This February Reiki Level 1 course in Warrington is ideal if you feel drawn to learn Reiki and want a calming, practical life skill for  yourself and if you wish help heal loved ones.

To learn Reiki 1, you do not need to have experienced Reiki before. You may be completely new to Reiki, or you may have received Reiki and now feel ready to learn how to use it for yourself. Reiki Level 1 is the first step in learning how to do Reiki. You will also learn how to offer Reiki to loved ones at home.

We are all unique souls, and we all come to Reiki for different reasons. For some students, this Reiki Level 1 training is simply a beautiful day of self-care and personal development. For others, it becomes the first step towards Reiki Level 2, professional practice, or adding Reiki to an existing therapy, wellness, beauty or client-based business in the future.

There is no pressure to know where Reiki will lead. You only need to feel drawn to begin.

Reiki Level 1 Training Day

This one-day Reiki Level 1 course in Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire is practical, friendly and supportive. Students travel from Warrington, St Helens, Stockport, Wigan, Widnes, Chorley and across the North West to learn Reiki in a calm, welcoming setting. It is approved and accredited training and you will gain a Reiki Level 1 qualification at the end of it.

What You Will Learn on Your Reiki Level 1 Training Course

During your Reiki Level 1 training, you will learn the history of Reiki, the 5 Reiki principles, how Reiki energy is traditionally understood, and how to begin using Reiki in everyday life. You will be taught how to give yourself Reiki, with practical experience on the day, and how to offer Reiki to a loved one at home. You will also receive your 4 Reiki Level 1 attunements, which are traditionally said to help you connect to Reiki energy more easily.

This is not just theory from a book. You will be guided step by step in a way that is calm, clear and practical.

What is included?

Your Reiki Level 1 training day includes:

• Approved Reiki Level 1 training
• An accompanying  Reiki 1 training brochure to take home
• Your 4 Reiki Level 1 attunements said to help your connect to the Reiki energy more easily
• The Reiki hand positions to help heal yourself and practice on the day
• The hand positions for healing a loved one with practical demonstrations
• A framed certificate of your IPHM approved accredited Reiki Level 1 qualification
• Refreshments throughout the day

Simply bring your own lunch and a pen.

What you are guaranteed when you train with Culcheth Healing

When you book your Reiki Level 1 training with Culcheth Healing, you are guaranteed to be taught by myself, Julia, an experienced Reiki Master Teacher, not someone teaching theory alone. I have over a decade of Reiki teaching experience and run a successful Reiki practice, Culcheth Healing.  I want to pass on my years of Reiki knowledge to students.

I am registered with the UK Reiki Federation at Reiki Master Teacher level. I offer Reiki courses approved and accredited by IPHM. I am a recognised Reiki expert, featured in UK and Australian media on Reiki and spiritual topics,

Most importantly, the day is taught in a supportive, down-to-earth way. You do not need to be “school smart”. You will be guided clearly and gently so you can learn, practise and qualify with confidence.

Additional Words on Your Reiki Level 1 Certificate

I also have a verified Reiki training lineage back to Mikao Usui, the original founder of Reiki in Japan. This can be reassuring if you later decide to continue to Reiki Level 2, offer Reiki to the public, or become a Reiki Master in the future.

The additional benefit is that as well as  your accredited Reiki Level 1 qualification, you are entitled to special additional wording on your certificate:

“Attunement and training in the Usui Natural Healing in accordance with the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition.”

This wording recognises your place in Reiki’s teaching tradition, passed from teacher to student. Become part of Reiki heritage.

After Reiki Level 1

After your Reiki Level 1 training, you are encouraged to practise self-Reiki for 21 days. This helps you become familiar with Reiki energy and gives you time to build confidence using Reiki for yourself.

If you later feel drawn to continue, Reiki Level 2 is usually the next step. Reiki Level 2 is the level often taken by students who want to offer Reiki more professionally or charge for Reiki treatments. But there is no pressure. Reiki Level 1 can be complete in itself as a self-healing day, a spiritual development experience, and a valuable life skill.

Practical Details

Date: Sunday 7th February 2027
Time: 10am to 5pm
Location: Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire
Investment: £125
Deposit: £45 non-refundable deposit
Balance: £80 payable on the day

Culcheth Healing is based in Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire. It is easy to reach by car and around 10 minutes from the M6, M62 and East Lancs Road. Nearest train stations include Padgate and Birchwood. Please ask if you need help planning your journey.

Highly Recommended Reiki Training in Warrington, Cheshire

This Reiki 1 training day is approved and accredited by the IPHM. The best recommendations are always what previous students think. As I have been teaching Reiki for so long, I have just taken some student reviews from last year to show I haven’t lost my Reiki teaching mojo. My passion is helping others learn Reiki.

Reiki Students 2026

“I did the reiki level 1 course with Julia yesterday. She is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic as well as skilled in teaching the course material in an engaging but straightforward way. Thank you Julia.” Michelle Oct 2026

“I recently completed a one-day Reiki Level 1 course with Julia and had a really positive experience. Julia was warm, welcoming, and very personable, which made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. She shared lots of anecdotes from her own experiences, bringing the course to life and making the teaching feel practical and relatable rather than just theoretical.”

“I had wanted to learn Reiki for many years, and eventually felt a strong calling that the time was right. I am so grateful to have taken my Level 1 journey with Julia. She created such a warm, safe and supportive space, sharing her knowledge with so much kindness and understanding. The experience was truly beautiful and meaningful, and I feel like I have opened a new chapter in my life.

Thank you, Julia, from the bottom of my heart, for guiding me and helping me finally follow that calling. I would genuinely recommend Julia to anyone who feels drawn to Reiki and is ready to begin their own journey” Helika Sept 2026

“Julia was a wonderful teacher for reiki level 1! The environment was friendly and Julia went above and beyond to teach us the history of reiki and its practices. I highly recommend and I’m looking forwards to eventually completing my level 2. Thank you so much” Ruby July 2026

“I done my reiki level 1 with Julia I arrived didn’t believe in myself to do it but Julia made me feel at ease the whole day was amazing… anything is possible when you trust yourself I now have the courage and confidence I definitely will be back thankyou xx”  Rachel, July 2026

“I recently completed a one-day Reiki Level 1 course with Julia and had a really positive experience. Julia was warm, welcoming, and very personable, which made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. She shared lots of anecdotes from her own experiences, bringing the course to life and making the teaching feel practical and relatable rather than just theoretical.

The day was well structured, and I came away with a good understanding of Reiki Level 1 as well as the confidence to start practising. I’d happily recommend Julia to anyone looking to begin their Reiki journey.” Gillian July 2026

“I attended my Reiki level 1 with Julia, she creates a warm and welcome space. Her teaching is clear, enjoyable and she is so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed learning with her, in her space and look forward to some more courses / workshops in the future. Highly recommended.” Joanne June 2026

“I recently completed my Reiki Level 1 and had a wonderful experience. Julia provided a great introduction to Reiki principles and self healing techniques. The group also experienced using Reiki on each other that I found invaluable. Thank you Julia”  Chris (Christopher) June 2026 

“I thoroughly enjoyed Julia’s Reiki 1 workshop yesterday. She is warm welcoming and highly knowledgeable making learning fun. I look forward to future workshops /courses with her.”  Claire June 2026

“I completed my Reiki level 1 yesterday with Julia who is a great teacher makes you feel very at ease and can’t do enough to help you. I can’t wait to do my level 2 now, thanks Julia!”  Kathryn March 26

“Today I took a huge step on my own journey by attending the Level 1 Reiki course, and it was genuinely incredible. The atmosphere was welcoming and calm, Julia was clear and inspiring, and the whole experience felt both empowering and nurturing. I left feeling confident, connected, and excited to continue developing my practice.” Lisa Feb 2026

I have been teaching Reiki for over a decade. If you would like to see more reviews please see my Reiki Level 1 Review page

How to Book On

Simply give me a call on 07931 337941, it is then a simply bank transfer for the deposit with the rest payable on the day. I will send an email to you confirming all the event details. All students get texted a week before the Reiki 1 training event and then a day or two before. I want you to feel fully supported before and on the training day itself. Any questions just call.

For those of you who want to learn Reiki but feel nervous have a look at my blog, as it’s perfectly normal and is far more common than you think.

You don’t have to be good at learning. You are paying me to teach you. So put the pressure on me.

I hope together we can start your Reiki journey.

Julia

A proud member of the UK Reiki Federation

IPHM Executive Training Provider

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Let me give you an example. You are in a shop queue and you get an uneasy feeling. You know someone has just stood behind you and their presence is making you feel very uncomfortable. You turn around, expecting them to be standing really close to you. But they are not. You shuffle forward to be closer to the person in front of you in the queue, to escape them. Typically the person behind you moves forward too. You now have the choice; do you simply endure feeling uncomfortable, or do you step out of the queue, perhaps pretending you have forgotten something, to so you can re-join the queue further away from that person.

Why would a person who you do not know make you feel so uncomfortable just from their presence? You are picking up energetic information about them.

Auras and Chakras

The aura is the energy field around the body. The body has 7 main energy centres known as chakras.

The root chakra –  at the base of the spine

The sacral chakra – three finger-widths below your belly button

The solar plexus chakra – between your belly button and the bottom of your bra

The heart chakra – in the centre of your chest

The throat chakra – on your voice box

The third eye chakra – between your eyebrows

The crown chakra – on the top of your head

These energy centres are receiving energy and emitting energy.

Personal Examples: In the past, while on a first coffee date, I have watched energy leaving my heart chakra and flowing to theirs, and energy from their heart chakra flow towards mine. A communication channel – beyond the words being said.

On another occasion, while walking out of a supermarket, I saw a complete stranger communicating with me via their third eye. This man was in a suit and was pretty obviously there to grab a pack of sandwiches near the entrance on his lunch break. He had not even looked at me. Yet his third eye was communicating with me.

Aura Size

Some who work with auras believe that they are smaller in people living in more densely populated areas, such as cities. Also, those who are more spiritual are said to have larger auras.

