Welcome to Rooted Reiki Review
refresh, renew & reconnect with your Reiki practice
Comprehensive Review of Shoden (Reiki I) • Grounding through the daily practice of Reiki
The reality is, it is easy to fall out of practice- & I have learned the best way to refresh your Reiki practice is to be held in & practice in community, to learn some cool new Reiki curriculum, & be re-inspired
Refresh & Renew- Shoden (Reiki 1) in Community
A brand new 3-month Reiki Program to refresh your self-Reiki practice Beginning this fall on September 30th, 2026- 12 weekly circles
with 2 day-long Reiki Refresh Retreats (November 14th & December 12th)
This program is created for people who have studied Reiki with Tekla or her teacher, Bonnie, to refresh, re-learn, & re-inspire your own self-Reiki practice. This is to reconnect with the Reiki community in an intentional way, learning and practicing together for 3 months, with regular practice & study together.
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 this refresh, over weekly group connection including curriculum & practice, mini day-long retreats, and personal Reiki sessions, you’ll re-inspire your Reiki 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. We will be reading Nicholas Pearson’s book Foundations of Reiki Ryoho over the 12 weeks we are together
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 initiation for Shoden, Reiki 1 on November 14th, after 7 weeks of Wednesday practice
Have a space to reflect on your own Reiki journey up until now and where you want it to go
Reconnection to Reiki and your truest self!
Rooted Reiki Review is for people who:
Have taken any Reiki course with Tekla since she started teaching in 2014 (Baltimore) & 2016 (Lafayette) & are seeking refresh
Have taken Reiki with another teacher- let’s talk!
Feel “rusty” and “out of practice” with your Reiki practice and would love to be re-inspired by learning & practicing in community
Are missing the community you found in your Be Rooted program- you can find that magic again in this program!
Are craving grounding, nervous system support, and embodiment
Are seeking to decolonize your Reiki practice by learning more of the history
Seeking to deepen your Reiki practice & to be inspired
Have taken Reiki before, but would like to learn more about the Japanese roots of Reiki, and re-commitment to your self-Reiki practice
Program Structure
🌀 Core Dates- details under the what to expect menu below
🌀 Two single-day Reiki Retreats
November 14, 2026- in person + possibly zoom
Reiki I (Shoden) review, including Reiju (initiation), continued practice with mind/body connection and energetic awareness practicesDecember 12, 2026- in person + possibly zoom
A Reiki retreat- review what we have been covering, time to practice the Japanese Reiki techniques and discuss questions. A restful retreat just in time for the holidays!
🌀 Weekly Small Group Circle (via Zoom)
Weekly on Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm 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, through the study of Nicholas Pearson’s book, Foundations of Reiki Ryoho
🌀 Monthly 45 minute, 1:1 Intuitive Reiki Sessions
1 private Reiki session per month with Tekla
(45‑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 5:45pm 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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November 14, 2026- we meet for our first Reiki retreat, building community, and tapping into practices we have been practicing over the past 7 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, 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 (or re-learn) Okuden (Reiki 2).
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Each retreat day, we meet on Saturday from 10am to 3pm MT
November 14, 20206 — Weekend 1: Reiki 1 (Reiju)- Practices & Mind/Body & Energetic Awareness (in person or zoom)
December 12, 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: The day-retreats are held in Lafayette, but if you are out of town we can zoom you in!
Group Size: Intimate circle of 7-9 participants
Time Investment: Weekly Zoom calls, monthly 1:1 sessions, 2 in-person or online day retreats
Start Date: November 14, 2026 is the first weekend, and our first weekly Zoom Circle is September 30th at 5:45pm MT.
Cost: Flexible payment plans & tiered pricing available.
Investment
Includes 2 day-long retreats, 3 individual 45 minute Reiki sessions, and weekly circles, plus other bonuses of offerings throughout the program.
$600 total
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$200/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.
If you are ready to re-commit and grow your connection to Reiki, the history and your own personal Reiki practice, this is an awesome opportunity!
Spots are limited to 7-9 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!
