Shelter Animal Reiki Association: Healing with No Ego

Leah D'Ambrosio, the co-founder of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA) joins Robyn and Colleen in this episode. Leah shares her inspiring 18-year journey of teaching animal Reiki and explains how the "Let Animals Lead" Reiki method transforms the lives of vulnerable shelter animals. Listeners will discover how to approach shelters with deep humility, respect animal agency, and use simple yet profound mindfulness techniques to build trust with animals. This episode is a beautiful guide for anyone wanting to offer comfort to animals in need while effectively managing compassion fatigue.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

Discover the foundational principles of the Let Animals Lead method and how it differs from human Reiki.
Master the art of entering a shelter environment with zero ego and absolute non-attachment to outcomes.
Explore practical tips for approaching shelters or sanctuaries by volunteering first to understand their safety protocols.
Release expectations and overstimulation by offering animals loving presence, physical space, and true agency.
Utilize powerful grounding tools like Joshin Kokyo Ho breathing and the calming mantra "We are safe, we are loved, all is well."

Mentioned in this Episode

Kathleen Prasad (Author and pioneer of Animal Reiki)
The Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA)
Frans Stiene (Reiki Teacher)
Inamoto Hyakuten Sensei (Reiki Teacher)
Nicholas Pearson (Reiki Author and Teacher)
Humane Society of Silicon Valley
Oregon Humane Society
San Francisco SPCA
Best Friends Animal Society (Utah)
Louise Hay (Inspiration for the "all is well" mantra)
CARE Foundation (Apopka, Florida)
Dog rescue shelter in Croatia
Zeb's Wish Equine Rescue (Sandy, Oregon)

Connect with Leah and SARA

Website: shelteranimalreikiassociation.org

Instagram: ShelterAnimalReikiAssociation (@shelteranimalreiki) • Instagram photos and videos

YouTube: ShelterReiki - YouTube

Facebook: Shelter Animal Reiki Association | San Rafael CA

Connect with Colleen & Robyn

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**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which supports the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional healthcare providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional healthcare providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

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