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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here\nJoin us for an evening of tranquility and rejuvenation at the Japanese Cultural Center! \nEmbark on a journey of serenity and self-discovery as we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of singing bowls\, soothing vibrations of gongs\, flute\, bells\, drums\, and handpan. This captivating sound bath will transport you through a spectrum of tones and frequencies\, revitalizing your mind\, body\, heart\, energy\, and spirit. \nPrepare to lay down\, fully relax\, and allow the therapeutic sounds to sweep you away on a profound journey of inner transformation. Immerse yourself in this 90-minute vibrational sonic experience\, and witness the cleansing\, clearing\, calming\, and invigorating effects it bestows upon your body and mind. Feel your energetic state transition into a deeper sense of calm\, clarity\, and contentment as the gentle waves of sound envelop you. Embrace the flow and delve into the depths of this transient and transformative encounter. \nBenefits of Sound Bath Serenity: Gong Wash Meditation\n– shift brainwaves and states of consciousness\n– clear blockages in the energetic centers\n– release tension in the physical body\n– deep relaxation\n– enhanced meditation\n– release of Emotional Blockages\n– Increased Awareness\n– promote physical healing\n– bring harmony and balance to the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. \nInstructor/ Facilitator:\n🕉 Simon Jay Cervania is the Founder of the Harmonic Waves Healing Accredited Certification Program. Using vibrations as a therapeutic tool\, Jay facilitates live sound journey gong washes and teaches certification programs on sound and vibration therapy. He is a multifaceted and talented artist\, a painter of visionary art and a musician with over 15 years’ experience with a focus on holistic health\, brainwave entrainment\, biofield energy therapy\, energetic trauma release\, and is a Reiki Master Teacher. Originally from the Philippines\, Jay is currently based in the Chicago area\, where he leads classes\, workshops\, and mindful conscious community events that are focused on healing modalities\, sound and vibration therapy\, ceremonies\, and shamanic healing. Jay travels and works with various cultural and wellness centers\, yoga studios\, holistic healing spaces. \nPlease Note: \nCome dressed comfortably. Bring your yoga mat\, pillows\, bolsters\, an eye pillow… anything that will help you relax. \n*limited space\, register now to reserve your spot
URL:https://japaneseculturecenter.com/event/sound-bath-serenity-gong-wash-meditation-9/
LOCATION:Japanese Culture Center\, 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2\, Chicago\, IL 60657\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, US
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SUMMARY:The Japanese Art of Reiki\, An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Reiki\, Japanese Healing Art – an introduction\n\n\nReiki\, Japanese Healing Art – an introduction \nReiki is a traditional Japanese healing method developed in the 1920s by Usui Mikao. Its formal name\, Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryōhō\, translates to “The Usui Healing Method for Improving Body\, Mind\, and Heart.” Today\, Reiki is practiced globally as a system that supports overall well-being and personal development. This 2-hour introductory program provides an informational overview of Reiki’s history\, structure\, and purpose. Participants will learn about the five core elements that make up the system of Reiki: \n\nMeditation practices that cultivate focus\, calm\, and inner awareness\nHands-on healing techniques that encourage relaxation and energetic balance\nThe Reiki precepts as daily principles for ethical living and mental clarity\nSymbols and mantras that support mindfulness and energetic alignment\nReiju\, a spiritual blessing used in traditional Japanese Reiki to deepen the practitioner’s connection to their innate natural capacity\n\nThe program will also explore how Reiki promotes a sense of harmony between mind and body\, supports stress reduction\, and encourages a grounded approach to self-care.  \nParticipants will be invited to ask questions about the practice\, its applications\, and how Reiki can support modern life. \nThis session is designed for anyone seeking a factual\, clear introduction to the Japanese art of Reiki. It is an informational discussion\, not a training class. \nABOUT VERONIQUE \nVeronique is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France\, Veronique has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice\, Veronique has worked and volunteered in a hospital\, a cancer wellness center\, yoga studios\, and a senior living community. She became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019.Veronique has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe\, and Japan where Reiki originates from. Veronique believes in daily practice and continuing education. She is a graduate student from the International House of Reiki and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP)\, a professional member of Shibumi International Reiki Association\, the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)\, and the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). For more information\, please visit her website www.moonstonesanctuary.com
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LOCATION:Japanese Culture Center\, 2940 N Lincoln Ave\, Unit 2\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care - February
DESCRIPTION:Join this one-hour virtual Reiki practice for self-care to relax\, refresh\, and find balance!\n\n\nABOUT THE SELF-CARE PRACTICE \nThis one-hour online Reiki self-care practice invites you to pause\, relax\, and return to your natural state of balance. Guided by Veronique Frede\, Reiki Teacher\, the session may include breathing exercises\, meditation\, hands-on self-healing\, work with the Japanese energy system\, reflection on the Reiki precepts\, mantra chanting\, and distant healing from the teacher. \nAll are welcome—no prerequisite. Please join from a quiet\, comfortable space\, seated on a chair or on the floor. Have water available for the end of the session. \nAfter registering\, you will receive an Eventbrite confirmation email with the Zoom link. Registration closes one hour before class. The session will lock at 11:10 am (CT) to honor the group. \nWHAT IS REIKI? \nReiki is a Japanese healing art developed in the 1920s by Usui Mikao. Its original name\, Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryōhō\, means “the Usui method for improving body and mind.” The system includes breath meditation\, the precepts\, symbols and mantras\, hands-on healing\, and the Reiju (blessing). \nHOW CAN REIKI HELP YOU? \nReiki brings balance and harmony to body\, mind\, and energy. It supports relaxation\, clarity\, inner peace\, and a deeper connection within yourself and the world. Reiki helps restore the body’s natural rhythm\, creating space for healing. \nIf you wish to learn Reiki\, please see our in-person class calendar or contact us. \nAbout the teacher \nVeronique Frede is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France\, Ms. Frede has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice\, Ms. Frede has worked and volunteered in a hospital\, a cancer wellness center\, yoga studios\, a senior living community among other places. Those experiences have led her to gain a more practical understanding of the mid-body connection in relationship with life in general\, and wellness in particular. Ms. Frede became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019 offering her the opportunity to deepen her understanding of the Japanese arts and ways including Japanese calligraphy and Zen. Ms. Frede has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe\, and Japan where Reiki originates from. Ms. Frede believes in continuous practice and learning. She is a student of Frans Stiene\, founder of the International House of Reiki\, and a graduate from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) from the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at University of California Berkeley with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. For more information\, please visit Veronique’s website at www.moonstonesanctuary.com
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