Elaine Grundy: looking for Urban Enlightenment

Reiki and Epilepsy

I have been asked before about the effect of Reiki and epilepsy, and to be honest I haven't been able to say through experience, until last week!

During a Yoga class we were breathing using a rapid and deep technique when the lady next to me began fitting.  One of the things that I love about Reiki is the intense sense of calm it gives you, simply knowing that you have a powerful tool in your hands to help others.  Whilst the rest of the room flew into panic, my hands took on a life of their own as I grabbed the woman's head without thinking and began giving her a Reiki 2 technique specifically for calming and unlocking blocked Chakras.  As soon as my hands touched her head I could sense her inner core, or spirit, was totally calm and in control - and that gave me reassurance that she was fine and working on some much deeper level of healing than I could personally understand.

Within about 30 seconds the fitting subsided and she came back into her body and the entire incident was over.  I'm not sure how long her fits normally last but it seemed very short to me.  So I feel that the Reiki definitely helped to unlock her energy system, but who knows.

To me though, the biggest benefit was the feeling of calm and control that I felt emanating through me - a girlfriend who was at the same class later said it was like "watching an oasis of calm descend around you and a feeling that it was all fine and under control".  That's also how it felt, and I'm sure for the woman it was a welcome change to the normal panic and stress surrounding her during a normal fit.

The other rather magical thing about the entire incident was that out of a class of 40 people, she was sitting directly next to me - go figure!?

Cysts Relieved Through Reiki

Cysts in her breast
Case study provided by Susanne Dölvers

At my last Reiki II seminar a repeating student told us the following:

Because of a hormonal problem, she was suffering from many and big cysts in her breast since years. Depending on the menstrual cycle they were extremely big and painful. Her gynecologist prescribed a salve which with daily and well dosed use should help the pain and reduce the tension although it was not able to eliminate the cysts.

In the beginning the salve helped like it should until the student’s skin reacted and became irritated so this treatment had to be stopped. What to do now? The student remembered a Reiki II technique for injuries .... she painted everywhere she could locate a cyst the Reiki symbols directly on the skin. This she repeated several times each day and she also decided to continue during the night. She told us, that immediately after starting with this there were noticeable reactions in her breast. The pain and the tension started to reduce after 1 or 2 days.

Surprised because of this quick reaction she continued – hoping to eliminate the pain, and hoping to eliminate the cysts totally at best! She worked with this technique for nearly 2 months and she reported enthusiastically that the pain as well as feelings of tension are now a thing of the past and the cysts themselves have diminished to such a minimum that she could hardly feel and locate them!!!

translated by Enno

About Elaine

Elaine is a Reiki Master Teacher, a life coach, a trained hypnotherapist, a BodyTalk practitioner, and a mum.

She spent over 10 years in the corporate world, starting off in advertising and market research before setting up her own training and coaching consultancy in 1999.

Elaine has worked internationally both in the corporate world and teaching Reiki and coaching. She has worked with thousands of people through workshops and personal consultations helping them to empower themselves through natural therapies.

Her media appearances include being a guest speaker for the National Women’s Conference in Singapore, and interviews with Natural Health magazine (UK), BE (Singapore), Parent (USA), American Baby magazine (USA), Young Parent (Singapore), IS (Singapore), Expat Living (Singapore) as well as numerous guest speaker appearances.

She trained with Dr. John Veltheim, graduating as a Reiki Master in 1995, and an advanced BodyTalk practitioner in 1996. She completed her Coach training with CoachU in 2000. In 2008 she completed Kundalini Reiki training with Janet Bowden and Ole Gabrielsen.

She lives in Singapore with her husband and two little Princesses.

Contact: 9660 4893
Email: booking@elainegrundy.com

Learning Reiki for Yourself

Usui Reiki is very easy to learn and very easy to apply, since it is basically 'attuned' into your system through a Reiki Master.  Once 'received', the Reiki will simply flow whenever it is needed, no thought or belief system is required.  Kundalini Reiki is more intentional, in that it does require your thought to activate the energy, but it is equally easy to acquire and can be even more flexible in that you learn how to distance heal and how to heal situations and blocks more quickly.

