Reiki for Medical Students
In October of 2013 the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) was invited to provide mini-Reiki sessions to attendees of the second annual National Student Conference on Integrative Medicine hosted by Northwestern … Continue reading
Hands to Hearts: Bringing Reiki to US Military Veterans
The Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) was invited for the second year in a row to participate in Stand Down, a Department of Veterans Affairs event providing community and services for homeless … Continue reading
Reiki Light On: Rose Mattax
By Heather McCutcheon, Midwest Reiki Community Rose Mattax taught Reiki as a member of the faculty at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois for six years, and now teaches … Continue reading
Reiki News [July 28]
The weekly Reiki News is brought to you by the Global Reiki Communities » Dispelling the top myths about Reiki » Exhausted by the world? Dr. Judith Orloff shares tips on how … Continue reading
Reiki News [July 21]
The weekly Reiki News is brought to you by the Global Reiki Communities » Members of the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) were taken on a journey to meet their Reiki … Continue reading
A Midsummer’s Meeting with Our Reiki Guides and Healing Angels
July 13, 2013 By Molly Coeling Anticipation was in the air as people wandered into the Midwest Reiki Community’s most recent gathering. “How will we come to meet our Reiki … Continue reading
Reiki News [July 13]
The weekly Reiki News is brought to you by the Global Reiki Communities » The gift of community: Because of their last Reiki Share, a member of the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) is … Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Action!
The Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) is THRILLED to be a guest on The Scott Emo Show, a modern day talk show that blends inspiration with entertainment. Scott describes his show … Continue reading
Yet Another Reiki Miracle
June 19, 2013 By Heather McCutcheon It was an unusually small group at the June 19th Reiki Share, but sometimes the best gifts come in the smallest packages. Midwest Reiki … Continue reading
Reiki News [July 7]
The weekly Reiki News is brought to you by the Global Reiki Communities » The Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) had an amazing experience last month sharing Reiki with veterans at the Chicago VA … Continue reading
Westward Expansion
What happens when a member of the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) moves out west? The seeds of the MRC are carried with her, and after collaborating with a few like-minded … Continue reading
Reiki News [June 22]
» The MRC is primping and prepping for our live talk show debut on The Scott Emo Show in July! Read all about it and score a 50% off discount … Continue reading
Happy Belated Birthday to the MRC: A Year-Plus In Review
In February 2012 the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) was born. It all began with an idea and an email. The idea was to create union within our healing communities, and … Continue reading
Love Heals, Reiki Heals
June 18, 2013 A guest post by MRC member Glenn R. I finally did it! I just had my very first Reiki attunement, and I loved it! Or should I … Continue reading
Exciting news for the MRC and a special 50% discount for MRC members!
The Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) will be featured on The Scott Emo Show at their live taping in Chicago on Friday, July 26! The Scott Emo Show is a modern day talk show … Continue reading
Reiki News [June 15]
» Wondering what it’s like to combine Reiki and essential oils? Read about how MRC did just that at our last Share. » Using Reiki to help with fertility planning: “…although there … Continue reading
Reiki Scents: Sharing Our Healing Experiences
June 1, 2013 The Midwest Reiki Community’s (MRC) second Reiki Share in our new home, Urban Escape Healing, featured an essential oils mini-workshop. We each got so much out of … Continue reading
MRC Reiki Shares Find a New Home
May 22, 2013 By Neale Baldyga Warm and muggy to begin the day, it cooled off immensely as the evening began to fall. It was the first step to a great … Continue reading
Reiki News: Essential Oils Edition
In keeping with the theme of our most recent Reiki Share, this week’s edition of Reiki News is dedicated to all things essential oils: What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils … Continue reading
Reiki News [May 24]
» This is the power of community: Living room discussions that grew into a Reiki conference in Massachusetts | via @Wellth » “The answer is always love, and it’s so strong.” An interesting … Continue reading
Reiki News [May 17]
» Are you uncomfortable in large crowds? Have you been called “overly emotional” or “too sensitive”? Are you afraid of emotional intimacy? You’re not crazy, you just may be an emotional empath. » “Consciousness, … Continue reading
May the Force [of Reiki] Be With You
