Testimonials for Reiki courses with Sue Norman in Woking, Surrey
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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 Sue Norman's Reiki Evolution training courses in Woking, Surrey. 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 2005
“Sue was a very clear, very solid, empathic, experienced presenter with a great ability to keep things simple whilst drawing on a wealth of experience in Reiki and other domains.”
Mike Baliman, Surrey, November 2005
“A very well-run, professional course and administration. I think your web site is excellent and gives an impression of high standards and integrity which went on to translate into first hand experience of the course. Sue gave us plenty of time to raise queries and indulge in a bit of general discussion around Reiki, whilst including (as far as I could tell) everything we were required to cover over the day.”
Pip Sweeney, Hampshire, November 2005
“I really enjoyed the course in December. Sue seemed really calm and knowledgeable and this helped with the learning experience. The group was a really nice size with only four students – perfect.
The manual has been very insightful, and useful, and the CD is great for playing in the car, and it’s great to have all this as a reference guide following the course.
I will definitely book with Sue again when I’m ready for Reiki2. The support available is great, and Lorraine was lovely when I booked my course.
Thank you.”
Thea Hamlin, Surrey, December 2005
Testimonials for 2006
“Pretty comprehensive course content. The manual is informative and written in simple language which is easy to follow. It makes for interesting reading and doesn’t get heavy and full of unnecessary jargon. It is well structured and covers quite a wide range of information on the subject. The specific instructions on where to go/what to bring and other such details for the course are very helpful.
The CD is a brilliant tool as I used to listen to the first 6 bits of it while driving before I had attended the course. On a day when I hadn’t the chance to read up… this made up for it. The Hatsurei and self-treatment meditations are invaluable and I am using them every day. They help me to focus on what needs to be done without having to remember or turn pages of a manual. The music is relaxing but powerful, it helps me concentrate. Your voice on the CD guiding us is comforting and peaceful.
The course day itself was lovely. It was very calming and relaxing. It did leave me with the “Reiki Effect”. Sue is a good teacher and delivered the course with all the gravity of the situation, yet making us feel that it was fun and we’d enjoyed ourselves. As a result although we covered a lot in the day, it didn’t seem like that on the day itself. Sue inspired confidence with her gentle reassuring ways. She took time to clarify our doubts and to give us simple practical tips and suggestions which I have found useful. Every subject was approached with such simple honesty and integrity by Sue that she just automatically inspired me to believe.
The really nice surprise is the support offered after the course. I am happy that I can get in touch with Sue or yourself to clarify doubts/get guidance. I have got in touch with Sue since and she has been very helpful and informative. I find her open mindedness and non dogmatic approach very liberating and comforting. She makes me want to go forth with Reiki with confidence.
The “Reiki Shares” too are a lovely surprise and I look forward to going to my first one soon. I don’t know what to expect but it is nice just to feel there is continuity if one is genuinely interested. It’s not like you have done the course and that is the end of that connection.
Last but not least, the certificate is of a good quality, one I am sure I would be proud to display if I ever decide to do Reiki as a profession.
Thank you for making good quality training available.”
Diana Master, Surrey, January 2006
“The course with Sue was wonderful – I am delighted by this new approach I have found to Reiki. It is thorough and much more true to the way I feel Reiki should be taught. The learning at home system works really well as you have so much time to familiarise yourself with everything – and for value for money it is excellent – well done, Taggart this is excellent and I definitely won’t be looking back to old style Reiki – Thank you so much.”
Emily Newport, West Sussex, March 2006
“Sue was really friendly and welcoming and gave us all confidence in our Reiki abilities – thank you, Sue! She was also very flexible and accommodating to our individual/group needs – very much appreciated and I would thoroughly recommend her.
The manual was very comprehensive and there was plenty of info on Western-style approaches too so that I felt I gained a really thorough understanding of the uses and practise of Reiki.
It was really useful having a separate meditation CD and this, combined with the main course CD, proved indispensable in getting me to grips with the key information and approaches.
The Health and Safety section of the manual and other info on setting up a business will prove invaluable when I set up properly. Brilliant!
Thank you Taggart and Sue. Another great course. And I love the chat forum too – it’s a great way to ask questions and get to know more about the Reiki journey!”
Sarah Odysseas, Kent, April 2006
“I thoroughly enjoyed the day at the course and felt refreshed and renewed in my Reiki.
Although there was an obvious structure to the day, Sue’s willingness to adapt and be flexible made it more satisfying then if we had to rigidly stick to the plan. The instructions were given very simply and yet there was a wealth of knowledge imparted. The presentation of the course was excellent, one could tell it had been well organised and thought through – it made the day lively and enjoyable along with the learning that was taking place.
The manual which is well written and very comprehensive and the CDs are very useful tools. And although the administrative side of the way the whole course is put together from the time you book ‘til the time you finish and after actually, is very efficient – the fact that one hardly notices anything/that it is all so seamless, everything one may need is already thought of.
The after course support that Sue kindly provides with answering queries, clarifying doubts and explaining things in her special gentle way, to me are invaluable. She always answers the smallest of query/doubt with equal importance, never making me feel it is too much trouble. I truly appreciate her making the time and being approachable.
