Testimonials for Reiki courses with Kay Gillard in Crystal Palace, SE London, Kent
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At Reiki Evolution we routinely ask our students to let us have their feedback about the training and support that they receive. We have set ourselves high standards and want to make sure that our students are happy with their training, and soliciting feedback is a good way of making sure that we are on track. Below you can read testimonials from people who have attended Kay Gillard's Reiki Evolution training courses in Crystal Palace (formerly Clapham, Beckenham and Bromley). You will find the most recent testimonials at the foot of this page, so you will need to scroll down to find them.
Testimonials for 2007
"Thank you so much for the reiki training session. I had such an amazing time, and found it very strange to have so many tears without feeling sad. Obviously something very deep was being dealt with! Also that weird experience with the flowers – it seemed I was so close to them in every way – I feel I really bonded with them! I use the reiki method for the plants in the office, and they are flourishing!
It’s a truly wonderful experience, both the teaching session and the work that I have done since then. I can’t thank you enough and I have decided to go further and take the reiki 2nd degree with you."
Shelley Gillard, South London
"I just wanted to say a big, big thank you for the Reiki level 1 course on Saturday. As a teacher you really put me at ease before each attunement and guided me through the postures and what to expect. However I loved the way you encouraged me to express my personal experiences during the session as it has really helped me develop my own intuitive relationship with the healing power of Reiki. As a result of your teachings I have felt an overall boost in my physical and emotional well-being and noticed how I feel better equipped to deal with the stresses and strains of everyday life. I love being able to channel this energy for healing sessions with my friends and family and feel truly blessed that you helped me to achieve this. It is evident from these workshops and the knowledge you impart that you have a strong commitment to teaching Reiki for the benefit of others and your enthusiasm and mastery of Reiki is inspiring to your pupils! Thanks also for making yourself available to answer my questions after the course and I look forward to completing Reiki level 2!"
Sarah Thomas, South London
"I thoroughly enjoyed my reiki stage 2 with Kay. She was very patient and flexible. This was great as my reiki 1 had been done by a different reiki master who did not go into as much detail and information as perhaps Kay provides. I really enjoyed all the different methods we practiced in my reiki 2, this allowed me to find the methods that suit me best which built my confidence in using reiki on others."
Anna Thompson, South London
"I just thought I would write a few (well okay a lot!)words to let you know how I have been progressing since my level 1 attunements. after spending a fantastic day with you I went home with several thousand things buzzing through my head.. I left my partner the very next day after two years of heartache I truly felt that I could now 'go it alone'. I moved out and put my house on the market. Met a wonderful person that is very supportive of what was once called my 'wierdy stuff'. Ive just this afternoon received an offer on my house after it being on the market a few days (crossed fingers) and am preparing to start my journey into the world of Reiki and alternative therapies by using the proceeds to fund me further on my journey.. Reiki certainly does move in mysterious ways, im happier and much more confident, I trust my instinct so much more than I ever did, I am no longer using medication for anything and I am able to impart the most beautiful calm on nearly every situation I come up against. I have been practicing Reiki on anyone I can lay hands on for long enough, the dog loves me! (she suffered terrible nervousness.. getting better by the day) and I am truly feeling a great sense of calm. Thank you Kay, you have enabled me to see there is so much more to life than the daily druge! Much love to you, and hopefully I will see you very soon for level 2."
Gemma Dallas, South London
"I just wanted to send you a little note to say how much I enjoyed Saturday. The group was lovely and the way you facilitated the experience and led the day was perfect for me. It's stange, I'm not sure what I expected but I haven't had an hysterical crying session (yet!). I do feel kind of 'different' though in a way I can't quite put my finger on :) I think I generally feel lighter and more positive - I feel like a change has occured in me, caused by a small but significant shift!"
Hannah Perks, South London
Testimonials for 2008
"Kay was delightful! I thoroughly enjoyed my shoden with her. The level of training was excellent and the day went by really quickly in the friendly and comfortable and relaxed environment she created. Really happ and will definitely be doing my 2nd level!!"
Samantha Bernard, London, December 2008
Testimonials for 2009
“I found the handbook and CDs really interesting and helpful so that when I attended the course it felt comfortable and quite natural.
Receiving the empowerments was a peaceful experience and it was lovely to then be able to move this forward in practice. Enjoyed working with my partner for the day and to be able to ‘feel’ the different energy patterns.
