Testimonials for Reiki courses with Hannah Shine in Hatfield Heath, Essex/Herts

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At Reiki Evolution we routinely ask our students to let us have their feedback about the training and support that they receive. We have set ourselves high standards and want to make sure that our students are happy with their training, and soliciting feedback is a good way of making sure that we are on track. Below you can read testimonials from people who have attended Hannah Shine's Reiki Evolution training courses in Hatfield Heath, Herts. You will find the most recent testimonials at the foot of this page, so you will need to scroll down to find them.

Testimonials for 2007

“Hannah’s Reiki course was very enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable. Hannah has a very calm and relaxed manner and is extremely approachable. I would recommend this course to anyone. Hannah made us all feel at home. If I needed to ask anything Hannah was always there to answer my questions. I left the weekend extremely empowered, motivated and invigorated and in particular I felt spiritually far more peaceful.

I was nervous before the day as I did not know what to expect with the empowerments, but Hannah made me feel relaxed right from the start. Hannah is very patient and nothing is too much trouble.

I am also very pleased to join Hannah's reiki share once a month and she has said that I may contact her should I have any questions after the course”.

H F, London, July 2007

“Hannah’s course surpassed my expectations. I learned more than Reiki as she showed us how we can help each other with a technique called Emotional Stress Release. The course was greater than the sum of its parts. Her style is one which I found comfortable and easy, enthusiastic and passionate. She showed us how easy it is to do Reiki! I came away with inspiration and was full of positive energy”.

Melanie Smith, Essex, August 2007

Testimonials for 2008

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”Hannah and I first met in September 1995 at a Reflexology and Colour workshop. I went to see if there were any seats left in the front row, and Hannah's smiling face greeted me and she patted the one remaining empty seat, right next to her! What a gift! We found we live not far from each other and have remained friends ever since.

Hannah is truly one of life's blessings. She is inspiring in all ways, always helpful, informative, loving, giving, caring and understanding. Her love and happiness for people and life flows from her.

When I attended Hannah's Reiki 1 class it seemed that she had thought about who to ask to attend on the same day as we all got along so well. She had prepared well for the day and asked me to begin with a short meditation to relax us all. She explained everything as we progressed, and answered our questions along the way, effortlessly working her way through the information we had previously read in the manual, from Mikao Usui's teachings to present day Reiki. She described the different sensations people experience through Reiki, and we sensed our own energy and that of the other students, experiencing treating others and treating ourselves. Hannah walked away from us to sense and show us how far our energy expanded, which was fun to see! We sensed 'before and after' energy of those we were treating, and amazed ourselves with our intuition when scanning. Some of us were energised during and after being given Reiki, and, of course, were totally relaxed! ”

Some of us had knowledge of healing and/or holistic therapies, some of us didn't. Hannah respects and appreciates that each person is an individual, and because of that nobody's differences detracted from what was an enormously informative and enjoyable day.
I know you will be very proud to have Hannah as one of your teachers. ”

Izzy Robinson, Herts, Jan 2008

”Hannah provided a wonderful and interesting introduction to Reiki. I haven’t felt this relaxed and positive in a long time! ”

Liz Sharma, Essex, February 2008

”I was bowled over. I didn’t think I would react so strongly and feel the energy so much. Hannah is an amazing teacher. ”

Pamela Hewitt, April 2008

”All round an excellent course with a great teacher – thank you so much. ”

Rachel Gooch, Essex, September 2008

”Thoroughly enjoyable day. Very instructive and extremely interesting. Loved every moment. ”

Iris Bramble, Essex, September 2008

”I cannot praise the course enough – excellent materials and a warm, giving teacher. ”

Karen Cooper, Essex, September 2008

”Your ideas, discussions and questions get answered throughout a rich, wonderful and memorable day. ”

Clare Goodwin, Essex, September 2008

”Beautiful energies, beautiful surroundings, fabulous course content delivered with great warmth and professionalism”

June Creak, Essex, September 2008

”Fantastic day, crammed with information, techniques and greater than the sum of its parts! Hannah is a born teacher. ”

Sue Sims, Essex, October 2008

”An absolutely fabulous day, we were looked after so well. Plenty to think about and practice. Thanks for a great experience. ”

Steve Sims, Essex, October 2008

"First I must say that I found Hannah to be a most warm & welcoming person, who immediately puts you at ease the minute you walk through her door.

Hannah's way of teaching is very easy to follow & take in. She really doesn't mind how many questions you ask. The day went very quickly & I left feeling positive, confident that I could put into practice what I had learnt.

