07/10/2026
There have been some things I witness in the holistic healing, and coaching spaces that really grind my gears, ya'll - and those who work with me, especially in my Reiki trainings hear more of those concerns and mama bear energy that comes out...
I've bit my tongue for a while, and with it becoming more and more like the Wild Wild West out here... I gotta start speaking up to help those finding their way to their authentic path.
You don't have to work or study with me... but I do hope you take these insights to navigate with more discernment on your path.
(1) Anyone who is teaching Reiki Level 1 & 2 in a weekend... it ain't it, honey.
Each Reiki Level comes with its own extensive teachings and an attunement process that occurs over a 21-day period. When people are teaching both levels in a weekend, I can assure you things are not being taught through the lineage ways, and you're not receiving as powerful a transformation that is available when embarking on this path.
(2) If you aren't learning a morning practice or self-practice in level 1... you also haven't received an authentic lineage teaching.
When someone tells me they were attuned but don't really feel the benefits... I ask 'well, how is your morning practice going?' When I hear 'What morning practice?' ohhhhh, I need to take some deep breaths. When exploring a training that is aligned for you, don't be afraid to ask if there is a morning practice that you will learn to be a part of your 21-day attunement process.
(3) Before working with someone, please ask them who their teachers were, what lineage they are derived from... this is SO important for your own soul's growth and development. These teachings and practices - from cacao, to Reiki, and beyond are a lineage... meaning passed from one to another - so knowing the teachers that your teacher is tied to is important. Plus, if they worked with powerful teachers and lineages.. remember that is being extended to you and welcomed into that lineage.
This isn't to throw shade at anyone... but it is to shine light on a lot of shadow out there. I care about every one of you.
Have more questions about Reiki, Reiki trainings, and how to navigate the healing and holistic healing space with your discernment muscles on fleek? Feel free to share questions in the comments, and we will be sure to touch on them.