North Shore Aikido

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy
2026-01-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)

Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us as we welcome Carlos Frick Sensei as our guest instructor.

Saturday, November 15th10:00 am – 12:00 pm

North Shore Aikido3390 Commercial Ave.Northbrook, IL 60062(847) 361-9714nsaikido.com

No donation is required, and none are refused.

Carlos Frick Sensei began practicing Aikido in 2005 at Nippon Khan Wisconsin, under Charles Deiro Sensei, direct student of Gaku Homma Sensei, founder of Nippon Khan and Uchideshi of O’Sensei in the Iwama Dojo. After 4 years with Nippon Khan, he moved to Kenosha and joined Kenosha Aikikai under Rock Lazo Sensei, a direct student of Akira Tohei Sensei, founder of the Midwest Aikido Center, where he still practices today.Mr. Frick holds the rank of Sandan and is a Certified Assistant Instructor (Fukushidoin) issued by the United States Aikido Federation. He is also the main weapons instructor at Kenosha Aikikai and Iaido Chief Instructor under the Kyokaze Iaido Federation, founded by Kanai Sensei. Carlos has been mainly influenced by Saito Morihiro, Hitohira Sensei, Gaku Homma Sensei, Akira Tohei Sensei, Yamada Sensei, Chiba Sensei, and Kanai Sensei.

Aloha Seminar | Wesley Shimokawa Sensei, 7th Dan
2025-10-04 11:00 - 2025-10-05 11:00
Please join us for an Aloha Seminar featuring Wes Shimokawa Sensei, 7th Dan, Chief Instructor of Lihue Aiki-Kai.

Saturday: 11 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 – 5:30 PM, 6 PM Pizza PartySunday: 11 AM – 1 PM

This is a Free Seminar!

No Donations Are Required; None Are Refused

Autumn Seminar | Jon Whatley Sensei, 5th Dan
2025-09-19 18:00 - 2025-09-21 11:00
Please join us for an Autumn Seminar featuring Jon Whatley Sensei, 5th Dan, Dojocho of Center for Aikido Study – Joshinkan Dojo.

Friday: 6 – 8 PMSaturday: 11 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, 6 PM Pizza PartySunday: 11 AM – 1 PM

This is a Free Seminar!

No Donations Are Required; None Are Refused

Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Therapy
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-05 19:00 - 21:00
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Details Step into a realm of deep relaxation and healing at Sonic Sanctuary: Gong Wash Sound Healing. This immersive sound healing journey harnesses the powerful vibrations of gongs, complemented by singing bowls, chimes, flutes, handpan and other therapeutic instruments, to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.

Let the soothing resonance wash over you, helping to release tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance your nervous system. Whether you’re seeking a moment of peace, an energetic reset, or simply an opportunity to explore the transformative power of sound, this event is for you.

These harmonious vibrations penetrate deeply into your energy field, promoting profound relaxation and helping to:

– Release physical tension

– Clear energetic blockages

– Reset and balance the nervous system

– Cultivate mental clarity and emotional peace

The powerful Gong serves as a facilitator to break up emotional, physiological and spiritual blockages. The “Sun Gong” specifically tuned to the vibrational frequency of the Sun and is associated with the OM tone. It has been revered by Hindus since ancient times that the sun is a manifestation of the OM which gives life and vibrates its healing and life giving frequency. Paired with the “Atlantis Gong” they both carry deep full bodied sounds that can conjure up emotional depth, creating sensations with deep body effects followed by sweet harmonic overtones that echo through the nervous system like waves. This ringing feels like a gentle vibration washing through your body. The Atlantis Gong vibrates healing frequency that stimulates: emotional balance, clear energetic blockages and heightens intuitive connection. Be present in this tantalizing sound bath, wash away negative blockages, transform through the intensity and be reborn through the journey.

Lead Facilitator:

Simon Jay Cervania, founder of the Harmonic Waves Healing Accredited Certification Program, brings over 15 years of expertise in sound healing, brainwave entrainment, biofield therapy, and energetic trauma release. As a visionary artist, musician, and Reiki Master Teacher, Jay is dedicated to holistic health and healing through sound and vibration.

What to Bring:

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye mask and any props to make yourself comfortable. Feel free to bring water and wear cozy, loose-fitting clothing.

Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate and sacred atmosphere. Reserve your space now and join us for this unforgettable healing experience.

