News Brief: Experiencing Reiki and Meditation on a Rescue Farm

Have you ever wondered what Reiki practice and guided meditation can feel like?

Come spend the afternoon at Ray of Light Farm, a nonprofit animal rescue and animalassisted therapy center, on July 8 from 1-4 p.m. At this wellness event, taking place in Haddam, Conn., you will experience a guided meditation, followed by a 20-minute Reiki session on a chair or table. You will meet different Reiki practitioners from various areas and will finish with a glass of wine, cider and chocolates. You can also visit with the rescue animals.

Eileen Anderson, RN, a Reiki master practitioner, is facilitating the event with Carol Borsari, a retired speech pathologist, Reiki practitioner and volunteer at Ray of Light Farm, under a pavilion on the farm property promoting peace and serenity.

Ray of Light Farm serves as a safe haven for animals by providing medical care, healthy food and retraining. Another goal of this farm is to bring people and animals together in a therapeutic environment.

Reiki is a healing practice originating in Japan. It restores balance to the body physically and emotionally, therefore promoting rest, relaxation and resilience. Clients have reported improved sleep, increased concentration, better digestion and decreased pain. Medical professionals have observed stabilized blood pressure and heart rate, reduced side effects from chemotherapy, easier breathing, and stabilized blood sugar.

There is a flat donation of $40 for the event. All donations benefit the rescue animals.

For more information, call Eileen Anderson, RN, at 203-314-5401, email eilande@comcast.net or ReikiWithEileenAnderson.com. Location: 232 Town St., East Haddam, CT.