I would highly recommend the Reiki Evolution courses with Sue, she is an excellent teacher and I feel very fortunate to have learnt Reiki with her.”
Diana Master, Surrey, April 2006
“Sue is clearly highly experienced, very caring and a sensitive, thoughtful teacher who made the course friendly, easy to take in and enjoyable. Your idea of home working then a practical day works really well and makes good use of people’s time./p
I think the CDs and training manual are excellent – simple, to the point, and effective.
My view so far is that Reiki Evolution provides what people need, in a highly professional caring manner. 10/10 SUPERB.”
David Jemitus, Surrey, June 2006
“After studying Reiki 1 with a Western-style Master, Reiki Evolution has been a breath of fresh air. Thank you! The study materials are clear, well presented and comprehensive. I found it beneficial to be able to work through them thoroughly at my own pace before the course, particularly the symbols. How can anyone learn them properly in a day! The meditation CD is wonderful and has become central to my daily practice. I like the simplicity of the approach, the emphasis on Reiki as a spiritual path and grounding in mindfulness. With all the rules and dogma which surround Reiki elsewhere it was very liberating to be encouraged to develop my intuition. Sue was welcoming and empathetic. There was plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share our experiences. Sue was very affirming, building our confidence rather than imposing her views. The Reiju empowerments were given in a peaceful, compassionate atmosphere and were powerful experiences. We had plenty of hands-on practice which was particularly useful for Reiji ho and Gyoshi ho. It was helpful to be working with people who are sensitive to energy and able to give feedback. It’s given me a very good start to my Reiki journey, it’s reassuring to know that there is ongoing support if I need it.
Many thanks,”
Clare Ewins, West Sussex, June 2006
“The course I did with Sue Norman was great. The course CD and manual I feel could not be improved. I felt very prepared for the course, and Sue’s teaching was brill. She answered any questions and nothing was too much trouble. Everything she taught matched with the CD and manual, making the course very simple to follow and understand. She also spoke about Taggart’s teaching with a great passion and belief, which could not help but rub off on us!”
Doriel Townend, Surrey, August 2006
”Brilliant course! Could really feel the difference between the energies. Wouldn’t have liked to have changed a thing! Have been giving a lot of Reiki and it is working a treat!”
Linda Clay, Hampshire, September 2006
”The manual and CD were very comprehensive and complemented each other. The course was intensive but very relaxing and informative. The course material and study beforehand gave a good grounding and I like the fact that it is getting back to the original foundations of Reiki.”
Sue was a compassionate and understanding teacher. I am looking forward to continuing my journey. Thank you.”
Julie Wise, Surrey, November 2006
”Really enjoyed the course – Sue’s style of teaching very relaxed and helpful. We were only a small group and that made us feel like we had a special, personal focus.
Pre-reading and materials put us in good position, particularly to be able to practise/learn symbols.
Feel very happy with my progress and enthusiastic to progress further on the Reiki journey.
Many thanks to Sue and Taggart!”
Geoff Watts, Surrey, November 2006
”I enjoyed the course very much and Sue was very helpful. We received a lot of individual attention and help. I attended my “Reiki 1” course 12 years ago with Barbara Macgregor in London, so I found the methods different and the course manuals and CDs were very useful. It is great to have the manuals and CDs to refer to in the future. The “Reiki Meditations” audio CD is wonderful. I use it every day. Thank you, and Sue, for an inspiring experience.”
Anne Hancock, Gloucestershire, November 2006
”Course content – excellent, the information in the manual was detailed, but without being an overload, the use of photographs really helps. Similarly, the CD was really useful.
Sue Norman was delightful, very patient, and explained everything at the right pace. I had a great day. During each attunement I felt parts of my face (nose, lips and cheeks) tingling and vibrating. On one attunement pins and needles went from the back of my neck to right over the top of my scalp. On another attunement waves of light crossed my closed eyes for several minutes.
My life has changed for the better since that day. Can’t wait for Reiki 2.”
Geoff Jackson, Berkshire, November 2006
Testimonials for 2007
”I thought the course was excellent providing a concise and compact overview in 1 day. It was nice to have a small class as there were only 2 of us and this made the atmosphere more relaxed. Sue was an excellent teacher and made you feel comfortable due to her calm nature. I am now in the process of putting what I have learnt into practice.”
Claire Pickup, Berkshire, January 2007
”I enjoyed my Reiki First Degree (Shoden) course with Sue Norman at the Surrey venue. The course content was very good and it met and exceeded my expectations. The course material and CDs are comprehensive and very helpful in my day-to-day work and exercise programme.
The training with Sue Norman was very good, especially as she took a matter of fact style (not flakey) and was down to earth in her approach, which was helpful for me as I was a little sceptical about it initially. I found the small group was easy to work with and we could all say whatever we thought without being self-conscious about anything.”
Tricia Eastham, Oxfordshire, March 2007
”First off I would like to say how very much I enjoyed Reiki 2nd Degree (as with 1st Degree Reiki). I found Sue Norman a great teacher! She made me feel very welcome and very relaxed. I also feel very lucky to have been able to do Reiki with Reiki Evolution. I love the simplicity of it all and feel grateful that I am following Mr Usui Reiki and for all the research that has been done by people so that I may do this.
