
| Yolinna Spirit |
| Just for today, do not worry. Just for today, do not anger. Be kind to all living creatures. Earn your living honestly. Show gratitude for everything. What Is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which means "energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." Some refer to it as the power of prayer. You remain fully clothed during a treatment. The healer will lightly place her hands on various areas of your body where the Reiki energy is needed. You don't have to do a thing, just lay back and relax. You can even sleep if you'd like. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results. I can bring my massage table to your home or you may come to my Spirit Center. If you are not comfortable laying down, Reiki can be given while seated. A session usually lasts an hour depending on your needs. Call me at 301-805-4428 Email: linna@yolinna.com Or go to SpiritedSouls, check out my calendar and schedule an appointment. Here are some myth's about Reiki: Myth #1: Reiki is a Religion Reiki absolutely is a form of spirituality, not a religion. Healers embrace a life of balance and promote spiritual growth. But, Reiki is not a religion, nor is it based in any particular religious doctrine. Reiki does beliefs or personal values. People of many different faiths have discovered the love-energies Reiki offers. Myth #2: Dr. Usui was a Christian Monk The founder of the Usui System of Reiki, Dr. Mikao (Mikaomi) Usui, was not a monk, a Christian, or a medical doctor. He was a Japanese Zen Buddhist, a businessman, spiritualist, and scholar. Late in his life, he experienced a profound spiritual enlightenment after a period of fasting and meditation. Afterwards he began the process of developing the healing art of Reiki and opened a teaching clinic in Japan. Myth #3: Having a Reiki Attunement Will Open Up a Dialog with Your Spirit Guide Ahhh... the lure to get a Reiki attunement with the promise of a glimpse into the spirit world. Please don't fall for this. This myth may have arisen out of the writings from Diane Stein. In her widely published book Essential Reiki, Diane describes how many of her students became aware of who their guides were after months of using Reiki following their level II attunements. The urban legend that followed was that the attunement alone would make this happen. Some Reiki II classes include a promise to "Meet your Guides." Yes, it could happen and likely has happened for some Reiki initiates, but there is no guarantee. This promise could set you up for a big disappointment. Hoping for a meeting with your guides or angels should not be the sole reason for signing up to take a Reiki class. Myth #4: Reiki is a Massage Therapy Reiki is NOT a massage therapy. Although there are many massage therapists who will incorporate the use of Reiki's healing energies into their massage sessions. Reiki is an energy-based therapy that does not involve manipulating bones or tissues. Reiki practitioners use a light touch with their hands on their clients' bodies or will hover their palms over them. Myth #5: Giving Reiki to Others Depletes Your Own Energy. A Reiki practitioner does not give his personal energy over to the client. He serves as a channel, funneling Universal Life Energy through his body to the recipient. Much like the delivery boy delivering a package on your doorstep. The Reiki package is delivered, the delivery boy goes home fully intact. Ki energies are infinite and never run out. This does not mean that a person giving Reiki may not feel tired after giving a treatment to someone. This sometimes happens and Reiki has been wrongly blamed for it. If a person giving a treatment experiences exhaustion during or after applying Reiki to others, this is likely an indication that something is out-of-balance in his own body or life that needs attention. Booking a healing session for himself with another practitioner or conducting self-treatments would be warranted. Copyright © 2007 Phylameana lila Desy Who is Spirit & Self Discovery, Spiritual Sisters, SpiritedSouls? Spirit Group is a combined inspiration of Linda Miller (Yolinna Spirit), Sheree Ruhl (Dancing Heart Spirit) and Lori Kronser (Loregon). As kindred spirits are known to do, we feel we were brought together on our journeys. We met each other through our children and our church and quickly realized we had a greater purpose. We began as a small group at our church and quickly discovered that we had more to offer, branching our to our community. We started using our gifts to create spaces where others could relax, restore and rejuvenate, making many new friends on the way. As time has gone on, we realized that we each had special areas of focus in addition to our group focus. We have begun to evolve into individual offerings, partnerships and group events. Our mission continues to be creating opportunities to provide safe, spiritual self discovery in whatever way our paths lead us to. SpiritedSouls is the combined partnership of Linda & Sheree for SoulCollage since they are trained facilitators. They also share Reiki Healing events, sometimes with other practitioners. Be sure to check out our individual bios on Yolinna's About Us page. |




Barb Sigler, Photographer for The Bowie Blade and other publications is such a sweetheart. She did a "photo shoot" on myself and one of my favorite students, Carol Roman, for inclusion in a Guidebook for her paper. Like the pictures? Contact Barb at 301-390-6510 |

| What are Osho Zen Tarot Readings? For the last 30 years I have studied Tarot cards, starting with the traditional Rider-Waite deck. 18 years ago I discovered the Osho Zen Deck. I just loved the colors and pictures and how the cards 'spoke' to me. I spent many years just picking a card a day, doing readings for myself and for my friends, having fun with the process and being amazed at how insightful the readings could be. In the last few years, I have had many requests to read people's cards. Most want the traditional style; Celtic Cross, Death Card, the whole nine yards. I can do those readings but I have recently decided to limit my readings to the Osho deck, feeling that it really is just the "right" one for me. Just about everyone that tries an Osho reading ends up buying the deck for themselves-- they are that beautiful! I believe that tarot is very useful for those who are looking for insights and for confirmation that the path they are on is one best suited for them. I do not believe that they necessarily predict the future, only that they will bring you knowledge of who you are, where you've been, where you are heading and how best to get there. I have had remarkable readings for myself and others that have taken our breath away with how perceptive the cards can be. I encourage you to participate but am happy to interpret for you. Try a reading today. Just $25. Check out the deck I use at www.osho.com |