I used to take my daughter to swimming lessons and whilst sitting there waiting and watching her, a young teenage girl walked past with the biggest aura I have ever seen. She wasn’t doing anything special. Over the years of seeing clients and working with students I have noticed that some people simply have larger energy fields around them.

When we are happy, our energy uplifts and we become brighter. This also impacts our aura, which grows in size.

When we do what we love, I have noticed our auras actually become sparkly and the rays of light coming out of our heart chakras become larger. Our auras look smoother. I have also noticed that the energy centres about the crown chakra also become more vibrant.

Expert Tip: Meditating also enhances the size of our auras. In a meditation class, if you are sensitive to energy, you might want to move your chair slightly away from others. As the person next to you meditates, their aura will become bigger and may overlap you, which can feel overwhelming or create other sensations.

When we are sad, our auras contract inwards. When we are very sad, especially over a long period of time, I have noticed that the auras are bumpier in outline.

Aura Shapes and Love

The aura surrounds us, but rather than being a circle, it is depicted as more of a rugby ball shape, narrowing below our feet and far above our heads.

If you sit next to someone you do not like, then your aura will typically pull in close to you only on their side. It is interesting to watch people on TV and see which TV presenters do not like each other.

Similarly, when couples post happy photos together online, I sometimes see their auras twisting together and interlocking, from their chests to above their heads.

Aura Shape of Deception

What I have noticed is that when people are lying, their aura twists dramatically over their heads. In the past, while watching reality programmes, I have noticed this twisting even when a lite detector result was inconclusive.

We are emitting information about ourselves to others far beyond the verbal and the physical body. There are careers built on becoming body language experts to detect lying or how to portray yourself in a more positive light. A politician might use open hands to appear open, alongside particular language, tone and pace to convey honesty. Yet you don’t trust them – your gut, your intuition something doesn’t feel right.

Their aura is emitting information, as are their chakras. This is where using your internal guidance can help navigate difficult people and situations.

How Your Aura Can Affect Your Relationships

We can use what we know about auras to help us build better relationships and achieve greater success.

Client Example – As an English psychic healer and psychic counsellor, I had a client who was naturally angry because they never received their annual bonus despite performing well. This bonus was dependent upon one person, their manager.  The client thought the reason could be due to their sex, race or anything other than their own dislike of their manager. This annual bonus should have been significant – a nice boost to their income.

When I asked them what did they liked about their manager they could not think of one thing.  I explained to them that their manager was picking up their dislike for them on entering their office, on each telephone called they made. We eventually found one thing about this manager that was not displeasing – they wore professional attire and therefore represented the company well at networking events.

I got the client to focus on that, before leaving the car and entering the office building, before walking into the manager’s office, before each telephone they made and every email sent to them. That was the first year my client received an annual bonus and it was a significant one. Also, the relationship between my client and their manager changed considerably overtime, going from one of cold professionalism to warmth and banter. A job that had become untenable because of the lack of bonuses and an awkward atmosphere become a great place to work, with regular, substantial annual bonuses.

A Larger, More Vibrant Aura

Every thought emits an energy. An energy that goes out through our chakras and out into our auras.  Your aura’s shape and size are impacted by your thoughts, your feelings and your health.

Thinking positive thoughts, meditating, practising gratitude and doing what we love can help keep our auras larger and more vibrant, while also supporting our wellbeing.

Aura Workshops

There is much written about auras and their meanings online. Unfortunately, there do not seem to be many workshops in the UK that currently teach students how to see and feel them, as I do in my aura workshops. It is like art: some will find it easier and have a natural flair for it.

My aura workshop does include exercises that students can practise at home to further develop their spiritual sight in this area. Please check out my training and events page. If you’d like to hear about my next aura workshop, please get in touch.

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Perhaps a lack of confidence is holding you back. Maybe you feel your life should be more settled or that you need to be more spiritually “ready”. Or perhaps you’re unsure whether you’ll ever want to teach Reiki. Even so, your own Reiki journey may not quite feel complete – as though a piece is still missing.

You don’t need to have a perfect life or decide whether you’ll teach. Reiki Master training can be a personal milestone: a chance to deepen your connection with Reiki, receive your Master attunement and complete the journey you began with Reiki Level 1.

By the third week in January, many people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. You don’t have to be one of them. Completing your Reiki Master/Teacher qualification could be a meaningful goal to carry into 2027 – and help create momentum for the year ahead. An achievement that represents your spiritual growth, the challenges you have overcome and the person you are becoming? With only four places available, could this be your opportunity to complete your Reiki journey?

small group  –  accredited Reiki Master qualification  –  verified Usui lineage  –  highly  recommended training

What Does Becoming a Reiki Master Mean to You?

There is no single correct reason for becoming a Reiki Master. For some people, it is the beginning of teaching Reiki. For others, it is a deeply personal and spiritual achievement: the completion of a journey that began when they first learned Reiki Level 1.

Do I Need to Have Trained with You Before?

You do not need to have completed your Reiki Level 1 or Reiki Level 2 training with me.
Some students discover that their original Reiki teacher no longer teaches or does not offer Reiki Master training. Others simply feel drawn towards a different teacher for this stage of their development.

Reiki Master training is typically taken at least one year after completing Reiki Level 2. This gives you time to work with the Reiki energy, use the Reiki symbols and gain your own experience before moving to Master level.

If you are unsure whether your previous qualifications are suitable, you are welcome to call me on 07931 337941 for an informal chat before booking.

Your Reiki Master Training Day

Date: Sunday 17th January 2027

Time: 10am until 5pm
Location: Culcheth Healing, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire
Culcheth is conveniently located for students travelling from St Helens, Wigan, Widnes, Manchester and across the North West.
Investment: £225 in total. A £50 non-refundable deposit secures your place, with the remaining £175 payable on the training day.
Places: Limited to four students. The small class allows time for questions, practical experience, personalised teaching and individual support throughout the day.

Your training includes your Reiki Master attunement, an accompanying course brochure, refreshments and a framed certificate of your accredited qualification. You simply need to bring your lunch and a pen.

Your Reiki Master Training

On the training there will be:

• Reiki Level 1 and Reiki Level 2 discussion and recap
• Your Reiki Master attunement
• An introduction to and practice using the Reiki Master symbol
• Learning how to pass Reiki Level 1, Reiki Level 2 and Reiki Master attunements
• Practical experience of passing Reiki attunements
• Guidance on holding Reiki training spaces with confidence and integrity
• Consideration of your personal Reiki path and spiritual vocation
• Learning how to share your Reiki knowledge with future students
• Small group support and individual attention
• Your accredited Reiki Master/Teacher qualification

Qualify as an Accredited Reiki Master/Teacher

Because the teaching element is included, you will qualify as a Reiki Master/Teacher. You do not need to intend to teach Reiki professionally. However, if your Reiki journey leads you towards teaching in the future, you will already have learned how to pass the Reiki attunements. You will not need to complete a separate teaching qualification later.

You may one day choose to pass Reiki on to a loved one, as Hawayo Takata did with her granddaughter, Phyllis Lei Furumoto, or to your own future Reiki students.

More Than an Accredited Reiki Certificate

For most students, knowing that the training is accredited is important, but your Reiki certificate can represent more than the completion of an approved course.

Before accredited Reiki qualifications existed, Reiki was traditionally passed from one Reiki Master to another through teaching, attunements and practical experience. This created a lineage beginning with Mikao Usui and continuing through generations of Reiki Masters and teachers.

My Reiki lineage has been checked and verified by the UK Reiki Federation back to Mikao Usui. When you complete your Reiki Master training with me, you become part of this continuing Reiki heritage.

Because of this verified lineage, you are entitled to have these special words included on your framed Reiki Master certificate:

“Attunement and training in the Usui Natural Healing in accordance with the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition.”

These words show that your qualification is connected to the traditional Usui Reiki system and its teaching lineage. You are not simply receiving an accredited certificate. You are taking your place within Reiki’s continuing heritage and, should you choose, becoming able to pass that gift to the next generation of Reiki students and Reiki Masters.

Learn from Reiki Client and Teaching Experience

At Reiki Master level, it is important to choose a teacher who can answer your questions from both a practical and spiritual perspective.

I have been teaching all three levels of Reiki for over a decade. I am a member of the UK Reiki Federation at Reiki Master Teacher level, and my courses are approved and accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine.

I have over ten years of experience running my own dedicated Reiki healing practice. Reiki was not simply something I taught occasionally alongside other therapies. It was at the heart of my professional work.

I have used Reiki with clients from across the UK and worldwide. This means you will be taught using genuine Reiki client knowledge and practical experience, as well as more than a decade of Reiki teaching experience.

I have also been featured in the media in the UK and Australia on Reiki and other spiritual topics. You can ask questions about using Reiki in real life, helping clients, developing confidence, teaching students and following your own spiritual path. I can share practical knowledge, insight and wisdom that cannot always be learned from a course manual alone.

What if I Feel Nervous or Don’t Remember Everything?

You are not expected to arrive remembering every detail from Reiki Level 1 and Reiki Level 2. Some students worry that they have forgotten something important. Others feel nervous about meeting new people, learning the Master symbol or practising how to pass Reiki attunements.

The day includes opportunities to recap your previous Reiki knowledge, ask questions and practise in a small, friendly group. With a maximum of four students, you will receive individual help and support.

If nerves or self-doubt are holding you back, you may find my article Nervous About Learning Reiki reassuring.
You can also call me before booking. Sometimes a small adjustment, such as sitting near a door or taking a short break in the garden, can make a significant difference.

Does My Life Need to Be Perfect?

Becoming a Reiki Master does not mean that you have mastered life or that you will never experience ailments, worries or challenges again. None of us has a perfect life. You do not need to meditate all day, feel spiritually confident all the time or have every part of your life worked out before completing Reiki Master training. We are all continuing to learn and grow.

