Welcome to Be Rooted I:
Shoden (Reiki I) • Grounding through the daily practice of Reiki
Learn Shoden- Reiki 1 in Community
A 3-month Reiki Program to learn Shoden (Reiki 1)
Beginning this fall on September 30th, 2026
The first weekend is October 31-November 1, 2026
Date change for second weekend- Now it is December 12-13, 2026
The practice of Reiki is an easy practice to learn, and supports embodiment, energy awareness, and connection to your own intuition. Living in this uncertain world can lead to feeling ungrounded and disconnected to our own bodies and inner truth. Learning Reiki throughBe Rooted I: Embodiment is designed to meet you in this moment.
This three‑month program is an invitation to slow down, come back into relationship with yourself, and learn how to be embodied and boundaried—not just during practice, but in daily life. Through Shoden (Reiki I) training over weekly group connection including curriculum & practice, mini weekend retreats, and personal Reiki sessions, you’ll build a steady, repeatable practice that supports regulation, clarity, and self‑trust.
What You’ll Learn & Experience
This program is experiential, supportive, and paced to allow real integration, leaving space for practice and ample time to ask questions as your learn Reiki.
The history of Reiki- how it started in Japan, came to the US and returned to Japan again, and how it is a practice that has been greatly influenced by the world cultures over the past 100 years.
The origins of Reiki and recognizing what parts of “Reiki” that are often taught are not the true roots of Reiki.
Through learning the history, this course is taught through a decolonized lens, with cultural appreciation, avoiding cultural appropriation throughout the program. Tekla has been learning and growing her personal Reiki practice for over a decade, and continues to learn to be the best teacher she can be.
Understand energy through the lens of embodiment and regulation through the practice of meditation and Reiki.
You will develop a consistent daily self‑Reiki practice & other grounding practices from the Japanese traditions of Reiki
Experience the initiation (Reiju) or attunement for Shoden, Reiki 1 on the first weekend together, after 5 weeks of Wednesday practice
Strengthen your ability to stay present during stress and transition
Build a felt relationship with your body, intuition, and energy, including energetic boundaries
Practice embodiment tools you can return to long after the program ends
Be Rooted I: Embodiment is for people who:
Have experienced Reiki, understand the power of Reiki and are inspired to learn self-Reiki
Feel an inner knowing that Reiki is part of their next chapter- for some reason they are called to Reiki
Might have a calling to share Reiki with others, and want to focus on self-healing & learning & practicing self-Reiki
Are craving grounding, nervous system support, and embodiment
Sense that life is asking them to live with more presence & integrity
Seeking a spiritual practice or to deepen their current spiritual practice
Have taken Reiki before, but would like to learn more about the Japanese roots of Reiki, and re-commitment to their Reiki practice
Program Structure
🌀 Core Dates- details under the what to expect menu below
🌀 Two Weekend Retreats
October 31 & November 1, 2026- in person + possibly zoom
Reiki I (Shoden) Training Weekend, including Reiju (initiation), continued practice with mind/body connection and energetic awareness practicesDecember 12 & 13, 2026- in person or zoom if out of town
Closing weekend of practice, continued deep dive into self-Reiki and sharing with others
🌀 Weekly Small Group Circle (via Zoom)
Weekly on Wednesdays 7-8pm MT September 30 to December 16th
hour group circle on Zoom each week for ongoing support, connection, and reflection in a consistent community. These circles will also include some of the history of Reiki & meditation practices of Reiki.
🌀 Monthly 1:1 Intuitive Reiki Sessions
1 private Reiki session per month with Tekla
(75‑minute session | 3 total sessions- October, November, December)
🌀 Private Circle Portal + Resources
Ongoing access to guided practices, readings, reflection prompts, and community updates between gatherings.
What to expect & dates
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We will meet every Wednesday at 7pm MT on Zoom starting September 30th to December 16th. This community time gives the group the grounded time each week to check in and be in practice together. This weekly connection is deeply valued by the group and is essential to building the community.
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October 31st & November 1, 2026- we meet for our first weekend retreat, building community, and tapping into practices we have been practicing over the past 5 Wednesday circles which support our connection to our own energy and boundaries. Experiential with meditations and movement, to get connected and prepared for daily self-Reiki. Experience Reiki with the initiation (Reiju) meditation, a time to release what no longer serves and connect to your truest self. In person is preferred but if you are out of town it is possible to meet on Zoom.
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December 12-13, 2026- after a month of practicing daily self-Reiki along with the mind/body awareness and connection of energy to somatic awareness, we gather for the weekend for practice and integration and a deeper dive into the history of Reiki.
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During our 3 months together, there is an optional Signal group to stay connected during the week, to have brief check-ins for support and accountability. After we finish up together in December, there is opportunity to join Be Rooted 2: Presence, if you are excited to learn Okuden (Reiki 2).
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Each weekend Saturday we meet from 10am to 3pm MT & Sunday 10am to 1pm MT
October 31- November 2, 20206 — Weekend 1: Reiki 1 (Reiju)- Practices & Mind/Body & Energetic Awareness (in person or zoom)
December 12-13, 2026 —Reiki practice, integration & celebration (in person or zoom)
A Trauma-Informed, Justice-Oriented Healing Space
Be Rooted is grounded in a commitment to compassion, inclusion, and healing justice. This program is designed to be a space where all parts of you are welcome—no spiritual bypassing, no perfection required. We honor each person’s lived experience, with a focus on accessibility, anti-racism, and embodied integrity.
Format & Commitment
Duration: 3 months
Location: Hybrid is possible, but the Reiki 1 weekend is preferred to be in-person (Lafayette, CO) and if travel to Colorado is not possible, hybrid is possible!
Group Size: Intimate circle of 5 participants
Time Investment: Weekly Zoom calls, monthly 1:1 sessions, 2 in-person or online retreats
Start Date: October 31- November 1, 2026 is the first weekend, and our first weekly Zoom Circle is September 30th at 7pm MT.
Cost: Flexible payment plans & tiered pricing available.
Investment
Includes 2 weekend retreats, 3 individual Reiki sessions, and weekly circles, plus other bonuses of offerings throughout the program.
$1,200 total
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$400/month for 3 months
Application & Deposit
Submit an application (coming soon) along with a $100 deposit via:
Venmo: @Tekla-Ayers
Zelle: Tekla@teklacayers.com
If accepted, your deposit will be applied toward tuition.
If the program is not the right fit at this time, your deposit will be fully refunded.
This journey is not for everyone. It’s for those who feel called to go inward and rise with intention—who are ready to Be Rooted in their truth and their practice.
Spots are limited to 5 participants.
Schedule a free call to learn more and talk, we can meet for coffee to chat or over zoom to see if this program is in alignment for you!