I have a learning difficulty and found being able to learn at home before my course extremely helpful and helped me to benefit more on the day of the live course. The course materials and CD covered everything! Every question I had in my head the manual covered. It was easy to read and easy to understand.
I so enjoyed my live training and it added to my confidence, being able to express my experiences and share with others I found valuable and the low number of people made it feel very personal. I would not change or add anything to either course, to me, it seemed perfectly organised and I felt excited at the thought of channelling Reiki at a different level!
To me, the course has met all my expectations and I am left feeling proud that I attended Reiki Evolution 1st and 2nd Degree courses!”
Debbie Longlegs, Berkshire, March 2007
”I had a great day with Sue. I find her teaching very clear. She has great empathy with us students so it is a very relaxing day because no-one feels under pressure.
The course manual and CD are very helpful and well set out. Good for ongoing referral – I found this too with Reiki 1.
Sue gave us lots of ideas for incorporating Reiki in our daily lives and this is what I have found the most useful thing I learned. I like to be aware of Reiki at times throughout the day rather than just when carrying out the meditations. So far, for me, this has been the greatest impact that Reiki 2 has had on my life.”
Linda Way, West Sussex, May 2007
“Thank you so much for the course – it was just what I wanted/needed (Reiki Deepening Course). Not ready for Level 3, still with so much to learn about Level 2 (completed 6 years ago!). The manual and CDs are excellent back-up materials. I find they make much more sense to me after the course (I’m that sort of person!). I love the way everything is so professionally produced and organised. The course itself was just perfect. A beautiful September day, the companionship of Reiki and the excellent teaching of Sue Norman. Lovely style, lovely lady. I came away from my Reiki day having had many questions/feelings about Reiki answered and verified. I also learned many new additions to put into my Reiki toolbox.”
Thank you, couldn’t have asked for more!”
Judith Vaughan, Surrey, September 2007
Testimonials for 2008
“When I first met Sue Norman at her venue, I was pleased to be welcomed by her friendly and professional manner when I entered her serene and refreshing environment in readiness for my Reiki I live training. I was particularly impressed with Sue’s patience and understanding with me as I was still not feeling too well getting over the ‘flu. When I expressed my concern via email about striving to be up-to-the minute with my studies beforehand, Sue’s quick response and calm reassurance allayed any concerns I had about the training. I was soon put at ease and happy to be part of a small group of students that I got on very well with and with one-to-one guidance from a very confident and compassionate teacher.
The course materials are a joy and I often refer to them for daily guidance and inspiration. The manual is carefully written in a simplistic manner in conjunction with the audio CDs which gently transmit the same relaxed and meditative atmosphere that I experienced on the live course. By the end of the course I was truly transfixed into the Reiki mindset and I did not want it to end. Learning to share and channel energy in a small group was an amazing and uplifting experience. I am now aware of my ability to ‘feel’ Reiki which has enhanced my already intuitive mind. What a wonderful state of illumination.
Following the Reiki I course, I have understood more about the complexities of other belief systems as well as my own. And although I was somewhat sceptical during my young and strict upbringing with my usual flair to question everything, ironically, Reiki has persuaded me to revisit my spiritual foundations but, to think and work with the enlightened perspective that we are all beings of the same source no matter who or what our cultural differences are.
Feeling fresh in my mind I can use it to help people to feel good, ease some form of pain if I can and to de-stress. So far I have practised Reiki on a number of friends and I have had a good positive response from all of them. Each one has helped me to benefit too through a deeper understanding of them as well as myself. This is the path I want to follow. If Reiki I has opened my eyes to the invaluable gift of channelling universal energy, I can’t wait to take Reiki II, experience the next dimension and to make it my life’s work.
I look forward to achieving Reiki II in the next couple of months and to continue working with the high standards and easy going style that is already part of Sue Norman’s practice. I don’t think I would want to change anything about the way Sue conducts her practice because I believe to do so would diminish the personal and distinctive touch that she so warmly offers. It has taken me a number of years to find the right kind of Reiki for me, thinking about Reiki, researching it and to decide whether to be part of it. Eventually my aim was to follow the roots of Reiki with compassion which your web site, compared with others, gave me the inspiration to feel at home with. I am happy that I chose the right teacher at the right time, at the right venue and with Reiki Evolution. Thank you for enhancing my spiritual journey.”
Berni Wales, Hampshire, January 2008
“Sue Norman was a fantastic teacher, with a lot of knowledge and patience to answer questions. The CD and manual were excellent as is the Internet forum. I would thoroughly recommend Reiki Evolution, with its emphasis on the original Japanese teachings but in a way that ‘works’ for a Western life style.”
Peter Robinson, Surrey, February 2008
“I think the pre course materials were excellent in providing knowledge on the subject and were motivating. The day’s live training was a wonderful day, it was very calm and insightful. Sue was extremely attentive and answered all our questions. Reiki has changed my life.”