Usui gave us the five Reiki Principles to help us let go, become less judgemental and continue along our paths with greater grace, ease, love and joy. Your life does not need to be perfect for you to take the next step in your Reiki journey.

Recommended by Reiki Master Students

My students consistently leave five-star reviews. Some have gone on to establish their own Reiki businesses or teach Reiki across the North West of England. For many, however, becoming a Reiki Master has been a deeply personal and spiritual achievement.

“I have completed all my Reiki training with Julia. She is an excellent teacher with a lot of knowledge. She has supported me through my journey to become a Reiki Master. I am blessed and honoured to have shared this with her. I’ve met some really lovely people in her training too. If you want to study Reiki I recommend Julia.” Holly October 2026

“I really enjoyed my Reiki Master training with Julia yesterday. Julia tailored the session to the needs and experience of our small group of 3. The other ladies were lovely and we have swapped numbers to share experiences going forward. The training was at a comfortable pace with enough breaks and refreshments to keep us going. The training materials were easy to understand and a good reminder to revisit in future.

Julia has so much experience with Reiki and within business which she kindly shared with us. I would recommend Julia and I’m sure I’ll be back for more training in future! Xx”  Emily October 2026

It’s been an absolute pleasure having Julia guide me through my journey of reiki stages. Starting at level one and then completing my master reiki on the 30th August 2026. I would definitely highly recommend Julia”  Amanda, August 2026

“Very interesting training for Reiki Master with Julia. Lots of information given as she is very knowledgeable and psychic. I really enjoyed the training and look forward to my journey as Reiki Master. Definitely book your place if you are thinking of Reiki Master. Thank you Julia.” Helen, July 2026

“I have completed Reiki 1, Reiki 2 and last weekend completed my Reiki Master journey, all with the teaching of Julia at Culcheth Healing. Reiki is a wonderful gift passed onto you, for you to pass on to others. Do not hesitate! Follow your calling and begin/continue your Reiki journey with Julia at Culcheth Healing. Thank you, Julia. Namaste.” Lynne, July 2026

“Did my Master Teacher training with Julia in Culcheth, Warrington. She was fantastic, gave us lots of practical advice, above and beyond, helped with so many additional questions – thank you so much for your time and continued mentorship. Highly recommend, welcoming, kind and great energy and years of wisdom.” Jade, June 2026

“I had an amazing day on Sunday, completing my Master level in Reiki. Julia always puts me at ease as I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks – I also did Reiki 1 and 2 with Julia for this reason. I learnt so much and the day was calm and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this course and Julia.” Donna, May 2026

You can read many more student experiences on my Reiki Master and Reiki Master Teacher reviews and testimonials page.

Complete Your Reiki Journey in 2027

Perhaps becoming a Reiki Master has been on your mind for a while. You might want to deepen your own Reiki practice, mark how far you have come, or keep open the possibility of teaching one day. You do not need to have every detail of your future worked out before taking this step.

Your first Reiki Master training day of 2027 could be the opportunity to complete this important part of your Reiki journey and begin the year with a goal of your own.

If you feel this could be your time, call me, Julia, on 07931 337941 to reserve your place or have an informal chat first.

Together, we can help your Reiki gift to flourish.

Julia

Culcheth Healing
Executive Training Provider with IPHM
Proud Reiki Master Teacher member of the UK Reiki Federation

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Perhaps your soul is calling you to explore Reiki more deeply: to learn the Reiki symbols, understand how and when to use them, and discover distance healing. Or perhaps you’re considering becoming a Reiki therapist, starting as a side business and letting it grow at a pace that suits your life. You might also want to add Reiki to an existing therapy, wellbeing or client-based business.

Reiki grows with you – supporting your personal and spiritual practice, giving you new ways to work with Reiki, and opening possibilities for the future. You don’t have to decide now where it will lead.

If you’re booking towards the end of 2026, this could be a meaningful New Year’s goal, a  present from someone or a gift to yourself.  Reiki training gift vouchers are also available.

A Reiki Level 1 Refresher Before You Move Forward

The day begins with a recap of Reiki Level 1, including the Reiki principles, self-Reiki and offering Reiki to a loved one. You do not need to arrive remembering everything. The refresher helps bring the group together before we move into Reiki Level 2.

If it has been a while since your Reiki Level 1 training, or you learned with a different teacher, you can still join us. If you feel you have forgotten all of your Level 1 training, please call me before booking. We can talk about whether the recap will give you the foundation you need or whether repeating Level 1 would feel more comfortable. I want to grow your Reiki confidence.

What You’ll Learn on Reiki Level 2

Reiki Level 2 is often called the Practitioner Level. During this one-day course, you will:
• Learn the Reiki Level 2 symbols and how and when to use them.
• Explore distance healing and have the opportunity to practise.
• Recap and build on the foundations of Reiki Level 1.
• Discover additional techniques, including Stack Healing.
• Receive your Reiki Level 2 attunement.
• Gain an IPHM-approved, accredited Reiki Level 2 qualification and framed certificate.

The course combines teaching with demonstrations, questions, discussion and practical experience. You’ll have time to practise rather than spending the whole day listening to theory.

Learn More Than Reiki Theory

You will be taught by myself, Julia, a Reiki Master Teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. I have also run my own Reiki business, Culcheth Healing, for over ten years. That experience means I can share more than the course material. You’ll hear practical tips from my own client work and experience of building and running a Reiki practice. If you’re thinking about offering Reiki professionally, this can help you understand some of the real-life considerations as you decide what you want your Reiki journey to become.

I am a North West Reiki expert featured in UK and Australian media, a member of the UK Reiki Federation at Reiki Master Teacher level, and an IPHM Executive Training Provider. I teach Reiki Levels 1, 2 and Master/Teacher, and have taught students who have gone on to become Reiki therapists, Reiki Masters and Reiki teachers across the North West.

Your Reiki Lineage and Special Certificate Wording

I have a verified Reiki training lineage that can be traced through generations of Reiki teachers back to Mikao Usui, the original founder of Reiki in Japan. Because of this, alongside your accredited Reiki Level 2 qualification, you are entitled to special additional wording on your certificate:

“Attunement and training in the Usui Natural Healing in accordance with the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition.”
These words recognise your place in Reiki heritage, passed from Reiki Master Teacher to student.

You are becoming part of the Reiki heritage. Not all Reiki training qualifications offer this.

A Small, Supportive Class

Reiki Level 2 is taught in a small class, with time to ask questions and practise. You don’t have to be “school smart”. I explain the material clearly and support students with different backgrounds and learning styles.

If you’re nervous about attending or experience anxiety or panic attacks, please call me before booking. We can talk about what would help you feel more comfortable, such as arriving before the group or choosing a seat that feels right for you. You may also find my blog Nervous About Learning Reiki reassuring. It shares experiences from students who felt nervous about coming to a Reiki course.

What Reiki Level 2 Students Say

I have been teaching all the Reiki levels for over a decade. Below are some recent Reiki Level 2 student reviews that have been left for me on my google or Facebook page, Culcheth Healing. There are older reviews on past events on this website if you wish to look at more. I love sharing my Reiki knowledge through teaching Reiki.

Reiki Students 2026

“Attended Reiki 2 workshop by Julia today. I seriously love all of Julia’s workshops. Julia is so engaging and extremely knowledgeable and talented. Would highly recommend” Kareena Sept 2026

“Julia was absolutely fantastic the training was amazing, and I felt so comfortable and welcome amongst the group.” Catherine March 2026

Reiki Students 2025

“Everything about my Reiki Level 2 course was wonderful. From my initial contact with Julia to enquire about a course, through to receiving my certificate at the end, I found Julia to be encouraging and informative. Her individual skill set, along with her experience with Reiki and healing, makes her an excellent teacher.

The group was connected and comfortable to be a part of. A rich mix of knowledge and experience, and each person was able to share with and support each other – all facilitated by the safe surrounding created by Julia. Thank you” Ann-Marie Nov 2025

“I have been going to Julia for reiki for many years and began my own self development around 2 years ago by signing up to her courses. Since then I have been on 3 different courses with her. One word.. AMAZING! Julia is so welcoming, knowledgeable and honest! She literally makes the world a better place” Laura August 2025

“I have been going to Julia for reiki for many years and began my own self development around 2 years ago by signing up to her courses. Since then I have been on 3 different courses with her. One word.. AMAZING! Julia is so welcoming, knowledgeable and honest! She literally makes the world a better place” Holly August 2025

“Spent today gaining my Reiki 2 certificate, under Julia’s excellent guidance. Such an enjoyable experience, Julia is so calm and welcoming. I was nervous about my training day but now I am relaxed, happy and qualified.” Val May 2025

“Another top experience with another fantastic group and the most wonderful teacher you could ask for, a very warm welcome as usually and now I’m level 2 attuned. Absolutely buzzing. See you again Julia in 12months, love and light” Craig April 2025

“I attended Reiki 1 and 2 at Culcheth Healing with Julia. It was great to learn in a relaxed open environment with likeminded people. Julia is knowledgeable and friendly and it has been a really informative, enjoyable experience. Thank you Julia x”  Beverley April 2025

“I have completed Reiki 1 (July 2024) and 2 (April 2025) with Julia. Really informative and enjoyable training days. I will be back next year to do my Reiki Master Training. 100% recommend Julia and Culcheth Healing.” Lynne April 2025

“Completed my level 2 Reiki with Julia today, really enjoyed what I learnt on the course and I am looking forward to now being able to offer this treatment to the public. Julia is really warm and welcoming and makes the day so comfortable. Will definitely seek out Julia in the future to further my knowledge” Jessica April 2025

“It was such a great course. I had a wonderful day, and Julia is an amazing teacher. She is full of knowledge and makes the courses really fun. Thank you for everything.” Stacie April 2025

“Julia gives you an alternative experience where you can stretch the conversations become aware of variations of styles and also get a very very good insight into the holistic world, educating & fun”  Bev April 2025

“Hi Julia Thank you very much for today thoroughly enjoyed the Reiki level 2 course. Appreciate your time and hard work. Thanks again.” Andrea March 2025

“I attended Reiki 2 with Julia and really enjoyed the day. Everything was explained clearly and we recapped Reiki 1 before our attunement. I would recommend training with Culcheth Healing and can’t wait to attend more courses.” Rebecca Feb 2025

“Fantastic interactive Reiki 2 workshop today. Covered everything needed and more. Julia is an excellent passionate teacher & practitioner.”  Helen Feb 2025

Read more Reiki Level 2 reviews and student testimonials from students who have continued their Reiki journey with me.

