The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast

Reiki Research and Parapsychology with Angela Kolls

The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast

Show Notes

Join Colleen and Robyn Benelli as they sit down with Angela Kolls, founder of Waves of Zen Healing Arts and research curator for the Center for Reiki Research, to explore the fascinating intersection of Reiki and modern science. Discover how rigorous clinical studies, parapsychology, and consciousness research are validating the profound anecdotal healing experiences. Reiki practitioners witness every day. Tune in to gain a fresh, analytical perspective on how Reiki works beyond ordinary laws of nature and how it is successfully integrating into clinical settings. Center for Reiki Research Conference In This Episode, You Will Learn: Discover how Angela's background in anthropology and burnout management led her to found Waves of Zen Healing Arts and dive deep into Reiki education. Explore the mission of the Center for Reiki Research and how their volunteer team curates peer-reviewed studies to make research accessible for practitioners. Master the language of Reiki research to confidently discuss clinical outcomes like pain reduction, stress relief, and improved sleep with skeptics or medical professionals. Examine the fascinating connections between parapsychology, non-local healing effects, and the science of consciousness. Learn about the upcoming 4th Annual International Reiki Research Conference and how community journal clubs support integrative healing arts.

Mentioned in this Episode: Center for Reiki Research (CRR) Waves of Zen Healing Arts Rhine Research Center 4th Annual International Reiki Research Conference Bengston Healing Method

Contact Angela Kolls Website: https://wavesofzen.com/ FB: WavesOfZen Instagram: angekolls_wavesofzenreiki Contact Info: [email protected] Center for Reiki Research: Center for Reiki Research Rhine Research Center: Rhine.org

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