Lesley Havard, Surrey, February 2008
“I couldn’t wait for the day of my course to arrive, and when it finally did I wasn’t disappointed. I had such a fantastic day from start to finish. My teacher Sue was so lovely and easy to talk to, and had the answers to all of my questions.
The course material was so informative and easy to use and very enjoyable to study, I really enjoyed working through it.
The way the live training progressed throughout the day made perfect sense and was really easy to follow, and to finish with a full treatment (giving and receiving) was a wonderful end to a wonderful day.
I have a few friends who have done Reiki courses and have explained how theirs worked and in comparison this one seems by far the better option.
I will definitely be doing my Second Degree level in the near future, as I have already received so much from the First.”
Lesley Kent, Surrey, March 2008
“The whole day was relaxed and very friendly. I felt very at ease. The course content was clear and very easy to understand. The CD and manual were also clear and gave all the information one needs before attending the live day. Thank you Sue Norman – you really brought Reiki to life for me. I loved the day!”
Rhonda Burgess, Surrey, August 2008
"I received my certificate yesterday and wanted to provide some feedback as requested.
Since falling ill with Bell's Palsy in September 2006 I have been striving to help myself be me; the illness left me lacking in energy and enthusiasm. I have been having Reiki treatments since April, and the difference it has made has been considerable. The improvement to my energy levels, that my face now feels whole again, and general sense of being me again have been joyful.
Because of this I wanted to know more about Reiki. I looked at a number of websites, the simple and common sense way in which your website described Reiki, combined with the realisation it wasn't something that was just for treating other people, prompted me to take the First Degree course. I thought that having the study material before the course would be beneficial as taking everything in in a short space of time can be challenging, and I would be able to learn at my own pace.
Both the CD and the handbook were easy to use, clear and are still helping me since the course. It has made remembering everything easier, because I know I can look it up if I need to.
I really enjoyed the day course. Sue was very calm and talked us through everything so well, made it easy to understand. She was also very good at letting us ask questions as they came up, and explaining how each of our reactions were 'normal' even though individually they were very different.
The empowerment's gave me a real sense of being grounded and as light as a feather simultaneously.
I left the course with a wonderful feeling of peace and togetherness which has seen me through a stressful week at work, being topped up with the daily meditations. The community feel on your discussion group and the openness of everyone to queries and requests for healing is so pleasing; it is nice to know I need not feel alone if I struggle to remember anything or want to know more.
It has been a real pleasure to study with Reiki Evolution, from hearing your voice so often I feel as if I know you!
Thank you and best wishes,"
Shelli Wall, Berkshire, August 2008
Testimonials for 2009
"Having completed the RMT course yesterday, I want to thank both of you for the wonderful experience these last three months have been.
The excellent course material and the well laid out pre-course learning plan were a great help to me. The plan gave me a very clear sense of direction and I knew I was on the right track with my pre-couse work. The course itself I can't really praise enough. I cannot think of anybody who will find it difficult to learn from it as it covers probably any style of learning each individual may be comfortable with.
Also, the pre-course work is an excellent idea as it wastes no time during the course itself and one knows what to expect on the course days.
As for the two course days with Sue, her very presence is calming and immediately put me at ease with her. The second day of the course was especially wonderful. The experiences I had and the exercises we did have been a great reassurance to me(that I am doing things in the right way)."
Rashmi Kumar, Middlesex, April 2009
"Course Content
I thought it was very appropriate and like the way Sue kept us on track in a very organised way.
Expectation
It certainly met my expectations, I believe I mentioned to you that I was very disappointed in a Reiki 3 course I took elsewhere which only had myself and one other person on. Even though this as the same number I really enjoyed it and felt we covered all the points we should have with time to expand on any other queries we had without feeling either rushed or just trying to fill in time.
Course Materials
I was very pleased with the materials, I had taken the opportunity to purchase you Reiki I & II manuals and thought the whole package was excellent. A very good resource to have.
Live Training & Teacher
I thoroughly enjoyed the training and felt extremeley comfortable with Sue. She was very calm and focused. Most definitely someone I would like to do further training with in the future.
Overall I thouroughly enjoyed the day and would recommend it to anyone. I cannot think of a way the course can be improved."
Julie Petersen, Surrey, April 2009
"I booked through you to go to Sue Norman in Woking and although I am a very sceptical person, weary of anything I have not experienced for myself, I’ve also seen enough in my 33 years of Martial Arts training, to be open minded enough to reach out to new experiences. I wanted to do the course, not as a de-bunker, but with a genuine interest in the system, already understanding much about the culture, history and practices of Japan at the time through my studies in Martial Arts.
Feeling a bit groggy from my youngest daughters’ shared cold, I found Sue was very welcoming, calming, informative, patient, helpful and open throughout the whole day.
I have been a teacher in mainstream education as well as within the Martial Arts, so can comment with some professional bias, that Sue’s teaching skills are first class.
In fact, I would say that largely due to the satisfaction I felt with the course and Sue’s instruction, I will have no hesitation in booking a course for Reiki 2.
I have had experience of meditation many times in the past, but as for Reiki, I had only experienced it once before – with no bells or whistles! to help treat a physical injury, so my scepticism remained. I also couldn’t understand how or why people often spoke of seeing colours etc.
