Classes
Classes are offered in person or by ZOOM during Eastern Standard Time. If in person, classes are held at Four Directions Wellness, 2001 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Please also see our refund and media policies below. We look forward to seeing you!
Mara Benner
Catherine Miller
Instructors for this course will either be Mara Benner or Catherine Miller. Mara is a Reiki Master, trained in various ancient mind-body-spirit healing techniques. She is ordained in interfaith/interspiritual practices, and she ran the Reiki program at GWU Hospital.
Catherine is a Reiki Master, and has offered Reiki clinically at GWU Hospital. She facilitated support groups at the hospital as well mind-body-spirit support to patients. Catherine is also a yoga instructor and a nutrition coach.
To view Mara and Catherine's complete backgrounds, please see personalized sessions.
Zachary Hamlin2024-03-27I just completed my Reiki Level II Certification and absolutely loved it. Catherine Miller did such an amazing job leading the course. I highly recommend Four Directions Wellness for anyone who wants to start their reiki journey. Thank you!
Carly Seward Maher2023-09-27I just completed my Reiki Level 2 certification with Catherine Miller through Four Directions Wellness and had the best experience. The pace and timing of the classes were perfect and Catherine was such a wonderful, warm teacher. I look forward to pursuing my Reiki Master certification through Four Directions!
Marcus Cammack2023-06-16Having completed Reiki I, II and Master level training with them, I highly recommend Four Directions. Mara and Catherine are both wonderful teachers who are incredibly generous with their time, very knowledgable, highly intuitive and have fostered an inclusive community of practitioners. If you're looking to learn Reiki at any level, then look no further!
Colleen2023-06-08I recently completed Reiki 1 with Catherine and truly enjoyed the entire experience. Catherine is an excellent teacher who is knowledgeable, professional, patient and kind. The class was both challenging and fun; I highly recommend Four Directions Wellness for everyone! Thank you for a wonderful experience, Catherine!
Maryam Balbed2023-04-01I had a great experience learning Reiki 1 with Mara and Reiki 2 with Catherine, and I’m looking forward to continuing with the Reiki Master training. I’ve had many Reiki sessions in my life but I did not know how life-changing it is to receive the attunements. What it feels like to me is that it balances and calms my energy system so that life begins to flow in magical ways.
Kendra Norwood2023-03-30This is a wonderful practice with informative classes, offerings, and certifications. Mara and Catherine are both great teachers and practitioners!
Pejman Kasi2022-11-23I had ReiKi level one with Mara and I can say that it was a really amazing experience since I found Mara to be a professional and caring and very knowledgeable person and she definitely knows what she is doing, provides you with the exact knowledge you need to know, has a very good teaching approach and her class is really fun and productive, you feel connected and attentive in her class and I really enjoyed every second of it. Thank you Mara and I wish you the best. I also had ReiKi level two with Catherine and I can say that I enjoyed every second of it. You feel lots of good vibes , positive and bright energies alongside love,yes you will definitely feel love and kindness cause I found Catherine a pure and genuine person.Not only a fantastic person she is with a great personality but also a wonderful teacher. The way she teaches ReiKi is through her heart and that is a valuable thing for a ReiKi master.God bless you Catherine.
Diane Insalaco2022-10-24I took the Reiki I level. I thoroughly enjoyed Mara’s style of teaching and she was very encouraging to all. Thank you Mara for a pleasant experience 😊😊😊
Grant Barbosa2022-10-06They are the very best and most knowledgeable. Affiliated with GW Center for Integrative Medicine, both of their instructors have performed reiki in clinical medical settings.
Carly Wright2022-09-23I completed Reiki I and II with Catherine and it was a truly amazing experience. Catherine was a fantastic instructor and was so patient with all of my questions. She made me feel comfortable and empowered on this journey as I've developed a deep passion for Reiki - that is all thanks to her! I can't wait for Reiki Master and I'm also signed up for additional courses at Four Directions Wellness because I had such a fantastic experience with Catherine. Thank you for all you do!
FDW Special Offer - Complimentary
FDW Special Offer: Complimentary Reiki Self-Care Training by ZOOM
Key Objectives:
1. Introduce participants to the foundational principles of Reiki and its benefits.
2. Explore how Reiki is applied in healthcare settings for pain reduction and mental well-being.
3. Provide an overview of the Reiki certification levels, including self-exploration, sacred symbols, and advanced energy techniques for deeper practice.
4. Encourage participants to further engage in Reiki by learning about Reiki Level One, Level Two, and Master certifications.
