What is Reiki?

What is Reiki? Rather than repeating what you can find on thousands of websites, I'd like to share what Reiki has come to mean to me after decades of working with energy. This is not just a guide to Reiki healing, attunements and distance Reiki. It is a personal journey into a practice that has changed the way I see myself, the world, and my connection with every living being.

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The Five Elements in TCM: How Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water Shape Your Energy and Emotions

The Five Elements are one of the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood work together as a connected system, influencing our energy, emotions, sleep, digestion, and overall wellbeing. This guide explores each element, how imbalance may appear in daily life, and simple ways to support greater balance and flow.

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The Fire Element in TCM: Joy, Connection, and the Restlessness of Summer

The Fire element is associated with summer, the Heart, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and human connection in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Signs of Fire imbalance can include insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, emotional sensitivity, and difficulty feeling connected. Learn how the Fire element works, how it relates to the Water element, and practical ways to support balance during the summer season.

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