Testimonials for Reiki courses with Sue Norman in Woking, Surrey
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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 Sue Norman's Reiki Evolution training courses in Woking, Surrey. 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 2005
“Sue was a very clear, very solid, empathic, experienced presenter with a great ability to keep things simple whilst drawing on a wealth of experience in Reiki and other domains.”
Mike Baliman, Surrey, November 2005
“A very well-run, professional course and administration. I think your web site is excellent and gives an impression of high standards and integrity which went on to translate into first hand experience of the course. Sue gave us plenty of time to raise queries and indulge in a bit of general discussion around Reiki, whilst including (as far as I could tell) everything we were required to cover over the day.”
Pip Sweeney, Hampshire, November 2005
“I really enjoyed the course in December. Sue seemed really calm and knowledgeable and this helped with the learning experience. The group was a really nice size with only four students – perfect.
The manual has been very insightful, and useful, and the CD is great for playing in the car, and it’s great to have all this as a reference guide following the course.
I will definitely book with Sue again when I’m ready for Reiki2. The support available is great, and Lorraine was lovely when I booked my course.
Thank you.”
Thea Hamlin, Surrey, December 2005
Testimonials for 2006
“Pretty comprehensive course content. The manual is informative and written in simple language which is easy to follow. It makes for interesting reading and doesn’t get heavy and full of unnecessary jargon. It is well structured and covers quite a wide range of information on the subject. The specific instructions on where to go/what to bring and other such details for the course are very helpful.
The CD is a brilliant tool as I used to listen to the first 6 bits of it while driving before I had attended the course. On a day when I hadn’t the chance to read up… this made up for it. The Hatsurei and self-treatment meditations are invaluable and I am using them every day. They help me to focus on what needs to be done without having to remember or turn pages of a manual. The music is relaxing but powerful, it helps me concentrate. Your voice on the CD guiding us is comforting and peaceful.
The course day itself was lovely. It was very calming and relaxing. It did leave me with the “Reiki Effect”. Sue is a good teacher and delivered the course with all the gravity of the situation, yet making us feel that it was fun and we’d enjoyed ourselves. As a result although we covered a lot in the day, it didn’t seem like that on the day itself. Sue inspired confidence with her gentle reassuring ways. She took time to clarify our doubts and to give us simple practical tips and suggestions which I have found useful. Every subject was approached with such simple honesty and integrity by Sue that she just automatically inspired me to believe.
The really nice surprise is the support offered after the course. I am happy that I can get in touch with Sue or yourself to clarify doubts/get guidance. I have got in touch with Sue since and she has been very helpful and informative. I find her open mindedness and non dogmatic approach very liberating and comforting. She makes me want to go forth with Reiki with confidence.
The “Reiki Shares” too are a lovely surprise and I look forward to going to my first one soon. I don’t know what to expect but it is nice just to feel there is continuity if one is genuinely interested. It’s not like you have done the course and that is the end of that connection.
Last but not least, the certificate is of a good quality, one I am sure I would be proud to display if I ever decide to do Reiki as a profession.
Thank you for making good quality training available.”
Diana Master, Surrey, January 2006
“The course with Sue was wonderful – I am delighted by this new approach I have found to Reiki. It is thorough and much more true to the way I feel Reiki should be taught. The learning at home system works really well as you have so much time to familiarise yourself with everything – and for value for money it is excellent – well done, Taggart this is excellent and I definitely won’t be looking back to old style Reiki – Thank you so much.”
Emily Newport, West Sussex, March 2006
“Sue was really friendly and welcoming and gave us all confidence in our Reiki abilities – thank you, Sue! She was also very flexible and accommodating to our individual/group needs – very much appreciated and I would thoroughly recommend her.
The manual was very comprehensive and there was plenty of info on Western-style approaches too so that I felt I gained a really thorough understanding of the uses and practise of Reiki.
It was really useful having a separate meditation CD and this, combined with the main course CD, proved indispensable in getting me to grips with the key information and approaches.
The Health and Safety section of the manual and other info on setting up a business will prove invaluable when I set up properly. Brilliant!
Thank you Taggart and Sue. Another great course. And I love the chat forum too – it’s a great way to ask questions and get to know more about the Reiki journey!”
Sarah Odysseas, Kent, April 2006
“I thoroughly enjoyed the day at the course and felt refreshed and renewed in my Reiki.