November
Reiki Level One Certification with Holy Fire® by ZOOM
Key Objectives:
1. Learn how to detect energy;
2. Understand the concept of auras;
3. Learn the history of Reiki and its key master;
4. Learn self-care Reiki;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placements for connecting with the energy;
6. Learn how to offer Reiki to others, pets and plants, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
You will be trained in traditional Dr. Usui Reiki and we will also incorporate a technique known as Holy Fire® Reiki.
This class is focused on a person’s self-care and is the first of three certifications. Reiki Level 2 explores offering Reiki to others. Individuals need Reiki Level 2 if there is interest in using Reiki to volunteer or to offer professionally. Reiki Master level is a commitment to life-long learning of Reiki energy and for learning how to teach as well as provide attunements.
Instructor
Catherine Miller
Exploring Your Intuition - by ZOOM
Remember when you were younger? You were likely more aware of your intuitive guidance. Think back. Do you recall?
As life continued on, society has a way of negating our intuition. Many people no longer actively work with it. If this resonates with you, now is the time to reconnect.
Do you know how you receive your intuitive hits? Do you currently use the insights to make important decisions? If not, now is the time to learn how to work with your intuition and incorporate into your daily living.
Trust your intuition – are you ready to sign up today?
Key Objectives:
- Learn how you may connect with your intuitive guidance;
- Consider how it has shown up throughout your life;
- Learn through experiential training and techniques;
- Develop practical ways to engage your inner awareness for insights, clarity and guidance;
- Develop your energy awareness and regulation, and
- So, so much more!
...To find our Home again, we turn inside to listen, then follow the soundless song of the soul. Sometimes we may hear it whispered in a dream, other times, through the words of spiritual masters; yet, others, through images or flashes of insight or in stories...
The song of the soul may call you through scripture or poetry. You may find it in art or music, in nature or in the elegance of a mathematical equation. What matters is not how it arrives. What matters is that, by trusting our innate bodily wisdom, each of us learns what needs to be birthed...."
Anne Hillman, Awakening the Energies of Love
Instructor
Mara Benner
Information
Date: Mondays, November 4, 11, 18 & 25
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 (ET)
Price: $225
Reiki Level One Certification with Holy Fire®- In Person
Key Objectives:
1. Learn how to detect energy;
2. Understand the concept of auras;
3. Learn the history of Reiki and its key master;
4. Learn self-care Reiki;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placements for connecting with the energy;
6. Learn how to offer Reiki to others, pets and plants, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
Please note that the fourth class will be held by ZOOM. The first three classes are in person.
You will be trained in traditional Dr. Usui Reiki and we will also incorporate a technique known as Holy Fire® Reiki.
This class is focused on a person’s self-care and is the first of three certifications. Reiki Level 2 explores offering Reiki to others. Individuals need Reiki Level 2 if there is interest in using Reiki to volunteer or to offer professionally. Reiki Master level is a commitment to life-long learning of Reiki energy and for learning how to teach as well as provide attunements.
Instructor
Mara Benner
Information
Date: Wednesdays, November 20 & December 4, 11, 18
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
December
Reiki Level Two Certification with Holy Fire® by ZOOM
Key Objectives:
1. Review Level One Training and key points;
2. Learn the three Reiki 2 power symbols (Power/Focus, Mental Harmony, and Distant/Connecting);
3. Practice on using symbols on self and then others;
4. Learn long-distance Reiki for others;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placement for connecting with symbols and energy;
6. Consider ethical issues, professional use and working in clinical setting, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed Reiki Level One and received a certification from a qualified Reiki Master teacher. If you have not been trained by Mara Benner, please send your certification to Mara in advance of registering for this class. Send to info@fourdirectionswellness.com
Reiki Level 2 certification explores in more detail offering healing to others including the option for long distance healing. This level instructs on the use of sacred symbols and the participant receives Holy Fire® placement for connecting with the healing energy. Following successful completion, a Level 2 Reiki practitioner may offer in a professionally.
Instructor
Information
Date: Mondays, December 2, 9, 16 and 23
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
January 2025
Reiki Level One Certification with Holy Fire®- By ZOOM
Key Objectives:
1. Learn how to detect energy;
2. Understand the concept of auras;
3. Learn the history of Reiki and its key master;
4. Learn self-care Reiki;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placements for connecting with the energy;
6. Learn how to offer Reiki to others, pets and plants, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
You will be trained in traditional Dr. Usui Reiki and we will also incorporate a technique known as Holy Fire® Reiki.
This class is focused on a person’s self-care and is the first of three certifications. Reiki Level 2 explores offering Reiki to others. Individuals need Reiki Level 2 if there is interest in using Reiki to volunteer or to offer professionally. Reiki Master level is a commitment to life-long learning of Reiki energy and for learning how to teach as well as provide attunements.