Guest Instructor | Nicole Mooney Sensei
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us as we welcome Nicole Mooney Sensei as our guest instructor.

Date: Saturday, may 31stTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

North Shore Aikido3390 Commercial Ave.Northbrook, IL 60062

Nicole Mooney SenseiChief Instructor, Dojo-Cho ​​Milwaukee Shobukan

Nicole Mooney Sensei began her Aikido training in 2000 while attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Mooney Sensei serves as the Dojo Cho of Milwaukee Shobukan, which opened its doors in 2017. She enjoys the family atmosphere of the dojo, and connecting Aikido to everyday life. Mooney Sensei holds a Master’s degree in Education​ and was promoted to Yondan at the beginning of 2023. She is currently exploring how to train Aikido practitioners to be Aikido instructors.

No donation is required, ​and none are refused.

Spring Seminar | Terry Leonard Sensei, 6th Dan
2025-05-16 18:00 - 2025-05-18 13:00
Please join us for a Spring Seminar featuring Terry Leonard Sensei, 6th Dan, founder of Aikido of Harvard.

Seminar Schedule:Friday: 6 PM – 8 PMSaturday: 11 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM6 PM After Practice PartySunday: 11 AM – 1 PM

Entire Seminar: $125Friday: $75Saturday: $100Sunday: $75

Cash or CheckZelle: torashinkan@gmail.com (Joshua Weiser)Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/North-Shore-Aikido

Women's Self Defense
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | North Shore Aikido, 3390 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Register now for an early bird discount!

Aikido is the martial art that creates harmony out of conflict. Aikido teaches people to accept negative energy or aggression, then to redirect the energy into a path that becomes harmless to either the attacker and the defender. Physical and mental training are both involved in order to learn alternative ways for conflict resolution.

During Aikido classes, students take turns being attacker and defender. We teach physical responses to grabs, punches, and kicks. Students should wear soft workout clothes without buttons, buckles, zippers, etc. Yoga clothes will be fine. We will practice barefoot on soft mats. Physical strength is not important for Aikido: if you can carry one bag of groceries up one flight of stairs, you are strong enough!

Furthermore, Aikido teaches the mental skills of confidence, preparation, and cooperation. Those mental skills are particularly useful for daily life, in work-life balance, and in personal maturity.

Everyone goes home safe and happy from Aikido classes!

Erickson Aikido Biography

Laurie Erickson began her Aikido training shortly after college, because her boyfriend was doing Aikido and it sounded interesting. After she earned her shodan (first black belt), s!he ditched the boyfriend and kept the Aikido! She has trained and taught Aikido in Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Illinois since 1979. She is now a rokkudan (6th degree black belt). One of the best things about Aikido as a martial art is that age does not reduce one’s skills–the most senior Aikido practitioners are still superior.

Refunds available upon request – a five dollar ($5) administration fee.

A minimum of four students must register for training to run. If minimum is not full refund will be given.

Women's Self Defense Free Demo Training
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | North Shore Aikido, 3390 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Aikido is the martial art that creates harmony out of conflict. Aikido teaches people to accept negative energy or aggression, then to redirect the energy into a path that becomes harmless to either the attacker and the defender. Physical and mental training are both involved in order to learn alternative ways for conflict resolution.

During Aikido classes, students take turns being attacker and defender. We teach physical responses to grabs, punches, and kicks. Students should wear soft workout clothes without buttons, buckles, zippers, etc. Yoga clothes will be fine. We will practice barefoot on soft mats. Physical strength is not important for Aikido: if you can carry one bag of groceries up one flight of stairs, you are strong enough!

Furthermore, Aikido teaches the mental skills of confidence, preparation, and cooperation. Those mental skills are particularly useful for daily life, in work-life balance, and in personal maturity.

Everyone goes home safe and happy from Aikido classes!

Erickson Aikido Biography

Laurie Erickson began her Aikido training shortly after college, because her boyfriend was doing Aikido and it sounded interesting. After she earned her shodan (first black belt), s!he ditched the boyfriend and kept the Aikido! She has trained and taught Aikido in Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Illinois since 1979. She is now a rokkudan (6th degree black belt). One of the best things about Aikido as a martial art is that age does not reduce one’s skills–the most senior Aikido practitioners are still superior.

Reiki Level I Shoden Class
2025-03-15 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-08 13:00 - 18:00
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the “Usui Reiki Ryoho”.

