Mind Body Spirit Festival

A 4-Day Weekend Full of Conversation, Curiosity and Connection

From the moment the doors opened each morning until the close of the day, the UK Reiki Federation stand was buzzing with activity.

Visitors stopped by to learn more about Reiki, share their own experiences, ask questions about training and professional practice, and discover how Reiki might support their wellbeing. Some had heard of Reiki but never experienced it, while others were completely new to the practice and curious to find out more.

We also welcomed many Reiki practitioners to the stand, including existing UKRF members and those interested in learning more about the Federation and the support we provide to the Reiki community.

More Than 400 Reiki Treatments

One of the highlights of the event was being able to offer free Reiki taster sessions throughout the festival. By the end of the four days, our volunteer practitioners had delivered an incredible 405 Reiki treatments to 374 individuals.

While the numbers are impressive, what mattered most were the people behind them.

For many visitors, this was their very first experience of Reiki. Watching people leave their sessions feeling relaxed, uplifted, thoughtful, and often eager to learn more was a wonderful reminder of the value of direct experience.

Reiki is something that can be difficult to explain fully in words. Often, the best way to understand it is simply to experience it.

The Power of Our Reiki Community

None of this would have been possible without the dedication and generosity of our volunteer team.

Across the festival, 26 Reiki practitioners and supporters gave their time to represent the UK Reiki Federation. Throughout the event, multiple practitioners were offering treatments simultaneously, ensuring that as many visitors as possible could experience Reiki first-hand.

Their professionalism, warmth, and commitment created a welcoming and supportive space for everyone who visited the stand. The festival was also a wonderful opportunity for members of the UK Reiki Federation to connect with us in person. Many stopped by to say hello, share their experiences, and express their appreciation for seeing the Federation represented at one of the UK’s largest wellbeing events. These conversations were every bit as valuable as those we had with first-time visitors.

Working Together with Our Professional Partners

The Mind Body Spirit Festival also provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the strong relationships that help support Reiki practitioners throughout the UK. The UK Reiki Federation was delighted to be joined by representatives from two of our long-standing professional partners, the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and Balens.

We were particularly pleased to welcome Joanne Shaw, Chief Executive of the CNHC, who spent time at the stand speaking with visitors and practitioners about the importance of professional standards, public confidence, and voluntary registration within complementary healthcare.

Joining her was Sam Thodhlana from the CNHC, who was also on hand throughout the event, engaging with visitors and helping to answer questions about the role the CNHC plays in supporting both practitioners and the public.

Representing Balens, Katie Thomas (pictured far right) spent time at the stand meeting visitors, discussing practitioner insurance, and sharing information about the specialist support available to Reiki professionals and complementary therapists. Their presence reinforced the collaborative approach that exists across the complementary healthcare sector.

Throughout the festival, visitors had the opportunity not only to experience Reiki, but also to learn more about the professional organisations, standards, and support networks that help practitioners develop and maintain successful, ethical practices.

We are grateful to Joanne, Sam, and Katie for their time, enthusiasm, and support, and for helping us demonstrate the strength of the wider professional community that stands behind Reiki practice in the UK.

The stand was also honoured to be supported by renowned Reiki Master Teacher and author Torsten A. Lange. Throughout the festival, Torsten generously offered Reiki treatments to visitors, sharing his experience and calm presence with many people who visited our stand.

Some of Torsten’s students took the opportunity to stop by and say hello, while readers of his books were delighted to meet him in person. There was even time for a few book signings, with several visitors purchasing copies from the stand and receiving a personal autograph.

Moments like these helped create a wonderful sense of community throughout the event, bringing together practitioners, students, teachers and newcomers in a shared celebration of Reiki.