Reiki Level 2 Training Details

Date: Sunday 10th January 2027
Time: 10am–5pm
Location: Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, near Manchester
Price: £145 total
Deposit: £45 non-refundable deposit to secure your place; the remaining £100 is payable on the day.

Culcheth is a small Cheshire village. It is really easy to get to as it is approximately 10 minutes by car from the M6, M62 and A580 East Lancashire Road. Students come from Warrington, St Helens, Wigan, Bolton, Widnes, Manchester and across Cheshire and the North West.

Book Your Reiki 2 Place

Places are limited. You can reserve your seat with a £45 non-refundable deposit by bank transfer, with the remaining £100 payable on the training day. Call me on 07931 337 941 to ask any questions, if you are feeling nervous or to book on.

If you’ve completed Reiki Level 1, book your place now and  together we can make 2027 the year you achieve Reiki Level 2.

Julia
Reiki Master Teacher Member with the UK Reiki Federation
IPHM Executive Training Provider

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Join me in Culcheth, Warrington, on Sunday 3rd January for a friendly, relaxed beginners’ training day. You’ll learn a valuable life skill you can use for your own self-care and to offer Reiki to loved ones. The course is one day, followed by 21 days of Reiki self-practice. You can fit that practice around everyday life,  whenever you have a quieter moment.

If you’re booking towards the end of 2026, this could be a lovely use of your Christmas money or a gift you choose for yourself. Reiki Training gift vouchers are available.

You Don’t Have to Be School Bright

Reiki Level 1 is designed for beginners. You don’t need previous Reiki experience, and you don’t have to be naturally confident at learning. You’re paying me to teach you, and I’ll guide you through the day step by step. There will be time to ask questions, watch demonstrations and practise. The day is relaxed, friendly and informative.

If you feel nervous or anxious about attending, please call me for a chat before you book. Other students have felt nervous too, and I’ve helped them feel at ease and enjoy their day. You can also read my blog, Nervous About Learning Reiki, to hear about students who worried about attending and what helped them feel comfortable.

What You’ll Learn

Your Reiki Level 1 training day covers:
• The history of Reiki and the Reiki principles.
• Four Reiki Level 1 attunements.
• How to give Reiki to yourself, with time to practise.
• How to offer Reiki to loved ones, using a therapy bed and a chair.

You’ll receive a training brochure to take home, a framed certificate and refreshments during the day. Please bring your own lunch and a pen.

Reiki Level 1 can be a complete experience in itself: a new skill for your own self-care and the people you love. If you later wish to offer Reiki to the public, you’ll need to continue to Reiki Level 2.

Reiki Level 1 Training Details

Date: Sunday 3rd January 2027
Time: 10am–5pm
Location: Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, near Manchester
Price: £125 total. Deposit: £45 to book; the remaining £80 is payable on the day.
Culcheth is easy to reach from the M6, M62 and A580 East Lancashire Road. Students travel from Warrington, Manchester, Cheshire, St Helens, Wigan, Widnes and across the North West.

Learn With a North West Reiki Expert

You will be taught by myself, Julia, a Reiki Master Teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. I’m a North West Reiki expert featured in UK and Australian media, a member of the UK Reiki Federation at Master Teacher level, and an IPHM Executive Training Provider.

I also have a verified Reiki training lineage back to Mikao Usui, the original founder of Reiki in Japan. Alongside your accredited Reiki Level 1 qualification, you are entitled to special additional wording on your certificate:
“Attunement and training in the Usui Natural Healing in accordance with the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition.”

This wording recognises your place in Reiki’s teaching heritage, passed from teacher to student.

Highly Recommended Reiki Training in Warrington, Cheshire

This Reiki 1 training day is approved and accredited by IPHM. The best recommendations are always what previous students think. As I have been teaching Reiki for so long, I have included student reviews from recent years to show that I have not lost my Reiki teaching mojo. My passion continues to be helping others learn Reiki.

Reiki Students 2026

“I did the reiki level 1 course with Julia yesterday. She is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic as well as skilled in teaching the course material in an engaging but straightforward way. Thank you Julia.” Michelle Oct 2026

“I recently completed a one-day Reiki Level 1 course with Julia and had a really positive experience. Julia was warm, welcoming, and very personable, which made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. She shared lots of anecdotes from her own experiences, bringing the course to life and making the teaching feel practical and relatable rather than just theoretical.”

“I had wanted to learn Reiki for many years, and eventually felt a strong calling that the time was right. I am so grateful to have taken my Level 1 journey with Julia. She created such a warm, safe and supportive space, sharing her knowledge with so much kindness and understanding. The experience was truly beautiful and meaningful, and I feel like I have opened a new chapter in my life.

Thank you, Julia, from the bottom of my heart, for guiding me and helping me finally follow that calling. I would genuinely recommend Julia to anyone who feels drawn to Reiki and is ready to begin their own journey” Helika Sept 2026

“Julia was a wonderful teacher for reiki level 1! The environment was friendly and Julia went above and beyond to teach us the history of reiki and its practices. I highly recommend and I’m looking forwards to eventually completing my level 2. Thank you so much” Ruby July 2026

“I done my reiki level 1 with Julia I arrived didn’t believe in myself to do it but Julia made me feel at ease the whole day was amazing… anything is possible when you trust yourself I now have the courage and confidence I definitely will be back thankyou xx”  Rachel, July 2026

“I recently completed a one-day Reiki Level 1 course with Julia and had a really positive experience. Julia was warm, welcoming, and very personable, which made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. She shared lots of anecdotes from her own experiences, bringing the course to life and making the teaching feel practical and relatable rather than just theoretical.

The day was well structured, and I came away with a good understanding of Reiki Level 1 as well as the confidence to start practising. I’d happily recommend Julia to anyone looking to begin their Reiki journey.” Gillian July 2026

“I attended my Reiki level 1 with Julia, she creates a warm and welcome space. Her teaching is clear, enjoyable and she is so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed learning with her, in her space and look forward to some more courses / workshops in the future. Highly recommended.” Joanne June 2026

“I recently completed my Reiki Level 1 and had a wonderful experience. Julia provided a great introduction to Reiki principles and self healing techniques. The group also experienced using Reiki on each other that I found invaluable. Thank you Julia”  Chris (Christopher) June 2026 

“I thoroughly enjoyed Julia’s Reiki 1 workshop yesterday. She is warm welcoming and highly knowledgeable making learning fun. I look forward to future workshops /courses with her.”  Claire June 2026

“I completed my Reiki level 1 yesterday with Julia who is a great teacher makes you feel very at ease and can’t do enough to help you. I can’t wait to do my level 2 now, thanks Julia!”  Kathryn March 26

“Today I took a huge step on my own journey by attending the Level 1 Reiki course, and it was genuinely incredible. The atmosphere was welcoming and calm, Julia was clear and inspiring, and the whole experience felt both empowering and nurturing. I left feeling confident, connected, and excited to continue developing my practice.” Lisa Feb 2026

Reiki Students 2025

“I recently completed Level 1 Reiki course, and it was an absolutely transformative experience from start to finish. The instructor delivered the material with such clarity, compassion, and depth of knowledge that it made learning Reiki both accessible and profoundly meaningful. Each stage was beautifully structured, blending theory with hands-on practice, allowing me to build both confidence and sensitivity in my energy work.

The instructor created a safe, calm, and supportive environment, encouraging open discussion and personal reflection. I especially appreciated the attention to detail, history of Reiki and the way traditional Reiki principles were connected to real-life healing and mindfulness.

By the end of the course, I felt empowered, centred, and inspired to continue my Reiki journey-not just as a technique, but as a way of life. I would highly recommend this course to anyone seeking authentic Reiki training delivered with integrity, heart, and true expertise. An exceptional experience all around!” Luke Nov 2025

“Julia was really knowledgeable and a great teacher for my reiki one” Ryan September 2025

“Julia at Culcheth Healing was amazing. She made me feel welcome, was very thorough and knowledgeable and I feel I learned a lot. I will definitely recommend her if you are thinking of starting your reiki journey. I feel like I need to learn more from her. And will be returning for more courses. Thank you again Julia for a really great day. Xx” Jayne September 2025

“Attended Reiki 1 session with Julia. Welcoming environment, a safe place to learn and receive Reiki. Thank you also for your hospitality and meeting other students” Victoria August 2025

“I attended Reiki 1 at Culcheth Healing with Julia. I was a little nervous but Julia put us at ease. The day was informative and interesting and I learnt so much. Julia is an excellent teacher and very warm and friendly. I will be back to complete my reiki 2. A wonderful insightful day. Thank you Julia. X”  Bev April 2025

“What a lovely calming and relaxed learning experience. Julia made sure that we understood everything, used down to earth language which helped my understanding and way of learning. The day flew by quickly, but I know that I now have the skills to heal myself using Reiki.
I can highly recommend Julia and Culcheth Healing and I can’t wait to do some of her other courses including Reiki 2 when the time is right.” Rosi April 2025

“Great reiki level 1 session. Very friendly and highly professional. Full of realistic guidance to understand the part reiki plays in real life. Comprehensive course covering all areas as well as practice work. Thanks again xxx” Rebecca Feb 2025

“Really enjoyed my level 1 attunement today with Julia and other students. The class was lovely, and I learned a lot. Atmosphere was fresh and friendly and very chilled. Can’t wait to get back for my level 2 thanks again Julia. Love and light.”  Craig Feb 2025

“I had an amazing time with Julia on my Reiki level one course. She put me straight at ease as I have quite bad anxiety. I felt comfortable throughout the day and felt she gave a wealth of knowledge to us all. It was great to learn and also have the time to practice without having to rush.

