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March Class Schedule

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March Class Schedule

Joshua Tree, CA and Virtually via Google+ Hangouts*
Contact: thereikicafe@gmail.com http://www.thereikicafe.com 760-366-0368
Instructor: Gina Briganti, Reiki Master Teacher, Holistic Health Consultant

Meet Your Guides Workshop: March 6th from 10:00-2:00. Register by February 28th. Instructor: Gina Briganti. This workshop is at the café, live in Joshua Tree. Together we will explore the best ways for you tap into your intuition and get to know your guides. This workshop is almost full. The fee for this workshop is $60.  Thrive Life snacks will be served.

Guided Meditation: March 12th from 10:00-11:30. Register by March 5th. Instructor: Gina Briganti. You may attend virtually or in person. Meditations are one hour long, with thirty minutes of discussion following the meditation. The fee for each meditation class is $20.

Holistic Health for Writers: March 13th from 10:00-11:30 PST. Register by March 6th. Instructor: Gina Briganti. This is a virtual class. You have a career to celebrate, which means that you need to be in top shape to live it. We’ll explore specific needs writers have, like hydration, how your body is responding to caffeine and sugar, essential fatty acids, circulation, clever multitasking and marketing. The fee for this class is $20.

Reiki Level IV: Reiki Master Teacher Class: March 19th from 10:00-4:00. Register by March 12th. Instructor: Gina Briganti. This class is live, in Joshua Tree. If you feel that you have a command of Reiki, and are ready to teach, this class is for you! By the end of the class you will have your certificate, teacher attunement, information on how to form your own classes, symbol practice, introduction to your Reiki IV guide, what to teach during your classes, and attunement practice. Thrive Life snacks and lunch will be provided. The next level IV class will be offered in July. The fee for this class is $250.

Guided Meditation: March 20th from 10:00-11:30. Register by March 13th. Instructor: Gina Briganti. You may attend virtually or in person. Meditations are one hour long, with thirty minutes of discussion following the meditation. The fee for each meditation class is $20.

Guided Meditation: March 26th from 10:00-11:30. Register by March 19th. Instructor: Gina Briganti. You may attend virtually or in person. Meditations are one hour long, with thirty minutes of discussion following the meditation. The fee for each meditation class is $20.

 

Cyhndi isn’t offering classes in March because she is writing a book, Nontoxic Cleaning 101! If you would like to schedule a class with Cyhndi, let us know at thereikicafe@gmail.com.

As always, thank you for the time you spend with us!

Gina and Cyhndi

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Reiki Animal Workshop Registration is Closing

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There’s still time to register!

Details:

Reiki Animal Workshop is on February 28th from 10:00 – 2:00.

Register by February 21st.

Instructor: Gina Briganti.

This class is available in person only, in Joshua Tree. Bring your Reiki dog, cat, bird, turtle (?), etc. for a hands-on workshop on how you can work together to bring in amazing Reiki experiences for yourselves, your Reiki animal, your family, friends, and clients. The workshop fee is $60.

Gina will attune your animal to Reiki, or guide you through the attunement if you are a Reiki Master Teacher.  Are you ready for the Master Teacher level? She will be offering a class in March!

 

As always, thank you for the time you spend with us!

Gina and Cyhndi

 

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Meditation Helps With Hot Flashes

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Once you’ve started having hot flashes, you will learn to appreciate alternative medicine’s safe approaches to bringing you back into balance.  We found a great article to help you explore a variety of approaches:

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/12-drug-free-ways-cool-hot-flashes

Meditation is listed at number two!  I have meditations coming up that you can join, both here in Joshua Tree and from the comfort of your home.  Check out February’s offerings below or go to our Current Class Schedule to search for a date and time that works best for you.

Guided Meditation: February 27th from 10:00-11:30. Register by February 20th. Instructor: Gina Briganti. You may attend virtually or in person (Joshua Tree, baby!). Meditations are one hour long, with thirty minutes of discussion following the meditation. The fee for each meditation class is $20.

If you are new to Google + Hangouts, Gina will gladly schedule a brief meeting with you before your class or see the link above for a brief tutorial.

Cyhndi and Gina thank you gratefully for the time you spend with us, and wish you the best in all that you do!

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Animals As Teachers & Healers Buddy Read

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Gina has had Susan Chernak McElroy’s book, Animals As Teachers & Healers (1997), on her TBR list for two years now, always trusting that the perfect timing would line up to read it.  That trust is always rewarded!  Animals As Teachers & Healers is heart-warming, life affirming, and a pure joy to read.

