Animals are affected by our state of mind and emotions. When we are stressed or angry, they will sense that, and it will adversely affect our ability to connect with them. If we wish to foster peace and loving kindness in our surroundings and in our interactions with our companion animals, we must first bring our own state into one of calm and balance.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary invites you to reserve a room at the Homestead the night of Saturday, March 12th (or the nights of Friday, March 11th AND Saturday, March 12th) to join in this workshop. The workshop is based on the book
5 Powerful Meditations to Help Heal Your Animals by Kathleen Prasad, Co-founder of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). Workshop participants will learn about and experience the healing benefits of meditation for both themselves and their companion animals. The workshop will include (weather permitting) the opportunity to invite some of the residents of the Sanctuary to share at least one meditation with us, if they so choose. On Sunday morning, following a scrumptious vegan breakfast, participants will have the opportunity to share an aspect of their experience from the weekend before we close.
While all of the meditations discussed are tied to the practice of Reiki and are sure to enhance any Reiki practitioner’s own practice, no prior meditation or Reiki experience is required to attend this workshop.
Notes/Materials Required
Additional Workshop Fee of $95 includes a copy of the book,
5 Powerful Meditations to Help Heal Your Animals, handouts and a certificate of completion. An afternoon snack, Saturday evening supper, and Sunday breakfast will be provided for participants by CAS. It is highly recommended that you bring water and a light lunch for Saturday afternoon, as well as journal/pen and paper. You may also wish to bring a favorite photo of your animal companion/s. In accordance with our mission, and out of respect to the animals who live here, the Homestead is strictly vegan and non-smoking. Please do not bring any non-vegan food on Sanctuary property. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bio
Workshop Leader Justine Marie Vickers is a Reiki Master-Teacher and SARA (Shelter Animal Reiki Association) Practitioner.
Justine practices in all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and in the Catskill/Mid-Hudson region of New York State. Justine has previously volunteered at Animal Haven, a no-kill shelter for abandoned dogs and cats in New York City, and has offered Reiki to residents of Catskill and Woodstock Animal Sanctuaries in upstate New York. Justine offers in-person and distant healing sessions (most recently Distant Reiki to a dog and his human companion in Kuwait!). By sharing the therapeutic benefits of Reiki with others, Justine wishes to widen the circle of compassion and unconditional love and healing to include all living, sentient beings.
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The Homestead is sold out, but please contact manager Erica at 845-706-3533 to sign up for this workshop and learn about nearby overnight options.
