Corona Protocol

From june 1st Studio Lux is open again for Reiki treatments, Reiki Courses and Aroma Therapy consults.

For the time being I will handle the folowing Corona-Protocol:

* I will only schedule 1 treatment/consult per day
* If the weather allows I will host the consult/treatment in my garden or indoors near the open french windows.
* We will keep 1.5 m distance during pre and after consult conversation
* Before and after each consult I will cleanse my material hygienicly and energeticly
* I wash my hands before and after each consult
* For the time being I will not give Aroma Touch Back Massages
* The max number of participants per workshop is halved.
* Before each consult I will ask each cliënt about his/her health situation.
* Cliënts are required to bring a large bath towel
* Beforehand I will discuss the options during treatment.
* I will collect your name, adress and phone number, and you will need to sign a consent form for that.
* Payments at the start of each consult  cash and for the correct amount in a “zipperbag” please, or through a Payment request in Whatsapp.

a Japanese Woman in Hawaii

Reading about Reiki & Mrs Takata I always wondered how she and her parents - being ethnic Japanese - came to live on Hawaii and why and how Japanese immigration in Hawaii happened. 

It all starts with the famous captain Cook.

The Hawaï islands are located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and have been very isolated. The   inhabitants were decendants of seafaring people from the australonesian islands. The first habitation is probably from around 600 AD.

At the end of the 18th century Captain Cook was probably (one of) the first Europeans to set foot on Hawaiian ground. This event changed everything for the Hawaiians: Not only did Cook meddle with the local political situation, but he also put the Islands on the map for the western world. More ships landed soon...... 

European and American entrepreneurs came and saw new opportunities in farming, processing and  trading cane sugar.

Because of its isolation the indigenous people of Hawaii had never come in to contact with diseases that we simply call "childrens disease". They did have no resistance at all. The Europeans and Americans, did not only bring their entrepreneurship, they also brought disease. This prooved to be catastrophic: When captain Cook landed the indigenous Hawaiian people counted about 300 000, around 1850 there were only 60 000 left. A 1924 count shows a shocking figure of 24 000!!!!

The plantation owners imported contract labourers to work for them. The Hawaiian government (Hawaii was an independent kingdom at the time) decided that it was best to get people from Asia, since they would have the least impact on the indigenous Hawaiians. A first wave of labourers and crafts men came from China.

Mid 18^th  century a Dutch American negotiated in Japan about the possibilities to bring contract labourers from Japan to Hawaii. This year the Japanese community in Hawaii celebrates that its 150 years since the  Gannenmono (元年者), “people of the first year" set foot on Hawaiian ground.  This was a group of about 150 labourers. In 1885 about 900 follow, mostly men, but also women and children. Around 1900 Hawaii counts 61.000 Japanse Immigrants. Between 1900 - 1924 about  25000 Okinawans arrive in search of a better future. In 1920 Hawaï has 255 881 inhabitants. 43% is Japanese or of Japanese descent.

This 1885 painting is by Joseph Dwight Strong and is called “Japanese Laborers on Spreckelsville Plantation”. It shows an idyllic scene of life on a sugar plantation.

Reality is a bit harsher. Around 1900 - Hawaii had just been annexed as an American territory -   a Japanse labourer would get $ 25,-- monthly for a 12 hour day of work with a half hour break every now and again.  Montlhy $ 2,50 was held back to save for a boat ticket in case the labourer wanted to return to Japan at the end of his 2 year contract. Many stayed. Some brought wife and kids from Japan, others married locally and some married a "Photo Bride".

This 1895 foto shows the housing conditions of a Japanese plantation family. It is easy to judge with 21^ste century, western eyes... but we don't know the circumstances they left behind in Japan.  Anyway, they idyllic scene J.D. Strong painted is put in a different perspective. Men women and older children all worked the land. Life was not easy at the bottom of the social ladder, here and everywhere else......

This is the environment where december 24th 1900 Hawayo Hiromi Kawamura is born in Hanama’ulu on the island Kauai, daughter to Otoguro Kawamura & Hatsu Tamashima. Otoguro & Hatsu are about ca 26 and 25 y.o. at the time. From where in Japan they left I dont know. Some reiki books mention Hawayo has an older sister. I could not find information on that in the records available to me. I found two younger sisters though:  Fumiko born 1906 & Fusae born 1909.

According to 1940 American census records both parents of  Hawayo - now mrs Takata - are still living on Kauai at the time. They are not working anymore and they still have no citizenship.

 

So far a bit of back ground information on Mrs Takata's early years. On you-tube there is a very good documentary on Japanese/Hawaiian plantation song. It does not only tell about the music but also a lot about the people. I hope you find some time to watch:  Holehole Bushi

Reiki Gokai

Treatments

Aroma Reiki

For all Reiki treatments you are advised to wear comfortable clothes so energy may flow freely. For all "Chair Treatments" you can keep on your socks and shoes. For all other Reiki treatments you have to take them off so I can give you an Essential Oil application. For the Symphony of Cells™ & Aroma Touch™ treatments oil will be applied to your back and feet and you are advised to bring a large and a small towel.
Cash payments only, please! 
If you book and pay four (same sort) treatments in one go, you get a fifth for free.
Cancellations 24 hrs in advance, please!