When I received my first Reiju empowerment on Saturday, I just wanted to laugh, I didn’t, but what I wanted to laugh at was the fact that, as sceptical as I am, I WAS seeing colours. Huge washes of lilac/lavender with gold edges not only in front of me, but emanating from whatever side Sue was standing on at the time. Nothing new for you or anyone else who’s already into Reiki, but quite strange and at the same time reassuring for me and funny that it had ‘caught me unawares’. Couple that with the fact that I could feel the energy from my hands at a greater distance than ever before, the actual physical feeling when touching someone’s energy field and their comments of when I made contact whilst scanning, it made for a very interesting and exciting day of new experiences.
I am so glad I booked the course. I have thought about it many times over the past few years, but was drawn to your site on a web search and I just knew it would be the right course for me.
I look forward to continuing my practice, Reiki 2 and beyond."
Tony Bailey, Hampshire, June 2009
"The day at Woking was very satisfying and all I expected it to be. Sue Norman was a clear teacher and explained things very well. Being with other people who were interested in the same kind of things as myself was a nice experience and I would like to go on to second degree which I will probably book quite soon. I think you have the whole thing organised very well. All quite balanced. I hope to go to some of the meetings in Woking and to keep in touch with one of the people on the course as we got on well.
Thank you very much for this introduction - reiki will stay as a regular feature in my daily living and I intend to go very much further with it. I am still not quite sure why I enjoy reiki and why I feel better for doing it but I do and there is a definate feeling of making progress and feeling the energy which is building up gradually day by day."
Susan Sansby, Surrey, June 2009
"This weekend I have had the most wonderful time in completing the Reiki 3 course with Sue in Woking. She is such a lovely person and a wonderful teacher and I have come away feeling a deep contentment and ready to REALLY start learning about Reiki now.
Thank you for all the very supportive course materials which I will continue to use and study. I'm so pleased I "found " you when I did. I completed Reiki 1 and 2 when we lived in Holland. Reiki 2 was completed in 2001 so it wasn't until now that I felt ready to go further. I completed the Reiki Deepening course in 2007, again with Sue, and that was a really good stepping stone."
Judith Vaughan, Surrey, August 2009
"Before embarking on my Reiki journey I searched the web for establishments offering courses which would fit my needs. There were far more than I anticipated but many could be discounted as it was obvious that there was little content involved. The more I looked the more I returned to RE and so my “intuition” made the decision for me.
I have now successfully completed 2nd Degree and the course material for this and also that of the 1st Degree is superb – extremely comprehensive and you must be congratulated on achieving this. To link the manuals with the CD’s is brilliant, it reinforces everything. I particularly like the comparison between Japanese Reiki and Western Reiki.
Sue Norman has set up a relaxing environment in her rooms in Woking. She has set a high standard of training and the group size, which was an important issue for me, ensures that each individual receives the necessary attention. She radiates Reiki, has a terrific disposition and good sense of humour – a true professional.
I do not think that the live training could be improved upon and I consider myself fortunate to have her as my teacher. I look forward to commencing the Master/Teacher course at the end of the year."
Gordon Newman, Hampshire, August 2009
"I thoroughly enjoyed my Reiki Master/Teacher course with Sue. It was great to meet other Reiki people and share experiences. Sue is an excellent teacher: warm, approachable, patient and professional. I savoured every moment and felt hugely satisfied by all I had learnt and experienced. Wonderful!
I am 34 weeks pregnant and believe my son loved it too!
I found the pre course work material easy to follow, well put together as always and felt suitably prepared for my course. I always use your CD for Hatsurei, symbol meditations etc. It's my life line!
I look forward to my never ending journey with Reiki."
Adele Canty
"I was looking forward to attending the 2nd Degree course as I had had such a great experience on the 1st.
The course materials sent well in advance of the live course were again, invaluable and of great help.
It meant that I had a deeper understanding of what to expect, how to approach the different aspects of 2nd Degree and also, having time to memorise the names and how to draw the symbols for 2nd Degree, which by the time of getting to the live course, I was quite comfortable with reciting and drawing from memory.
The CD was, again, most helpful in reaffirming the foundation of Reiki as well as enabling me to understand more about how I could advance my Reiki techniques and practices. In conjunction with the Meditations CD I received for the 1st Degree course, these 2 really remain such a core part of my knowledge and practices within Reiki today.
I have now taken both Reiki 1 & 2 with the same teacher, Sue Norman, under the Reiki Evolution system, and can say that I found her to be just as welcoming, patient, understanding and professional as within the 1st course. I have been made to feel welcomed as an equal and accepted member of the group even though, as coincidence would have it on both courses, I was the only male member of the class. I would have no hesitation in booking the RMT course given the positive feelings and professionalism I have had from the first 2 courses, however, what I have learned from Reiki 2 and my treatments on people since then, have made me understand just how much more time I need to further develop my Reiki and I am completely satisfied with accepting this path that I am now on, regardless of it’s length and am just enjoying the scenery along the way!
Many thanks for putting together such a well presented course and also to Sue for being such a great teacher."