I think that the manual & cds are a great idea as one who finds it hard to retain too much information at once this way made it far easier & can be done in one's own time. It does help a great deal when you go on your live course as it leaves more time for the practical side of things.

I am now looking forward to the Reiki 2nd degree course with Hannah next year."

Sylvia Dewson, Essex, October 2008

”I really enjoyed the day. I now feel more confident about using Reiki with others; I feel better equipped and resourced to add to my practice. ”

Daljeet Kaur, Essex, November 2008

”A very special day. I never feel that Hannah can do enough for her students to make the day as good as it can be. I always take away much more than just Reiki – spiritually, mentally and physically. ”

Claire Tinworth, Herts, November 2008

Testimonials for 2009

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”Excellent organisation of the whole day. Hannah has a great attitude, imparting loads of useful tips about other natural therapies/techniques and treatments. I had a fantastic day with a delicious vegetarian lunch. ”

Gosia Zientarska, February 2009

”I was absolutely amazed at Hannah’s genuine warmth and caring. It was like spending a lovely day with friends. ”

Mark Thompson, Herts, February 2009

”Hannah’s breadth of experience made the day most enjoyable and informative. ”

Jim Laughton, G.P., Herts, February 2009

”Hannah is a credit to Reiki Evolution. She is a very knowledgeable teacher and very generous. It was a pleasure to do my Reiki II course with her and I would highly recommend her unreservedly. ”

Amandeep Dhoot, Herts, March 2009

”Very instructive and beneficial. A beautifully delivered course with interesting additional thoughts and tips. Great fun, thank you. ”

Jim Furze, Essex, April 2009

”A first class day which more than surpassed all my expectations! ”

Steve Smith, Essex, April 2009

”A really relaxing day. The home study before the day is a very good idea. This course exceeded all my expectations. ”

Paul Dewson, Essex, May 2009

"The Reiki 2 live study course more than met my expectations and really strengthened my experiences from Reiki 1. The manual and the cds were excellent and helped me to learn the symbols at my own pace and in my own time.Course content very good and easy to follow, plenty of time for practice.

Hannah is very warm and welcoming she is someone you feel relaxed with and is very patient the lunch provided is lovely."

Sylvia Dewson, Essex, May 2009

”A brilliant day. I feel enlightened, inspired, thankful and grateful to have been able to learn and gain insight of Reiki. I will continue my journey to share with others. Thank you Hannah for your guiding hand throughout. ”

Tara Whittle, Essex, July 2009

”What a magical day. Hannah has helped me in my understanding and has reinforced Reiki in my life. I enjoyed having a small number on the course and attention to detail. ”

Kay Kitchen November, 2009

”A day packed with learning, but it seemed so easy to take it all in. Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful location, wonderful lunch. ”

Rachel Gooch, Essex, November 2009

Testimonials for 2010

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”More than exceeded my expectations and I could not be happier with the course. Loved it all. ”

June Creak, Essex, January 2010

”Many thanks Hannah for a wonderful Masters weekend and thank you Michael for a fantastic lunch. Lovely meeting new friends. ”

Sue Birkitt, January 2010

”This course exceeded my expectations, wonderful experience. Thank you Hannah. ”

Rita Farrant, February 2010

”Awesome day! Hannah is super and so wonderful – she shares her heart! ”

Michael Miller, Herts, April 2010

”Amazing and fun at the same time. Feeling very competent after this weekend. ”

Michael Miller, July 2010

“Having just completed my Stage 2 I am more than happy to give feedback. I knew in October last year that Reiki was a path I needed to follow. After researching different courses, I was drawn to Reiki Evolution & took the first stage in February this year. I was very impressed with the course materials, especially the CD, which once transferred to my iPod, I could listen to anywhere. The day spent with Hannah Shine was fantastic.

Following discussions with Hannah re how long I should wait before doing Stage 2, I enrolled for the July course. Again the course materials were excellent & the day spent with Hannah was very 'grounding' for me. Hannah is an excellent tutor - very enthusiastic and supportive. An added bonus is that her lovely husband does us a delicious vegetarian lunch!

