Episode 98

98: Reiki 1 Certification Explained: Self-Healing, Chakras, Kundalini & the Priestess Path

If you’ve been feeling called to energy healing, Reiki, or a deeper connection with yourself, this episode is your invitation to begin.

In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Bertena explores what Reiki 1 self-healing truly is, why becoming certified can transform your relationship with your energy, and how this work supports your spiritual awakening and Priestess path.

Reiki is more than a technique—it is a way of returning to your body, calming your nervous system, and learning how to support yourself energetically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you are completely new to Reiki or already on a spiritual journey, this episode will help you understand how Reiki 1 can become a foundational practice in your life.

You’ll also learn how Bertena blends traditional Reiki teachings with Divine Feminine healing, Kundalini energy awareness, and somatic movement practices to create a deeply embodied healing experience.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What Reiki is and how energy healing works
  • The history of Reiki and teachings of Mikao Usui
  • What happens in Reiki 1 certification and attunement
  • How to practice Reiki for self-healing
  • Understanding chakras and your body’s energy system
  • What Kundalini energy is and how it supports awakening
  • How Divine Feminine energy supports healing and receiving
  • The role of somatic movement in releasing stored tension
  • How Reiki connects to the Priestess path and spiritual growth
  • Why Reiki is perfect for beginners and highly sensitive women

🌹 Why Reiki 1 Matters

Reiki 1 is the beginning of your healing journey. It teaches you how to:

  • Support your nervous system
  • Reconnect with your body
  • Create daily self-healing rituals
  • Build trust in your intuition
  • Step into your spiritual path with confidence

This is not about becoming someone else—it’s about remembering who you are.

🔥 Upcoming Reiki 1 Certification

Join Bertena for an in-person Reiki 1 Certification at

Cosmic Connections

🗓 Sunday | 1:00–5:00 PM

💫 Investment: $199

🔁 Refresher Rate: $99 (if you’ve taken Reiki 1 before)

✨ Includes:

  • Full Reiki 1 Certification
  • Attunement
  • Self-healing practices
  • Chakra education
  • Divine Feminine integration
  • Somatic movement practices
  • Bertena’s book
  • Access to the online course

👉 Register here: yourcosmicconnections.com

💻 Private Reiki Training Available

If you cannot attend in person, you can book a private Reiki 1 training (in-person or Zoom). These sessions are personalized to your pace and needs.

📧 Email: bertena@bertena.org to discuss your options.

🌿 Who This Episode is For

This episode is perfect for you if:

  • You’re new to Reiki or energy healing
  • You want to learn self-healing practices
  • You feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or burned out
  • You’re exploring your spiritual or Priestess path
  • You’re looking for a grounded, embodied healing practice

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Bertena Varney

Bertena is a spiritual teacher, priestess, and intuitive guide who blends ancient wisdom with grounded, modern insight. She is the creator and host of The Spiritual Sanctuary, a podcast devoted to the Wheel of the Year, Divine Feminine wisdom, goddess traditions, ritual, meditation, and soul-aligned living.

With decades of experience as a college educator and a deep background in spiritual studies, Bertena brings a rare combination of academic depth and embodied spiritual practice to her work. Her teachings weave together seasonal spirituality, priestess paths, somatic awareness, tarot and oracle wisdom, and contemplative ritual—always with an emphasis on empowerment, discernment, and personal sovereignty.

Bertena is the founder of the Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy, where she offers self-paced courses, seasonal lessons, and immersive spiritual education rooted in the cycles of nature rather than hustle culture. Her work is especially supportive for women seeking a slower, more meaningful spiritual path—one grounded in trust, rest, and inner authority.

Through her podcast, courses, and writings, Bertena invites listeners into a sanctuary space where wisdom is remembered, not rushed, and where spiritual growth unfolds in its own time.

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