2 Saturdays: from 1 PM – 6 PM – in-person, March 8 + 15.

Reiki is a spiritual healing method that promotes balance, wellbeing, and personal growth. Developed in Japan in the 1920s by Usui Mikao, Reiki is now practiced around the world in many different forms. Its original name “shinshin kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho” translates to the “Usui Healing Method for improving body and mind”.

This class is a 2-part/week training in the traditional Japanese practice of Reiki. Attendance to the entire program is required to certify.

In this class, you will learn the practice of Reiki for yourself and others. This training has a strong focus on self-care which will enable you to create the foundation of a solid personal practice that supports you in your life. It is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners interested in the traditional Japanese way of Reiki. All are welcome.

There is no prerequisite. Minimum of two students; if the minimum is not met students will be transferred to the next month’s class.

BENEFITS OF THIS CLASS

Learn to relax, meditate, and cultivate balance, wellbeing, and compassion in life.

Live with greater ease, clarity, joy, and equanimity.

Empower yourself and others.

Start a self-care practice and as well as care for others.

Learn to respond rather than react to stress, anger, and worry.

Connect deeply with the essence of who we are as human beings and what it means to live fully.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Reiki history, its cultural origins, and evolution.

What is Reiki and how to practice.

The 5 foundational elements of the system of Reiki.

How the Japanese energetic system works.

Breathing meditations to clear your energy and strengthen your mind-body connection.

How to perform hands-on healing for ourselves and others.

The 5 Reiki precepts as life-guiding principles to live life in balance and harmony.

Receive 4 Reiju or spiritual blessings.

WHAT THIS TRAINING OFFERS

10-hour training in the traditional Japanese art of Reiki, the “Usui Reiki Ryoho”.

Tools and practices that will remain available to you throughout your lifetime.

Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and practice time.

Manual and certificate of completion.

Official training that follows the International House of Reiki standards of practice.

Class led by an experienced Reiki teacher, trained in the US and Japan, and direct student of world-renowned teacher Frans Stiene.

Ongoing teacher support and access to the International House of Reiki/Ki Campus/Community.

TO MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TRAINING:

Commitment to practice is key.

Questions are welcome and appreciated.

Attendance to the 2 parts (10 hours) is required to receive a certificate of completion.

Additional reading: The Japanese Art of Reiki” by Frans Stiene and Bronwen Logan (Stiene).

Makeups may be scheduled at the discretion of the teacher.

Thank you for being on time.

Students feedback:

“Veronique Frede is the best kind of instructor. She is equally passionate and knowledgeable about the practice of Reiki; she makes you excited to learn more! She is patient and kind, a gentle soul, and her teachings are clear and easy to absorb. She’s very hands on and willing to work with you to make sure you are confident with the material. She also makes herself available for consultation and gives her time generously. She’s helped me tremendously and I highly recommend her to anyone even vaguely interested in the art of Japanese Reiki/healing touch.” – Kim

“This class was a blessing. Veronique is knowledgeable, insightful, and has a very pleasant energy. The four-week course was well rounded and allowed me to fully appreciate the information between classes. The student portal has also been a valuable resource in my continued practice. Although there will always be much more to learn I feel this class was truly a pivotal point in my spiritual journey. I look forward to my Level 2 training.” – Alexandra

“This class was exactly what I needed, and something I was looking forward to every week. Veronique’s style of teaching and sharing is loving, knowledgeable, and accessible. Reiki taught me about “holding space” and the importance of moment-by-moment presence and awareness. By the end of Level I I felt confident in practicing on myself, friends and family. I highly recommend it. Moreover, the environment at the Japanese Institute is calm, clean, and serene, perfect for learning.” – Laura B.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Veronique Frede is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France, Ms. Frede has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice, Ms. Frede has worked and volunteered in a hospital, a cancer wellness center, yoga studios, a senior living community among other places. Those experiences have led her to gain a more practical understanding of the mind-body connection in relationship with life in general, and wellness in particular. Ms. Frede became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019 offering her the opportunity to deepen her understanding of the Japanese arts and ways including Japanese calligraphy and Zen. Ms. Frede has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe, and Japan where Reiki originates from. Ms. Frede is a student of Frans Stiene, founder of the International House of Reiki, and a graduate from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) from the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at University of California Berkeley with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. For more information about Ms. Frede, please visit her website www.moonstonesanctuary.com

Introduction to Defending Against Knife Threats – FREE!
2025-03-05 19:30 - 20:30
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

To Register to Attend this FREE seminar – Contact Peter via Email at: fhattys@rocketmail.com OR Call/Text: 847-736-7358

Reiki Level I Shoden Class
2025-02-22 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-15 13:00 - 18:00
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the “Usui Reiki Ryoho”.

