Return to Balance & Self 

A Reiki, Qigong and Kundalini Yoga Self-Healing Retreat with Reiki Level I Certification

This is a grounded and experiential long-weekend for:

• slowing down and restoring balance in the body,
• calming the nervous system,
• inner-standing of your innate self-healing abilities,
• and reconnecting with your natural state of clarity and presence.

Held at a luxury mountain estate in a serene setting surrounded by forest and breathtaking views, this retreat offers an opportunity to step out of daily demands and fast paced living. The place and setting invites us into an environment that naturally slows us down. 

Nature is not just the backdrop of the weekend, it’s part of the experience.

A guided nature walk/hike will be included, offering time to connect and become aware of the subtle energies of the land. 

In a world that often pulls us into constant thinking, doing, and reacting, many of us lose touch with the felt experience of being in our bodies.

The locale and our time together in this experiential space will together support regulation, cultivate calmness, encourage reflection, and bring a renewal of body, mind, and spirit. 

This retreat offers a return to breath, presence, and balance within.

Through embodied practices within Qigong and Kundalini yoga, we will explore how energy is experienced in the body to deepen our awareness and slow down and listen.

You’ll also learn techniques and practices taught within Reiki Level I training to enhance your self practice of awareness and presence. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete Level I training and certification with an attunement ceremony.

These are simple and powerful practices that bring you back into balance.

Not a concept, but an experience you can feel.

You will come away with something grounded and lasting, including (but not limited to): 

• Greater awareness of your body’s internal signals.
• Repeatable practices you can use for stress reduction and grounding.
• Increased trust in your inner awareness and intuition.
• Reconnection to SELF. All of you.
• Deeper connection to your breath, presence, and nature.
• A felt sense of calm…calm is healing…healing is calm. 
• A remembrance of the magic within.

What is Reiki and what does Reiki Level 1 include?

Reiki Level I is woven into this retreat as an accessible and meaningful introduction to energy awareness, self-reflection, and personal practice. Rooted in the Japanese tradition of Usui Reiki Ryōhō, Reiki offers a gentle way to cultivate presence, relaxation, and greater awareness of the body’s subtle energy field. It is not a religion, though it is informed by philosophical influences from Buddhism, Shinto, and contemplative traditions that value harmony, compassion, and relationship.

During the retreat, participants will be introduced to foundational practices within Reiki for self-healing and everyday integration. You will learn simple hand positions for self-treatment and partner practice, explore sensing the energy field within and around the body. The practice is offered fully clothed and is intended to support relaxation, balance, and a deeper relationship with your own inner landscape.

Many people come to Reiki for personal growth, stress reduction, and a deeper connection to themselves. Some later choose to share it with others, while many simply integrate it quietly into daily life, relationships, and professional settings.

Most students are not full-time energy practitioners. They are often people navigating full lives as educators, healthcare professionals, caregivers, parents, artists, and others who are seeking practical tools for well-being, inner steadiness, and meaningful self-care in a fast-paced world.

Reiki’s adaptability is part of its enduring value. It can support emotional resilience, calm the nervous system, deepen presence, and offer a grounded way of working with energy that can naturally complement a wide range of professions and lifestyles.

This Level I retreat is suitable for those entirely new to energy work as well as those who have experience in other healing or contemplative practices, and it’s appropriate even if you’ve done Reiki Level 1 before. Participants will have the option to take part in a Reiki Level I attunement ceremony at the end to receive the certification.

During Level I, participants will:

• Explore the history and philosophy of Usui Reiki Ryōhō
• Develop sensitivity to the energy field within and around the body
• Learn Reiki hand positions for self-healing, table sessions, and seated chair practice
• Practice giving and receiving Reiki with fellow participants
• Participate in a ritual attunement ceremony

 Please note: Reiki is taught here as a contemplative wellness practice. Those interested in offering professional energy sessions beyond personal practice should check with their state licensing boards regarding legal scope of practice.