I would definitely recommend and I will be going back for my level 2. Thank you Julia” Donna Feb 2025

“It truly was an amazing day and feel energised from such beautiful energies. Looking forward to my Level 2! XX”  Glynis Feb 2025

Reiki Students 2024

“Julia, is super knowledgeable and really warm and engaging. I learnt so much during my level 1 reiki class and I also feel really at ease with Julia. Would recommend to anyone that would like to explore their own personal healing, and begin to look within.” Stephanie Dec 2024

Julia made it easy and fun, nice sized groups so everyone gets a good go a practicing everything . I can’t wait to go back for my level 2 and probably do some of her other workshops to. If you are unsure about going just go for it you won’t regret it.” Zoe July 2024

“Totally recommend Julia! I did my Reiki level 1 training with her and she is knowledgeable and has a lot of experience and not shy to share it away. Glad I did my training with her ”  Oriana June 2024

“Just completed the reiki 1 with Julia. Had a really fun day. Learned a new skill and met some lovely people. Would highly recommend Julia and can’t wait to do my reiki 2 with her x”  Marilyn June 2024

“After a long time of trying to start my Reiki journey I came across Culcheth Healing and the lovely Julia! I thoroughly enjoyed the Reiki 1 Day, Julia’s experience and passion fills the day with positivity and enables you to really take in the theory that is being taught.

The practical part of the course left us all excited and enthusiastic to begin out Reiki journey. I am really looking forward to future training with Julia x

Loved yesterday Julia, I can’t thank you enough xx” Alison Feb 2024

I have been teaching Reiki over a decade. There are more Reiki Level 1 reviews from over the years.

Book Your Place

Places are limited. To ask a question or book, call me on 07931 337 941. Your £45 deposit secures your place, with £80 payable on the training day. If you’ve been thinking about learning Reiki, book your place now and make 2027 the year you begin.

Together we can achieve your New Year dreams of learning Reiki Level 1. Start the year with momentum.

Julia

Reiki Master Teacher member of the UK Reiki Federation

Executive Training Provider for the IPHM

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Let me help you discover six ways you could be blocking your psychic development. Some may be obvious and others you may not have considered.

1 – You are Dictating How You Develop

If you insist that your development must happen in a particular way, it might slow down your progression.  If you are not following your intuitive guidance because you are so “bloody minded” the spirit world and angels step aside and let you. You have free will.

Example 1: You have been attending the workshops and at first maybe noticed a difference. You could have met some lovely spiritual souls, but you are not developing as fast as your friend who you attend with – why? Firstly, is your friend choosing the workshops because they resonate with her? During psychic development, there may be times when you are meant to part ways on your development and attend different training events or accept that you have different gifts. Rather like the way we all get a different prescription for glasses, a workshop will not develop everyone equally.

Example 2: You are determined to learn tarot. You have spent hours poring over the books but their meanings do not seem to stick in your head. Your Grandad, your number one fan who is now in heaven, used to love a game of cards and was a keen gardener. He was also religious. He wants to help you develop but is not feeling the love with the tarot cards finding your choice of design a bit sinister.  What about compromising, together you could enjoy angel cards or flower oracle cards. It could be that you don’t actually need tarot as your gifts are stronger at delivering messages in other ways, such a scrying (using a crystal ball or bowl of water) or bibliomancy.

2 – Psychic Development Block Because You are Tired or Unwell

I believe that energy changes form rather than disappearing. The inhabitants of the spirit world vibrate at their individual frequencies. When you are tired, it is harder for you to access the “worthwhile” dimensions which are going to help and guide you. They are more likely to be encouraging you to rest rather than develop. Listen to your intuition about what do you need when you are tired – more development which can be energetically draining or more self-care and nurturing. There is a time and a place for development.

My Psychic Experience: When I am ill, I cannot see auras. In fact, I know when I am on the mend and my health is recovering, as I start to see auras around my house plants. It makes me feel so happy to do so.

When someone is seriously ill, the body often focuses its resources on protecting vital organs than maintaining hair growth. Similarly, it is not a time for pushing your development against your body’s protective wishes. In my experience, pushing your development while unwell can also leave you feeling more energetically vulnerable to lower energies.

3 – Psychic Development Blocks Due to Your Job

My Teaching Experience: I always remember two sisters who took an active interest in attending my workshops together on a regular basis. Then one day, in front of the whole group, one sister asked ” Why is my sister developing more than me?” The difference was becoming noticeable. The answer was that she had a job which, if she developed clairvoyance (spiritual sight) or clairaudience (spiritual hearing) beyond what she had, then it would make her job unpleasant or make her unable to carry on in her career.

Expert Tip 1: If you are a counsellor, police officer, social worker or any other role handling trauma, and maybe the outcomes of the worst acts in human nature, do you really want to see and hear everything? Yes, it might help you but you can’t pick and choose. It is rather like me seeing Angels, I also see the energy coming up through the floorboards and the Angelic opposite.  Do you really want to see the relatives in spirit of your clients or service users? Do you really want to see graphic details of events or hear voices of unpleasant and unkind deceased souls?

You may be being protected. Instead, what you might find that your claircognizant (spiritual knowing) becomes incredibly strong,  your clairalience (spiritual smells) sharpens or your clairsentience (clear feeling) increases. You are developing, but in a way that helps to keep you safe, enjoy life and remain in a career where you can make the world a better place. Psychic development shouldn’t be about creating trauma and turmoil in your world. It should help you follow an easier life path.

4 – Ignoring or Changing the Answers You Receive

This is quite a broad topic, so let me provide some common examples.

Messages Through Dreams: Getting dreams and not writing them down because they don’t make sense at that time. Make sure you write them down and the date.

Expert Tip 2: If your dream comes true, look back and note the time delay from the dream to it occurring.

Dreams with psychic information tend to be just before you wake up. However, if you constantly go to bed too late or fall asleep after drinking alcohol, you may instead experience a vivid, memorable nightmare during the night.

My Psychic Experience: I went through a period when I was exceptionally busy seeing clients. Simultaneously, my young daughter was needing extra support in school and also Dad was seriously ill with terminal cancer. A lot going on. I was going to bed late, absolutely shattered falling straight to a deep sleep.

However, one night, in the early hours, I woke up with a horrendous dream. In my dream, I was looking out of my bedroom window and the sky had gone black due to huge ships like on Star Trek with the USS Enterprise.  Instead of Captain T. Kirk, they were being captained by Japanese men in full miliary unform. It was terrifying, I woke up thinking it was a premonition of world war three. I became ill a few weeks later. It was a warning to let me know, I was doing too much and to reduce my Reiki healing appointments. Reiki originated in Japan, which helped me understand the symbolism.

Expert Tip 3: Things do not have to make sense. It is rather like in a reading, if you see birds singing in your mind interpret what it means to you if reading for yourself. For a client, tell the client exactly what you have seen. When I told my client about the dawn chorus image, they replied saying that they used to sing in a choir and had been considering returning to their hobby. The message made perfect sense and was delivered accurately. It gave them the motivation they were looking for.

Expert Tip 4: The spirit world can be quite cryptic. A system of communication builds up over time between you and them. Write down what you see. If I get shown fence panels, I know the message is about personal boundaries. Then it developed to the fence panels nearer to me are missing or smaller, so I know that their personal boundaries have reduced or become non existent recently.

If lots of washing clairvoyantly appears on my clothesline as I look out onto my garden, I know to ask the client if they are ok with everything being discussed, as the spirit world are prepared to air the client’s dirty washing.  If I only see one item, I let them know the spirit world are asking permission to talk about their personal business otherwise they will limit what they say – it tends to be people with relatives in spirit who are discreet. If I see an image of the ace of diamonds in my mind I know it is about finances.

5- Blocks During Grief and Trauma

When you are going through a difficult period in life it is easy to want to accept any answer. When someone is in bereavement, suddenly they crave connection to those in heaven and often will start wanting to psychically develop whereas previously they may have had no interest in it.

My Psychic Experience: I have clairaudience, so was fortunate to be able hear my Dad after he died and chat with him at a normal everyday pace.  A telepathic conversation, which is how the spirit world communicate. However, we all get bored spirits walking amongst us. Naturally, I had days when I felt low and down, missing him greatly. Lower vibrational spirits would take advantage and pretend to be my Dad. I would ask them “What’s your middle name?” and when they couldn’t answer I would get an abusive verbal reply.

Expert Tip 5: If your spiritual gift is feelings (clairsentient), which as a psychic healer I get, bored spirits can send the feelings of love, so you can get confused believing it’s the person who has recently departed.  It happened to me, these bored spirits can raise their game by grouping together to send the feeling of love. They often don’t have enough feelings of love within them to send it individually. But even together they can’t keep it up for long – one or two minutes. So don’t start opening up and pulling out the cards or intuitive writing etc until you wait to see if it lasts a bit longer.

Expert Tip 6: If unsure or you feel uneasy ask “Are you of the light?” three times. They will usually go before you have asked the third time.

6 – Psychic Gifts Come and Go

What isn’t really talked about is psychic gifts coming and going, ebbing and flowing.

My Healing Experience: When I first started developing my healing gift, under the guidance of a spiritual healer, my main healing guide appeared: a huge Japanese sumo wrestler. He wanted me to bend people backwards, stamp their feet to help release the old stagnant energy and other strenuous methods.  However, I had very little upper-body strength and, at the time, was very slender in build. I continued with my normal job and life, seeing him when I healed loved ones.

When I started my Reiki healing business, he appeared constantly at the beginning. But his energy was so strong the therapy bed would shake, which was unnerving for clients. Also, at that time, I wasn’t certified in massage or reflexology.  As I wasn’t working with him, other healing guides came forward. A surgeon appeared when energetic repair work was need after an operation. An Indian lady came forward to bless clients and shower spiritual rose petals over them. She cleans the energy lines from their heart chakra and around them, then turns mini chakras in their aura so their energy shines more vibrantly.