Related Articles under my REIKI TIPS :

What is Usui Reiki?
What to Expect in an Usui Reiki Class
How to choose the 'right' Reiki Master

*NEW* Kundalini Reiki

Kundalini Reiki or Usui Reiki, how to choose?

Please come along to one of my monthly talks for more information and also a chance to experience Reiki for yourself.

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Free Introductory Talks:

4th November 2009, Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm
Learn more about both systems I teach, Usui and Kundalini to help you decide which one is right for you.
Note: every Free talk is followed by a Reiki Heart Attunement for anyone who would like to experience Reiki in their hands.
Please RSVP booking@elainegrundy.com to reserve your seat.

Usui Reiki Level 1
$380
Weekday Tuesday 24th & Thursday 26th November, 9.30am-4.30pm

Please wear comfortable cotton clothing, you may bring a towel to lie on if you wish.
Reiki 1 Manual & Materials, mats provided.
Please Call 9660 4893 to book or email booking@elainegrundy.com to reserve.

Usui Reiki Level 2
$480
11-12th December 2009, Fri evening (7-10pm) and Sat (9.30-5pm)

Please Call 9660 4893 to book or email booking@elainegrundy.com to reserve.
If you did not do Reiki 1 with me, please call me before booking on the course.

Usui Reiki Level 3
$980
6-8th November 2009, 9.30-5.00pm

Pre-requisite, minimum 6 months after Reiki 2

Kundalini Reiki 1

$240
Saturday 5th December 2009, 9.30am-5.00pm

Please wear comfortable cotton clothing, please bring a towel/blanket to lie on.
Kundalini Reiki 1 Manual & Meditation CD provided.
Please Call 9660 4893 to book or email booking@elainegrundy.com to reserve.

Kundalini Reiki 2&3 (must be done together)

$360
Level 2, Wednesday 14th October, 6.30-10.00pm
Level 3, Wednesday 28th October, 6.30-10.00pm

Childrens Reiki
$180, 28th November 10am-3pm
Pre-requiste, one parent/ caregiver must have Reiki
Please Call 9660 4893 to book or email booking@elainegrundy.com to place your interest.  We run classes ad hoc.

Reiki Share:

We run a monthly Reiki Share evening open to all Reiki practitioners.  Please join us to learn, share a treatment, get a Reiki boost and meet other Reiki practitioners!
$5 donation.

Wednesday 11th November, 7.30-9.30pm
Wednesday 9th December, 7.30-9.30pm

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Our address is 282D River Valley Road, Singapore 283323
Click here for location
Please Call 9660 4893 for more information and reservations.

About Reiki

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an energy modality that works with the body’s own remarkable healing capabilities. It helps to promote and accelerate the natural healing process and restore balance on all levels, physical, mental and emotional.

Reiki is totally safe and complementary to any form of treatment, be it natural or conventional, and can often be used in circumstances where other therapies may be contraindicated.

Reiki can be used by anyone of any age or physical circumstance as the transmission of the Reiki energy is non-draining and not dependent on the health or the belief systems of the practitioner. Humans, animals and plants can all benefit from the use of Reiki.

What can Reiki do for me?

Reiki:

• Enables you to take responsibility for your own health and well-being Dramatically reduces stress
• Increases energy and vitality
• Effectively treats a wide range of ailments and disease
• Provides a ‘first aid kit’ in the palm of your hands

Learning Reiki:

Anyone can learn Reiki and you need no prior qualifications to attend a Reiki Level One workshop. Training usually takes place over a two day period. During the workshop you receive the four attunements that align your body to Reiki. Thorough theory and practical training is given with talks on how Reiki works, the causes of disease and how to treat yourself and others.

After the workshop the Reiki energy is present for life and can be activated through your hands any time you wish to treat yourself or others.

After the workshop there is ongoing support through newsletters, and a monthly Reiki Share group that meets at 282D River Valley and is hosted by Elaine.