Animals

Would anyone like to buddy read the book along with us?  Comment to let us know if you’re going to join us.  We plan to read a few pages a day, though you are welcome to read faster if you like.  Maybe your library has a copy of it.  Mine did!  The book is a bit older and they haven’t published an electronic version yet.

Our buddy read has its own page, making it easy to come back and comment here on http://www.thereikicafe.com

Discussion welcomed!

Peace and love,

Gina and Cyhndi

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What Is Reiki?

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There could be as many descriptions of what Reiki is, how it works, and even if it works, as there are people to talk about it. What I’m sharing here is my perception and experience with Reiki as a student, practitioner, and teacher. My Reiki experience began in 2005. In 2007 I became a master teacher. I have taught all four of the levels.

Reiki is a relaxing, stress relieving, technique. During a session a client can choose to have conversation, or silence, or something in between. My clients and I typically laugh because it feels so ridiculously good to let go of so many things that were weighing us down.

Reiki can be done anywhere. In health spas, for example, the client usually lies down on a massage table. However, Reiki is not a massage technique. It is a form of energy work, meaning that it works on the energy that makes up the mind, the body, and the spirit. That’s why Reiki is as effective on the phone, or at a distance without direct contact, as it is in person. Some clients feel better if you place a hand on them while they’re receiving Reiki in person. Others don’t like to be or need to be touched at all. It sounds mystical, doesn’t it?  Two of Gina’s long-term clients shared their experiences with distance Reiki.  Feel free to click on the link if you’d like to read what they said.

You can read about studies verifying the efficacy of Reiki here: http://www.centerforreikiresearch.org/
If you’d like to read a history of Reiki, follow this link: http://www.reiki.org/faq/HistoryOfReikiToCopy.html

What is Reiki good for? Literally anything. If you consider that stress is the cause of most problems, then the relief of the stress will leave you feeling better. I have to say that if I hadn’t experienced it for myself, I’d be a skeptic.

What happens during a Reiki session is this: your practitioner will help you into a comfortable position. Sessions typically last for one hour, though they can be shorter or longer. You may be touched on your head, hands, stomach, legs, knees, and feet. Or, as I mention above, not at all. Your practitioner may stay in one place and simply place their hands over you. What the client feels is anything from relaxation to a deep sleep.

Here’s a sample of a Reiki treatment by William Rand of the International Center for Reiki Training.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw9EleHuXsI

So, in summary, Reiki is a relaxation technique. Ideally the client goes into the session feeling heavy, upset, confused, etc. and comes out of it feeling refreshed, healthy, and energized.

We have openings for Reiki sessions and classes. See our Menu of Services post for more information about scheduling and costs.

Thank you for the time you shared with us today!

 

Gina

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Reiki III (ART) Class Registration is Closing

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Reiki III (ART) Class: February 21st from 10:00 – 3:00.

Register by February 14th.  Our e-mail is thereikicafe@gmail.com.

Instructor: Gina Briganti.

This class is in person, in Joshua Tree. Class includes level III attunement, certification, advanced Reiki techniques, symbol practice, symbol meditation, and introduction to your Reiki III guide. This is the Reiki Master level, non-teaching. It is for students who would like to achieve the Master level, but are not ready to teach yet. The fee for the class is $250.

Reiki Master Teacher (level IV) will be offered in March!

 

As always, thank you for reading!

 

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The Reiki Coil

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By Gina Briganti

When I began teaching Reiki I never dreamed that I would receive, or invent, a technique.  There was already a plethora of fantastic Reiki happening, so why add more?  Then, slowly, I learned more by practicing Reiki.  I taught a Reiki Master Teacher class in November, sharing so many unrecorded ideas that it took most of the class, and then, bam, it was clear to me that it was time for me to teach what I’ve been practicing.

I present for you, the Reiki Coil technique, which I invented to help to continue a flow of Reiki that was started during a Reiki session.  Though a client may be feeling great relief at the end of their session, there is often a sense that there are more releases to come.  That’s where the Reiki Coil comes in.

If you sense that more releases are coming after you’ve spent the bulk of the session on clearing, visualize a thick coil that starts at the top of your client’s energy field, and continues down past the opposite end of their energy field.  The color of the energy inside of the coil is up to you.  I usually see a bright blue color there.  Make the intention that the coil will continue to aid the client in releasing for a specific length of time.  I use my intuition to determine how long it is.  In my experience it is anywhere from three days to several months.

