 One of the things I love most about Reiki is how naturally it has been weaving throughout everything I do for nearly 20 years. Whether I’m holding space for a client in the yurt, guiding a group in Living Mindfully, tapping through emotions with EFT or easing tension with EMMETT or Reiki for an animal, the five Reiki Principles quietly sit at the heart of it all.
They’re simple. Grounding. Human. They invite us to live in a way that feels spacious and honest. And in the stillness of the yurt, surrounded by nature, they become even more alive. Here’s how they gently shape a good life: 1. Just for today, I will not worry: When clients step into the yurt, we always begin with breathwork. This principle mirrors that first grounding breath: a reminder to return to the here and now. Worry dissolves just a little when you’re held in a calm space, feet on the earth, breath deepening. In sessions,whether EFT, Reiki or mindfulness, this is often where the real shift begins. 2. Just for today, I will not anger: Anger isn’t something to push away. In the yurt, we honour it. We tap through it. We listen to what it’s protecting. Through Reiki’s gentle presence and EFT’s emotional release, anger softens into clarity, making space for compassion, for self and others. 3. Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings: Gratitude is woven into every session: the warmth of the yurt stove, the rhythm of breath and the trust a client or animal places in the process. Gratitude helps bodies and nervous systems settle, allowing techniques like EMMETT, Reiki or mindfulness to work more deeply and effortlessly. 4. Just for today, I will do my work honestly: Honesty is the foundation of the therapeutic space. In one-to-one sessions, group work or animal healing, I show up authentically, meeting each being exactly where they are. When I blend modalities, it’s never forced. It’s intuitive. Honest. Guided by what the moment calls for, whether that’s touch, energy, tapping or quiet presence. 5. Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing: This is the heartbeat of my practice. Kindness towards clients navigating life’s challenges. Kindness towards animals who may be carrying old stories in their bodies. Kindness towards the self, especially the parts that feel unseen or unheard. From grounding meditations to inner-child connections, kindness is the thread that ties everything together. Why these principles matter in the yurt: The Five Reiki Principles aren’t just intentions, they’re companions. They guide every breathwork opening, every integrated session, every closing meditation. They help create a space of safety, presence and deep listening, whether the one receiving is a person, a dog or a young foal. In the quiet of the yurt, surrounded by nature, these principles become a way of living…and a gentle invitation to lead a life rooted in peace, compassion and mindful connection. My aim in life is to live and work with the 5 Reiki Principles woven through all I do.
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