Reiki in May

May, 2012 Reiki in May Reiki Videos What is Reiki? with Reiki Master Marla Mervis Why Reiki For Children? Check out the Reiki for Children Blog CLICK HERE  Quick Links Marla's Guided Meditation CD Marla's Website Dear marla, Lately, I have been in awe of the transformation I am seeing around me. I am witnessing many of you exposing your hearts and souls to the truth of your existence. As a result, I am feeling so much love!!! At times it feels all encompassing. My teacher recently asked me." Why do you love teaching reiki?" I shared with her many reasons, however the gist of it is~ when I teach reiki, I feel a deep love and intimacy with the group. There is a common understanding of the power of love energy. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to deepen my expression and experience of love! Love you! Marla               Reiki Practitioner Night Tuesday May 1 7:30-9:30pm  A collaboration of all Reiki Practitioners from all schools. Bring an open heart & lightness of spirit as we celebrate life together with Reiki!! The evening will involve a Bonding Meditation Circle and exchanging Reiki on Massage Tables.  Investment for Healing $12 If you have a Massage table and are willing to bring it, please let me know. Thank you! Park on Main St., 4th St., or in metered lots behind shops west of Main. Hill Street Center                         237 Hill Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Living Light Reiki Circle Every Wednesday  7:00-8:30pm Centre for Life 13323 Washington Blvd. #202 Los Angeles, CA 9006 Join this divine Reiki Circle where you will learn more about Reiki and experience a powerful guided meditation allowing you to receive an abundance of Reiki in an individual session.    Donations based $10-$15 suggested  UPCOMING ADVANCED PRACTITIONER & REIKI 2 CLASS   If you are a Living Light Reiki Practitioner and interested in expanding your reiki energy, we have 2 upcoming classes in May and June. Advanced Practitioner: May 19 & 20 5 more powerful and very specific symbols- LOVE< EXPANSION (The Love symbol is my favorite.) There will be 2 Guided meditations and we will discuss in detail the Chakras- Energy Anatomy & Intuitive Diagnostics.   And of course, you will receive 2 Cleansing & Purifying attunements. $315. 5-6 hours per day     Living Light Reiki 2:    June 9 &10  Reiki II Reiki II energy is more mature, stable, and grounding. You learn three powerful symbols for Empowerment, Balance, and Connecting with Others, and how to use these symbols to offer distant healing. You also receive two powerful attunements and two guided meditations. Metaphysical studies continue with work that focuses on your Inner Child. This is a powerful and joyous adventure into other dimensions, allowing you to function as a channel to expand to new levels. Investment - $315 5-6 hours per day     To Register for Class    contact Marla Mervis email mmreiki6@yahoo.com  or call 310-926-9163 marla mervis Healing at the Speed of Love

What's so great about Reiki?

What's so great about Reiki? 

Many people have different ideas about what reiki is and what it does. Well, people are drawn to reiki for many reasons. Some feel the benefits of soothing healing touch. Others notice aches and pains dissolve away. Broken hearts are mended, joy is restored, pure potential is realized and life is approached with loving gusto. It's true that I have personally seen reiki change many lives of practitioners and receivers of the energy, however I sometimes wonder why I have this unrelenting passion to share reiki with others. And then Living Light Reiki 2 Practitioner Ben Ramsey shared his journey with reiki. I was once again reminded of why I have such reverence for this energy. Below is his story~~~~~~~ 

 Love, Marla P.s. If you'd like to share your reiki journey please email me. I'd love to hear from you!

MY REIKI JOURNEY By Ben Ramsey 

It was written that, "when the student is ready, the master will appear."

 Such was the case with my journey into the world of Reiki. It was at one of the lowest points of my life that I was asked by a good friend to join her Reiki circle. It was a year that I lost both of my parents, two very close friends and was left by the woman I fell into a deep depression then later reached a point where I had stopped being depressed and had become numb! Life on this plane held very little interest for me and the only thing that I looked forward to was the next life. I had researched different methods of suicide, picked the one I would use, drafted a suicide note and made the plans on where I would do it. After that it was a matter of waiting 

for that final push to either do it or go on. 

A few days later my friend invited me to the Living Light Reiki circle. At that point I was open to try anything, I had started practicing outer body experiences a few weeks prior, but I was still pretty much leaning towards an early exit. I attended the circle and found the atmosphere very loving and relaxing and for a brief moment I felt better about life on this plane. But it was short lived as a few days later the numbness seeped in once again and my desire to die intensified. 

But this time something different happened. 

While meditating, I had the mother of all outer body experiences and was touched by "the source." It was a life changing experience. It was as if God had said, "Okay, I know you're curious to see what's on the other side so here's a preview of coming attractions! Now get back to work you still have things to do on this plane." And it wasn't until my actually writing this essay right now that I realized that this OBE happened AFTER my first experience with Living Light Reiki. Was it Reiki that saved my life? I wouldn't be surprised as after that I had a desire to learn more and to actually practice it. 

As a practitioner of tai chi and chi gung for many years, I was always aware of ki, chi, or prana as it is an essential part of the practice and I had discovered that, for some I had the ability to heal. I could literally "pull pain from their bodies." My nature was always that of a giver, a provider a healer so the idea of Reiki seemed a perfect fit. And so far it has been. It is now a vital part of my journey and, what I think, is my purpose for being here. It is the reason that God gave that "teaser trailer" that stopped me from ending my earthly existence. 