Since the coil is there to continue to help with releases, I also visualize a drain below the bottom of the coil for the releases to drain to.  You can include an intention to replace the released energy with Reiki.  It probably happens on its own, so don’t worry if you forget.

I always tell my client about the coil, the drain, and the length of time it will be active so that they know what kind of support they’re receiving, and to help them to be aware that Reiki is still active with them in case they have a large release.  I imagine it would be disorienting, or maybe even scary, to have a big release and wonder where it came from.

So, what do you think of the Reiki Coil?  Many of you have had one from our sessions together.  Do you have anything to share about your experiences with it?

The Reiki Coil technique will be offered as part of an upcoming Advanced Reiki Technique Workshop.  Contact me if you are interested in attending here at The Reiki Cafe in Joshua Tree, virtually from the comfort of your home via Google Hangouts, or forming a class so I can come to you!

As always, thank you for the time we spend together,

Gina & Cyhndi

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Advanced Reiki Problem Solving Workshop Registration is Closing

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The workshop is on February 20th from 10:00-2:00. Registration closes on February 13th.

Instructor: Gina Briganti, Reiki Master Teacher.

This class is in person, in Joshua Tree.

Reiki Problem Solving is an advanced Reiki technique, perfect for those who want to deepen their connection to Reiki.

We will explore two specific problems per practitioner in depth in each class. The fee for this workshop is $60.

Wishing you a Reiki day,

Gina

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Meet Your Animal Helpers Sample Report

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“This is the first time I’ve had a Animal Helper reading.  I was pleasantly surprised at how many of the properties were accurate.  I was also interested to discover what my animal helpers are, and that they can come and go depending on the need.  I’ve learned a lot more about myself-things that I wasn’t aware of, that will make it easier to go forward with the things that I want to pursue.  Thank you, Cyhndi, for the experience!” – Donna S.

The Difference Between Spirit Animals and Animal Helpers

Unlike Spirit Animals, who represent who you are, animal helpers can come and go.  Below is a ‘snapshot’ of the animals currently working with Donna to achieve her goals and aspirations, work through challenges, and provide general support to her spiritual well-being and growth.

Donna Smith – Animal Helpers Report – 1/27/16

Q:        How many animal helpers are working with Donna right now?

A:        Five.  Peacock, Wolf, Fox, Hedgehog and Horse.

Hello all and welcome!  We thank you for joining us today and look forward to hearing from you!  With your permission, I will ask each of you some questions so that Donna can begin to benefit from your deep wisdom.

Q:        Peacock, can you tell me what your qualities are and why you are working with Donna at this time?

Peacock:  Yes, thank you!  I am what some would call the ambassador of Donna’s inner artist.  I am here to support her when she is creating any kind of art, be it quilting, painting or whatever strikes her fancy in that moment.  I also encourage her with signs to let her know when the best times are for sharing her creations with her family and community.

Q:        Can you tell Donna how best to contact you?

Peacock:  She is very adept at reading the signs I send her, even though she might not realize that is what’s happening at the time.  She will know which choices I recommend because they will look especially ‘shiny’ to her, but I would say just to follow her intuition.  We have been working together on this a long time and she has become very adept at it.

Awesome, Peacock, thank you so much!

Q:        Wolf, would you like to speak to us next?

Wolf:   Of course, thank you.

Thank you, Wolf!  What do you have to share with us today?  What are you and Donna currently working on together?

Wolf:   I am mostly here to support Donna and help her feel comforted.  I remind her that she is a free spirit and that is okay.  It is possible to be a free spirit and yet still be available and supportive to family and community.  I help her find the balance and remind her that she is strong enough to hold that balance.  I lend my strength to her in times of need.  All she needs to do to draw on my strength, is to take a moment to feel my strong balanced energy within her.  Truly embrace it.  Some think of ferocity when they think of wolves, but that is not what I am speaking of.  It is enough to be firm and solid, comfortable in your own skin.  If one can hold the energy of balance, the chaos tends to sort itself out without expending valuable energy on anger and ferocity.  That said, I will also let her know on the rare occasions that those best fit the situation.  The important thing for Donna to remember is that she IS balance and strength, it’s up to her to live that out and I am here to help her do so.

These are amazing gifts indeed!  Thank you for that!

Hedgehog, welcome!  Do you have anything to add in this area?