People assume that main guides just stay there doing nothing, waiting for you to use them. I fully believe that my Japanese Sumo Wrestler is working with other healers. Now and again I see him, but mainly with clients experienced in spiritual healing.

My Psychic Experiences: I also went through a phase of seeing spirit animal guides around people, and receiving messages from them. I remember running a coffee morning to bring together clients but instead I felt compelled to teach a free Spirit Animal Guide workshop within it.  The spirit animal phase has quietened and is currently not so dominant or intrusive.

Another psychic development phase was when my daughter was a toddler. I would see trees talking to each other via balls of light as I looked out of the lounge window, whilst giving her a bottle of milk. The trees in the garden also sent healing to me when I was ill in bed, via their root system. I could see lots of balls of light surrounding me and was shown the tree roots and the healing love from the trees  to thank me for the way I tended to them and the other plants in the garden.

As my daughter became older I was shown a doorway in a tree on a walk in a local woodland. Another time, the tree in my garden showed me its chakras. I see plants in my therapy room sending healing energy to clients, projecting it up to three metres to reach them and to cover them.

Summary

Some psychic gifts are “full on” for a period of time and then disappear and return when needed again. Others are one-off moments. I am still waiting to see another door in a tree, chakras in a tree or tree roots sending me healing.  You get what is right for you at that moment in your life. What will help you and others.

Psychically developing at the pace the spirit world and Angels want for you is, in my belief, far safer for you energetically. They want what is best for you in this life and the development of your soul. I have seen people quite sick who went against their intuition and guidance in the pursuit of an ego-led psychic gift. There are many rooms in the mind and many energy levels out there, it is about opening the right doors and accessing the right vibrational spaces.

I am writing from my experience as the English Psychic Healer, so that I may help others develop in a natural way, co-creating with the universe.

There are other common ways that you may be blocking your psychic development which I have ready for another blog. Consider these six reasons first before we explore the next ones.

If you would like to develop your own spiritual gifts in a supportive way, then please look at my Training and Events page. I mainly teach Reiki but also hold workshops on topics such as  Angels, Crystals, Psychic Development, Meditation and Auras – how to see and feel them.

Best wishes in your psychic development. Let the spiritual gifts meant for you flow to you.

Julia

Please note: If you hear voices that are threatening, distressing or interfering with every day life, or you feel mentally unwell, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional

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Reiki and personal growth can become closely connected. As you practise Reiki and begin to let go of some of the stress, expectations and emotional weight you have been carrying, you may find yourself returning to something you enjoyed before life became so complicated.

You might return to horse riding, begin playing music again or rediscover a style of clothing you once loved. You may become the adult version of the person you were before life’s barriers and the pressure to conform began to shape your choices.

Alternatively, you might discover a completely new interest or style. Becoming more yourself does not necessarily mean returning to the past. It can also mean giving yourself permission to explore who you are now.

When Your Interests Begin to Change

Students sometimes tell me that things they once enjoyed no longer have the same appeal. Big nights out at the weekend may be replaced by relaxed lunches with friends. Their taste in music might change. They may become interested in different activities or begin to question habits they previously followed without thinking.

Reiki does not tell you what music to enjoy, what to wear or how to spend your weekend. These changes may happen because you are becoming more aware of how different people, places and experiences make you feel. Something that once suited you may no longer feel right, while something new begins to appeal.

You May Want to Spend Time With Different People

As people change, they sometimes find that they want to spend time with different people too. Certain conversations or social situations may no longer feel as comfortable. You might find yourself drawn towards people with whom you can be more relaxed, honest and completely yourself.

This does not mean believing that you are better or more spiritual than the people already in your life. It does not mean that everyone who changes must leave old friendships behind. It may simply mean that you are becoming more conscious of the energy you experience around different people and the effect it has on you.

Some relationships will grow with you. Others may naturally become less important as your interests, boundaries and priorities change.

Your Work Can Change With You

The same changes can be reflected in your work. As you become clearer about who you are, you may communicate with greater confidence and begin presenting your work in a way that feels more natural.

You may stop trying to appeal to everybody. Instead, you may begin attracting colleagues or customers who connect with your personality, values and way of working.

There is an old saying that like attracts like. We are all energy, and the energy we bring to our relationships and work can influence how we communicate and who feels drawn towards us.

Over more than a decade of teaching Reiki and giving Reiki treatments, I have seen changes occur naturally as people begin letting go and listening to their internal guidance. Some start doing really well at work where they had previously struggled or had been considering leaving. Their colleagues may even comment how much happier they appear.

After receiving Reiki treatments or practising Reiki regularly on themselves, some people become more aware of a negative atmosphere at work that they had barely noticed before. Others grow in confidence and realise that a job they once felt content in has become too restrictive. They begin to look for a promotion, a different role or completely new employment.

If you are in business, you may find some clients leave or just seem to be less contented and new types of clients enter. This does not mean sitting back and expecting Reiki to magically deliver customers. A business still requires practical action. However, when your actions are aligned with who you genuinely are, the right customers may find it easier to recognise that you are the right person for them.

Letting Go Creates Space

Letting go is not about rejecting your former self or deciding that everything in your life must change. It is about noticing what you are carrying that you no longer need.

Old expectations, outdated roles, other people’s opinions and past experiences can consume more of our energy than we realise. When some of that emotional weight is released, it creates space for the people, experiences and opportunities we genuinely want.

You do not need to force the next version of yourself into existence. You may simply need to release some of the things that have been covering up the person who was there all along.

Taking on Too Much Responsibility Can Hold Others Back

Sometimes, being less giving and saying no allows other people to gain knowledge, develop their confidence and grow as individuals.

I remember one client who was a new manager. She was experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, was taking antidepressants and felt close to leaving her job.

Reiki treatments gave her regular times to relax, practice self-care, let go of old unwanted emotions and look at her situations differently. She began to recognise that her boundaries had become virtually non- existent, partly because of earlier trauma and her need to be liked.

Over time, she felt less stressed. more confident and more like her old self. She began delegating work to her staff, which gave them opportunities to learn and left her with more time for hobbies and her relationship.

She later accepted another promotion with a considerably higher salary and far more responsibility. She occasionally worried that delegating meant she was being lazy. In reality, she had learnt an important management skill. Rather than holding on to all the work herself, she share responsibility and allowed her staff to develop.

Treading the Path with Lighter Footprints

Reiki does not decide who you should become. It can help you recognise what feels right for you and what you are ready to release.

You may rediscover an old passion, explore something completely new, change the people you spend time with or begin attracting different customers into your business. You might also realise that some parts of your life already reflect exactly who you are.

The transformation is found in feeling clearer, lighter and more comfortable with yourself.

As you let go of what you no longer need, the true you can shine more brightly and you can begin to tread the path of life with lighter footprints.

Reiki for You

If you would like to learn Reiki, or feel ready to continue your Reiki training, please contact me or take a look at my Reiki training and events.

If you feel drawn to Reiki but are nervous about learning or feel uncertain because you were not confident at school, please read You Don’t Need to Be ‘Good at Learning’. You are also welcome to call me on 07931 337 941 for a friendly chat and to discover the next Reiki training dates.

Whether you are considering Reiki Level 1 or feel ready to continue your Reiki training, please get in touch.

Julia

A leading Cheshire Reiki teacher
North West Reiki expert

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Gyoshi-Ho and Koki-Ho are methods of offering Reiki through the gaze and the breath. Discovering them can be an opportunity to explore your practice further.

Why Do Different  Reiki Lineages Teach Slightly Differently?

A Reiki lineage traces the succession of teachers through whom your training has been passed down.
Many Usui Reiki lineages share familiar foundations: the Reiki principles, self-treatment, offering Reiki to others and attunements.

However, the techniques included, the emphasis placed on them and the organisation of the levels can vary. It is more accurate to describe these as shared foundations than to say every lineage has an identical syllabus.

My own lineage comes through Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi, Hawayo Takata and Phyllis Lei Furumoto. Learning about the practices shared in other branches is one way to continue exploring Reiki while respecting the training we have already received.

How Reiki Travelled and Developed

Hawayo Takata studied with Chujiro Hayashi and became a Reiki Master in 1938. Her teaching in Hawaii and subsequently North America played a central role in Reiki’s spread beyond Japan. Hayashi’s wife, Chie, also practised and taught Reiki, continuing his work after his death.

Mikao Usui wrote down student material  that has been preserved and is still used in Japan. There were techniques contained within it that Hawayo Takata did not teach. It was from people researching it that these additional techniques came to light in the West in the late 1990s.

Usui mentioned how to use different techniques including the eyes and breath to treat people.

What is Gyoshi-Ho?

Gyoshi-Ho is commonly described within Reiki teaching as offering Reiki through the eyes. The practice uses a gentle, relaxed gaze directed towards yourself or a consenting recipient. You do not need to look into someone’s eyes.

Here is a simple introduction, based on William Lee Rand’s published instructions:
1. At first try sitting across from the person you want to help through Reiki. You can send Reiki to the whole person or a specific area with your eyes
2. Relax your eyes. Allow your focus to soften rather than staring intensely. Blink naturally. You are aiming to let your eyes slightly defocus.
3. Bring your attention to Reiki. Hold the intention of offering Reiki through your gaze towards the chosen area.
4. Return gently when distracted. If thoughts arise, bring your attention back without forcing concentration.
5. Finish when comfortable. Release the focus and notice how you feel.
Within the Reiki tradition, the intention is to allow Reiki to flow through the gaze.

Different Variations: You could work with another Reiki qualified person and both sit opposite each other sending Reiki to each other’s hearts. You could also just look into each other’s eyes and send the Reiki.

Expert Tip: Start with yourself for example by looking in a mirror

Expert Tip: Rather like distance healing, some find it harder to detach from the healing session if you are too involved in the outcome of the other person getting better, such as a family member. With a face to face healing session, you are saying goodbye in person and often closing a physical door of a room or building, which means it can be easier to energetically disconnect and carry on with your day.

