Breath Work & Self-Reiki with Marie:
centering & fortifying Black lives
invitation to BIPOC allies only
By centering Black people, this group healing session is complimentary for Black folks as we are committed to the uplift and well-being of Black lives. ASÉ!
Suggested sliding scale donation is $5-$25 per class. Please be as generous as you can! 60% of proceeds will go to Oakland APTP (Anti Police-Terror Project).
NOTAFLOF (No one turned away for lack of funds): Scholarship tickets available. :)
Sunday, 8:30-10:00 PM PST
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” ⏤ Audre Lorde
during these times of deep collective rage, grief and overwhelm coupled with information overload… how are we managing to stay above the fray?
for those who could use some self-care time with BIPOC allies, I invite you to join me, (founder of starnation reiki) for my monthly virtual offering of “Breath Work & Self-Reiki” where we’ll be centering and fortifying our Black siblings this SUNDAY, JUNE 14th.
and just a bit of background for this particular session…
in the healing work that I do, I always call upon my benevolent ancestors from both blood lines, but rarely do I *specifically* invite members (5 generations, see photo) from the daimyo (feudal warlords of Japan) and their samurai retinues, BUT these be warring times! so, in honoring the fierce words of ancestor Audre Lorde, the warrior ancestors in me, invite the warrior ancestors in you, to come together as we practice self-care to restore and fortify ourselves for the long journey ahead.
we’ll begin with two forms of breath work (including JOSHIN KOKYUU HO to cleanse the vessel and activate the DNA), then temporarily attune you to the power of Reiki (so your hands/paws are charged during the self-reiki portion of the program), and then balance all 7 chakras (where we’ll dedicate 7 minutes to each one to clear emotional debris and restore balance to the organs).
the power of Reiki helps harness your body’s own natural healing abilities to support an overall sense of well-being, so once everyone’s been deeply marinated with the medicina of Reiki, we will then gather up all that yummy mojo and collectively fortify our precious Black siblings in the “room.” so, on one level we are all healing ourselves and then our Black sibs will get double reinforcement from the collective.
and finally, with such a rich container, together we will create a bright path for those Black lives who were violently and recently taken away and we will shower them with blessings for a easeful and sweet journey home. may they all Rest in Power and guide us on our journey ahead.
if this resonates for you, please join us SUNDAY June 14th from 8:30 to 10pm PT.
To prepare:
once we start the self-reiki and chakra balancing portion of the program, you will need to be laying down, so please remember to MUTE your video at that time. since most people fall out afterwards (or even during, which is WAY OK and PERFECT), we ask that you "arrive” ready to go right to bed. the intention is for you to have a deep restorative sleep so that you may wake up the next morning feeling refreshed and restored, ready to take on the week and revolution.
Additional resources for the session:
For more info, email: marie@starnationreiki.com
BIPOC participant texts and testimonials from last month’s “Breathwork & Self-Reiki with Marie”
"wow wow wow. your intense magic was felt to my deepest core, even through zoom! been needing to release and cry for days and i was finally able to let go. i feel so much lighter. merci & sukran ⏤ Nayad Abrahamian
“I recently attended a virtual reiki session lead by Marie and it was deeply healing for my soul. I felt held in a safe container which allowed me access to relax into the experience of breathing, visualization, and journeying. I had the best sleep that night and woke up feeling refreshed and connected to my higher self. ⏤ Fariha Naveed
“ Hi Marie!
I just had to reach out and thank you!
I was skeptical at first about reiki via online, but wow has that changed! I actually felt the same pulling in my head during certain vibrations the way I sometimes do with you in person! I was like, what! Also, I have been experiencing hand pain and after your amazing healing, it was gone! I also, at one point passed out and I think drooled. ha!
Thank you for all your amazing gifts to the community, world, and universe!
In healing and gratitude <3 ⏤ Louise Hall
“Good morning maestra, your offering yesterday was exactly what I needed. You are a natural and the time is absolutely perfect. I passed out somewhere at the heart chakra. I can’t wait to do it again. Love you!” ⏤ Marian
“ Wow I just wanted to say thank you again. I have not slept this well in a long time. My body feels so much better! Thank you for such a blessing and powerful space yesterday.” ⏤ Cynthia Yee