| Have you always wanted to travel but your budget is | | | | Reiki Masters might want to rent a space if they are |
| a little short and you're worried you'll 'feel so lonely I | | | | staying in an area for a while and offer courses for |
| could die, boom boom'? | | | | travellers. This can be a huge success as travellers |
| Well there's something that you could take with you | | | | are often interested in self development. |
| that might help; it doesn't weigh a ton (it'll even leave | | | | How: Carry an A4 sheet with you that announces |
| room for that extra book) and will always leave love | | | | 'Reiki treatments by your name'. Don't fill in where as |
| and compassion strewn across the path behind you . | | | | yet but do leave a space. When you have found a |
| You'll have guessed by now what I'm about to | | | | place to practise, photcopy the sheet and fill in where. |
| suggest - Reiki! This article also applies to those who | | | | This might be your address 'Room 8, The |
| practise any healing art whether it be massage, shiatsu | | | | Backpackers Inn' or it might say 'For more information |
| or acupressure. | | | | meet me at Grandma's for breakfast between 8 and |
| Here's how to set yourself up. | | | | 10 every morning' - you eat there anyway! All you do |
| Cost: We suggest that you charge the local price for a | | | | is place a leaflet on the table so that everyone knows |
| massage. Remember, you don't have to charge a lot | | | | that it is you who they are looking for. |
| to cover the costs of your next meal and you'll meet | | | | You can then copy this sheet a number of times and |
| really interesting, like minded people who you'll probably | | | | place in backpackers, hostels, restaurant windows, bus |
| end up having lunch with anyway and perhaps even | | | | train stations. Make sure you ask beforehand - you'll |
| travelling with. Instead of charging money you could | | | | find most locals are curious and more than willing to |
| also swap services; a massage, a painting, information, | | | | help your venture. If necessary offer them a free |
| food etc.etc. | | | | treatment! |
| Where: Reiki can be practised anywhere though | | | | If money's no object and you are simply interested in |
| preferably in a quiet(ish) space on a comfortable | | | | practising your Reiki for the benefit of others, now's |
| something. Hmmm sounds a little vague doesn't it? But | | | | your chance. When travelling you can become |
| then that's the point - it really doesn't matter! When | | | | involved in the immediate community by volunteering |
| you're travelling you can do Reiki in the room of a | | | | your services. You can do this formally through the |
| backpackers, by the beach or in a park. Make the | | | | Red Cross or local hospital or just ask around and |
| space more attractive by using aromatherapy | | | | there will surely be someone who needs Reiki. This is |
| (incense), candles or locally handcrafted materials. | | | | an excellent way to meet people, understand the |
| Other ideas are to ring Health Resorts (your dream | | | | culture (a little bit) and spread love and compassion. |
| destination) and work for a month as a practitioner on | | | | Perfect! |
| a commission basis or for free board and rent. | | | | |