Hedgehog:  Yes, thank you, I do!  I am also here to help Donna remember she is protected and strong.  She is very protective of others, which is great, but sometimes forgets to protect herself by distancing herself from negative people.  I tend to curl up in a ball when threatened; that works for me and sometimes for Donna also.  But sometimes the best way to shield oneself is to just disengage from the drama.  There is no need to play the role of the victim, but sometimes it seems there is because it is more socially acceptable to do so.  I help Donna remember she is connected to the earth as I am, very grounded.  I also represent the wisdom of the female elders she possesses and am helping her move from a place of knowledge and education in to the true wisdom of the elders.  This journey of transition for her is just beginning so it will take some time and experience to work through it.  To do this, I would suggest playing a bit of a game with herself.  When a situation arises that feels ‘fight or flight’, imagine me and the wolf sitting next to each other in front of her.  Which one seems more attractive?  Which one are you most drawn to in that moment?  If she is attracted to wolf, it may be best to stand her ground and ride it out.  If she is more attracted to me in that moment, the best choice may be to curl up and roll away from the drama or source of negativity.  It is important to remember that she is supported in her decision either way and can draw on this counsel and both our energies at will.  We do not judge, we are there to lend our support whenever and wherever we can.

Wow, thank you hedgehog!  All great things to remember!

Fox, do you have a specific area you and Donna are working on?

Fox:     Yes!  Thank you for asking!  This is a very exciting time in Donna’s life and I am happy to be of service!  Donna and I are working on developing her sense of a lightness of being by embracing her intuition.  She is highly intuitive and I am here to encourage her to listen to it more and sort it out from what she fears may happen.  Donna is feeling ‘stuck’ right now, wondering which faith to embrace and thinking a lot about how to be ‘the best’ spiritually.  I am here to tell her that she already is the best!  She can embrace any faith she wants to or all faiths at once and still be the best.  She can be the bell of the ball or fade back into the wings, it’s all good.  A good way to decide what knowledge or rules to keep would be to ask herself: “Does it bring me joy to embrace this?”  and remember that intuition and joy are the opposite of judgement.  Judging yourself and others can become a toxic addiction.  I would suggest trying to see both sides of a spiritual law, because most have a helpful aspect and also one that is not so helpful.  And then ask if the vibration of that law resonates with herself and the situation at hand.  As an example:  If a law requires that you revile another being just for being, that law is not in high resonance.  If a law requires that you harm another, again, not positive or in high resonance.  We all need to feel uplifted and supported by our laws and principles, not subjected to them.  If you feel subjected by a rule or principle, ask yourself why.  If it requires that you do harm of any kind, even judge yourself or another I would find it highly suspect and not worth incorporating into your belief system.  It might be helpful for her to make a list of the commandments, laws, principles, etc. that appeal to her and focus on those while tossing out the rest.  That way, in times of crisis or consternation, you can look at the list and decide what fits in with YOUR beliefs and aspirations, free from the judgements of others.  This list may change some over time, that is okay, that is evolution.  Your soul will know what rings true for you and I am with you always to support you on your path towards ascension.

Thank you so much, Fox!  It’s been a pleasure and I know Donna looks forward to working with you more in the future.

It looks like one more animal helper is waiting to speak with Donna today.  How are you Horse?  Do you have anything to add?

Horse:  Yes, thank you.  My message is one of beauty, freedom and balancing extremes.  Due to physical challenges, Donna can sometimes feel weighed down and unable to move forward.  I am here to say that it is okay to ‘take a load off’ once in a while.  It is also okay to frolic and run when you feel compelled to do so.  All things balance themselves in time.  All things.  It’s also possible to shift situations with intention.  For example: The next time you are feeling heavy or achy, visualize yourself on my back, galloping effortlessly and painlessly through a beautiful meadow or along a scenic beach.  Really feel the sense of lightness and freedom and joy.  For that matter, see yourself doing anything that brings you joy.  Whatever pops in to your head at the time.  Really put yourself there and enjoy the sensation.  Watch a funny movie.  Whatever you do, really embrace this downtime and expect that it will be healing and rejuvenating.  This may seem like just a distraction, but can actually help to release hormones and chemicals in your brain that can help with pain relief.

Thank you so much, Horse!  And thank you all for your wisdom, support and helpful ideas.  I know Donna is looking forward to embracing all of your gifts and benefiting from your wisdom as she moves forward on her journey.  Enjoy!

You can order your own Meet Your Animal Helpers Report by requesting Gina or Cyhndi.  If you don’t have a preference, we will meditate on it and share our results. Our e-mail address is thereikicafe@gmail.com.  Meet Your Animal Helpers Reports are $60.

Thank you for reading the Meet Your Animal Helpers Sample Report, and as always, thank you for the time you spend with us!

Cyhdni and Gina

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