~ Upon completion of this 2-day workshop, you will be certified as an ICRT Animal Reiki ! & 2 practitioner and able to provide treatments to all species of animals.

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The ICRT Animal Reiki energy received in this workshop is a powerful new energy all its own.  It was developed by the Holy Fire® III Reiki energy and is Reiki energy specifically for animals.  It's a different energy than human Reiki. The energy is healing for human caregivers, as well as the animals.  Visit my Animal Reiki page for more info on the benefits of Animal Reiki.

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This class is open to all Reiki lineages & belief systems with animal relationship.  The placement given in the class will attune and unify the Animal Reiki energy with your existing Reiki energy and symbols. This Animal Reiki course is thorough and comprehensive and includes the Animal Reiki Placement which attunes the practitioner to the Animal Reiki symbol and gives them the ability to channel the Animal Reiki energy. This course also includes practitioner skills, tools, and techniques. 

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Prerequisites: 

To be eligible to take this class, students must have completed the following:

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1. Successful completion of human Reiki 1 & 2 training (can be from any Reiki lineage, as long as it teaches how to send Reiki at a distance -- distance Reiki is used extensively in this class and with Animal Reiki sessions in general)

2. Proof of training: a copy of your human Reiki 1 & 2 certificate with completion date is required at time of registration.  Please submit a copy using the upload feature on the intake form during registration.  You can also email a copy to sheryl@soul-smudge.com

3. There is no requirement for time between classes (you may take this course immediately after receiving human Reiki I & 2 certification).

 

It's not necessary to have a live animal companion to take this class.

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Workshop Structure:

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• Locations: 

  • In Person classes will be held at your location or, if available, a local facility that has access to animals.

  • Online via Zoom (class is live, it is not pre-recorded or available on-demand)

• Length of training:  Two full days (9hr 30min each day)

• Class Times: 9:00am - 6:30pm Central Standard Time each day; several short breaks & 1 hour lunch will be taken​

• Attendance & Participation: Attendance for the entire class & participation in meditations and practice time is required in order to complete the training & receive certification.

• Class Manual:  "ICRT Animal Reiki Training I & II Manual" by Colleen Benelli, Sioux Strong, Robyn Benelli, and Pamela Allen-LeBlanc 

  • In Person students will receive their manual on the first day of class.

  • Online students:

    • If in the U.S. - you will receive a hardcopy manual via mail.  Please note in the event of last minute registration that would affect receiving a hardcopy of the manual in time for class, you will receive an electronic version of the manual instead that can be accessed online at the ICRT website.

    • If outside the U.S. - you will be sent instructions for accessing an electronic version of the manual that is accessed at the ICRT website.

• Symbols Quiz:  You will be asked to draw the symbols from memory on the 2nd day of class (you'll have them in advance and have plenty of time to practice prior to the quiz)

• Class Cost:  $495 ($175 non-refundable deposit; balance is due before class begins)

*Important note regarding deposits for Reiki classes:  ​

• Deposits for Reiki Training classes/workshops are non-refundable.  However, deposits can be transferred (within 1 year of the original registration date) to a different class date if you cannot attend the class you originally signed up for. 

• The balance must be paid in full prior to the 1st day of class in order to be admitted to the Zoom meeting room. 

• ​*Completion of the course and certification is dependent on class attendance and participation.  If any portion of the first day of class is missed due to non-payment, you will not be able to attend the class and will need to reschedule to another date.  Your deposit can be applied to the rescheduled class (within 1 year of the original registration date.)

 

In this workshop you will:​

• Receive Animal Reiki Placements 1 & 2

• Receive the Animal Reiki symbol

• Learn the 3 priorities of Animal Reiki

• Be qualified to give in--person and distance Animal Reiki sessions

• Learn how to give Reiki to many different species of animals

• Learn session techniques, both in-person and distance

• Get experience working with animals in real-time on Zoom

• Learn basics on shelter and volunteer work, and creating your own Animal Reiki business

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This workshop includes ICRT Animal Reiki 1 & 2 attunements, certificate of completion, and a manual, "ICRT Animal Reiki Training I & II Manual" by Colleen Benelli, Sioux Strong, Robyn Benelli, and Pamela Allen-LeBlanc. The class is a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practice time. Each student experiences giving Reiki to an animal in---person (if the student has an animal at their location) and by distance (students will practice on each others animals) using human Reiki 1 & 2 symbols and techniques such as Byosen scanning, Koki-ho (sending Reiki with breath), and Gyoshi-ho (sending Reiki with the eyes). Practice time is given using the Animal Reiki symbol. 

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What you'll need:​​

For ONLINE students taking the class via Zoom:

• Computer or tablet with webcam and microphone (I will be screen sharing documents, images, videos, etc. so you will want to have a device with a screen large enough to see what is being shared.)

• Zoom is required and will need to be downloaded to your computer, smart phone, and/or tablet device.  We use phones and tablets to video the animals during practice sessions.

• A tripod for your phone or tablet is recommended but not required.  The class is all day, so if you will be using a phone or tablet, a tripod is highly recommended.  It's also useful for practice sessions.

• Internet connection/access

• Headphones or earbuds, if needed for better sound

• Quiet, private location to attend class (somewhere you won't be disturbed)

• Class manual ("ICRT Animal Reiki Training I & II Manual" by Colleen Benelli, Sioux Strong, Robyn Benelli, and Pamela Allen-LeBlanc)

• Pen/pencil, highlighter 

• Notebook for taking notes & journaling about meditation experiences

• Surrogate:  have something to practice hand positions on, such as a stuffed animal, doll, or pillow

• Beverage & Snack

• Dress comfortably:  I highly recommend loose, comfortable clothing​, as we will be meditating and practicing giving & receiving Reiki.

• Pillow/blanket for use during meditations, if desired

• Music for meditations, if desired.  Smooth, calming music without lyrics is recommended.

• Animal Companion: It's not necessary to have a live animal companion for class but if you do you can let me know at the beginning of class, what kind (i.e. cat, dog, goat) and how many. We may take the opportunity to have you or other students work with them in practice sessions. 

 

​Additional details, instructions, and reminders will be sent in the confirmation email upon registration.

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For IN PERSON students:

• Class manual ("ICRT Animal Reiki Training I & II Manual" by Colleen Benelli, Sioux Strong, Robyn Benelli, and Pamela Allen-LeBlanc) -  You will receive your manual on the first day of class.

• Pen/pencil, highlighter 

• Notebook for taking notes & journaling about meditation experiences

• Beverage & Snack

• Dress comfortably:  I highly recommend loose, comfortable clothing​, as we will be meditating and practicing giving & receiving Reiki.  Depending on location, we may be outside, so please dress for the heat/cold and wear enclosed shoes to protect your feet.

• Animal Companion: For health and safety of your human classmates, as well as your animals and the animals at the class location, please DO NOT bring your animal to the class.  It's not necessary to have a live animal companion for class.  If there are animals available at the location, we will be working with them.  If not, we will work with animals via animal webcams or (if available) we will drive to a location that has animals that we can work with.  

 

Additional details, instructions, and reminders will be sent in the confirmation email upon registration.

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To view upcoming class dates, click here: Calendar

 

To register for a Reiki training class, click here:  Register

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