Instructor
Catherine Miller
Information
Date: Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
Reiki Level One Certification with Holy Fire®- In Person
Key Objectives:
1. Learn how to detect energy;
2. Understand the concept of auras;
3. Learn the history of Reiki and its key master;
4. Learn self-care Reiki;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placements for connecting with the energy;
6. Learn how to offer Reiki to others, pets and plants, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
Please note that the fourth class will be held by ZOOM. The first three classes are in person.
You will be trained in traditional Dr. Usui Reiki and we will also incorporate a technique known as Holy Fire® Reiki.
This class is focused on a person’s self-care and is the first of three certifications. Reiki Level 2 explores offering Reiki to others. Individuals need Reiki Level 2 if there is interest in using Reiki to volunteer or to offer professionally. Reiki Master level is a commitment to life-long learning of Reiki energy and for learning how to teach as well as provide attunements.
Instructor
Mara Benner
Information
Date: Wednesdays, January 15, 22, 29 and February 5
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
February
Reiki Level Two Certification with Holy Fire® by ZOOM
Key Objectives:
1. Review Level One Training and key points;
2. Learn the three Reiki 2 power symbols (Power/Focus, Mental Harmony, and Distant/Connecting);
3. Practice on using symbols on self and then others;
4. Learn long-distance Reiki for others;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placement for connecting with symbols and energy;
6. Consider ethical issues, professional use and working in clinical setting, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed Reiki Level One and received a certification from a qualified Reiki Master teacher. If you have not been trained by Mara Benner, please send your certification to Mara in advance of registering for this class. Send to info@fourdirectionswellness.com
Reiki Level 2 certification explores in more detail offering healing to others including the option for long distance healing. This level instructs on the use of sacred symbols and the participant receives Holy Fire® placement for connecting with the healing energy. Following successful completion, a Level 2 Reiki practitioner may offer in a professionally.
Instructor
Information
Date: Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
Reiki Level Two Certification with Holy Fire® by In Person
Key Objectives:
1. Review Level One Training and key points;
2. Learn the three Reiki 2 power symbols (Power/Focus, Mental Harmony, and Distant/Connecting);
3. Practice on using symbols on self and then others;
4. Learn long-distance Reiki for others;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placement for connecting with symbols and energy;
6. Consider ethical issues, professional use and working in clinical setting, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed Reiki Level One and received a certification from a qualified Reiki Master teacher. If you have not been trained by Mara Benner, please send your certification to Mara in advance of registering for this class. Send to info@fourdirectionswellness.com
Reiki Level 2 certification explores in more detail offering healing to others including the option for long distance healing. This level instructs on the use of sacred symbols and the participant receives Holy Fire® placement for connecting with the healing energy. Following successful completion, a Level 2 Reiki practitioner may offer in a professionally.
Instructor
Information
Date: Wednesdays, February 19, 26 and March 5, 12
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
Reiki Level One Certification with Holy Fire®- In Person
Key Objectives:
1. Learn how to detect energy;
2. Understand the concept of auras;
3. Learn the history of Reiki and its key master;
4. Learn self-care Reiki;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placements for connecting with the energy;
6. Learn how to offer Reiki to others, pets and plants, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
Please note that the fourth class will be held by ZOOM. The first three classes are in person.
You will be trained in traditional Dr. Usui Reiki and we will also incorporate a technique known as Holy Fire® Reiki.
This class is focused on a person’s self-care and is the first of three certifications. Reiki Level 2 explores offering Reiki to others. Individuals need Reiki Level 2 if there is interest in using Reiki to volunteer or to offer professionally. Reiki Master level is a commitment to life-long learning of Reiki energy and for learning how to teach as well as provide attunements.
Instructor
Mara Benner
Information
Date: Mondays, February 24, March 3, 10 and 17
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
March
Reiki Level Two Certification with Holy Fire® by ZOOM
Key Objectives:
1. Review Level One Training and key points;
2. Learn the three Reiki 2 power symbols (Power/Focus, Mental Harmony, and Distant/Connecting);
3. Practice on using symbols on self and then others;
4. Learn long-distance Reiki for others;
5. Receive Holy Fire® placement for connecting with symbols and energy;
6. Consider ethical issues, professional use and working in clinical setting, and
7. Receive certification after training and completion of all assignments. (Certification is through Four Directions Wellness, affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed Reiki Level One and received a certification from a qualified Reiki Master teacher. If you have not been trained by Mara Benner, please send your certification to Mara in advance of registering for this class. Send to info@fourdirectionswellness.com
Reiki Level 2 certification explores in more detail offering healing to others including the option for long distance healing. This level instructs on the use of sacred symbols and the participant receives Holy Fire® placement for connecting with the healing energy. Following successful completion, a Level 2 Reiki practitioner may offer in a professionally.
