Wellbeing Experiences

Japanese Reiki courses for beginners, practitioners & teachers are available in May & August at Mill End cottage, Bellows Mill.

Reiki for beginners

One-day training course

To help de-stress and promote relaxation, calm and well being. Learn Traditional Japanese Usui Shoden teachings with this one day training course. Ideal for those interested in learning Reiki to use for themselves, family, friends and even pets!

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an oriental method of working with energy that you can use for your own benefit and for the benefit of other people. The system was developed by Mikao Usui in Japan. Reiki is about working on yourself to use for self-healing, self-development and spiritual development through meditation, breathwork & energy exercises, as well as being able to offer Reiki to help others.

What are the benefits?

• Experience peace of mind and inner calm
• Relieve stress and anxiety
• Bring a sense of balance and wholeness
• Help family and friends
• Explore your spiritual side
• Promotes mental & emotional well being

Your instructor: 

Catherine Birkinhead @ Reiki in the Chilterns

Training courses are affiliated with Reiki Evolution and The UK Reiki Federation.

Catherine has over 18 years experience of Teaching Reiki as a qualified Reiki & Reiki Drum Teacher Practitioner (as well as 20 years experience as a Tai Chi Instructor) and regularly runs  various courses and workshops throughout the year.

Other courses offered at Bellows Mill:

Reiki practitioner 1 day courses

Reiki Master Teacher 2 day course

Reiki Drum Practitioner 2 day course

Testimonials

Reiki training

“My experience with Catherine was gentle, patient, playful, respectful and nurturing, I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I have already shared with others what a great day I had and have recommended it to others!

The timings, facilities etc were all wonderful, the hosting (especially the flapjacks!) were fabulous! I had expected more people, but it all worked out beautifully and gave us a more personal experience.” ~ P. Lidford, St. Albans

I wasn’t sure what to expect on the day but she made me feel really at ease and I was shocked by how much energy I was able to feel, which really gave me confidence to practice on friends and family. Bellows Mill is also so beautiful and the perfect setting for the reiki training!” ~ A. Riley, Kempston

“I am so grateful to Cathy for her guidance and facilitation on my recent Reiki Master Level 2 Okuden training. We had a lovely small group and had lots of time for questions and discussions, along with empowerments and treatments. It was a truly dreamy day and I left on cloud nine! The venue is beautiful and absolutely perfect and the energy there is so peaceful and nurturing. 

Reiki Drum training

“I can’t quite put into words, how much joy the reiki drum weekend brought me. It couldn’t have been more perfect, and I genuinely feel like I have found the missing piece and this is something I want to focus on.

The course exceeded every expectation and hope I had.

It’s so hard to pinpoint what I enjoyed the most as the whole learning experience was phenomenal, as was the support from the beautiful souls gathered together for the weekend in the most idyllic location. 

The pace and time spent covering activities was spot on.

The cost felt appropriate, and I was grateful for the option to pay in two installments.

The venue & facilities were fantastic! 

The manual is super and far superior in its physical form than manuals I have received in the past. The content is wonderful and a great support post training to refer 

back to. I have nothing but praise and gratitude for the whole organisation, communication, preparation, delivery and aftercare…it was so authentic, and my experience that weekend has changed the pathway for me looking forwards. Thank you for sharing, opening my eyes and teaching me new skills and ways to connect to my intuition for the greater good.” ~ E. Goodwin, St Albans

Retreat day testimonials

“Thank you for a wonderful retreat day. We were very lucky with weather. 

I must admit I was very nervous and tense and thought why did I book that but straight away the beautiful place made me calm and ready for the day ahead. 

I went with an open mind and it didn’t disappoint it was lovely. The rest of the group were really friendly and at the end of the day I felt really rested and thoughtful. 

I shall certainly book another retreat day next year and now I know what to expect I should be more relaxed from the start!” ~ J. Davies, Wing