5 Orange County Yoga Studios That Offer Classes With Reiki
Dani teaches yoga to a small group in Laguna Beach
The rising popularity of reiki mirrors the yoga trend of the past two decades. Once a more niche practice of the devoted, now it seems like everyone has done a yoga teacher training.
Like yoga, reiki clears the energy in the chakras, but without requiring physical movement. Instead, reiki is transmitted through meditation or light touch. If you’ve ever wanted to do a yoga class that was only savasana, reiki is for you!
The two practices blend together well, so it’s no surprise that many yoga studios are beginning to offer reiki, either integrated into classes, as a monthly workshop, or a donation-based community event.
Below, find studios that offer reiki for groups that can be attended as a drop-in. Schedules are changing all the time, so be sure to follow the scheduling link to sign up!
Laguna Beach Yoga - Laguna Beach
Restorative yoga soothes the nervous system with slow, long hold poses with lots of props to allow the body to sink into rest. It’s a great companion for the healing energy of reiki. This new studio in downtown Laguna Beach pairs restorative yoga with reiki in two ways: with meditation, or with a sound bath. Both approaches promise a fantastic adult nap-time!
Meditation + Restorative + Reiki - Wednesdays
Sound + Restorative + Reiki - Fridays
Cost: $25 or with membership
Learn more: Laguna Beach Yoga
Full Circle Yoga - Yorba Linda
Rhiannon & Dirk lead a monthly yoga share. The session includes a sound bath, opening meditation, reiki practice, closing prayer, and grounding. If you are trained in reiki, you can participate in sharing reiki with the group, but you do not need to have any training in order to attend the circle.
2nd Tuesdays
Cost: $15
Learn more: Full Circle Yoga or Rowan Tree Reiki
Soul Movement Yoga - Mission Viejo
As the name suggests, Soul Movement has a class schedule that’s dedicated to far more than just the physical asanas. At the time of writing, they offer a candlelight yin class with reiki, as well as an energy healing yoga class that integrates reiki, breathwork, and other energy healing modalities. No experience is needed to take these classes.
Energy Healing - Tuesdays
Candlelight Yoga with Reiki - Mondays
Cost: $25 drop-in or with membership / package
Learn more: Soul Movement Yoga
YNG Yoga - San Clemente
At a studio known for heated power vinyasa, reiki is definitely a change of pace. But, this circle has built a dedicated following over the years. Newcomers are welcome. The session will begin with a quick overview about what reiki is, followed by a guided meditation and sound healing. During the session, those trained in reiki are invited to share with the group. Those who are not trained may simply receive. You’ll want to bring your yoga mat as sessions are done lying down, and yoga props are available to borrow.
2nd Wednesdays
Cost: Donations accepted
Learn more: YNG Studios
EPIC Yoga - San Clemente
This two-hour reiki session is a combination reiki circle and sound bath. It is open to all experience levels. Bring a yoga mat, journal, water, and wear cozy clothes.
1st Sundays
Cost: $35
Learn more: EPIC Yoga
Bonus: More Reiki-Yoga Offerings Nearby!
Dharma Yoga House
While this class is not currently on the schedule, this Orange County yoga studio has offered a reiki restorative yoga class, which combines reiki energy with gentle restorative poses.
Shaanti Yoga / Jacqueline Weeks - Lake Forest
If you are looking to book a custom reiki yoga class, Jacqueline Weeks offers sessions both at Shaanti Yoga in Lake Forest or your location of choice. You can choose just reiki, or combine reiki with a yoga class.
Free Reiki 4 Cancer - Huntington Beach
This donation-based reiki training organization offers a reiki circle every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. No experience is necessary to attend, but if you are trained in reiki, you can practice your skills.