Instructor
Information
Date: Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 (ET)
Price: $280
Reiki Master Certification with Holy Fire® Training
With the successful completion of Reiki Level One and Two certifications, you may continue your journey through a nine-month Reiki Master training. In this class, you explore in more depth the different energy techniques and approaches with a heavier dependence on your intuition.
This training will teach traditional Dr. Usui combined with Holy Fire® Reiki. You will be receiving Holy Fire® placements for Reiki One and Two and the final ignition of Holy Fire®. The Holy Fire® training encourages the use of your intuition and direct connection with the Universe.
Key Objectives:
- Explore in more depth the wonderful world of healing energy;
- Learn how to work with the energetic aura;
- Discover how to use a body scan to detect stagnation in a person's energy field and physical body;
- Explore the use of chromotherapy;
- Consider other ancient healing approaches and the similarities to Reiki;
- Practice using your skills in energetic sessions;
- Enhance your intuitive skills;
- Learn how to offer Holy Fire® placements and ignitions,
- Understand how to teach Reiki for all levels, and
- Deepen your personal understanding of the world around you along with so much more!
Reiki Master training happens on the second Tuesday of the month beginning in October. All classes are done via ZOOM.
For the current year, please take a moment to review the dates provided. It is important that participants not miss more than two classes.
If you have not trained at Four Directions Wellness, please be sure to provide you Reiki Level One and Two certification to qualify for Reiki Master training.
Information
2025 Reiki Master Class
Tuesday Evenings by ZOOM
7:00 to 9:00 pm (EST)
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
$795
Registration is required in advance. Space is limited and there is high demand for this training. Payments may be made in two payments - one before the start of the class and one in January. If interested in installments, please contact Mara.
Reiki Master Training is offered twice a year. One class begins in March and the other in October.
Please review Refund Policy below. Thank you!
October
Reiki Master Certification with Holy Fire® Training
With the successful completion of Reiki Level One and Two certifications, you may continue your journey through a nine-month Reiki Master training. In this class, you explore in more depth the different energy techniques and approaches with a heavier dependence on your intuition.
This training will teach traditional Dr. Usui combined with Holy Fire® Reiki. You will be receiving Holy Fire® placements for Reiki One and Two and the final ignition of Holy Fire®. The Holy Fire® training encourages the use of your intuition and direct connection with the Universe.
Key Objectives:
- Explore in more depth the wonderful world of healing energy;
- Learn how to work with the energetic aura;
- Discover how to use a body scan to detect stagnation in a person's energy field and physical body;
- Explore the use of chromotherapy;
- Consider other ancient healing approaches and the similarities to Reiki;
- Practice using your skills in energetic sessions;
- Enhance your intuitive skills;
- Learn how to offer Holy Fire® placements and ignitions,
- Understand how to teach Reiki for all levels, and
- Deepen your personal understanding of the world around you along with so much more!
Reiki Master training happens on the second Tuesday of the month beginning in October. All classes are done via ZOOM.
For the current year, please take a moment to review the dates provided. It is important that participants not miss more than two classes.
If you have not trained at Four Directions Wellness, please be sure to provide you Reiki Level One and Two certification to qualify for Reiki Master training.
Information
2024-2025 Reiki Master Classes
Tuesday Evenings by ZOOM
7:00 to 9:00 pm (EST)
Oct. 8
Nov. 19 (Third Tuesday)
Dec. 10
Jan. 14
Feb. 18 (Third Tuesday)
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
$795
Registration is required in advance. Space is limited and there is high demand for this training. Payments may be made in two payments - one before the start of the class and one in January. If interested in installments, please contact Mara.
Please note that the 2025-2026 Reiki Master class dates will be announced in the summer of 2025. Dates usually are similar to those listed above. Reiki Master training is offered in March and another class is offered in October.
Please review Refund Policy below. Thank you!
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Refund Policy
To best support an individual’s journey, FDW has small, intimate classes to allow for experiential learning and growth. FDW therefore must depend on confirmations and attendance for class. So please note that any cancellations must be sent to info@fourdirectionswellness.com a week in advance to receive a full refund minus a $20 processing fee. There will be a refund minus half the cost of the class for cancellations up to 48 hours to the class. Unfortunately, FDW is unable to refund any amount 48 hours before the class. Payment for the entire class is required even if you are unable to complete the whole training. Please also be sure that you will be able to attend all of the class dates to receive certifications. Thank you!
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Affiliated with GW Center for Integrative Medicine