“Joy is our essential nature, something everyone can realize. We could say that our desire for happiness is, in a way, our attempt to rediscover our original state of mind.”
A 21-Day Journey Through the Eight Pillars of Joy
Joy is happiness that does not depend on what happens. It is our Original Nature, and each of us has the capacity to remember and embody Joy as our True Self.
Two of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time, the Dalai Lama of Tibet and Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, gifted the world with The Book of Joy, an indispensable resource on the study of Joy, and a collection of accessible practices to embody Joy in our lives.
This work parallels the aim and strategies of the system of Reiki, and therefore offers an engaging and gorgeous path for us to follow in our Reiki practice. We invite you to walk this path with us as we journey to Winter Solstice.
Seasonal Meditation Journeys: We host a 21-Day Meditation Journey leading up to each Equinox and Solstice. We will open the portal of WINTER together under the radiance of The Book of Joy.
Format: Each 30-minute session will include brief teachings on the Eight Pillars of Joy and the Eight Obstacles to joy, as described in the Book of Joy, supported by Reiki-based practice. You will have access to recordings of each session and additional materials via a private webpage.
When & How: December 1st -21st, daily from 12:30 - 1:00 Pacific Time. Once registered, you are welcome to drop in to as many of these sessions as you like. We’ll gather over Zoom, link provided upon registration
Get the Book: It is not essential that you read The Book of Joy in order to benefit from this class, but it is guaranteed to nourish and delight you! I love supporting independent and Black-owned book stores, so I’ll share this link to order a copy from The Underground Bookstore, near HeartScapes Studio in Sacramento, CA.
Investment: There are two ways to participate: As part of the HeartScapes Community of Practice subscription, or a stand-alone class:
Stand-Alone Class: Offered on a sliding scale of $55 - $75. The actual price is $65 for all 21 days. Select a discounted ticket if the full price is a hardship for you. Select a Pay-it-Forward price to sponsor a discounted ticket for others.
Community of Practice: Each seasonal 21-Day Mantra Journey is included in our HeartScapes Community of Practice subscription (sliding scale from $10 - $50 per month). Anyone with Reiki training from any lineage is welcome to join the Community of Practice. Learn more about the Community of Practice and the sliding scale subscription options here. NOTE: To choose this option, please register for your preferred subscription level here, and then use the promo code SUBSCRIPTION to register for this class for free.
Feel free to reach out with questions to michaela@heartscapesinsight.com