Testimonials for Reiki courses with Marilyn Harvey in Central London
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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 Marilyn Harvey's Reiki Evolution training courses in Victoria, Central London. 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 2008
"The whole training day was enjoyable. The empowerments were powerful, yet soothing. The course was delivered in a relaxed way, yet was totally professional. I feel that this may be just the beginning of a new journey for me. It’s very early days yet and I’m already accessing deeper sleep and experiencing a calmer mind. I want this to continue as I’d like to effect a positive change in life. Thank you."
Ros Murray, Catford, South East London, March 2008
"Marilyn made me feel very welcome and relaxed. She provided a calm and comfortable environment which made it easier to learn and carry out the exercises.
The course was excellent. The workbook was great and gave me a good understanding of Second Degree and I felt confident in what I’d learnt so on the day of the course I could just concentrate on taking everything in and feeling the different experiences. The pace of the course was just right, it didn’t feel rushed or too long. The day was fun and relaxing.
Reiki has definitely changed my life! It helps me to feel relaxed and calm but has also made me feel stronger and more confident in myself and my abilities. I am looking forward to progressing further and building on all I have learnt and experienced. I am excited that I can share this with others."
Amy Noseda Vennard, Bromley, Kent, July 2008
"The course exceeded my expectations. I had high hopes for the materials and course days and all were far superior to my hopes. The course was fun, informative and spiritually uplifting. The course materials were the best I have received so far for any higher learning or alternative therapy course I have attended.
Reiki has helped me find an inner calm. I feel stronger and more able than I have in a while and it has ignited a fire inside me, as it is part of my true path that I am currently very pleased to be travelling down."
Katy Noseda Vennard, Bromley, Kent, July 2008
"The Reiki 1 course was most enjoyable and time seemed to pass so quickly – the session even included a lively discussion regarding aspects of philosophical, scientific and spiritual issues connected with Reiki.
I found the materials thoroughly researched, thoughtfully prepared and easy to focus on. The manual offers a detailed overview and the CDs are beautifully all-encompassing with exquisite background music and practical meditations to work through.
Marilyn is a natural Reiki teacher. She exudes calm confidence in her ability to understand the connection with this energy and its deeper spiritual connotations. She also has a strong desire to help guide those who seek to discover this for themselves.
When I got home I was amazed to be told by my family that a lovely change had already become apparent and they were keen to know how this had happened, this inner glow!"
Sally Touska, Sydenham, South East London, September 2008
Testimonials for 2009
"Thank you Marilyn, I really enjoyed the Reiki 1 day. It was a bit weird as I was ‘buzzing’ all night from the experience and instead of feeling tired I kind of feel like I want to do a million things and clear out cupboards, etc. I had some really vivid dreams about my past. The next day I did my Hatsu Rei Ho earlier in the day and a self treatment meditation and tuned into Taggart’s Reiju Empowerment. My sore throat has really cleared and I do feel different – empowered – in more ways than one!!"
Julia Whittington, East Dulwich, London, February 2009
"The most enjoyable experience was receiving the empowerments. I just loved the energy and the peacefulness I felt while being given them. Giving and receiving treatments from fellow students has been a very relaxing and interesting experience. I was amazed by the ‘immediate effects’ of Reiki.
All in all, the course was a very pleasant experience. It was very nice to spend time with like minded people in a relaxing environment. I also welcomed the fact that there were only three of us (students) so all of us had plenty of attention from Marilyn and everything was explained thoroughly.
I did Reiki Level 1 about 10-15 years ago but have never really used it and I felt I’d ‘lost it’. This time it was a very different experience. After the empowerments I felt more relaxed and positive and I’ve been feeling the same since the course. I’m not planning to treat others, apart from family members and friends, but Reiki is still a very useful tool for me as I regularly treat myself and feel energised. I hope to move on to Level 2 in the future, when I feel ready for it."
Nora Simon, Lewisham, South East London, March 2009
"I would like to thank you for the Reiki 2 course last Sunday. It was great. Time has gone fast but I am doing as much healing as I can. A lot of things in my life are changing but hopefully for the higher good.
The course materials were very good and the course more than met my expectations and I gained a lot. Reiki has made me feel more relaxed, I can deal better with situations and I want to do more healing."
Marianne Miller, East London, March 2009
"The materials were excellent. It was really helpful having the manual and CD before the course – there wasn’t loads of new information to take in on the day, therefore I was able to concentrate on what was going on during the course and enjoy it. It was easy to relax as there were only three people on the course so everyone could have individual attention in a non-competitive, calming atmosphere.