2 Saturdays: from 1 PM – 6 PM – in-person, Feb 15 & 22.

Reiki is a spiritual healing method that promotes balance, wellbeing, and personal growth. Developed in Japan in the 1920s by Usui Mikao, Reiki is now practiced around the world in many different forms. Its original name “shinshin kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho” translates to the “Usui Healing Method for improving body and mind”.

This class is a 2-part/week training in the traditional Japanese practice of Reiki. Attendance to the entire program is required to certify.

In this class, you will learn the practice of Reiki for yourself and others. This training has a strong focus on self-care which will enable you to create the foundation of a solid personal practice that supports you in your life. It is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners interested in the traditional Japanese way of Reiki. All are welcome.

There is no prerequisite. Minimum of two students; if the minimum is not met students will be transferred to the next month’s class.

BENEFITS OF THIS CLASS

Learn to relax, meditate, and cultivate balance, wellbeing, and compassion in life.

Live with greater ease, clarity, joy, and equanimity.

Empower yourself and others.

Start a self-care practice and as well as care for others.

Learn to respond rather than react to stress, anger, and worry.

Connect deeply with the essence of who we are as human beings and what it means to live fully.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Reiki history, its cultural origins, and evolution.

What is Reiki and how to practice.

The 5 foundational elements of the system of Reiki.

How the Japanese energetic system works.

Breathing meditations to clear your energy and strengthen your mind-body connection.

How to perform hands-on healing for ourselves and others.

The 5 Reiki precepts as life-guiding principles to live life in balance and harmony.

Receive 4 Reiju or spiritual blessings.

WHAT THIS TRAINING OFFERS

10-hour training in the traditional Japanese art of Reiki, the “Usui Reiki Ryoho”.

Tools and practices that will remain available to you throughout your lifetime.

Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and practice time.

Manual and certificate of completion.

Official training that follows the International House of Reiki standards of practice.

Class led by an experienced Reiki teacher, trained in the US and Japan, and direct student of world-renowned teacher Frans Stiene.

Ongoing teacher support and access to the International House of Reiki/Ki Campus/Community.

TO MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TRAINING:

Commitment to practice is key.

Questions are welcome and appreciated.

Attendance to the 2 parts (10 hours) is required to receive a certificate of completion.

Additional reading: The Japanese Art of Reiki” by Frans Stiene and Bronwen Logan (Stiene).

Makeups may be scheduled at the discretion of the teacher.

Thank you for being on time.

Students feedback:

“Veronique Frede is the best kind of instructor. She is equally passionate and knowledgeable about the practice of Reiki; she makes you excited to learn more! She is patient and kind, a gentle soul, and her teachings are clear and easy to absorb. She’s very hands on and willing to work with you to make sure you are confident with the material. She also makes herself available for consultation and gives her time generously. She’s helped me tremendously and I highly recommend her to anyone even vaguely interested in the art of Japanese Reiki/healing touch.” – Kim

“This class was a blessing. Veronique is knowledgeable, insightful, and has a very pleasant energy. The four-week course was well rounded and allowed me to fully appreciate the information between classes. The student portal has also been a valuable resource in my continued practice. Although there will always be much more to learn I feel this class was truly a pivotal point in my spiritual journey. I look forward to my Level 2 training.” – Alexandra

“This class was exactly what I needed, and something I was looking forward to every week. Veronique’s style of teaching and sharing is loving, knowledgeable, and accessible. Reiki taught me about “holding space” and the importance of moment-by-moment presence and awareness. By the end of Level I I felt confident in practicing on myself, friends and family. I highly recommend it. Moreover, the environment at the Japanese Institute is calm, clean, and serene, perfect for learning.” – Laura B.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Veronique Frede is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France, Ms. Frede has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice, Ms. Frede has worked and volunteered in a hospital, a cancer wellness center, yoga studios, a senior living community among other places. Those experiences have led her to gain a more practical understanding of the mind-body connection in relationship with life in general, and wellness in particular. Ms. Frede became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019 offering her the opportunity to deepen her understanding of the Japanese arts and ways including Japanese calligraphy and Zen. Ms. Frede has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe, and Japan where Reiki originates from. Ms. Frede is a student of Frans Stiene, founder of the International House of Reiki, and a graduate from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) from the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at University of California Berkeley with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. For more information about Ms. Frede, please visit her website www.moonstonesanctuary.com

