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Finding Peace: how meditation can transform your stress response.
In our hyper-connected world, stress has become an unwelcome constant companion for many of us. Between work deadlines, family...
Leanne Northwood
2 days ago4 min read
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Surrender in Reiki: the art of being, not doing.
In a world driven by action and achievement, reiki offers a radical proposition: that the deepest healing arises not from what we do, but...
Leanne Northwood
Jul 217 min read
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Non-Attachment in Usui Reiki Ryoho: the art of flowing with life
When Mikao Usui established the principles of reiki, he understood that true healing extends far beyond physical symptoms, it requires a...
Leanne Northwood
Jul 146 min read
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Understanding Japanese Culture: how it enhances your reiki practice.
Reiki, the gentle spiritual/ healing art developed by Mikao Usui in early 20th-century Japan, carries within it the profound wisdom of...
Leanne Northwood
Jul 74 min read
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Beyond Separation: embracing non-duality across spiritual traditions.
In the intricate tapestry of spiritual wisdom that has emerged across cultures and eras, there exists a golden thread that weaves through...
Leanne Northwood
Jun 309 min read
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The Art of Tea: cultivating mindfulness through Japanese tea culture
In our fast-paced world of instant everything, there's something profoundly revolutionary about the simple act of drinking tea mindfully....
Leanne Northwood
Jun 236 min read
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Reiki & Religion: understanding the spiritual context
One of the most frequently asked questions about reiki concerns its relationship to religion. Is reiki a religion? Does practicing reiki...
Leanne Northwood
Jun 167 min read
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The Nature of Reality: through the lens of Usui Reiki Ryoho
In the early 20th century, Mikao Usui experienced a profound spiritual awakening on Mt Kurama that would forever change the landscape of...
Leanne Northwood
Jun 95 min read
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Self Healing First: why personal development precedes service.
Personal development isn't selfish, it's necessary groundwork for meaningful service to others. When we prioritise our own healing and...
Leanne Northwood
Jun 24 min read
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The Triple Diamond System: understanding the Japanese energy model in reiki practice.
In the world of Reiki, many practitioners are taught about chakras, the seven energy centres traditionally associated with Indian...
Leanne Northwood
May 266 min read
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Gassho: the art of presence in reiki
In the realm of reiki practices, few are as fundamental yet often overlooked as Gassho. This seemingly simple gesture of bringing hands...
Leanne Northwood
May 196 min read
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The Five Principles in Daily Life: living the gokai
At the heart of Usui Reiki Ryoho we have five simple yet profound principles known as the Gokai. Far from being mere philosophical...
Leanne Northwood
May 176 min read
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Usui Reiki Ryoho - a spiritual practice rooted in tradition
In the landscape of modern wellness practices, few modalities have been as misunderstood or misrepresented as Usui Reiki Ryoho. While...
Leanne Northwood
May 176 min read
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