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Accelerated Reiki Levels I & II

Accelerated Reiki Levels I & II

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Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
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Reiki Accelerated Class 1 and 2

Discover the Healing Power of Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that supports physical, emotional, and mental balance. It uses gentle touch to channel universal life energy into the body, helping to promote relaxation and reduce stress. The word Rei means “universal life,” and Ki means “energy,” so Reiki literally translates to Universal Life Force Energy.

This holistic practice is based on the belief that all living things are sustained by a vital life force. When this energy flows freely, the body can maintain health and balance. Through Reiki, practitioners aim to restore this flow, facilitating healing at physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Using the practitioner’s hands, Reiki energy is transferred to the recipient, calming the nervous system and enhancing overall well-being. Many find it to be a deeply soothing and grounding experience.

What You’ll Learn in Our Accelerated Reiki Class

Our Accelerated Reiki Class is open to everyone and includes both Reiki Level I and Level II certifications. In this course, participants will:

  • Learn the core Reiki symbols and their meanings
  • Receive clear, step-by-step instruction from an experienced teacher
  • Gain hands-on practice with energy work
  • Earn a Reiki II certificate upon completion

You’ll leave the class with the knowledge and confidence to practice Reiki on yourself, others, and even animals.

Meet Your Instructor: Melissa MacTaggart

Melissa MacTaggart is a certified Reiki Master Teacher who has trained in the Usui method—the oldest form of Reiki. She studied at Zaanti Reiki and Sat Nam Yoga in Chicago and founded Blossom and Bee Reiki in 2018.

Melissa has led Reiki workshops in both Los Angeles and Chicago. Her passion for energy healing began in her teenage years, sparking a lifelong journey into the mind-body connection. Today, she considers Reiki her most beloved modality because of its transformative, radiant power. Her mission is to help others discover peace and balance through energy work. Melissa’s mantra is, “Let’s move energy together.”

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