Aikido-Guest Instructor | Jerry Cervantes Sensei
2025-02-10 18:30 - 20:30
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Cervantes Sensei began aikido training in the yoshinkan tradition under Gilbert James Shihan. In 1992 he started his aikikai journey at the Glen Ellen Aikido Club then continued at the Midwest Aikido Center under Akira Tohei Shihan. He is currently ranked 4th dan, Fukushidoin and instructs at the Midwest Aikido Center. Mr. Cervantes also holds a dan rank in Musi Jikiden Eishin Ryu through the Nippon Iaido Renmei and also in Tae kwon do. He also studied Cabales Serrada Escrima extensively under Angel Cabales and Jimmy Tacosa.

No donation is required, none are refused.

Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop
2025-02-06 12:30 - 14:30
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Join us for an Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.

Sign up for an immersive experience for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner eager to discover the art of Japanese flower arrangement or an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your skills, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into the harmonious world of Ikebana.

-Kenzan, container and flowers will be provided and may be taken home.

-Scissors provided.

-Class is open to all levels and no experience is necessary.

There is a minimum requirement of 4 Students by 1 week prior to the event.

Yuko Inoue Darcy

Since 2005, Ms. Inoue-Darcy has been teaching Ikebana throughout Chicagoland. She is a member of and an instructor in the Ohara School of Ikebana, both in Japan and in the US. Originally from Japan, Ms. Inoue-Darcy practiced Ikebana, Tea Ceremony and Incense Ceremony from a young age. Ms. Inoue-Darcy moved to the U.S. where she received a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was also an instructor of the Japanese Language. In 1994, she accepted a teaching position at West Side High School, a public high school in Gary, Indiana, striving to inspire and nurture students with Japanese art, culture and language. While teaching in Gary, she was voted to be listed for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Ms. Inoue-Darcy has traveled to more than 20 countries, exploring her curiosity about each country’s indigenous plants, flowers and arrangement styles.

Currently, Ms. Inoue-Darcy is an active Ikebana lecturer, exhibitor, and demonstrator who travels nationally and internationally. She teaches regularly at the Japanese American Service Committee, the Evanston Art Center, the Japanese Culture Center, as well as at her own studio in Lincoln Park. Her principal teachers are the late Hougyoku Hirai, the late Senyo Kato, the late Kazuko Ernst, the late Houhatsu Takeuchi, and Kousui Kawakami. Ms. Inoue-Darcy is the President of the Ohara School of Ikebana Chicago Chapter as well as the President of the Ikebana International Chicago Chapter. Ms. Inoue-Darcy holds the First Term Master’s degree, the highest instructor’s certificate.

Reiki Level I Shoden Class
2025-02-01 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-25 13:00 - 18:00
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the “Usui Reiki Ryoho”.

2 Saturdays: from 1 PM – 6 PM – in-person, January 25 & Feb 1.

Reiki is a spiritual healing method that promotes balance, wellbeing, and personal growth. Developed in Japan in the 1920s by Usui Mikao, Reiki is now practiced around the world in many different forms. Its original name “shinshin kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho” translates to the “Usui Healing Method for improving body and mind”.

This class is a 2-part/week training in the traditional Japanese practice of Reiki. Attendance to the entire program is required to certify.

In this class, you will learn the practice of Reiki for yourself and others. This training has a strong focus on self-care which will enable you to create the foundation of a solid personal practice that supports you in your life. It is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners interested in the traditional Japanese way of Reiki. All are welcome.

There is no prerequisite. Minimum of two students; if the minimum is not met students will be transferred to the next month’s class.

BENEFITS OF THIS CLASS

Learn to relax, meditate, and cultivate balance, wellbeing, and compassion in life.

Live with greater ease, clarity, joy, and equanimity.

Empower yourself and others.

Start a self-care practice and as well as care for others.

Learn to respond rather than react to stress, anger, and worry.

Connect deeply with the essence of who we are as human beings and what it means to live fully.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Reiki history, its cultural origins, and evolution.

What is Reiki and how to practice.