Start off with someone you are not too attached to the healing outcome before building up to practising with a loved one or significant other.

What is Koki-Ho?

Koki-Ho is commonly described as offering Reiki through the breath. Some versions incorporate a Reiki symbol, which helps explain why teachers may introduce it after students have learnt symbol work.

Koki-Ho instructions:

1. You need to work with someone who would like Reiki healing for low energy, a condition or pain. You may already have identified the area during a previous Reiki treatment, or the person may tell you the area.
2. Draw in a deep breath, taking it down towards the area near your navel.
3. If you have Reiki Level 2 do this next stage. (If not move onto step 4). Hold your breath and using your tongue draw the power symbol onto the roof of your mouth using your tongue. If you are intuitively guided to draw any other symbols,  you can do so.
4. Then place your mouth a few inches above the area in need of Reiki and blow out strongly onto the area.
5. As you exhale, imagine you are sending via the breath Reiki and the associated symbol(s) to the place where the healing is desired.
6. If you feel the need, you can repeat this several times.
7. Then give Reiki via the hands over or around the place where you have exhaled.

When working with someone else, explain the technique and obtain consent. Never blow towards another person’s face, broken skin or wounds, and keep hygiene and personal comfort central to your practice.

Expert Tip: Explore this on yourself first.

Does Learning These Techniques Make Your Reiki More Advanced?

You do not have to include every technique you encounter. Reiki is a bit like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger the energy seems to become. Like going to the gym,  you could just stay with the same way of doing things or try new techniques.

Even though I have been teaching and had my own Reiki healing practice for over a decade, I am still reading articles and books on Reiki and attending courses.

Stay curious about learning more about Reiki, beyond what you were originally taught. For me, this is when it makes Reiki truly come alive and exciting. For me, this is what makes Reiki truly come alive and feel exciting. I find it helps to  develop my Reiki knowledge, healing gift and Reiki teaching ability.

Continue Your Reiki Learning

At Culcheth Healing, I teach Reiki in a small, supportive setting in Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, welcoming students from Manchester and across the North West. Whether you are considering Reiki Level 2 or wondering about your next step, you are welcome to ask questions about the training and what it includes.

Visit my website’s Training and Events page for forthcoming dates, or call me on 07931 337941 if you would like to talk it through. You are welcome to call if you feel nervous about learning Reiki.

Together, we can help your Reiki flourish

Julia

Proud member of the UK Reiki Federation

Executive Training Provider for the IPHM

A leading Cheshire Reiki teacher and North West Reiki Expert

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Reiki Master training is not only for people who intend to teach. For many students, it is a deeply personal step: a chance to deepen their connection to Reiki, receive the Master attunement and finally complete the level they have felt quietly drawn towards.

On Sunday 6th December 2026, I will be holding my final Reiki Master training day of the year in Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire.

What if, before this year ends, you could finally complete a personal goal that has quietly stayed with you? An achievement that represents your spiritual growth, the challenges you have overcome and the person you are becoming? With only four places available, could this be your opportunity to complete your Reiki journey before the year ends?

small group  –  accredited Reiki Master qualification  –  verified Usui lineage  –  highly  recommended training

What Does Becoming a Reiki Master Mean to You?

People choose Reiki Master training for many different reasons. You may want to deepen your connection to Reiki, continue your personal healing or explore the spiritual side of Reiki more fully. Perhaps Reiki has supported you through bereavement, illness, anxiety, family difficulties or a significant change in your life. You might already offer Reiki to clients and feel ready to strengthen your knowledge and confidence. You may want to teach Reiki professionally one day, or simply have the ability to pass this gift to a loved one or future student.

There is no single correct reason for becoming a Reiki Master. For some people, it is the beginning of teaching Reiki. For others, it is a deeply personal and spiritual achievement: the completion of a journey that began when they first learned Reiki Level 1.

Do I Need to Have Trained with You Before?

You do not need to have completed your Reiki Level 1 or Reiki Level 2 training with me.
Some students discover that their original Reiki teacher no longer teaches or does not offer Reiki Master training. Others simply feel drawn towards a different teacher for this stage of their development.

Reiki Master training is typically taken at least one year after completing Reiki Level 2. This gives you time to work with the Reiki energy, use the Reiki symbols and gain your own experience before moving to Master level.

If you are unsure whether your previous qualifications are suitable, you are welcome to call me on 07931 337941 for an informal chat before booking.

Your Reiki Master Training Day

Date: Sunday 6th December 2026
Time: 10am until 5pm
Location: Culcheth Healing, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire
Culcheth is conveniently located for students travelling from St Helens, Wigan, Widnes, Manchester and across the North West.
Investment: £200 in total. A £50 non-refundable deposit secures your place, with the remaining £150 payable on the training day.
Places: Limited to four students. The small class allows time for questions, practical experience, personalised teaching and individual support throughout the day.

Your training includes your Reiki Master attunement, an accompanying course brochure, refreshments and a framed certificate of your accredited qualification. You simply need to bring your lunch and a pen.

Your Reiki Master Training

On the training there will be:

• Reiki Level 1 and Reiki Level 2 discussion and recap
• Your Reiki Master attunement
• An introduction to and practice using the Reiki Master symbol
• Learning how to pass Reiki Level 1, Reiki Level 2 and Reiki Master attunements
• Practical experience of passing Reiki attunements
• Guidance on holding Reiki training spaces with confidence and integrity
• Consideration of your personal Reiki path and spiritual vocation
• Learning how to share your Reiki knowledge with future students
• Small group support and individual attention
• Your accredited Reiki Master/Teacher qualification

Qualify as an Accredited Reiki Master/Teacher

Because the teaching element is included, you will qualify as a Reiki Master/Teacher. You do not need to intend to teach Reiki professionally. However, if your Reiki journey leads you towards teaching in the future, you will already have learned how to pass the Reiki attunements. You will not need to complete a separate teaching qualification later.

You may one day choose to pass Reiki on to a loved one, as Hawayo Takata did with her granddaughter, Phyllis Lei Furumoto, or to your own future Reiki students.

More Than an Accredited Reiki Certificate

For most students, knowing that the training is accredited is important, but your Reiki certificate can represent more than the completion of an approved course.

Before accredited Reiki qualifications existed, Reiki was traditionally passed from one Reiki Master to another through teaching, attunements and practical experience. This created a lineage beginning with Mikao Usui and continuing through generations of Reiki Masters and teachers.

My Reiki lineage has been checked and verified by the UK Reiki Federation back to Mikao Usui. When you complete your Reiki Master training with me, you become part of this continuing Reiki heritage.

Because of this verified lineage, you are entitled to have these special words included on your framed Reiki Master certificate:

“Attunement and training in the Usui Natural Healing in accordance with the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition.”

These words show that your qualification is connected to the traditional Usui Reiki system and its teaching lineage. You are not simply receiving an accredited certificate. You are taking your place within Reiki’s continuing heritage and, should you choose, becoming able to pass that gift to the next generation of Reiki students and Reiki Masters.

Learn from Reiki Client and Teaching Experience

At Reiki Master level, it is important to choose a teacher who can answer your questions from both a practical and spiritual perspective.

I have been teaching all three levels of Reiki for over a decade. I am a member of the UK Reiki Federation at Reiki Master Teacher level, and my courses are approved and accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine.

I have over ten years of experience running my own dedicated Reiki healing practice. Reiki was not simply something I taught occasionally alongside other therapies. It was at the heart of my professional work.

I have used Reiki with clients from across the UK and worldwide. This means you will be taught using genuine Reiki client knowledge and practical experience, as well as more than a decade of Reiki teaching experience.

I have also been featured in the media in the UK and Australia on Reiki and other spiritual topics. You can ask questions about using Reiki in real life, helping clients, developing confidence, teaching students and following your own spiritual path. I can share practical knowledge, insight and wisdom that cannot always be learned from a course manual alone.

What if I Feel Nervous or Don’t Remember Everything?

You are not expected to arrive remembering every detail from Reiki Level 1 and Reiki Level 2. Some students worry that they have forgotten something important. Others feel nervous about meeting new people, learning the Master symbol or practising how to pass Reiki attunements.

The day includes opportunities to recap your previous Reiki knowledge, ask questions and practise in a small, friendly group. With a maximum of four students, you will receive individual help and support.

If nerves or self-doubt are holding you back, you may find my article Nervous About Learning Reiki reassuring.
You can also call me before booking. Sometimes a small adjustment, such as sitting near a door or taking a short break in the garden, can make a significant difference.

Does My Life Need to Be Perfect?

Becoming a Reiki Master does not mean that you have mastered life or that you will never experience ailments, worries or challenges again. None of us has a perfect life. You do not need to meditate all day, feel spiritually confident all the time or have every part of your life worked out before completing Reiki Master training. We are all continuing to learn and grow.

Usui gave us the five Reiki Principles to help us let go, become less judgemental and continue along our paths with greater grace, ease, love and joy. Your life does not need to be perfect for you to take the next step in your Reiki journey.

Recommended by Reiki Master Students

My students consistently leave five-star reviews. Some have gone on to establish their own Reiki businesses or teach Reiki across the North West of England. For many, however, becoming a Reiki Master has been a deeply personal and spiritual achievement.

“I have completed all my Reiki training with Julia. She is an excellent teacher with a lot of knowledge. She has supported me through my journey to become a Reiki Master. I am blessed and honoured to have shared this with her. I’ve met some really lovely people in her training too. If you want to study Reiki I recommend Julia.” Holly October 2026

“I really enjoyed my Reiki Master training with Julia yesterday. Julia tailored the session to the needs and experience of our small group of 3. The other ladies were lovely and we have swapped numbers to share experiences going forward. The training was at a comfortable pace with enough breaks and refreshments to keep us going. The training materials were easy to understand and a good reminder to revisit in future.

