In this episode, we dive into the power of mudras and how these hand positions support Reiki, meditation, and energy work. We explore their meaning, history, and practical use, while sharing personal stories of how mudras began flowing naturally through our Reiki sessions and deepened our connection to intuition and energy.

Topics discussed:

- What are mudras

- Where mudras are used across spiritual and healing traditions

- A brief history of mudras

- How to use mudras in meditation and daily life

- Finger meanings, elements, and chakra connections

- Common mudras and our favourites

- How mudras first appeared in our Reiki sessions

- Tips for letting mudras flow intuitively


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Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

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This week’s episode we are joined by Ting Ting,  he founder of the GuanJing Method.  Ting Ting has beautifully woven together the grace of dance, the energy flow of Qi Gong, and the strength of functional movement, creating a practice she describes as meditative movement that “flows like dance, heals like Qi Gong, and strengthens like Pilates” (GuanJing Method).  We explore her journey and gain a deeper understanding of how energy moves through the body, and how conscious movement and breath can support balance and well-being.

In this episode, we explore:

• Ting Ting’s journey into the discovery of the Guan Jing Method
• Why relaxation is essential for energy to move
• How intention behind movement changes everything
• Breath as the physical expression of the soul
• An introduction to the Dantians and their role in energy cultivation
• Nervous system healing through conscious breath and movement
• Opening and strengthening intuition through embodied practices
• Insights for navigating a dark night of the soul
• Why the hands are extensions of the heart—and what that means for energy work

Find out more about Ting Ting:

https://www.guanjingmethod.com/

https://www.instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/one.with.soul/


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Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/


Join our REIKI CIRCLE Sunday Feb 8, 2026

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=83736771

In this episode, we gather for an honest, unscripted conversation about Reiki as we’re living it right now. We share observations from our own practice and community, reflecting on how Reiki has been taught and experienced over time while staying curious about where it’s naturally evolving.

 Topics covered: 

•  We explore the role of Reiki associations, what they are, why they exist.- Evolution of Reiki over time.
• Reflections sparked by a vintage Reiki book we discovered at the library from the 80’s.
• Importance of honouring the roots and lineage of Reiki while also remaining open to how the practice is evolving in modern times.
• - the Aquarian Age, shifting teacher–student dynamics.
• - Update from Amanda as she shares her experience of practicing Reiki during pregnancy.

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 Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

 Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

• Why “fake it till you make it” doesn’t always work — and why embodiment matters
• Self-love as one of the most powerful manifestation tools
• Feeling safe to receive 
• Kelsey’s grounded, soul-aligned take on manifesting
• Attracting ideal, aligned clients in business
• The realities of the entrepreneur’s journey
• The importance of inner work and honouring your energy
• Listening to your intuition & energy when making big decisions
• Kelsey’s courses and offerings

In this week’s episode we chat with Shannon Cutts, she is an intuitive animal-communicator, Reiki Master practitioner, and the founder of Animal Love Languages, a space dedicated to helping people connect deeply with their pets, even across species, or lifetimes. Through her work she offers compassionate communication, soulful healing, and intuitive guidance that honours animals as beings with feelings, memories, and spiritual depth.

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Bear, a healer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan whose own journey of transformation led her to discover The Emotion Code and The Body Code.  It is a powerful energy healing modality that helps release trapped emotions and restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit. 

 Topics we explore:

Nicole’s personal healing journey and how she found The Emotion Code + Body Code

How trapped emotions can affect physical and emotional well-being

Stories of healing — including how this work can help animals

How The Body Code helps identify and release energetic imbalances

Understanding inherited emotions

Automatic writing

Nicole’s kundalini awakening experience

 Connect with Nicole:

https://www.nicolebear.ca/

[email protected]

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Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Nov 17th, 2025 Reiki Circle: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/775d158e/category/Monthly%2520Reiki%2520Circle/appointment/83736771/calendar/8245516

You’ve just completed your Reiki 2 training, the energy feels stronger, your intuition is waking up, and you’re feeling that nudge to share your gifts with the world…but where do you start?  We share our own journeys from student to practitioner and what we have learned along the way!

• Working with your own energy first
• How to begin offering sessions (and when to start charging)
• Setting up your practical foundations; website, scheduler, and client forms
• Showing up authentically on social media
• The energetics of pricing and money as sacred exchange
• Trusting the unfolding of your unique path
• Encouragement to start messy, stay connected, and follow the energy

Books mentioned:

The Spirit of Reiki by Walter Lubbock, Frank Arjava Petter, William Lee Rand

Electric Body, Electric Health by Eileen Day McKusick, Heal your Body by Louis Haye

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Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

This weeks episode we are joined by Kayse Gehret, Founder of Microdosing for Healing.  Kayse is a Reiki Master, and somatic practitioner with nearly three decades in the healing arts. Kayse’s work bridges energy medicine, sacred plant allies, and soul-led transformation, guiding thousands across the world into deeper emotional, energetic, and spiritual awakening. Through her Microdosing Certification Program, she now trains facilitators to carry this wisdom forward.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Kayse’s Reiki journey
• What microdosing truly is and how it supports healing
• The story of psilocybin mushrooms
• Kayse’s personal healing journey with microdosing
• Benefits and insights microdosing can offer
• The synergy between Reiki and microdosing
• How long to microdose and what it can assist with
• Meeting the spirit of the mushroom — an ally for truth, honesty, and awakening
• The Microdosing Certification Program

Connect with Kayse:

https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaysegehret/ 

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Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

In this solo episode, we open up about the do’s and don’ts of a Reiki session from both sides of the table - as practitioners and as clients. Over the years, we’ve noticed the small details that make a big difference in how a session feels.

From the practical to the energetic, we share what we’ve learned about creating a safe, comfortable, and sacred space. Whether you’re new to Reiki, a seasoned practitioner, or simply curious about what happens during a session, this conversation offers guidance, reflections, and inspiration!

What we cover:

• Why it’s important to set aside time to chat before the session
• Washing hands and grounding yourself before beginning
• Choosing music that supports the healing environment (without overwhelming)
• Offering comfort touches like a blanket or pillow under the knees
• Navigating silence vs. talking during the session
• How lighting influences the energy of the room
• Checking in with your client the next day
• Thoughts on hand placements and intuitive flow

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Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/