Anthony Bailey, Hampshire, October 2009
Testimonials for 2010
"I decided that having completed Second Degree last July that my Reiki journey was far from complete and I just had to travel onwards to the Master Teacher level.
Course Material: This was superbly constructed in all aspects and I found that it exceeded my expectations, which, I must say, that having undertaken the First and Second Degree Courses, were high.
The Course is highly professional, indepth and uplifting, whilst at the same time, being enjoyable. It is only when one 'flicks' back through the manual that you become aware of the content and how much knowledge has actually been imparted.
Sue Norman: What can one say about this Lady and her understanding approach with all students no matter what level they are at or the problem(s) which they are having.
Sue maintains a calm and confident manner with her Reiki teaching which has the effect of putting everyone at ease.
She is extremely approachable, enthusiastic and passionate about her subject, and, if Sue represents the standard which you have set with all your other teachers, then you have a terrific team.
I conclude by thanking yourself and all connected with RE for taking me on an amazing Reiki adventure. The Five Elements await."
Gordon Newman, Hampshire, March 2010
”I thoroughly enjoyed Reiki 2 it was fantastic and I very much prefer to use the intuitive approach when practicing. It was very helpful to chat with other people and hear their experiences especially as i have not been able to get to any of the gatherings.
It is a long day but it is better to be able to have the practice and to work with different people. Sue is a wonderful teacher. She pitches her courses very well according to the students needs. She is able to easily adapt and listen to her students. She has a very pleasant way of teaching that is informative but not pushy and she is a thoroughly wonderful person to be around.
I practiced with the symbols before i did the course and i found this very helpful. It is a perfect progression and I look forward to doing the Master course in the future.”
Rose Southern, Surrey, July 2010
“The literature was informative and 'if' I go on to teach, which I am now considering, i will use these for my own students. Sue was very professional and friendly, as always, thoroughly explaining at every step. I am so glad that I was able to complete my training with her.”
Christine Nichols, Surrey, July 2010
“I did Reiki 1 last October and Reiki 2 last week, both with Reiki Evolution. I have thoroughly enjoyed both courses. These courses have been set out better than any I have embarked on in the past for different subjects. The manuals are beautifully laid out, clear, easy to understand with plenty of information in regards to Western and Japanese style Reiki.
I also love the CDs and think this is a brilliant way of learning as some people learn better through listening than reading and vice versa. It certainly helped me this way to previous courses I've done.
I took both courses with Sue Norman and found her a delightful warm teacher, ready to answer anyone's questions and listens intently to everyone's experiences. She is also very encouraging if you happen to be someone who doesn't feel Reiki perhaps in the usual ways, like myself. If I knew anyone that wished to learn Reiki, I would without any doubt recommend Reiki Evolution.”
Vernette Butler, Surrey, July 2010
“Sorry for the delay in getting back to you regarding my Shoden course. All I can say, in short, is just brilliant. Sue was, IS a brilliant teacher and as soon as I arrived I was relaxed and in good hands, as it were. The day ran smoothly and was just...easy, if you get my meaning. I can't wait to do my next course.”
Nick Charlton, Surrey, October 2010
“I recently did the Level 1 course with Sue Norman and was very impressed with it overall. Sue was a great teacher, friendly and patient and nothing was too much trouble for her. We were a small group of 6 and the course content was pitched just right. Doing the theory bit and energy exercises in the morning helped us all to relax as none of us knew each other and we were probably a bit nervous anyway, I know I was. And in the afternoon we worked in pairs giving treatments to each other. Having the course materials and CDs in advance was a good idea. There was plenty of information and it was a very effective way of learning so that on the day I didn't have to worry about taking notes, I could just relax and concentrate on what Sue was saying. I'm not sure you can really improve on the course as such, and I would definitely recommend it to other people. I think having the Reiki Loop Shares as a back-up is a great idea and I will definitely take advantage of that too.
For me personally, the course exceeded my expectations. I'd previously done a Level 1 course a couple of months before on a one-to-one basis but always felt that there were pieces of the puzzle missing. I came across your site by accident as I'd broken the Hatsurei CD I'd been given and was looking for a replacement. As I read through your site, I realised that I hadn't been taught properly, for example, I hadn't been shown how to do a full body treatment nor received one. And I was never given a manual until after the course, which incidentally was not as good as yours. After doing the course with Sue, I was glad that I had retrained and now hopefully next year can move forward to Level 2.”
Trisha Nicholls, Surrey, October 2010
Testimonials for 2011
“I have to say the day was thoroughly educational and enjoyable. There were just 3 'students' present (including me) which meant there was plenty of time for all of us to ask questions, receive empowerments, give/receive treatments etc.
Sue Norman was friendly and clear with her instruction. The course started and ended at the times specified. Whilst the day was very relaxing - I was amazed at how tired I was when I reached home ... I went to bed early (for me) and didn't wake up ‘til 11.30 on Sunday morning ... ! It's not as if I need sleep, I'm lucky in that I sleep well most of the time - so can only put it down to the effects of the empowerments etc!!
