Introduction to Reiki Workshop, Evesham

Discovering the Universal Life Force

Welcome. This workshop is an invitation to remember something you already carry within you, the gentle flow of energy that supports balance, healing, and harmony in life. Reiki is not about belief; it is about experience. Together, we will step into that experience.

What You Can Expect

During this session, you will be introduced to the foundations of Reiki, a Japanese healing art that works with the universal life force energy (Rei = universal/spiritual, Ki = energy). Specifically, you will be introduced to Usui Shiki Ryoho, the Usui System of Natural Healing, rediscovered by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century. We will touch on his story and how Reiki came into being, not as a theory, but as a living practice that has been passed hand-to-hand, heart-to-heart, across generations.

This workshop is designed to be both informative and experiential. You will learn what Reiki is, how it works, and why it can be such a transformative tool for your own self-care and for those around you.

What We Will Explore Together

How Reiki Works – An accessible explanation of Reiki as a flow of energy that restores balance on physical, emotional, and mental levels. We’ll look at both the traditional understanding and modern scientific insights into how energy healing supports the nervous system, reduces stress, and promotes natural healing responses.

Why Reiki May Be For You – Whether you’re drawn to healing, seeking stress relief, or simply curious, you’ll discover how Reiki can become a supportive tool for your daily life. Many find that Reiki not only eases pain or tension but also opens pathways for greater clarity, compassion, and peace.

The Science Behind Energy Healing – We’ll explore research showing Reiki’s effects on stress hormones, heart rate variability, pain reduction, and the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as the broader biofield perspective that science is beginning to recognise.

Practical Exercises & Meditation – You will be guided through gentle meditations and simple exercises to help you feel your own energy. This direct experience often awakens a sense of connection, both to yourself and to the life energy that flows through all beings.

The Levels of Reiki – A clear overview of the three traditional levels (Reiki I, Reiki II, and Master/Teacher level). You will learn how each stage deepens your relationship with Reiki, from self-healing to supporting others, to teaching and passing on the lineage.

History of Usui Shiki Ryoho – A short journey into the life of Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki. We’ll reflect on how his personal quest for understanding led to a practice that now touches millions of people worldwide.

What You Will Leave With

• A grounded understanding of Reiki and its potential
• A personal experience of connecting with your own energy
• Practical tools to begin bringing mindfulness and self-healing into daily life
• Clarity about the next steps if you wish to continue with Reiki training

This workshop is not about performance or “special powers.” It is about presence—learning to listen, to feel, and to allow. Reiki is a simple practice, but in its simplicity lies great depth. It is a lifelong companion, one that can bring peace, resilience, and compassion to your life and ripple outward to those around you.

Exchange:

Sliding scale £15 / £20 / £25 (Pay what feels right for you)

How to Find Us:

We are in the GateHouse, the building next to the car park (free after 6 PM). We are on the ground floor. Pass through the black gate, and enter the first door on the left.