Thank you for Reiki Evolution Taggart; I know I am only just at the beginning of this journey but I probably speak for a number of people when I say it is life-changing. “

Ann Saxelby, Hertfordshire, July 2010

”Hannah, I love your courses and the way you teach. Our needs are taken into consideration and you always give above and beyond! ”

Pauly Chaplin, July 2010

”We had a wonderful time in a great location. I felt very relaxed while we were taking the course. The energy from Reiki seemed to pervade all aspects of the day. This will stay with me always. A big thank you. ”

David Mawdsley, Essex, August 2010

”Everyday I keep hatsurei ho to clean up my energy and to receive universal energy. ”
Hitomi Etou, Japan, August 2010
”I had a great day and met a warm welcome from the moment I arrived. Wonderful course, a very giving teacher and fabulous vegetarian lunch! ”

Suzanne Ray, Essex, August 2010

”Interesting and informative within a caring, sharing atmosphere. ”

Hazel Ballard, Essex, September, 2010

”Hannah is an exceptional person. She is warm and sincere and made me feel at home straight away. I really enjoyed getting to know her and the other Reiki students, Cass and Vicky. I am sure we will all keep in touch! ”

Stephanie McEwen, November 2010

”I am delighted with everything I did and learnt today. Hannah is knowledgeable and enthusiastic and conveyed her love of Reiki to us. Thank you so much. ”

Jane Sarkodie, Essex, November 2010

“I have just completed Reiki 2 training with Hannah Shine - the day was excellent, inspiring and full of content. I am very impressed with your manual and CD course materials and the fact that I had plenty of time before the actual day to familiarise myself with the contents. Hannah is an excellent teacher and her enthusiasm and generosity in sharing her skills with others is inspiring and catching. I had a wonderful day and will be recommending your training to others.”

Gina O'Neill, Essex, November 2010

Testimonials for 2011

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“I felt I had to send you feedback after your help and the generosity of Hannah Shine. Within 2 minutes of arrival I was fully welcomed with a hug, nice cup of tea and biscuit. The building we were to work in was excellent, warm and vibrant in energy.

I found that having your book and CDs before the live course was a great advantage and it helped in a great way with at least a couple of days studying at home if you add up the hours. Hannah made sure I was comfortable and delivered the live course in a very professional and high ability of knowledge. I was given a 3 course lunch which enabled us to discuss the teachings over a nice meal, and Hannah made sure my water intake was sufficient. To be honest I could tell I was in the hands of a Master.

The pace of the course delivery was perfect and to be honest I enjoyed the day immensely with the bonus of coming away with gifts I totally respect. I cannot see how another Reiki School could better the service you give. it certainly enlightened me and I slept in late today in total relaxation and excitement. Thank you again Taggart.”

Ian Pridmore, Essex, January 2011

"I have attended the Reiki Evolution Levels 1 & 2 courses with Hannah Shine and have also received treatments from her. Hannah is very knowledgeable on a wide variety of subjects around complimentary therapies and her wide knowledge adds to the day greatly. It is reassuring to know that Hannah has a very in depth experience and knowledge of her subjects.

Vicky Young, Essex, March 2011

"I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to take me through the level 2 training on Sunday even though it was just me. it was lovely to meet you and spend a day with you in such a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere and to be offered a delicious lunch!

It would have been nice to have had the experience of working with others but this was more than compensated for by having one on one attention. I found it really helpful to work with you, the empowerments were indeed powerful - very energetic - and the treatment I received totally relaxing; quite wonderful. You gave me lots of new ideas and the confidence to go with my intuition especially with regards channeling the energies of the 2 ki's. The instructions were all very clear and the charts and other materials you used really helpful."

Virginia Kennard, Hertfordshire, April 2011

"With regard to the course content, my own view is that it gives so much choice. Stacks of information, techniques, symbols, feedback etc., which gave me the opportunity (ongoing) to see what works for me. Strangely, the things I think I am going to find hard seem to resonate most! I think I am saying that I love the way you provide a whole buffet table of new and exciting dishes to try and we then get to choose what to fill our plates with! It encourages trips back to the table too. The way the course is structured, ie learning beforehand to allow time for more practical work on the day, seems by far the best way to experience learning and to embed knowledge. From my point of view, I can think of no improvements.

Hannah's course followed the schedule, but delightfully veered off to other interesting and inspiring snippets. The pace was good and no-one felt afraid of asking questions or sharing thoughts and feelings. Hannah also made it very clear that she is available always to answer questions and help wherever she can. The Reiki shares is also a big pull for me as I have never before had the opportunity to share with other Reiki people face to face until now.

I love the new blogs. Very uplifting, informative and so very interesting. I'm soaking it all up like a sponge! "

Julia Reeves, Suffolk, June 2011

"The course exceeded my expectations. Hannah was a wonderful teacher and guide and the course took place in idyllic surroundings with 5* food too. She put us all at ease and taught it as though we had not already learned it so the bits I was not too sure about were fine and I know I will continue to study the materials and practice all those important exercises and mediations way into the future. I was also relieved there were only 2 other students there as it was very easy to discuss stuff and share experiences. When I first did my 1 & 2 there were a dozen so it was hard to do that and I was so much more nervous and shy then. By keeping classes small I felt there was more to gain.