The literature and CDs sent out were also very clear and informative - very professional. All in all I would recommend your course, and Sue Norman as a local contact for same.
I cannot comment on Value for Money as the course was a present from my Daughter, Natalie Simmons - but having spoken to others who have attended other courses, I consider this to have been a high quality course with high quality back-up from yourselves.”
Jackie Simmons, Berkshire, January 2011
“The course is excellent, with great reading material and CDs that really help to provide a solid foundation of knowledge before the live course. Sue is an excellent teacher, and I hope to attend her Master/Teacher course in Oct. I'll contact you nearer the time for a place. I’m not sure how you could improve the setup you have, its great!
Al Francis, Hampshire, February 2011
"Your Reiki Level One course was great. I really enjoyed both the course material and the day with the teacher, Sue Norman. I felt that it worked well for me to work through the course material in my own time and do the energy exercises regularly for some time before the live training day. The empowerments on the day were extremely powerful and putting the course material into practice on the day with another student was also extremely enlightening. I slept extremely deeply that night and felt extremely relaxed the following day. I'm also very grateful to Sue for organising Reiki shares following the course. I found Reiki Level One extremely worthwhile and look forward to doing Reiki Level Two. Many thanks."
Kathryn Valdal Fourie, Surrey, March 2011
"The course manual which is very well written, detailed and easy to work with and the CD are excellent, and as a combination make for a very good study basis. I have now completed Reiki 1 and 2 with you, having originally done Reiki 1 elsewhere, and thoroughly enjoyed both courses. I think it's an excellent idea to forward the manual in advance so that I can work at my own pace rather than be expected to take it all in on the day as some courses do. There is so much information and it's great that I can refer back to it as and when.
The live training was also very good and there were just 3 of us plus the teacher who was very supportive and patient. My empowerments were amazing. With each empowerment I was 'seeing' lots of purple colour, and with my first empowerment I felt as if someone was touching my shoulder although my teacher said she wasn't. I can't imagine how you could improve the course as it works extremely well the way it is. I've also joined the Reiki Evolution support group online which is very informative and hopefully I might meet up with other people to practice with. I'm also attending my teacher's reiki share group when I can, and in a year's time I'd like to think that I could be doing my Reiki Master level. I'd also like to do a course with animals too.
Thank you Taggart for an excellent course and I will definitely recommend it to others. "
Patricia Nicholls, Surrey, March 2011
"I have found the Reiki Evolution course to be a very thorough, informative and positive experience. The manuals and CD’s helped me to understand the background of Reiki, as well as guiding me in daily spiritual practices, meditations and treatments. As a result I felt fully prepared and confident for my day with Sue, which was an enriching experience and also relaxing due to the focus being mainly on the empowerments and Reiki treatment practice. In addition, I really value the opportunity for ongoing support and a Reiki community which offers the sharing of experiences, ideas and encouragement. I am enjoying my Reiki journey and extremely glad I found Reiki Evolution!"
Sharon Earl, Hertfordshire, March 2011
"It was good to be able to work through the study manual & practice the meditations before attending the course, not only did it mean you got an insight into what the course would be like, but also that you didn't feel bombarded with information when attending the course. Sue was an amazing teacher who instantly put my mind & nerves at rest when I arrived, I felt instantly connected to her.She explained everything clearly & I felt I left with excellent knowledge & understanding and ready to start practising with Reiki treatments.
I have also received the empowerment's from both you and Sue & would just like to say they are truly amazing and I have never seen such wonderful lights and feelings. I am already looking forward to booking onto my Reiki 2 live course."
Emma Reynolds, Surrey, May 2011
"Thanks for your email and I'm happy to give you feedback. I found the whole process first class. Getting the course materials and CD prior to the live course was perfect as I could take the content at my own pace and do my own practice and become familiar with everything. Had it all been thrown at me on day one I would have found it too much to take in, so it works really well!
Sue Norman contacted us beforehand which I found very reassuring as naturally there is some anxiety or apprehension. Having received her email explaining what would happen on the day and that it was to be informal was very much appreciated.
The actual day was brilliant - so relaxing, informative and being a small class, we had plenty of time to practice and talk to each other about our experiences. Sue made us feel so at home and was there to reassure us at all times. I cannot fault any of the arrangements or planning of the day. The time seem to fly by and I felt extremely peaceful at the end of it all. Sue had a wealth of information and experience to share with us and was extremely helpful at all times.
I shall have no hesitation whatsoever in taking Reiki Level II later on."
Vivien Long, Surrey, June 2011
”Having very much enjoyed the first degree course, I awaited the second degree manual and CD with great anticipation, and was delighted with the content when it arrived. I think it is a great idea to allow students time to assimilate all the information in the peace and privacy of their homes, and then to be given the opportunity of putting it all into practice, whilst at the same time receiving empowerments and being able to put any questions to the Master/Teacher, in my case Sue Norman. Sue showed great patience and understanding when dealing with our questions on a variety of subjects, and was a wonderful teacher. I feel I have gained so much since my discovery of Reiki, and try to make it a part of my daily life. I am so happy that I discovered your website and look forward to a continuing association with Reiki Evolution.”