Julia has so much experience with Reiki and within business which she kindly shared with us. I would recommend Julia and I’m sure I’ll be back for more training in future! Xx”  Emily October 2026

It’s been an absolute pleasure having Julia guide me through my journey of reiki stages. Starting at level one and then completing my master reiki on the 30th August 2026. I would definitely highly recommend Julia”  Amanda, August 2026

“Very interesting training for Reiki Master with Julia. Lots of information given as she is very knowledgeable and psychic. I really enjoyed the training and look forward to my journey as Reiki Master. Definitely book your place if you are thinking of Reiki Master. Thank you Julia.” Helen, July 2026

“I have completed Reiki 1, Reiki 2 and last weekend completed my Reiki Master journey, all with the teaching of Julia at Culcheth Healing. Reiki is a wonderful gift passed onto you, for you to pass on to others. Do not hesitate! Follow your calling and begin/continue your Reiki journey with Julia at Culcheth Healing. Thank you, Julia. Namaste.” Lynne, July 2026

“Did my Master Teacher training with Julia in Culcheth, Warrington. She was fantastic, gave us lots of practical advice, above and beyond, helped with so many additional questions – thank you so much for your time and continued mentorship. Highly recommend, welcoming, kind and great energy and years of wisdom.” Jade, June 2026

“I had an amazing day on Sunday, completing my Master level in Reiki. Julia always puts me at ease as I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks – I also did Reiki 1 and 2 with Julia for this reason. I learnt so much and the day was calm and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this course and Julia.” Donna, May 2026

You can read many more student experiences on my Reiki Master and Reiki Master Teacher reviews and testimonials page.

Complete Your Reiki Journey in 2026

It is easy to reach the end of another year thinking about everything you have done for other people and all the things you still did not find time to do for yourself. Perhaps becoming a Reiki Master has been quietly sitting on your own list for a year, or even several years.

Sunday 6th December could be your opportunity to achieve something beautiful and memorable for yourself in 2026: completing your Reiki journey and becoming a qualified Reiki Master/Teacher.

The price of my Reiki Master training has not changed since I first started teaching it over a decade ago. This will be the final Reiki Master training day at the current price of £200. From 2027, the price will increase to £225. Only four places are available.

If you feel this could be your time, call me, Julia, on 07931 337941 to reserve your place or have an informal chat first.

Together, we can help your Reiki gift to flourish.

Julia

Culcheth Healing
Executive Training Provider with IPHM
Proud Reiki Master Teacher member of the UK Reiki Federation

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Sometimes you can remove the cause of your stress. At other times, you simply need something quick and practical to help you feel calmer while you deal with whatever is happening.

The good news is that supporting yourself doesn’t always require lots of time, special equipment or a perfectly quiet environment. These nine simple stress hacks can be used at home, at work or while you are out and about. Some take only a few seconds. You may find one that works particularly well for you, or you might like to try a few and create your own calming routine.

As a leading Cheshire Reiki teacher and recognised North West Reiki expert, I have spent more than a decade helping people explore Reiki, relaxation and spiritual wellbeing. I have also been featured in UK and Australian media discussing Reiki and spiritual topics. Here are nine of my favourite simple ways to pause, reconnect with yourself and invite a little more calm into your day.

1. Speak 10% More Slowly

When you feel stressed, you may notice that you begin to speak more quickly. Try deliberately slowing your speech by approximately 10%.

It is a small enough change to feel natural, but it encourages you to pause, breathe and collect your thoughts. Slowing down can also make a conversation feel less rushed or pressured. Speaking more slowly often naturally slows your breathing too, which may help signal to your body that there is no need to remain on high alert.

You don’t need to speak unnaturally slowly. Simply give yourself permission to take your time.

2. Hum Your Favourite Song

Choose a song that makes you feel happy, comforted or safe and gently hum the tune. Humming naturally lengthens your outward breath and creates vibrations around your throat and chest.

A small scientific study measuring heart-rate variability found that humming was associated with a lower stress index and increased activity within the parasympathetic nervous system – the ‘rest and digest’ side of the nervous system.

The familiar melody can also redirect your attention away from stressful thoughts. You don’t need to be a good singer – nobody else even needs to hear you. You could hum while driving, preparing dinner, walking around the house or taking a short break from work.

3. Have a Drink of Water

When did you last have a drink? Even mild dehydration can affect your mood, concentration and energy levels, potentially making an already stressful day feel more difficult. Research has also found that people with habitually low fluid intake and suboptimal hydration demonstrated a greater cortisol response when placed under psychological stress. Cortisol is one of the hormones released as part of the body’s stress response.

Pause and slowly drink a glass of water. It will not remove the situation causing your stress, but supporting your body’s basic physical needs may help you cope with it more effectively.

EXPERT TIP – You could also turn your drink into a mindful pause. Notice the temperature of the glass, the sensation of the water and how it feels to stop for a moment. Directing your attention towards the water gives your mind something specific to focus on. Concentrating on the sensation of drinking can help redirect your thoughts for a moment.

4. Warm and Relax the Back of Your Neck

Stress often causes people to tighten the muscles around the neck and shoulders without realising it. Gently place your hands on the back of your neck. Allow their warmth to soothe the area while consciously lowering your shoulders and relaxing your jaw.

The vagus nerve plays an important role in the parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ system. It travels from the brainstem down through the neck and continues towards the chest and abdomen. Although your hands are not directly warming the vagus nerve itself, comforting warmth, relaxed muscles and slower breathing may all help your body begin to move away from a heightened fight-or-flight response.

Take several slow breaths and notice whether you are clenching your jaw or lifting your shoulders towards your ears. Give the area time to soften and relax.

5. Place One Hand on Your Heart and One on Your Belly

• Place one hand over your heart and the other on your belly.
• Sit or stand upright and slowly breathe in and out, noticing your hands gently moving with your breath.
• Continue for a minute or two, or for as long as you need.

Comforting touch may encourage the release of oxytocin – often nicknamed the ‘love hormone’ because of its connection with bonding, trust and feelings of safety. At the same time, slow, controlled breathing can support the parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ response, helping your body begin to move away from fight or flight.

EXPERT TIP: If you fancy, you could carry on for a few more minutes. Breathe in while thinking “I am here”, pause  with “I am breathing” and exhale out thinking “I can take this one moment at a time”.

6. Reconnect with Your Five Senses

This exercise helps to bring your attention away from racing thoughts and back to your present surroundings.

• Five things you can see that bring you joy, comfort, happiness or a sense of stability.
• Four things you can physically feel, such as your clothing against your skin, your feet inside your shoes or the chair supporting you.
• Three sounds you can hear in your environment.
• Two things you can smell, even if the scents are very subtle.
• One thing you can taste, such as a drink, a mint or even the lingering taste of your last meal.

You do not need to rush through the exercise. Allow yourself time to notice each thing properly. By focusing on real sensory information, you interrupt the stream of stressful thoughts and remind your brain that you are here, in this present moment.

7. Try Box Breathing

Box breathing is a simple breathing pattern containing four equal stages.

1. Breathe in for four counts.
2. Hold your breath gently for four counts.
3. Breathe out for four counts.
4. Pause for four counts.

Repeat the pattern several times without forcing or straining your breath.

Imagine drawing one side of a square during each stage: up, across, down and back.

Slow, controlled breathing can influence the autonomic nervous system and support parasympathetic activity, helping the body move away from a heightened stress response.

EXPERT TIP – Adjust the count to suit you. For example, you may prefer counting to five, rather than four which is the number typically associated with this exercise.  The aim is to create a comfortable, steady rhythm – not to make yourself feel light-headed.

8. Feel Your Feet

When stress sends your thoughts racing into the future, bring your attention all the way down to your feet. Notice where they make contact with the ground.

Can you feel your heels, the balls of your feet and each of your toes? Notice the support beneath you and gently press your feet into the floor. This is sometimes called grounding. Directing your attention towards real physical sensations helps to return your awareness to the present moment.

You might also like to imagine roots growing from your feet deep into the earth, helping you feel safe, supported and grounded. This is a wonderfully discreet exercise because you can practise it almost anywhere without anybody knowing.

9. Stand in a Superman or Wonder Woman Pose

Stand with your feet comfortably apart and raise your arms up and out, as if you have just achieved something wonderful. An open posture creates more room around the chest and shoulders and can make it easier to breathe freely. Hold the pose for a few moments while breathing naturally.

Earlier research suggested that ‘power poses’ might produce hormonal changes, although later studies have not consistently supported this. However, many people still find that standing tall and opening their posture helps them feel more energised, capable and confident. Rather than shrinking inwards, give your body permission to take up a little space.

EXPERT TIP: If raising your arms is uncomfortable, place your hands on your hips instead and create your own version of the pose.

Which Simple Stress Hack Will You Try?

You don’t need to practise all nine techniques at once. Choose one that feels easy and try it the next time you notice yourself feeling stressed, rushed or overwhelmed. You may then discover which techniques suit you best at different times. Some may help you feel calmer almost immediately, while others may work best when practised regularly.

If this article has helped you, please let me know. I would love to hear which of the nine simple stress hacks you tried and whether it helped you feel calmer.

Learn Reiki as a Valuable Life Skill

If you fancy exploring another way to support your wellbeing, you may also enjoy learning Reiki. Reiki is a valuable life skill known for its soothing and calming qualities. Once you have learned it, you can use Reiki to support your own wellbeing and offer it to friends and family.

I teach beginner Reiki Level 1 as a one-day course. During the training, you learn how  to use Reiki to support your own wellbeing and offer it to friends and family. At the end of the day, you will received a recognised Reiki level 1 qualification, should you decide to continue learning in the future.

Classes are held in Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire. Conveniently located around 10 minutes from the M6, M62 and A580, and close to Manchester. Students attend my Reiki courses from across the North West. Check my Reiki Training and Events page to find the next Reiki Level 1 training date.

If you fancy booking, or think you might like to learn Reiki but feel nervous, you are welcome to call me for an informal chat on 07931 337 941. Learn a calming skill that can remain with you for life.

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