The pre-course material was excellent although there was so much content it almost put me off! I know I will be working through much of it for years to come. As I was sent the course stuff for all 3 levels it was a huge amount of information but I loved the way it was presented with student comments about each section. If ever I am led to teach commercially I know I will be so grateful for that tremendous back up and support. The CDs were great and I went to bed playing them every night in the hope it would filter through my consciousness while I slept. The DVD brought the words to life and were really helpful as I could practice with them.

I have been a Reiki master for 10 years so did not expect much more than just to learn the Reiki Evolution way of doing attunements/empowerments but I learnt way more than that. I am now confident with the kotodama which I wasn't previously. I am looking forward to doing many meditations with them. I found your western attunements to be longer than those I worked with originally and after doing my first empowerment and getting the result I did I will always use the empowerments. They flow and right from the start I felt comfortable with them.

Interestingly I gave a friend who is already 2nd degree a first degree empowerment and the results have been stunning. She is very sensitive to the energies and has always been a guinea pig for me. Not only did she experience a huge jolt as I formulated my intention ( I wrote about this on the blog page) but in the week since she has been feeling excellent and has dealt, with ease, with some stressful problems which would normally have reduced her to quivering jelly. This is the kind of feedback which makes it all worthwhile for me as I mainly use Reiki on myself and friends together with a lot of distant to bad stuff in the world. Now she is happy to try the 2nd degree which is a huge step as when she was first attuned to 2nd degree she cried uncontrollably (she knows not why) and she has been worried about doing it again ever since but now she is really wanting to try the next empowerment.

I feel I am really progressing now and look forward to working with the energy for the rest of my life. I believe the weekend is a beginning rather than my learning is done. I like the way you have taken the new teachings that have been discovered. From a personal viewpoint I don't see it’s necessary to learn or carry out western attunements now.
Thank you so much Taggart for what I know is/will be a life changing experience."

Patricia Wellfare, Essex, July 2011

“I have to say that Hannah Shine, our teacher, was brilliant. She shared so much knowledge and made us feel comfortable right from the start. We felt we could ask any questions and not feel silly. Being taught in such a small group, I felt we were getting individual attention all day. By getting our study packs in advance, I had plenty of time to go through the material over and over again, so I was prepared for the live day - the CDs were especially helpful (my daughter was taught by yourself quite a few years ago and she was very jealous that I have those CDs to guide me). Hannah gave us lots of encouragement and I am looking forward to going to her next Reiki share and doing Reiki 2. I have already recommended Reiki Evolution to two work colleagues who are looking to study it.”

Frances Donovan, Essex, September 2011

”I loved the venue at someones house, very welcoming and personal- lunch was superb, too!

The course materials are very professional and I enjoyed to learn about Reiki and the course before attending as it gave me plenty of time to practise.Hannah Shine is very knowledgeable and I purchased a couple of interesting books she recommended.

Reiki has changed my life and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to become 'part of it'!!”

Yvonne Bavin, Essex, October 2011

"I found my Reiki One Course with Hannah Shine a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening experience.She was a lovely, very knowledgeable, empathetic person and related well with all those that attended on the day.

It was very helpful to receive such comprehensive and easy to understand reading material and the CD in advance as it gave everyone attending an opportunity to have at least a basic level of understanding together before the course started. I absolutely intend to continue my Reiki journey and study Level Two in the Spring."

Delia Gibbs, Hertfordshire, December 2011

"As with Reiki 1, my husband Stephen and I had a brilliant day with Hannah Shine on our Reiki 2 course. The manual and CDs arrived in plenty of time for us to swot up and practise before the live day itself. The symbols were a challenge to learn, particularly the third one (I don't know how students learn them on the same day!). Hannah's hospitality is second to none and we were welcomed like old friends. We held our learning session in her summerhouse and the whole day flowed really well. Once again, a lovely lunch was cooked by Michael. All in all, I would thoroughly recommend Hannah to anyone - in fact three of my work colleagues were on her Reiki 1 course the day before us."

Frances Donovan, Essex, December 2011

Testimonials for 2012

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"I think the course content was excellent, I really believe that having the manual and cd then having the live training day is in my opinion the best way to complete the course.

The course exceeded my expectations and the teacher Hannah was excellent and I could not have wished for a better day, There were 4 of us and I believe that number of students were perfect, and I shall certainly be following the 2nd degree course at a later stage."

Gloria Barnes, Hertfordshire, January 2012