The course met my expectation as previous courses had been fast moving with greater numbers. This course went at a pace that supported everyone – it was over too quickly. An enjoyable day and I came away feeling very relaxed.
The night of the course I had the best night’s sleep I have had in years. Generally, I feel calmer and clearer. I feel more confident in giving treatments and feel that this is something I want to continue with. It has given me a focus."
Fiona Albone, Beckenham, Kent, March 2009
"The course materials were very helpful. It was particularly useful to cover the section on 'Experiencing Energy'. When I tried to feel energy between my hands before the course I felt nothing but after the empowerments I could feel it quite strongly.
Reiki has brought to my attention issues that I need to work on. I have also found that, since the course, I've become more able to mentally step back from stressful situations. This has allowed me to think more clearly about possible solutions and decide whether to let certain things go and make better use of my energy."
Karen Pavey, Penge, London. March 2009
"As with Reiki 1, I was very happy with the Reiki 2 Course and found the materials very helpful, particularly the photographs. I enjoyed learning from Marilyn and found her to be a most pleasant and enjoyable teacher and human being to work with and learn from. I have just set myself up as a Professional Reiki Practitioner and it is wonderful to use this beautiful treatment and for clients to experience Reiki healing. I am at the beginning of a wonderful journey and I fully intend to study my Masters and to eventually teach Reiki myself."
Ian Geast, Essex, May 2009
"The Reiki 2 Course met my expectations and the course delivery and materials were excellent. They are valuable and easy to understand. I took Reiki 1 elsewhere but did not receive a manual. Taking the Reiki 2 Course has made me realise that the Energy is flowing more quickly and more powerfully. I feel also more spiritual and intuitive. I can’t wait to take the Reiki Masters Course.
Sonia Mailot, Kent, May 2009
"I was very pleased with both tutor and course. I felt the course material was very well-researched and the over-riding feeling I had was that Reiki Evolution has a serious interest in staying true as far as is possible to the original teachings of Dr. Usui. I had been looking for a teacher for a while, but other teachers seemed to have different priorities so Reiki Evolution certainly stood out to me as being more genuine - that comes across on the website and holds true with the materials and the tutor.
I find the course manual very useful and I do appreciate the CDs. My overall feeling is that the course and tutor were very impressive."
Helen Smith, London, August 2009
"The course materials were excellent and great as a reference after the Reiki 1 Course.
The course delivery was good. Marilyn was able to answer everyone’s questions and give one-to-one attention, reading the class’s needs and making it a very enjoyable experience. I now feel more relaxed and enjoy receiving my Reiki empowerments. I follow Mikao Usui’s Precepts every day which is helping me learn to be less angry and worry less. Also I am beginning to tell people my needs and they listen. I am writing more too, which I had always found difficult because of my dyslexia."
Sabina Capone, London, August 2009
"When I first decided that I would like to study Reiki I was bewildered by the number of websites and books that were available on the subject. Reiki Evolution’s website attracted me because of its clear and simple style, the combination of home study and live course, and the absence of confusing and distracting jargon.
On receiving the home study pack I was extremely impressed. Again, everything is clearly laid out and there is a straightforward recommendation for getting the best from the materials. I found the manual fascinating, particularly the sections on the history and origins of Reiki and how they are often misunderstood. The illustrations make the practical work easy to follow and including the CD commentary makes for a welcome break from the printed word and also means that it is easy to fit study into everyday life.
My Reiki 1 live course was similarly enjoyable. Marilyn is a gentle and patient teacher who is very willing to share her own experiences in response to questions, which really brings the subject to life. Being able to study in a small group meant plenty of opportunity for hands-on practice and I found the guided treatment sessions to be great for my confidence. I also loved the meditation tracks on the CD and I experienced a deep and profound sense of relaxation during the self healing which I would almost describe as an out of body experience.
What surprised me the most was the amount of energy I could feel after the three empowerments. Each student experienced something different but for me it literally felt as if a switch had been flicked allowing my hands to feel something completely new and very exciting. I sense energy as a gentle cool breeze on my palms, which was a total surprise to me as when receiving treatments in the past I experienced strong heat. During the scanning sessions I could clearly feel variations in the strength of this breeze and after giving my first treatment I was delighted that a repeat scan showed a much more even distribution of energy along the length of my fellow student’s body.
The day after the course I completed Hatsurei ho and another self-treatment meditation. Again, both sessions left me feeling calm and yet buzzing at the same time. I also tuned into your distant empowerment. As this was something we hadn’t been able to practice on the course I was unsure how it would work but I felt a very distinct increase in the energy around me (and around my hands in particular) and this lasted for a few minutes. I now intend to make Reiki a part of my everyday life and I can’t wait to treat family and friends and to register for Reiki 2.