May 4, 2013 By Paul Duffy It was an auspicious day for a Reiki share—Star Wars Day, May the 4th—and the force was with us. We had to rearrange venues … Continue reading
Reiki News [May 10]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
10 Ways to Improve Your Reiki Practice
Reiki is a practice; and as with other practices, the more we work with it, the more benefits come to us. Here are 10 ways to grow in your ability and … Continue reading
Reiki News [May 3]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki News [April 26]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki News [April 19]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki News [April 12]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki News [April 5]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki for Living Well
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jane Van De Velde of The Reiki Share Project “Thank you for the wonderful gift of Reiki!” For Reiki Masters Teachers, these words … Continue reading
Reiki News [March 29]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Spring Equinox Reiki Share
March 19, 2013 By Anne Paulson After months of hearing about Midwest Reiki Community (MRC), Tuesday night was my first experience sharing Reiki with this Chicago crew at No Sandbox … Continue reading
Lending a Hand for Lung Cancer
February 23, 2013 By Tracey Ostrand Magic and Reiki are often partners and they weaved their way together once again at the Breathe Deep Yogathon, an inaugural yoga event held in Highland Park … Continue reading
Reiki News [March 22]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki News [March 15]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki News [March 8]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Cranial Sacral Flow Begins with the Breath
March 2, 3013 By Paul Duffy Upon entering the meeting place, each guest was gently welcomed by Lucy, the wonderful, Reiki-loving dog of the Sandbox. The Sandbox studio had taken … Continue reading
Reiki News [March 1]
At the Midwest Reiki Community, we love social media as a tool to spread the word about Reiki around the world. We tweet and pin regularly to share information about Reiki in … Continue reading
Reiki Light on….Jose Lara
For those that attend our regular Reiki Shares, you know that the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) is filled with special people. Each one has a unique experience of Reiki energy … Continue reading
A Reiki Share from the Heart
February 19, 2013 By Jose Lara It was another bitterly cold night in Chicago as members of the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) filed in for our Valentine’s inspired Reiki Share. … Continue reading
Reiki Light on…Pamela Miles and Medical Reiki
Pamela Miles is the author of REIKI: A Comprehensive Guide and the incredibly informative website and blog Reiki, Medicine and Self Care with Pamela Miles, drawing on her 26 years of experience with Reiki. … Continue reading
An Amethyst BioMat Adds Extra Warmth to a Cold Chicago February Reiki Share
February 2, 2013 By Tracey Ostrand Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) members trickled in as No Sandbox residents Tatiana, Danny, Lindsey, and Eric finished the practice portion of their level 1 … Continue reading
A Reiki Boost for the New Year
January 21, 2013 By Heather McCutcheon The Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) started out the new year (and the new baktun) with a cozy Share on a cold Chicago night. The … Continue reading
Reiki Stacking Technique
Much as the yin-yang symbol foretells, tragedies that seem to tear the very fabric of our community apart can also serve to bring us together. They stop us in our … Continue reading
Holiday Reiki Share
December 11, 2012 By Tracey Ostrand This Holiday Reiki share was filled with the energy of new beginnings as the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) checked out its potential new home … Continue reading
Reiki Light On…Molly Coeling
For those that attend our regular Reiki Shares, you know that the Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) is filled with special people. Each one has a unique experience of Reiki energy … Continue reading
Reiki Share of Thanksgiving
November 28, 2012 By Molly Coeling The mood was calm, relaxed, and reflective as seven MRC-ers gathered and asked for guidance from the full moon during this late autumn Reiki share. … Continue reading
Reiki Shares Need a New Home
The MRC is looking for a permanent home for our Reiki Shares! Now that the great outdoors is no longer a viable option for hosting our twice monthly Reiki Shares, … Continue reading
Meridians Primer and Reiki Share
November 10, 2012 By Molly Coeling The Saturday November 10 Midwest Reiki Community (MRC) Reiki Share was a 2-hour event featuring a short lecture by Lisa Alvarez, co-owner of our … Continue reading
Reiki By Candlelight
October 10, 2012 By Molly Coeling It was a cool, crisp autumn evening, but the Reiki kept us warm as six of us gathered for an evening of connection, healing, … Continue reading