, Introduction to Sound Healing (Tuning Forks). The Dowsing and Healing class will also be conducted in 2007.

Other goals in 2007 include the resumption of regularly scheduled Reiki Shares.  Also my interest in bringing Reiki to a wider community (including hospitals) is still active.  As a Pisces I can still add to the list before January 1st, right? Just as well there are a few more days of 2006 left.

New Format for the Newsletter

While Anna’s Antics was circulated on a monthly basis, this is a new format for a newsletter style communication.  The next one may look entirely different!  If you wish to be added or removed from the email list, please let me know.