Jun 29, 2026
Reiki symbols often raise questions for people moving beyond Reiki Level 1. They can look mysterious when you first encounter them. They carry a sacred quality, which often makes beginners wonder where their power comes from. Does it come from the shape, the practitioner, the attunement, the Reiki energy itself, or the relationship between all of these?
Jun 15, 2026
The Abundant Self brings together awareness training, nervous system regulation, reflective practice, energy work, embodied inquiry, and practical integration. Through this process you develop a more stable relationship with yourself, recognise what’s been shaping your experience from the inside, and begin living from clarity rather than pressure. This isn’t a quick-fix abundance course. It's a structured eight-month process for returning to yourself, seeing what’s been running you, realigning with what’s true, and learning how to live from that place in real situations.
Jun 1, 2026
Many Christians feel drawn to Reiki because it appears gentle, compassionate, and healing. At the same time, many feel cautious. They may have heard that Reiki is New Age, spiritually unsafe, incompatible with Christianity, or connected with angels, spirit guides, symbols, or unseen forces. The question is understandable: Can Christians practise Reiki? The answer depends on what kind of Reiki someone is learning, how the teacher explains it, what’s been added around it, and how it sits with that person’s conscience and church tradition.
Jan 19, 2026
People researching Reiki training are often trying to answer a very practical question. Not whether Reiki is meaningful, but whether a particular teacher and training approach are grounded, coherent, and worth committing to. The testimonials below come from students who trained with Steve Gooch at different stages of their Reiki journey. Some were new to Reiki. Others had trained elsewhere first. Some speak from decades of experience. All are shared exactly as written, without interpretation or embellishment.
May 12, 2025
Feeling like your life is shifting but nothing outwardly has changed? That unsettling, in-between space can signal a spiritual awakening. It’s a quiet, persistent knowing that the old ways of moving through the world no longer fit. Spiritual awakening symptoms often show up subtly — sudden waves of energy, intense emotions, or feeling disconnected. Dive into what these signs mean, why mindset work alone isn’t enough, and how to navigate the transformative process.
Aug 24, 2023
The relationship between art and spirituality is nothing new and it is, as it always has been, a critical element in understanding and engaging with creativity. The spiritual in art is coming to the forefront of not only the art world but also the world of wellbeing and its use as a method of resolving complex emotional issues.
May 2, 2022
Taking personal responsibility and being accountable is a mindset that is vital to anyone embarking on a journey of self-growth.
Dec 24, 2021
Why won't Buddhist monks talk about Reiki? Reiki was once described by a Qi Gong teacher as 'lazy person's Qi Gong'. Perhaps it's true.