Although there was an obvious structure to the day, Sue’s willingness to adapt and be flexible made it more satisfying then if we had to rigidly stick to the plan. The instructions were given very simply and yet there was a wealth of knowledge imparted. The presentation of the course was excellent, one could tell it had been well organised and thought through – it made the day lively and enjoyable along with the learning that was taking place.
The manual which is well written and very comprehensive and the CDs are very useful tools. And although the administrative side of the way the whole course is put together from the time you book ‘til the time you finish and after actually, is very efficient – the fact that one hardly notices anything/that it is all so seamless, everything one may need is already thought of.
The after course support that Sue kindly provides with answering queries, clarifying doubts and explaining things in her special gentle way, to me are invaluable. She always answers the smallest of query/doubt with equal importance, never making me feel it is too much trouble. I truly appreciate her making the time and being approachable.
I would highly recommend the Reiki Evolution courses with Sue, she is an excellent teacher and I feel very fortunate to have learnt Reiki with her.”
Diana Master, Surrey, April 2006
“Sue is clearly highly experienced, very caring and a sensitive, thoughtful teacher who made the course friendly, easy to take in and enjoyable. Your idea of home working then a practical day works really well and makes good use of people’s time./p
I think the CDs and training manual are excellent – simple, to the point, and effective.
My view so far is that Reiki Evolution provides what people need, in a highly professional caring manner. 10/10 SUPERB.”
David Jemitus, Surrey, June 2006
“After studying Reiki 1 with a Western-style Master, Reiki Evolution has been a breath of fresh air. Thank you! The study materials are clear, well presented and comprehensive. I found it beneficial to be able to work through them thoroughly at my own pace before the course, particularly the symbols. How can anyone learn them properly in a day! The meditation CD is wonderful and has become central to my daily practice. I like the simplicity of the approach, the emphasis on Reiki as a spiritual path and grounding in mindfulness. With all the rules and dogma which surround Reiki elsewhere it was very liberating to be encouraged to develop my intuition. Sue was welcoming and empathetic. There was plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share our experiences. Sue was very affirming, building our confidence rather than imposing her views. The Reiju empowerments were given in a peaceful, compassionate atmosphere and were powerful experiences. We had plenty of hands-on practice which was particularly useful for Reiji ho and Gyoshi ho. It was helpful to be working with people who are sensitive to energy and able to give feedback. It’s given me a very good start to my Reiki journey, it’s reassuring to know that there is ongoing support if I need it.
Many thanks,”
Clare Ewins, West Sussex, June 2006
“The course I did with Sue Norman was great. The course CD and manual I feel could not be improved. I felt very prepared for the course, and Sue’s teaching was brill. She answered any questions and nothing was too much trouble. Everything she taught matched with the CD and manual, making the course very simple to follow and understand. She also spoke about Taggart’s teaching with a great passion and belief, which could not help but rub off on us!”
Doriel Townend, Surrey, August 2006
”Brilliant course! Could really feel the difference between the energies. Wouldn’t have liked to have changed a thing! Have been giving a lot of Reiki and it is working a treat!”
Linda Clay, Hampshire, September 2006
”The manual and CD were very comprehensive and complemented each other. The course was intensive but very relaxing and informative. The course material and study beforehand gave a good grounding and I like the fact that it is getting back to the original foundations of Reiki.”
Sue was a compassionate and understanding teacher. I am looking forward to continuing my journey. Thank you.”
Julie Wise, Surrey, November 2006
”Really enjoyed the course – Sue’s style of teaching very relaxed and helpful. We were only a small group and that made us feel like we had a special, personal focus.
Pre-reading and materials put us in good position, particularly to be able to practise/learn symbols.
Feel very happy with my progress and enthusiastic to progress further on the Reiki journey.
Many thanks to Sue and Taggart!”
Geoff Watts, Surrey, November 2006
”I enjoyed the course very much and Sue was very helpful. We received a lot of individual attention and help. I attended my “Reiki 1” course 12 years ago with Barbara Macgregor in London, so I found the methods different and the course manuals and CDs were very useful. It is great to have the manuals and CDs to refer to in the future. The “Reiki Meditations” audio CD is wonderful. I use it every day. Thank you, and Sue, for an inspiring experience.”
Anne Hancock, Gloucestershire, November 2006
”Course content – excellent, the information in the manual was detailed, but without being an overload, the use of photographs really helps. Similarly, the CD was really useful.