Thank you for making this powerful healing method so accessible, and for sharing its life-changing potential with us."
Claire Marriott, Buckinghamshire, September 2009
"I found the manual and CDs invaluable. They gave me important information ready for the live course and I felt well equipped for the day. I use the CDs every day and they help me focus on making Reiki a part of my life from now on.
The live course was excellent. Marilyn Harvey is a wonderful teacher and I felt completely relaxed in her company for the whole day. Due to her teaching, the manual and the CDs, I am confident in carrying out self healing and I have started to practice giving healing. I am a Trainer by profession and appreciated the different learning styles incorporated in the course. The whole process was very professional and well organised.
I intend to go on to Reiki two in the not too distant future."
Susan Brown, London, October 2009
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Reiki 1 Course and felt it was very informative and there was a good mixture of discussion with the group, which put people at ease. I particularly enjoyed ‘Hatsu Rei Ho’ and the self healing meditation and would have happily spent more time doing them. I would definitely take Reiki 2 with Marilyn as her personality and method of teaching is very calming and sincere."
Yvonne de Villele, London, October 2009
"I really enjoyed the Reiki 1 Course. It was a lovely small group and we all had time to talk, listen and learn. There were a lot of shared experiences. The empowerments were wonderful and different each time. I enjoyed all aspects of the course. The literature accompanying the day was very comprehensive, as were the cd’s. I especially found the meditations valuable."
Gail Roberts, London, October 2009
"The course on Sunday was great, definitely lived up to my expectations and Marilyn was really approachable, informative and supportive of us. The class size of just 4 meant we had lots of attention and we all gelled really easily. The manual is geat to be able to refer back to. I have done the daily excercises yesterday and today and although I was worried I wouldn't feel the same energy flowing as I did in the classroom situation, I need not have feared! Having never meditated before, it is going to take some dedication and practice but already I can see the benefits. I am looking forward to practicing on friends and family and eventually on clients! I am a hypnotherapist and can see that it will only enhance my treatments and will look to doing level 2 at some time in the future."
Anna Botsford, Bedfordshire, December 2009
"I thought that the course was great, Marilyn was lovely and the whole experience on the day was really positive. I am really impressed by the course materials and the way the course is structured with the pre-reading, it really works for me and it's great to have such comprehensive resources to refer to now. I'm very excited by the possibilities reiki is opening up and I'm sure I'll be back for the Reiki 2 course soon!"
Jane Cockerell, Middlesex, December 2009
"As you know, I took my Reiki 2 course last Sunday at the London Victoria venue, with Marilyn Harvey. I had a very good experience.
The venue was very conveniently located a couple of minutes' away from Victoria station; it was comfortable, warm (despite Marilyn worrying that it wouldn't be warm enough), clean and spacious.
The course materials are excellent - I'd been preparing for the last couple of months and it was invaluable to be able to do the background reading first. The same applies to the audio material. It was also immensely helpful to be able to learn the symbols before the day, and the way they were laid out was very clear.
Marilyn is a wonderful teacher, and I was particularly impressed by her ability to moderate the group and prevent digressions, so that no time was wasted and so that the material could be covered.
I really really enjoyed the course (although it was REALLY hard work!) and Marilyn is a great teacher, and we had a very good group.
I feel that there is a lot of work I have to do now though...! This is The Empire Strikes Back level and I don't think I'll be a Jedi overnight!"
Paola Rizzato, East Sussex, December 2009
Testimonials for 2010
"I really enjoyed the course. The materials are excellent and the live course was more than I could have hoped for. Marilyn made me feel so at ease and the whole day felt peaceful and calm. I don’t think the course could be improved – it was perfect.
I am really looking forward to taking Reiki 2."
Cassy Adcock, London, March 2010
"The content of the course was right and from the beginning I knew I was in good hands, so being with the right teacher is an essential element when doing a Reiki course. The practical part was very useful, as well as interacting with other participants and sharing experiences.
The empowerments were interesting. After a few seconds into the first one I heard a distant bell ringing out and at first thought it was my local church! I also saw a beautiful red light coming towards me then receding.
When I gave my first Reiki treatment to a friend, she was delighted and has asked for another session.
I would like to continue with Reiki 2 when the right moment arrives."
Begona Perez, London, March 2010
"I thought the course was very well balanced. I found the materials to be very thorough and easy to digest. I have seen very few Reiki courses that give so many different learning resources i.e. comprehensive manuals, audio cd’s and dvd’s and having all this prior to the course start dates really helps prepare for the training days.
