Connect to Calm with Sara Johnson

02/05/2026

💫 Reiki: My Family First Aid Essential 💫

Did you know Reiki is a powerful tool for physical recovery? As a mum of three, I use it constantly for the family’s bumps, bruises, cuts, burns & more!

For example: This hockey injury. 👁️ Swelling and bruising can be so intense, but by supporting the body’s energetic flow, we can help it heal quicker & more efficiently.

There is so much power in the body’s ability to mend. 🕊️ These photos show the rapid shift in swelling and colour as Reiki accelerates the natural healing process, thanks to Jikiden Reiki@first aid techniques. .

💫 Photo 1 - 2 hours post injury, immediately before I started giving Reiki.

💫 Photo 2 - immediately after giving 75 minutes hands on Reiki.

💫 Photo 3 - approx 22 hours after the injury. I had also given another 60 minutes of distant Reiki while she was in bed at night.

💫 Photo 4 - 30 hours after injury.

What I love most about Reiki is that the “work” doesn’t stop when the session ends; it continues to harmonise your physical and emotional well-being for days.

This first-aid approach is exactly how Reiki was used in Japan back in the 1930s—and you can learn to do the same when you learn traditional Japanese Jikiden Reiki.

I have one final spot open for my training next weekend. I’d love to welcome you there. ✨

Remember…The body is designed to heal; Reiki just gives it the boost it needs. ✨

Sara x

📷 with thanks to my eldest daughter for allowing me to share her injuries & healing 💚

01/05/2026

Vitamin Nature for the soul today with my dear friend 🍃 🌳 🍃 🌱 .

Gentle walks, rustle of the trees, soft breeze, warm sun, soulful conversations and a spacious heart opening meditation on Equanimity at the beautiful Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre. Such a nourishing start to May.

Beltane blessings all - May you flourish and flower, like the incredible beautiful Being You Are.

💚🤍💚🤍

27/04/2026

💫 There are spaces on my Jikiden Reiki Reiju-Kai & Reiki Share - tonight - Monday 27th April 6.30-9.30pm 💫

Such a beautiful way to start the week. Open to all Jikiden Reiki practitioners (due to the content shared).

Come & join me in receiving Reiju, refresh your knowledge and learning from the training, ask any questions you may have and spend time with like minded souls giving & receiving Reiki. It’s a lovely way to reconnect and deepen your practice of Reiki and receive a Reiju.

Booking in my Book Now link attached in my bio above 👆🏻

Sara x

26/04/2026

Hi , I’m Sara, it’s lovely to connect here with you. 👋 🥰

I’ve been running Connect to Calm for 10 years now 🙏🏽✨💜. It’s been a little while since I have done an introductory post …so here is a little recap of my journey and how I got into the work I share with you today.

I’m all about offering you a held space to rest, receive, replenish and restore. Whether it’s through Yoga Nidra, Sound, Reiki treatments and / or Reiki Trainings and gatherings, it is my intention to not only create a sanctuary of peacefulness and calm to help you balance and reset but to also inspire you to recognise your own innate healing ability 💜🤍.

I’ve been on quite the journey with my health over the years . It has taught me a lot, and now, through all my learning and experience, I hope to support you. (Afterall…With my HD profile as a 1/3…I’ve researched & tested it all, made mistakes 🙃 along the way and have turned my personal experiences into learning 😅).

So welcome. And…Thank you for being here.

Come say hi 👋 in the comments so I know you’re here with me 💜🤍💜

Sara xx

25/04/2026

It is so wonderful to welcome new souls to my Yoga Nidra events.

Even after a decade of teaching Yoga Nidra, I still feel a flutter of nerves before every gathering, truly hoping that what I share resonates with you all.

I love to hear your experiences afterwards and to receive your feedback. I am deeply touched to receive reviews such as this. It means the world. Thank you 🙏🏽 💫💜

25/04/2026

Thank you to all who joined Jackie and I for our alternative Friday night out of deep rest & restoration …Yoga Nidra & Gong Bath gathering ✨.

A nourishing opportunity to ground our energy, be present & come back to our body. An invitation to step out of the chatter of the mind & drop into the stillness held within.

It’s such a gift sharing these gatherings with you. A wonderful chance to remember there’s no need to push and force…to simply slow down, be present & connect inwards is where the power lies. True power grows in stillness 🔥 ⚡️ 💫.

We closed with a beautiful mantra to centre & ground ourselves before enjoying delicious handmade cacao energy balls and organic chocolate 😋.

As always it’s an honour to be your rest guide. My next Yoga Nidra Sound gathering is Friday 5th June. Booking will open soon 👀.

Wishing you a peaceful weekend full of all the things that bring you joy, peace & presence.

💚🤍💜

Sara x

24/04/2026

For any of my Reiki students that haven’t joined the Jikiden Reiki UK Association , come join us 🙏🏼💜. There are such a fantastic range of webinars to support your ongoing practice & development, as well as a whole range of other brilliant benefits including bespoke choreographed music to play in your treatments and marketing materials. They provide a wonderful support within this beautiful Jikiden Reiki community . We really are very lucky!! 💜💫💜

24/04/2026

☀️ Happy Friday folks ☀️ what a glorious day.

Thank you for all your beautiful birthday wishes yesterday. I feel so blessed 🥹 🥰.

There are still some spaces on the Yoga Nidra Gong Bath tonight at Ullesthorpe Village Hall. If you’re in need of some restorative R & R why not come and join us.

Expect deep healing sound vibrations ; a bespoke curated yoga nidra especially for this season of mid spring helping you step out of the chatter of the mind and sink into your body; delicious homemade cacao energy balls & chocolates to close the session. It’s going to be a gorgeous end to a beautiful week. 💜

You can your place here -

https://connecttocalmreikirest.as.me/

See you there 💫

23/04/2026

This is 48 🌺 💚☀️ 💛💫

Slowly embracing this changing body, the deeper lines & the growing glimmers of sparkling whites 🤍⚡️💫🤍⚡️ 🤍.

Because life changes us, constantly, doesn’t it. Let’s not waste any precious time trying to go back. We have so much ahead. Feeling a profound sense of gratitude today for this little thing called life here on Earth 🌏.

48….Let’s go…

💫💜💚🩵🤍❤️💫

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

My next Jikiden Reiki training is almost here, and I have just one space remaining for both Shoden and Okuden this May. ✨

For many, learning Reiki is a true turning point & life changing experience. Jikiden Reiki is unique because it remains untouched by Western influence—preserving the original, traditional Japanese methods taught by Mikao Usui Sensei and his direct student Chujiro Hayashi Sensei.

It is deeply rooted in Japanese culture: simple to learn, clearly structured, and focused on feeling rather than mental interpretation. 💫

* Shoden (Level 1):
Open to everyone. Learn to support the body’s natural healing, calm the nervous system, and treat physical ailments for yourself and others. Learn the heart of Reiki practice - Byosen & understand where & how long to place your hands for the most effective healing ❤️‍🩹
* Okuden (Level 2):
Go deeper. Learn distant healing and powerful methods for treating mental/emotional issues , addictions, and habits.

Whether you want to support yourself, your family & friends or start a professional healing journey, these intimate seminar groups (max 4 people) offer a transformative experience.

Jikiden Reiki training is certified by the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Kyoto, Japan. I am a certified Shihan (Teacher) by the Jikiden Reiki Institute.

Curious to learn more? 👀 please reach out (email sara@connecttocalm.co.uk) - I’m really happy to chat through anything with you.

With love.
Sara x