Animal Reiki Class using the Let Animals Lead® method by the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). It is structured as a two-day course, with Day One focused on instruction and Day Two focused on real-world practice with the animals.
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🐾 Animal Reiki Class Syllabus
Let Animals Lead® Method
Instructor: Diane Donahue, Reiki Master Teacher & SARA Practitioner
Location: Animal Manor Sanctuary, Huguenot, NY
Dates: September 13 & 14 | Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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📘 Day One – Instruction & Foundations
Objective: Understand the principles and practices of the Let Animals Lead® method, develop mindfulness skills, and prepare for animal interaction.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Welcome & Introductions
• Brief Overview of Reiki and Animal Reiki
• The Philosophy Behind Let Animals Lead®
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
• The Difference Between Doing and Being
• Meditation as the Foundation for Reiki with Animals
• Ethics & Boundaries in Animal Reiki
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
• Break (refreshments provided)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• How to Create a Healing Space
• Non-invasive Approach: Inviting Animals, Not Forcing
• Understanding Consent from Animals
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
• Lunch Break (please bring your own lunch)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Reiki Meditation Practice (for humans)
• Setting Intentions and Grounding Techniques
• Q&A and Preparation for Day Two
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🐶 Day Two – Animal Practice & Integration
Objective: Apply the Let Animals Lead® method in a live setting with sanctuary animals.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
• Welcome Back & Check-In
• Quick Review and Meditation
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
• Guided Reiki Practice with Sanctuary Animals
(cats, horses, goats, pigs, or chickens depending on comfort level)
• Quiet Observation, Sharing Reiki Space
• Journaling Experience
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
• Lunch Break
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
• Continued Practice (with a different species or setting)
• One-on-One Reflection with Instructor
• Optional Animal Communication Exercise
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
• Group Sharing & Closing Circle
• Certification of Completion Presented
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🧘♀️ What to Bring:
• A journal and pen
• Comfortable clothing for barn/outdoor settings
• Water bottle and lunch
• An open heart and quiet mind
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