I was very happy with the presentation of the course. From the beginning I have felt a strong connection to Marilyn and am so glad to have been guided by her tuition and wisdom.
The energies of the Attunements and the Empowerments felt totally different to me. I felt a lot more going on with the Empowerments, feeling a very strong connection to the energy, as if this was the one for me! I found when giving a Western Attunement that I was very involved, but in a different way to how I felt when giving an Empowerment. The empowerments are beautifully simple and feel very Japanese. I was totally immersed in the Connection ritual. The best way to describe my own feeling about giving an Empowerment is to describe it as a graceful and gentle dance.
The kotodama feel very beautifully ancient and wonderfully powerful and, again, I feel very much at one with them.
When Reiki first found me, I felt a very strong connection to the energy and realised from the very beginning that it was something I was meant to do. I knew I wanted to be a practitioner and share this beautiful energy with others and absolutely knew I was meant to teach Reiki to those who wanted to learn this energy system.
Every day I feel so blessed with what Reiki brings to me and what it gives others. Each day that I work with the energy I learn something new about myself and what it really means to be a Reiki Master Teacher."
Ian Geast, Essex, March 2010
"The course materials are excellent and very comprehensive. I also like the fact that other books and websites are listed for further information.
Marilyn teaches in a way that is very clear and concise. There was a good balance of giving information and doing practical exercises.
I liked the fact that the whole group took turns at Reiji Ho and it was helpful to find we all picked up on each others ‘problem’ areas! When we did the long practice session, I liked the format given for working on the shoulders, i.e. sending Reiki, then channelling the energy of CKR followed by SHK, then moving on to treat the head, followed by treating the rest of the body intuitively and ending at the feet. As a beginner, I think it’s very helpful to have a format to start with rather than trying to do whole treatment intuitively. I will probably stick with this as I like the calming effect of spending time on the shoulders first. It works well when giving and receiving a treatment.
I did a short treatment on a friend the day after the course and it went very well. I’m feeling much more confident about my ability to treat others and I’m looking forward to developing and working with the energy."
Karen Pavey, London, April 2010
"The course was great and I liked the small group situation. I love the fact that the Reiki taught goes back to the original system and is based on the information given by Usui’s surviving students. I think Usui’s simple approach is preferable to a more Western one. The 40 minute treatment session was just the right amount of time to practise.
I look forward to moving on to Master Teacher level with Marilyn in the future."
Yvonne de Villele, London, April 2010
"I have attended the Reiki 2 course in London Victoria with Marilyn on 28th March. I have come from a different lineage (did my Reiki 1 in Czech Republic) and must say I was delighted with your manuals. The information they include are amazingly helpful and have given me so much help to my personnal Reiki approach. It was the first time, for example, I learned about Hatsurei ho and I find it very useful.
Also Marilyn is a very kind person and was willing to answer all our questions. I can only recommend everything what Reiki Evolution offers and I'm ever so grateful for all the hard work and effort you and your colleagues do here."
Tereza Jacubcova, London, April 2010
"I absolutely loved the course. The atmosphere was very welcoming, warm and calming. I immediately felt relaxed and happy. The course content and materials were excellent and more than met my expectations. During the day I became more aware of how amazing Reiki is. I knew I was starting an adventure, which I am sure will improve my life. Marilyn's warm and open approach allowed us all to express ourselves and fully participate and interact throughout the day. Giving and receiving treatments were both very calming and the discussions that followed very useful."
Linda Clifford, London, April 2010
"The course was really good and I think the size of our group was ideal, allowing us all to get the most out of the practical side of it without feeling pressured or rushed. It was good to have worked through the course materials beforehand as it allowed for more interaction, clarificatiion and questions on the actual day. The course materials are incredibly well presented and very informative, unlike the previous course I did where we only received a few pages stapled together. It was a wonderful day, spent with likeminded people, tiring but fulfilling. I cannot think of any other way to improve the course as we did cover the handbook and had more than enough time for the practical exercises."
Walter Black, London, April 2010
"There was so much course content for a novice to take in that the fact we had the CDs and manual to study before we came was fantastic and I could follow better than if I had come with no idea as to what we were going to do. I wanted to come to the course as a blank canvas so I had no expectations but what I experienced has definitely opened my mind to dealing with myself, life and people in a very different and positive way.
I felt that Marilyn was a very calm teacher and the training was given in a structured but relaxed manner. The course was very easy to follow and I've already noticed a difference in myself (which is a very good thing)."
Alex Kelly, London, Mat 2010