Sue Norman was delightful, very patient, and explained everything at the right pace. I had a great day. During each attunement I felt parts of my face (nose, lips and cheeks) tingling and vibrating. On one attunement pins and needles went from the back of my neck to right over the top of my scalp. On another attunement waves of light crossed my closed eyes for several minutes.
My life has changed for the better since that day. Can’t wait for Reiki 2.”
Geoff Jackson, Berkshire, November 2006
Testimonials for 2007
”I thought the course was excellent providing a concise and compact overview in 1 day. It was nice to have a small class as there were only 2 of us and this made the atmosphere more relaxed. Sue was an excellent teacher and made you feel comfortable due to her calm nature. I am now in the process of putting what I have learnt into practice.”
Claire Pickup, Berkshire, January 2007
”I enjoyed my Reiki First Degree (Shoden) course with Sue Norman at the Surrey venue. The course content was very good and it met and exceeded my expectations. The course material and CDs are comprehensive and very helpful in my day-to-day work and exercise programme.
The training with Sue Norman was very good, especially as she took a matter of fact style (not flakey) and was down to earth in her approach, which was helpful for me as I was a little sceptical about it initially. I found the small group was easy to work with and we could all say whatever we thought without being self-conscious about anything.”
Tricia Eastham, Oxfordshire, March 2007
”First off I would like to say how very much I enjoyed Reiki 2nd Degree (as with 1st Degree Reiki). I found Sue Norman a great teacher! She made me feel very welcome and very relaxed. I also feel very lucky to have been able to do Reiki with Reiki Evolution. I love the simplicity of it all and feel grateful that I am following Mr Usui Reiki and for all the research that has been done by people so that I may do this.
I have a learning difficulty and found being able to learn at home before my course extremely helpful and helped me to benefit more on the day of the live course. The course materials and CD covered everything! Every question I had in my head the manual covered. It was easy to read and easy to understand.
I so enjoyed my live training and it added to my confidence, being able to express my experiences and share with others I found valuable and the low number of people made it feel very personal. I would not change or add anything to either course, to me, it seemed perfectly organised and I felt excited at the thought of channelling Reiki at a different level!
To me, the course has met all my expectations and I am left feeling proud that I attended Reiki Evolution 1st and 2nd Degree courses!”
Debbie Longlegs, Berkshire, March 2007
”I had a great day with Sue. I find her teaching very clear. She has great empathy with us students so it is a very relaxing day because no-one feels under pressure.
The course manual and CD are very helpful and well set out. Good for ongoing referral – I found this too with Reiki 1.
Sue gave us lots of ideas for incorporating Reiki in our daily lives and this is what I have found the most useful thing I learned. I like to be aware of Reiki at times throughout the day rather than just when carrying out the meditations. So far, for me, this has been the greatest impact that Reiki 2 has had on my life.”
Linda Way, West Sussex, May 2007
Testimonials for 2008
I received my certificate yesterday and wanted to provide some feedback as requested.
Since falling ill with Bell's Palsy in September 2006 I have been striving to help myself be me; the illness left me lacking in energy and enthusiasm. I have been having Reiki treatments since April, and the difference it has made has been considerable. The improvement to my energy levels, that my face now feels whole again, and general sense of being me again have been joyful.
Because of this I wanted to know more about Reiki. I looked at a number of websites, the simple and common sense way in which your website described Reiki, combined with the realisation it wasn't something that was just for treating other people, prompted me to take the First Degree course. I thought that having the study material before the course would be beneficial as taking everything in in a short space of time can be challenging, and I would be able to learn at my own pace.
Both the CD and the handbook were easy to use, clear and are still helping me since the course. It has made remembering everything easier, because I know I can look it up if I need to.
I really enjoyed the day course. Sue was very calm and talked us through everything so well, made it easy to understand. She was also very good at letting us ask questions as they came up, and explaining how each of our reactions were 'normal' even though individually they were very different.
The empowerment's gave me a real sense of being grounded and as light as a feather simultaneously.
I left the course with a wonderful feeling of peace and togetherness which has seen me through a stressful week at work, being topped up with the daily meditations. The community feel on your discussion group and the openness of everyone to queries and requests for healing is so pleasing; it is nice to know I need not feel alone if I struggle to remember anything or want to know more.
It has been a real pleasure to study with Reiki Evolution, from hearing your voice so often I feel as if I know you!
Thank you and best wishes,
Shelli Wall, Berkshire, August 2008
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