It was good to be learning in such a small group, which meant we were able to interact and share experiences. Found Kay to be a lively and empathic teacher and hope to be able to do the Second Degree training with her.”
Leila Boyer, London, April 2009
"I loved your approach to teaching Reiki. I think its an excllent idea to send course materials beforehand so that students can get acquianted with the background and philosophy of Reiki before the live course. They are then able to participate in discussions there and then rather than being "lectured."
The live course was well delivered by Kay in a lovely relaxed atmosphere which encouraged my learning. The course manual was well set out and informative. All in all an excellent course - looking forward to advancing onto the Second Degree."
Louise Savage, Kent, June 2009
"I have just completed the Reiki First Degree (Shoden) live course in Beckenham with Kay Gillard. I felt well prepared for the live training day as I had received the comprehensive manual and CD in advance which was fantastic as I was able to work through it at my leisure. I found the manual very easy to work through as it is well written with lots of clear illustrations which is really helpful. I like the fact that it also includes other people's experiences of Reiki. The CD is also a brilliant idea, I've downloaded it onto my Ipod and listen to it regularly.
I must admit I was a bit nervous before attending the live training day but Kay is an excellent teacher who instantly put me at ease; she gave me lots of support and encouragement throughout and helped to build my confidence and before I knew it was actually doing Reiki! It was a wonderful day and it has really confirmed to me that Reiki is going to be a big part of my life. I feel like I am on a journey now and I definitely hope to be able to go on to the Second Degree course very soon!"
Caroline Jaroudy, Kent, July 2009
"The course I attended with Kay was fantastic! We went through the material on the course and were surprised by some of the outcomes. All in all a wonderful teacher who I am looking forward to working with again, and a beautiful person."
Leonora Harris, London, October 2009
"Kay is a great teacher and is very personable. I liked that there were only four attendees on the course. The manual and CDs are great - so far I have used the CD daily. I have been very impressed from the day I booked the course to receiving my certificate today! My sister and a friend are going to enrol with Reiki Evolution following my recommendation.
I know it is only over a week since I attended first degree but I will certainly be booking to do the 2nd degree. Thank you for the great experience!"
Diana Robertson, Kent, November 2009
"The Reiki Master Teacher course which I attended over the last two weekends was fabulous, and it brought together lots of components from the previous two courses and was the final piece in the jigsaw to many unanswered questions. The Western style attunement process was interesting to see how it differs to the pure empowerments and, although I may be biased as I prefer the simplistic approach, by doing the Western style one as well it reinforced that the Reiki Evolution programme is much purer and simpler than its convoluted counterpart. Kay has a deep understanding of Reiki as well as other alternative therapies and systems which makes her a keen and knowledgeable teacher. Kay is also very approachable and helpful in sharing tricks and tips from her experience which have helped her."
Nikki Killen, London, November 2009
"I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for the course on Sunday. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and learned a lot. The attunements were very special and I came away with a real desire to work with the energy myself and to see how I can use it at work.
I have used the meditations on the disc each day and found them enormously calming, and hope with more practice my concentration level will improve so my mind won't wander as much. I particularly found on Monday evening after a long day at work the meditation really helped to de-tress from a busy day and calm my mind which is often in overdrive after a work day and also it helped me let go of some of the emotional energy that has tends to cling and build up.
Thanks again for a great day and I am already looking forward to level 2 !!!"
Jo Martin, Surrey, December 2009
Testimonials for 2010
“I attended Reiki 2 with Kay last Saturday and had a fabulous day. The material arrived in plenty of time to read/ re read and listen which was great. I really like the audio version which supplements the book. Also really like the guided meditation for the symbols. I like the audio meditations generally from both Reiki 1 and 2 and would really like to see this area expanded and see some additional meditations produced on CD for students to buy in the future.
The course did meet my expectations - having done Reiki 1 I felt more confident on what to expect and at ease with the practical side of the training work and the techniques taught were varied and interesting.
Kay is a fantastic teacher inspiring confidence and creating a brilliant atmosphere for learning and practice. Her own experience and knowledge underpin her training and make it relevant and accessible for all her students. Her ongoing support is also invaluable together with the range of other courses/ workshops she runs. I would recommend her to anyone.“
Jo Martin, Surrey, July 2010
“Firstly, Kay was very good as she made it an extremely relaxing experience that made everyone feel at ease and able to bond as a group. This enabled us to explore different views of Reiki and what the day meant to us. She also encouraged us to contact each other afterwards and made it clear that Reiki could be a solo experience or could be used with others regularly (i.e. Reiki Shares / Distant Healing). This meant that we knew we can contact her with any queries and that access to the forum and shares meant that we had a support network.