Related Articles under my REIKI TIPS section:

What is Reiki?
What to Expect in the Reiki Class
How to choose the 'right' Reiki Master

Please come along to one of my monthly talks for more information and also a chance to experience Reiki for yourself.

Introduction to Reiki Healing

Reiki is a fantastic natural healing tool which helps to balance the body, mind and emotions.  Reiki provides the ability for you to reduce your stress, increase your vitality, combat illness, overcome emotional issues and help those around you. I am a Reiki Master with over 14 years experience, teaching and healing in Singapore, I hope you find this website useful.

I run regular classes in Singapore from beginners Reiki 1 to advanced Masters.  My students are also available for Reiki healing sessions. Click here for my Healing page.

WANT TO LEARN REIKI?

Learning Reiki is open to all - it is simple to learn, and easy to use.  Please come along to a free Reiki talk to learn more!  The talks also includes a special Reiki attunement which allows you to feel the energy first hand, its a great experience to those new to energy healing. 

Workshops are held over 2 days for Usui Reiki and 1 day for Kundalini Reiki.  My teaching style is down to earth, practical (and with very few rules).

FREE REIKI TALK

Wednesday 4th November 2009, 7.30-9pm

Come along to find out more about Reiki and the two different systems I teach: Usui and Kundalini.Talks include a Reiki Attunement for those interested in feeling Reiki in their hands.
Find out more about Usui Reiki by clicking here
Find out more about Kundalini Reiki by clicking here

To BOOK for a free talk, please email booking@elainegrundy.com
Click here for info and Location

For more information on schedules and workshops - click here

                 

What would you like to know?

More about Reiki - click here
More about Elaine - click here
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More about Reiki Healing sessions - click here

Appreciating the Phases of Parenthood

What keeps you from going over the deep end when mothering seems to be nothing but endless sleepless nights, days full of chores, and nothing but stress and tantrums?  For me, it is the knowledge that parenthood is forever changing, some moments are horribly challenging, and others are easier and deliciously fun.

My mothering seems to be going through an easier phase at the moment.  I was pondering this during one of several blissfully lazy afternoons by the pool whilst I watched my children play and read a book!  Can this be true?  Can my children fend for themselves for afew moments whilst I actually do stuff I want to do??

Pick me up for I have fainted!

Isn't this great?  Without the struggle of 24/7 early motherhood, who could imagine the pure joy and delight of spending 20 minutes reading a book in the sunshine!  Wow, it was amazing, I felt all luxurious and pampered.  I know, sad, but true.  It also made me realise that every part of parenthood is a phase.  When we are in the throws of 'babyhood' it seems this little precious bundle will never be strong enough, independent enough to fend for themselves - parenthood as we know it then seems to straddle off into the distance, we'll be forever shackledto the tedium and exhaustion.  But afew short years (ah, I know, it seems like an eternity, but you'll get there!) and here we are, playing in a pool together laughing and enjoying each others' company - not a tantrum in sight.

I've noticed that if I hold onto the thought that 'this too will pass', I can get through the monster child phases more effortlessly, and it also reminds me to take hold of those moments in the water and ENJOY and savour and soak it all up, because those too, will eventually pass.

The Red Book, by Sera Beak

  I stumbled across this book while in Penang this week visiting my parents.  My mother has a bigger library of self-help books than the National Library!  I could write a book on all the books she has :)  However,  this one, “The Red Book” by Sera Beak caught my eye because of the resources at the back – I think one of the best summary list of spiritual books I’ve come across.  Beak’s writing is also quite refreshing – written for the younger woman searching for answers, the book is an excellent introduction to those of us new to the whole ‘spiritual’ thing.  What I like is her constant reminder that the spiritual search is an individual one and not based on any doctrine or particular religion.  As a result the book provides a wonderful summary of all the different types and religious beliefs as well as tips on how to make your own individual rituals, prayers, even altars!  It’s fun, funky and the resources at the back are a real bonus to get you going on all things divine.