Intake

When you come for your first visit, over a nice cup of tea, we talk about what you need and what you can expect from and during an Aroma Reiki Treatment. You will get a short reiki treatment and an Aroma Touch™ handmassage. This wil take between 60 and 90 minutes. Cost € 60,-

Full Reiki Treatment

For this treatment you just relax and enjoy. We start with a nice cup of tea and discover what you need most. Maybe there is an essential oil you will benefit from. You can get an application under your feet during the Reiki Treatment. The treatment takes between 60 and 90 minutes. Cost € 60,-

Short Reiki Treatments

When you have no time to indulge in a full treatment you can come in for a Short Session, a Chair Session, or Chakra Balancing. This takes between 30 and 45 minutes. Costs € 35,-

Aroma Touch™

We start with a cup of tea while you have a relaxing foot bath. Then we proceed with a series of Essential Oil applications on your back and feet. This treatment takes about 60 minutes. Cost € 60,-

Aroma Touch™hand massage

Take 20 to 30 minutes, Costs € 15,-

Aroma Advice

If you want to know what Aroma oils can be beneficial for you, I will help you on your way. This takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Costs € 10,-. When you order essential oils through my webshop or directly in my practice (min € 25), you will get a free Aroma Touch™hand massage at your next visit.

NEW! Symphony of Cells ™

We start with a cup of tea while you have a relaxing foot bath and we choose a "protocol". Then we proceed with a series of Essential Oil applications on your back and feet. You'll get a bit of reiki to top it off. This treatment takes about 60 minutes. Starting at  € 70,-

Combination Treatments

Starting at  €45,-

Reiki Classes

Reiki I

In this class you learn the backgrounds and you are introduced to the techniques that form the base of Reiki. You wile learn how to treat yourself and others. You get to practice and be treated with Reiki. The "Reiki Rules" will give you a fresh outlook on life and you will experience the flow of Reiki in the Reiki Mawashi. You will participate in one or two Reiki group sessions, depending on the number of participants. When there is some time left I can introduce you to the use of essential oils with Reiki.

The first morning you will get a Reiki I attunement and further on you will get two aaditional Reiju's
(reiki-blessing). This class is spread over 2 consecutive days  and an evaluation evening about 3 weeks later. At the end of day 2 you will get a Reiki I certificate and pdf handout with unique content. On both days I will take care of coffee, tea, water and a light "Reiki Lunch".
Payment  € 175,--, due at the start of the course. Cash only.

For this  Reiki I course private tutoring is possible. Certain techniques can't be practiced though. You will get a chance for this during a Reiki-exchange evening. Duration abt half a day.  Payment  € 175,--, due at the start of the course. Cash only.

Ask for the next available course dates through the contact form

Q&A

"I did Reiki I last month and now I really want to learn Reiki II. I read somewhere that you have to wait 3 month between Reiki I and Reiki II . Is this true?"

"It is not a set rule. No 2 persons are the same, but generally speaking it is good advice to take a break between Reiki I en Reiki II.  It takes some time to make everything you learned in Reiki 1 blend into your dayly routine. Give yourself and Reiki time to settle. In the mean time expand your knowledge by reading a book or two on Reiki, practice what you have learned on your self and come to Reiki  Exchange meetings. Maybe the study day on the Reiki rules would be a nice thig to attend!

Reiki II

In the Reiki II course you will learn to work with Reiki symbols, how to introduce these symbols to Reiki treatments of yourself and others. You will learn how to treat situations. We eill practice this on our selves and each other. We will share about Reiki in our dayly lives and we will enjoy the flow of reiki during treatments and the Reiki Mawashi. When there is enough time and interest I will introducde you to some Essential oils.

You will get a  Reiki II attunement at the first morning and a Reiju's (reiki-blessing) on the second day. This course is spread over 2 consecutive days.  At the end of day 2 you will get a Reiki II certificate and a pdf handout with unique content. On both days I will take care of coffee, tea, water and a light "Reiki Lunch".
Payment  € 225,--, due at the start of the course. Cash only.

For this  Reiki II course private tutoring is possible. Certain techniques can't be practiced though. You will get a chance for this during a Reiki-exchange evening. Duration abt half a day.  Payment  € 225,--, due at the start of the course. Cash only.

Ask for the next available course dates through the contact form

Reiki Refresher 

Life Happened and you have not been practicing Reiki for a while. Now is the time to pick it up. I can help you. Make an appointment through the contact form  and we will find out what your best options are!

Reiki study days

Reiki study days (and half days) are available on several subjects: The Gokai, Getting to know the Reiki Symbols on a deeper level per symbol, Japanese Technique's. Prices € 30 for half a day and € 50 for a whole day. Due at the start of the course. Cash only.
If you want to do one of these, with a group of friends, I can plan a private date for you.


Ask for the next available course dates through the contact form

Reiki Exchange

I am trying to set up a Reiki exchange group for Expats (english speaking). If you are interested, please let me know  through the contact form

Reiki ...

Is usually  translated as "universal life energy" Is the method of energy healing developped by Mikao Usui Is Usui's way to improve body and mind is mostly experienced as pleasant tingling Works for body, mind and your energy system Stimulates your body's self healing power Balances your energy Is good for you, also if you have no complaints Is extremely relaxing Can put things that keep you busy into an other perspective Can help you conquer unwanted habbits Can relieve chronic complaints Clarifies things Will help clearing old and Karmic injuries Is NEVER a replacement for regular health care Works for humans, animals, plants, mineral, situations Can be learned by everybody

Studio Lux

Studio Lux is a lovely small scale practice in the Hague on the border of the historic town center. Studio Lux was founded by me,  Edda Baert.
I am Reiki Master and studied several Reiki Types.
Studio Lux offers a wide range of Reiki and Aromatherapy treatments and combination treatments.
If you want to learn Reiki or brush up your Reiki Skills you can choose from a variety of courses and Workshops: Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki IIIa, Reiki IIIb, Reiki Refresher, Reiki Study Days and Sharing Evenings.
Studio Lux also offers and facilitates some spiritual, creative workshops.
Reiki courses and the Reiki Refresher course can also be taken in a private session.
All treatments, courses and workshops are available in Dutch and English. German and French is spoken.
Contact me for an appointment through the contact form  and I will contact you as soon as possible.