The course structure was good as it was laid out well. I found the course material to be well presented, educational and also listed options for future research / development. I like to understand the theory and background to subjects so this appealed to my nature. The meditation CDs were extremely helpful and the music was soothing and enabled Reiki to flow freely.
I cannot think of any improvements at this stage. If I do think of any other comments I shall let you know. For me the day was life changing and the sensations that I felt on that day could never be repeated. Every day is a new experience now with Reiki.“
Toni Daniell-Doyle, Kent, November 2010
“I think that the info you sent out was extremely comprehensive without being overwhelming. I think that this is the best way to do the course as it gives the student time to mull over the info before attending the live course. As for the day, I went with questions but no expectations but was blown away really by what I experienced. Kay was extremely friendly and warm and I think that we covered a great deal in a relaxed way.
I have come away with more questions which I think is a good thing. Really thought the whole experience was top and I look forward to continuing to work with Reiki and on to the next level!“
Meg West, London, December 2010
Testimonials for 2011
"I had my Reiki 2 course on the 25th June with Kay at her home attended by 3 others. I had registered for the course quite early so had plenty of time to study the manual and put into practise a lot of the content. However I was unable to master reiji ho at this point. The course covered all the aspects in the manual and certainly met and went beyond any expectations I held. After receiving the empowerments the flow of energy became noticeably stronger and at the point where we began to practise reiji ho my arms moved as if on their own accord. It was an amazing feeling! I really enjoyed receiving the reiki from my colleagues on the course and went home with a lovely, floating feeling. This feeling stayed with me for the whole weekend, it was truly wonderful! I am now gving friends and family treatments using reiji ho and the energy is coming through much stronger. Thank you Kay! (and Taggart!)"
Hilary Crundwell, Kent, July 2011
"I have just completed my Reiki 2 (Okuden) with Kay Gillard. The course passed all my expectations. The course material (for Shoden and Okuden) that was sent ahead of the one day live course was filled with just about the right amount of information to give the student an overview of what Reiki is all about, its origins and what to expect from making Reiki an integral part of your life. The literature did not make any false promises and was so easy to follow and understand. The guided meditations was excellent for me as I have always had trouble with my chatty mind when trying to meditate and have found the CD's very relaxing, easy to understand and by practicing everyday has made me so much more peaceful within myself. I found that my determination and commitment certainly brought the results which pleasantly surprised me, not only in the way I handle my daily life situations but also how I feel and percieve life as a whole. The pace of the course suited me perfectly as I work full time, so I had ample time to study and put into practice the course material when I had the time.
During my practice exercises before the live course, I felt the progress building gradually but on the day of the live course I was amazed at how much I actually could feel during our practice sessions and after the empowerments. I felt so good and excited when I realised that I could actually do this. The energy, divine power, whatever you want to call it was actually flowing through me simply because I opened my mind, intention and let go to allow it to flow freely through me to the receipient.
I am so glad and grateful for coming across Reiki and after completing the first and second degree course, I certainly still want to progress to master level and beyond. I am totally captivated with what I have learnt so far and I am so glad that I was fortunate to be taught by Kay who made me feel very welcomed and comfortable on the live courses which was important for me. There was only one downside, the day finished far too quickly. Thank you Kay for being so lovely!!!
Oh and Taggart, I'm sure you have been told before but I found your voice on the meditation CD very relaxing!!"
Elsa Galley, Surrey, July 2011
"The day was relaxed and informative and I felt comfortable to ask questions and Kay was very accommodating if there was anything anyone was unsure of. I came away feeling confident at the end of the day.
The information in the manuals is interesting, motivating and clear. The CDs are a great tool to have alongside the manual to reinforce learning and the guided meditations are a superb tool for assisting in personal self development.
It has taken me almost 8 years to find Reiki Training that I felt comfortable with. A course that was uncomplicated, honest, to the point, supportive of its students during and after study and had a strong emphasis on the importance of personal self development. Reiki Evolution has not disappointed me and my greatest thrill is to hear Taggart focusing on uncomplicated intent and the possabilities that holds!"
Katie Young, Kent, July 2011