Animal Reiki
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Good morning all…
And what a week we have had 
Chris and I have been gadding about all over the place this week and had a wonderful time together…
The weather has been kind and dry and mostly sunny, if still a little chilly at times. ‘Nay cast a clout’ and all that, don’t you know
We have a new little Flip Mino video camera and I thought I would share some new clips with you all. It’s so much nicer than still photos
Now, I do apologise for the less than professional editing but then they are ‘holiday snaps’ and I think you’d probably…
…just be thankful I’ve not uploaded all the other videos I’ve been taking with this new gadget… ha ha ha!
Well, the energy around this week has been so up and down. Challenging and grumpy one minute and perfect the next!
It’s as if a new door is starting to open but you are not too sure how to take the plunge.
Grumpy, cross, challenging, it’s all simply fear of change and once you feel more confident and secure in yourself, then taking the steps needed, will not be so overwhelming…
In fact, they become exciting
It’s the Spring energy rising and pushing us all to just get on and ‘do it’… ha ha ha!
Now, as I feel as if I am still on my hols I shall just do a short question this week…
The question…
Q… I am a canine massage practitioner and would like to get some specific tips on using Reiki with animals, especially dogs.
I have been using it a little, just doing what feels correct at the moment.
Thank you so much!
And also…
Q… Does the Reiki package address animal Reiki?
I am honestly being drawn to Reiki to help animals and feel strongly about this. How will I learn to help animals heal? Thank you.
And my answer…
The Ultimate Reiki Package is a COMPLETE Reiki course, designed primarily to show you how to use your Reiki energy for yourself.
Hence the ‘self attunement’ part
But, once you feel comfortable and confident with using your Reiki energy on – and for – yourself, you can then adapt it to use on others.
Be that animals or other people.
You simply adapt your session for the animal you are treating or as you would for a child or baby.
Just remember, Reiki is NOT DIFFICULT to learn or use… unless, of course, you choose to make it so
If an elephant has a headache, then using distant Reiki and beaming it across the enclosure may be easier than standing on a big stool
If a dog has a painful area at one end and sharp teeth the other, then again, distant Reiki across the room might be better than touching, for the present moment.
Or you could consider giving a session using a surrogate such as a teddy bear.
Meanwhile, you might find every stray cat in the neighbourhood drawn to you, like wasps to a jam pot, as they seem unable to resist being given Reiki by touch.
Not sure about lions mind you… ha ha ha!
Generally speaking, we love to stroke and massage animals and in the main, they seem to respond positively to that kind of touch.
So, stroking an animal whilst giving Reiki feels good to them…
…and you can adapt any of the hand positions and also adapt whatever it is you do, according to how the animal moves and behaves.
Just trust what you sense they want you to do, and then do it.
Move your hands where you feel they should go… and stop when your sense the session has ended.
Don’t carry on just because the owner has paid for an hour’s session – or you may end up with the animal turning on you because they have had enough… ha ha ha!
I can’t say it enough, so I will say it again…
TRUST, TRUST, TRUST yourself, and the animal, to know what is right.
Okay, perhaps one more little tip before using Reiki on an animal…
You must remain calm and confident at all times. Steadying your own energy first, by using Reiki on yourself, before approaching the animal, is a very good idea.
If you become ‘unsettled’ then an animal will pick up on this immediately and might in turn become unsettled in an aggressive manner.
So, whilst they are feeling vulnerable, you must be their calm leader.
Mushy sympathy to an animal is a sign of weakness… be calm and reassuring instead.
Enough… you get the picture, I hope
Have a great weekend and see you all next week…
Judith