The 5 foundational elements of the system of Reiki.

How the Japanese energetic system works.

Breathing meditations to clear your energy and strengthen your mind-body connection.

How to perform hands-on healing for ourselves and others.

The 5 Reiki precepts as life-guiding principles to live life in balance and harmony.

Receive 4 Reiju or spiritual blessings.

WHAT THIS TRAINING OFFERS

10-hour training in the traditional Japanese art of Reiki, the “Usui Reiki Ryoho”.

Tools and practices that will remain available to you throughout your lifetime.

Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and practice time.

Manual and certificate of completion.

Official training that follows the International House of Reiki standards of practice.

Class led by an experienced Reiki teacher, trained in the US and Japan, and direct student of world-renowned teacher Frans Stiene.

Ongoing teacher support and access to the International House of Reiki/Ki Campus/Community.

TO MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TRAINING:

Commitment to practice is key.

Questions are welcome and appreciated.

Attendance to the 2 parts (10 hours) is required to receive a certificate of completion.

Additional reading: The Japanese Art of Reiki” by Frans Stiene and Bronwen Logan (Stiene).

Makeups may be scheduled at the discretion of the teacher.

Thank you for being on time.

Students feedback:

“Veronique Frede is the best kind of instructor. She is equally passionate and knowledgeable about the practice of Reiki; she makes you excited to learn more! She is patient and kind, a gentle soul, and her teachings are clear and easy to absorb. She’s very hands on and willing to work with you to make sure you are confident with the material. She also makes herself available for consultation and gives her time generously. She’s helped me tremendously and I highly recommend her to anyone even vaguely interested in the art of Japanese Reiki/healing touch.” – Kim

“This class was a blessing. Veronique is knowledgeable, insightful, and has a very pleasant energy. The four-week course was well rounded and allowed me to fully appreciate the information between classes. The student portal has also been a valuable resource in my continued practice. Although there will always be much more to learn I feel this class was truly a pivotal point in my spiritual journey. I look forward to my Level 2 training.” – Alexandra

“This class was exactly what I needed, and something I was looking forward to every week. Veronique’s style of teaching and sharing is loving, knowledgeable, and accessible. Reiki taught me about “holding space” and the importance of moment-by-moment presence and awareness. By the end of Level I I felt confident in practicing on myself, friends and family. I highly recommend it. Moreover, the environment at the Japanese Institute is calm, clean, and serene, perfect for learning.” – Laura B.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Veronique Frede is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France, Ms. Frede has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice, Ms. Frede has worked and volunteered in a hospital, a cancer wellness center, yoga studios, a senior living community among other places. Those experiences have led her to gain a more practical understanding of the mind-body connection in relationship with life in general, and wellness in particular. Ms. Frede became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019 offering her the opportunity to deepen her understanding of the Japanese arts and ways including Japanese calligraphy and Zen. Ms. Frede has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe, and Japan where Reiki originates from. Ms. Frede is a student of Frans Stiene, founder of the International House of Reiki, and a graduate from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) from the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at University of California Berkeley with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. For more information about Ms. Frede, please visit her website www.moonstonesanctuary.com

Alchemy Healing with Kai Cox
2025-01-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Awaken Innate Healing, 3390 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Guest Instructor | Carlos Frick Sensei

Join Kai Cox on Sunday, 1/12/2025 to relax and recharge with Alchemy Healing. This in-person sound healing experience will take place at The Space by Awaken Innate Healing.

Alchemy Healing with Kai Cox consist of:

•Sound Healing

•Energy Clearing

•Ground Meditation

•Intuitive Messages

Some of the most highly reported benefits of sound healing include:

Reduced stress

Fewer mood swings

Lower blood pressure

Lower cholesterol levels

Better pain management

Improved sleep

What to bring: we will be lying on padded mats, but I would still recommend one blanket to lay on and one to cover you in case you get cold since that can be a natural response to sound healing. Also, bring a pillow or an eye pillow to be as comfortable as possible. Please wear comfy clothes.

Manual payment via Venmo is gladly welcomed. Please select the Manual Payment at checkout and then please send payment to @kaileen-cox

By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge you have read the disclaimer page and agree to its terms.

Four people must sign up by Saturday, 1/11/2025 for the event to run. If that number is not met, then a credit will be given to those who have registered for a future event of equal price with Awaken Innate Healing.

Thank you for signing up for this event and becoming more spacious to heal.