Reiki is now a part of me. It has blended seamlessly with my tai chi and chi-gung practices. It has opened my heart like nothing ever has before. It has taught me that, essentially, I am love. I am a living conduit of loving universal energy. I look forward to sharing this love with the world.

 I love you Ben 

Become a Living Light Reiki 1 Practitioner 

 Once you are attuned to the energy, it is with you for life. You explore a blend of Reiki and Metaphysics, and learn the art of Manifesting. 

You are taught to be a channel for the Universal Life Force Energy - also known as Reiki - and learn the hand positions to channel this energy for yourself and others. 

You experience two guided meditations, and receive four empowering attunements. 

You are taught the ancient technique to access your Higher Self for improved creativity, clarity, and intent of purpose. 

REIKI is cumulative - the more you give and receive, the more self-empowered you become! 

Date: April 28 & 29 Saturday & Sunday 

11:00am-5:00ish 

Investment:$195

 $50 Deposit upon Registration 

 Location: Santa Monica 

To Register for Class contact Marla Mervis email mmreiki6@yahoo.com or call 310-926-9163

Journeying through the Chakras- New Meditation CD

MY NEW REIKI MEDITATION CD.
I am full of joy to be sharing this Guided Meditation CD.

As a part of the Reiki Circles, I lead a Guided Meditation. It is a beautiful process for myself and the participants. I have been encouraged to record these meditations. And from this encouragement I have added many meditations to this blog and on newsletters.
This is my first professionally recorded and produced CD.
I am so grateful to my talented artistic friends that have donated their artwork and music.
Please check out this itunes Link to download a copy of
Journeying through the Chakras

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/journeying-through-chakras/id439912261

How to use this Chakra Meditation CD. Each meditation can be used on its own for focused Chakra clearing or play the whole CD starting with Root chakra & moving up to Crown Chakra. My intention is to offer Guided Meditations to enhance your own Meditation Practice. I pray you drop in deeply and feel the presence of Spirit.

1. Relaxing into Meditation Music by- Charles Schacht

2. Root Chakra- Grounding Music by- Amoraea

3. Sacral Chakra- Stimulate your Creativity & Passion for life Music by-Amoraea

4. Solar Plexus- Accept your Perfection Music by-Olaf Hartmann

5. Heart Chakra- Give & Receive Love Freely Music by-Amoraea

6. Throat Chakra- Express Yourself with Joy Music by- Amoraea

7. Third Eye Chakra- Listen to you Inner Wisdom Music by- Amoraea

8. Crown Chakra- Connecting to Oneness Music by-Amoraea

9. Integration of Chakras Music by-Charles Schacht

Musician’s info:

Amoraea- For more of Amoraea’s celestial soundtracks, stunning visionary art, wisdom teachings, and ceremonies, visit www.Divine-Blueprint.com

Olaf Hartmann – Please Visit www.potentizinglife.com for more information

Charles Schacht- Charles Schacht

Charles Schacht Consulting, Inc

For more Information on Charles Schacht’s Music please visit www.charlesschacht.com

Produced by Charles Schacht Consulting, Inc

Cover Art: "Beloved", © 2011, Mykal Aubry, www.mykalaubry.com

Living Light Reiki Circle Monday March 14

Yoga Retreat in Ojai

I am very happy to be co collaborating with Chaz & Friends at this Yoga Retreat in Ojai!!!
Yoga & Reiki & Breathwork!!!!! What a fabulous way to bring in Spring Fever!
Please Check out /www.yogawithchaz.com for moe information.

Tantric Heart Breath MEDITATION

Tantric Opening Breath...

• Center yourself. Focus on what creates a feeling of love in your heart.
• Breath into your heart. (the breath is small and comfortable)
• Retain the breath in your heart to feed and nourish the love.(hold the breath tenderly as long as is comfortable)
• Release most of the breath retaining 10-20%.(remain focused on the love in your heart)
• Take another breath follow it down to your dan tien taking the love breath in your heart (the 10-20% you kept in your heart) with it.
  
• Swallow to release tension in your throat.
  
• Follow the elixer down into your center.
• Retain this breath in your navel center while focusing on love pulsing in the center of your being (hold as long as is comfortable)
• Release the breath. Breath normally until you are ready for another retention cycle.

While breathing normally, focus in your heart or navel center which ever feels right for you.
Continue to focus your awareness on the feeling of love, in which ever center you choose. Every step in this practice is gentle, sweet, tender and not forced.
The two areas that usually cause the most discomfort and tension are taking in too much air or holding too long.
If you wish you can hold mulbandh as long as you do the practice. If you find holding the root lock causes tension don't use it to begin. Wait until you are completely comfortable with the practice then try it again.

This meditation created by my dear friend Norwood Yamini

who continues teach all those around him the truth & power of love.

Reiki 1 class- THE TIME IS NOW!!!!!!

CELEBRATE LOVE THIS VALENTINES WITH HEALING REIKI

Become a Reiki Practitioner with LIVING LIGHT Reiki Master MARLA MERVIS Reiki I empowers you by providing you with the tools for centering yourself, increasing self-confidence, and assisting you in manifesting your innermost desires. Once you are attuned to the energy, it's with you for life. Date: February 12 & 13(Sat-Sun) 9:30am-4:30 Price: $200 Location Upon Registration mmreiki6@yahoo.com 310-926-9163 visit www.marlamervis.com

Learning Reiki is the perfect way to love yourself and share this Powerful Healing Love with others. Call me to enroll and discuss all the benefits of becoming a Reiki Practitioner. NOW is the time!!!!!