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This page includes descriptions of the classes and workshops that Jessica Schaffer currently teaches. Please check in regularly for updated class offerings.

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REIKI CLASSES :



A simple, yet powerful form of healing, Reiki seeks to restore balance and harmony within the body through the application of compassionate and sacred touch. Reiki not only helps to
re-establish a healthy flow of life force in the physical body; it also can help release patterns of emotional holding and open us in deeper ways to our spiritual selves.



The practice of Reiki is easy to learn and is facilitated in class through a series of initiations which deepen your connection to life force energy. Reiki is a profound means of self-healing that can be incorporated into your daily life, as well as a fundamental first aid tool which can be shared with others.





REIKI I/1ST DEGREE:



Students are introduced to the practice and art of healing with Reiki. The weekend is an inspired journey underscored by storytelling and personal sharing, as students are guided through a series of four initiations which open them more deeply to working with life force energy.





REIKI II/2ND DEGREE:

For those who have been practicing 1st degree and are called to deepen their relationship with Reiki. Students learn the sacred Reiki symbols and practice sending treatments across distance. An additional initiation will be shared.





THE REIKI WAY:

Supported by ceremony, this workshop offers an opportunity to dive into the language and nuances of the five Reiki principles. Come prepared to explore the meaning beyond the words. The class incorporates guided meditation, breath work, gentle movement and process work in a context of deep reverence for our individual journeys. No prior experience is needed, simply a desire to be in community and to deepen your understanding of the self in the context of Reiki.



REIKI STUDY GROUPS:

The Power of Storytelling: Reiki is an oral tradition which finds its footing in the power of story. Through group exercises and sharing, as well as individual practice time, we will explore the power of storytelling. What are the personal myths we tell ourselves? How do these stories define us? How do they limit us? How do they motivate us? How can we shift our lives through rewriting our personal mythologies?


Money and Flow: As a named element of the Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki System, money presents a significant opportunity for us to examine our issues around prosperity and personal value. We will explore more deeply our personal beliefs around money and flow, and we will discover new ways that our Reiki practice can support us in opening to abundance.


The Symbols: This is an opportunity to review and deepen your skills using the Reiki symbols for personal healing and self-awareness. Must be working at the Reiki II level.



OTHER CLASSES/WORKSHOPS :




DEEPENING INTO STILLNESS:



This workshop is designed to open you more fully to the depths of quietude within your being. We will explore the power of sound and vibration through a variety of exercises (including toning) which will both ground us and expand our experience of being in our bodies. We will deepen this experience of spaciousness and renewal through the practice of restorative yoga (passive, supported poses which allow the body to rest deeply into stillness) and the application of Reiki and singing bowls while resting. No previous yoga experience is required!






RESONANCE IN THE BODY - THE CHAKRAS:


This 8-week series provides an in-depth exploration of the 7 primary chakras, or energy centers of the body. Co-taught with Sound Healer, Patrice Morency, we will use sound techniques, guided meditation, breath work and gentle movement to facilitate your deepening understanding of your own energy body.




UNVEILING THE DIVINE WITHIN: PERSONAL MANTRAS FOR EMPOWERMENT


Taught in collaboration with Chant Leader, Peggy Hoyt this weekend workshop explores the vibrational power held in your own name. Using breathwork, guided meditation, chanting and more, we dive into the world of sacred sound . Each participant will be guided in crafting a personal mantra. Whether it is transformation, abundance or balance you seek, there is a mantra with your name on it!






SEEDS OF GRATITUDE:

(offered in the month of November in honor of Thanksgiving)


Come join us for an afternoon of ceremony and celebration, exploring the theme of gratitude in our lives. This session will combine guided meditation, breath work, Reiki, toning and journey work as we deepen our understanding of "Thanks Giving." There are no prerequisites for participation other than a desire to be in community and to honor the wonder of life.





A PATH OF FORGIVENESS:


Supported by ceremony, we will prepare for the Spring equinox by exploring the theme of forgiveness and release in our lives. This evening session combines guided meditation, Reiki, breath work and gentle movement in a context of deep reverence for our individual processes. No prior experience is needed, simply a desire to be in community and to deepen your understanding of the self.






COASTAL RETREATS:


Offered in the early summer and in Fall, these weekend retreats at the Oregon coast provide opportunity for deep renewal and for personal growth. Each retreat follows a unique theme and combines elements of sound healing, Reiki, breath work, gentle movement, guided meditation and more to facilitate a gentle process of unfolding. Check the calendar regularly for current retreat dates and themes.



SPECIAL CHANT EVENTS:


These evenings are devoted to chanting different mantras to aid in opening our hearts, aligning ourselves and facilitating a deeper understanding to our individual truths. Evenings usually follow a selected theme. Check the calendar of events regularly for current or newly posted listings.



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For more information, contact Jessica at soundwav@spiritone.com