Norma Colwell, Surrey, October 2011
”Here is my feedback about the Reiki 2 course with Sue Norman, who is lovely. I had a lovely day and really enjoyed the course. Sue provides excellent support as a teacher and I greatly appreciated the extra information she sent me following the course. I have now started to tell more people that I do Reiki and have now started to do regular treatments on friends. After doing Reiki 2, I am feeling more confident about doing Reiki and more people are showing interest in coming to me for Reiki. I also feel as though I've become increasingly calm. My life has undergone many transformational changes this year since I started Reiki and I feel that I am starting an entirely new chapter in my life. I plan to spend several more months giving friends (and acquaintances) regular Reiki treatments before I start practicing Reiki part time in a more formal way.”
Kathryn, Surrey, October 2011
”I found the course materials to be excellent. More so than Levels 1 & 2, there seems to be so much to learn and I found the summary sheet particularly helpful as it was a checklist to make sure I'd covered everything and seemed to help get everything in order.
The CD in conjunction with the manual is a really good way of learning, reinforces everything and listening to the CD is much more personal than just reading a manual. I felt that I was taking a course with someone. Having the DVD to watch for the empowerments and attunements was very, very helpful. Little things cropped up when I read the manual, like the positioning of fingers and such like, and to be able to see the processes actually being carried out cleared up the few queries I had. It's also helpful to carry out the empowerment/attunement alongside the DVD presentation because it puts timing into perspective and tests how much information has actually sunk in. I used the photo cards several times and the quizzes are a good idea - they make you think outside the manual and again are a good indicator as to how much you have taken in. A huge bonus really to have all these materials to hand to refer to at any time in the future.
I found the course content very comprehensive and I like the fact that you include other information, meditations and practices which you do not consider to be part of real Reiki but feel that we may come across so should be aware of. (Your reference to Freddie Kruger has me in stitches every time!!) There is also such a good amount of content in this course - not just what you really need to know and be familiar with for the day of the course but lots of other content too - all backs up your opening statement that one becomes a Master of nothing in two days - and that it is a long journey starting very much on the bottom rung. However, the course has certainly made me want to continue on.
I did have some questions during my study period and emailed Sue for advice. As always, Sue was really helpful, clarified things for me and by the time I had finished the live weekend course, all my question marks had been crossed off. The actual weekend of the course was to me, magical. I've done all three levels with Sue and I think she is a wonderful teacher. Very calm, really welcoming, always happy to help, to explain anything and offers such brilliant ongoing support. The atmosphere was lovely and everything was really organised yet absolutely no rush, no pressure. I really didn't want the course to end, I just wanted to stay there.
The live course just really brought everything together for me. I had really enjoyed working through everything leading up to the course and I did give myself plenty of time to do this which I think really helped. It has given me a huge confidence boost, a much deeper understanding of and respect for Reiki and an enormous enthusiasm to continue, to learn more, to discover more, to experiment more. From my personal point of view, I really cannot think of anything that would improve this course, to me it has been just perfect.
I must just tell you before I end (I did email Sue shortly before the weekend course, I was so thrilled) that as a result of listening to your Reiji Ho meditation on the course tape, it actually finally happened. My hands actually moved!!! After all this time! I am still not whizzing around my clients with lightning speed and total certainty, but it is definitely there . I am sooooo delighted! I think that when I was listening to the CD and meditating, there was absolutely no pressure, not a situation where someone is actually there and your hands are motionless and this voice in your head keeps saying "Oh God, nothing's happening, this is a disaster"!! I just completely went with the flow, it was just me, the energy and the meditation and I just repeated it several times over and several times more and then just suddenly, it seemed to fall into place. Thankyou!
Sorry this email is so long but thanks so much for all the support, the website, the discussions etc etc - I think it's all brilliant. I'm really looking forward to what may come next and remaining part of this enormous Reiki family.
Patricia Norton, Surrey, October 2011
”Happy to give feedback on the Reiki II. Having completed Reiki I a few months back with Sue Norman, I was very much looking forward to the day and it is not disappoint. In fact, it went way over my expectations!
Firstly, receiving the course materials in advance works really well as I could comfortably learn the symbols and read the manual and listen to the CD at leisure (plus have a bit of practice). The actual live course was very encouraging for me as I had not had the opportunity really of giving Reiki to anyone and was able to do this on the live course. I had good feedback from that which helped me enormously and my confidence.
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day – a nice mixture of talking about Reiki, learning about experiences and actually doing live Reiki. Sue is brilliant and very encouraging and the atmosphere was very relaxed and informal. I cannot criticize anything to be honest so cannot offer any ideas for improvements. I guess the fact that there were only two of us taking the course that day made it more intense and exciting and I feel lucky that there weren’t larger numbers involved.
So in summary I would say everything was just perfect!”
Vivien Long, Surrey, December 2011
Testimonials for 2012
"Thank you for having me on the First Degree course on 21st Jan. I thoroughly enjoyed and it was very good.
I thought it was very good idea to read theory before attending the class. The class was well presented and it was very nice to be able to practice what we learnt.
I look forward to attending next course."
Sumiko Ferris, West Sussex, January 2012
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