Connect to Calm with Sara Johnson

29/08/2026

If you see one of my posts today, I'd love if you'd take a second to hit like or leave a comment! ❤️💫

I’m debating whether to continue posting on Facebook. Lately, the digital currents have been quiet, and Facebook has been limiting my reach. If people don’t see a post, or don’t interact with it Facebook assumes they’re not helpful and hides them from others.

Every single like ❤️, comment or share really does make a difference and helps keep this circle of healing rest, and reiki visible to those seeking peace, yoga nidra and Reiki healing.

I appreciate & am grateful to every one of you supporting my page!

With love & thanks always Sara x

28/08/2026

Now the summer holidays have drawn to a close (for Leicestershire at least) you might find this article is a huge help in understanding different techniques to help calm an anxious child.

To be honest, these techniques also work really well for adults too!! Have a flick through and try out with your children. You can experiment and see which ones they respond well too.

My particular favourites are: No 3, 8, 15,19 & 21
And yoga nidra / reiki are always my go tos as well!

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/37-techniques-to-calm-an-anxious-child_b_5829fe2ee4b057e23e31481f?fbclid=IwVERFWAT-zGFwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNXgagbj2Tqn_LyzfHpAGqLn4FLW2mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5AhSIqNx1Q7aSoPe5u2Vm4t0wF5VXkrCpKy2-zAz_1md9X8qW3k46vGXW6Cg_aem_Og1zoMH1wrXwkRuF1bB7RA

37 Techniques to Calm an Anxious Child

28/08/2026

Did you know I create Yoga Nidra meditations for children? Sharing this beautiful rest based practice with my children has been such a gift - helping them to relax, feel calm, tap into their intuition & creativity as well as help them to sleep.

Here’s a creative Yoga Nidra I created for the Nourish app a few years ago that is now saved on Spotify . (Other Nidra’s are also available for grown ups too). It’s called ‘The Magic Treehouse Nidra’ and takes your little one on a magical journey using breath and body awareness and buckets of imagination.

This can be used for children aged 4-9, maybe older to be honest. Who doesn’t love a creative story. It will be a lovely support for your littles as they transition from summer holidays to school life.

Enjoy 💫

Ps if you’d like to listen to more of my Nidras , sign up to my newsletter on my website and you will receive access to my hidden treasure trove of Nidra loveliness 💜 www.connectocalm.co.uk.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jiwqlzu79f2FHkwgFuLCD?si=nr1bGs6CR82nZjUpzsZ9pw&utm_source=copy-link

The Nourish App Archive: Yoga Nidra · Episode

26/08/2026

As Jikiden Reiki Practitioners we are so incredibly lucky to have the JRUKA creating such brilliant and important opportunities to support our practice.

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23/08/2026

The best thing about Reiki is that you can do it anywhere, at any time 💫🫶🏻💜.

Sharing a little Reiki with my dear mum this afternoon after a minor injury to her eye. She felt so much better after just 25 mins of Reiki 🥰.

Would you like to learn too? My next Jikiden Reiki course is coming up in September.

Jikiden Reiki is the direct teachings of Reiki presented with credibility and clarity from authentic Japanese lineage. The course is certified by the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Kyoto, Japan. You’ll learn Reiki in its original beauty and simplicity as it was taught in Japan before it came over to the West. It is pure, simple, grounding, and original to its roots; an incredibly effective healing method for the body and mind.

Anyone can do Reiki, you do not need to be spiritual, or gifted/ intuitive or highly sensitive to energy. You just need an open heart & a curiosity to learn.

At its heart, Reiki has always been used as a home remedy. You’ll have plenty of opportunity for practice in a calm nurturing environment, with time to ask questions & reflect. Once you have learnt you have it for life to support yourself and your nearest and dearest….just as I have this afternoon with my Mum 🙏🏽🫶🏻💫.

If you’re curious please do reach out for a non obligation chat or click on the link in my bio to find out more.

I would love to share it with you.
Sara x

23/08/2026

My youngest daughter dropped this little note on my mat as I was doing my morning practice of yoga today.

Such a beautiful soul with a huge kind heart. I thought I’d share with you incase these words land for you as well 💫💓💫

She returns to school tomorrow after a wonderful summer together. I will miss her so much 💜

22/08/2026

No magic wand required - just my hands ✨

Learning Reiki has been a game changer for me and my motherhood journey. It empowers me to naturally soothe my children’s anxieties, heal their injuries, improve their sleep and maintain my own peace among the daily chaos of parenting.

Here are my five top reasons why Reiki is my number one Mum Hack:

1. On the spot first aid ⛑️ -reiki helps soothe bumps, bruises cuts, tummy aches, period pain (and more). By improving energy flow to the area., discomfort is eased and healing is enhanced.

2. Bedtime magic wand 💫 💤 - Reiki relaxes busy minds and restless bodies, shifting children from their busy day into a deeply relaxed restorative state

3. Calms meltdowns with ease 💜 - reiki calms nervous systems and settles big emotions

4. My secret sanity saver 🤍 - Reiki allows me to fill my own cup - helping to clear out any parental stress so I can respond more with patience instead of reacting with anger.

5. Invisible heart string and long distance soother ❤️ - reiki creates a profound energetic bond that helps my children feel deeply safe, seen and loved. I am able to give calming energy to my kids when they are at school or away from me.

Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, but learning Reiki has given me the ultimate tool kit to support my children and I through this journey together.

Would you like to bring Reiki into your motherhood toolkit?

My next Jikiden Reiki course (traditional Japanese Reiki) is 19/ 20/21 September. You will learn practical ways to bring Reiki into your life to support you and your children.

If you’re curious please do reach out either through my DMs or email [email protected]

Has Reiki supported you during motherhood? I’d love to know. Share your experience below 🤍.

With love

Sara