The Empowered Companion® 2026 Events & Workshops
Welcome to The Empowered Companion’s 2026 calendar of workshops, ceremonies, and community offerings.
This year’s events center on remembrance, mindful connection, Animal Reiki, sacred ritual, and compassionate support for you and your beloved animal companions. Whether you’re beginning your Animal Reiki journey, honoring a pet in spirit, or seeking connection through community, you are welcome here.
MONTHLY OFFERINGS
Circle of Support for Pet Loss & Healing
Second Wednesdays • 6:30–7:30 PM • In-Person
A gently held grief support circle for anyone navigating the loss—or anticipated loss—of a beloved pet. Includes grounding meditation, optional sharing, and compassionate community presence.
2026 Dates:
Aug 12 • Sep 9 • Oct 14 • Nov 12 • Dec 9
Pre-Registration Suggested
Beginning October 2026
Animal Connection Sound Journey
Third Wednesdays • 4:30PM & 6:30PM • In-Person
Animal Connection Sound Journeys combine guided meditation with an immersive sound bath to deepen connection with animals, nature, and ourselves. Each month focuses on a different theme and intention.
2026 Dates:
Oct 21 • Nov 18 • Dec 16
Pre-Registration Suggested
ANIMAL REIKI CLASSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Intro to Animal Reiki: Connecting Through Compassion (Fall Class)
Saturday, September 19 • 11:00AM–12:30 PM • In-Person
A gentle introduction to the Let Animals Lead® method for those deepening their spiritual practice with animals.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Fall Immersion)
Two Consecutive Sundays, October 18 & 25 • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM • In-Person
A two-day immersive certification exploring meditation, ethics, and compassionate energetic connection.
Animal Reiki Level 2 Certification: Let Animals Lead®
Two Consecutive Saturdays, December 12 & 19 • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM • In-Person
A two-day certification journey to explore the first three traditional Reiki symbols and mantras, Distance Animal Reiki, a deeper exploration of the Reiki Precepts, and more.
Completion of Let Animals Lead® Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification - with any certified teacher - is required before beginning Level 2.
Looking to bring a pet-centered event, memorial ceremony, or Animal Reiki class to your workplace, home, animal shelter, or sanctuary?
We’d love to collaborate with you. The Empowered Companion offers on-site workshops, grief support circles, and Animal Reiki training designed to support staff, volunteers, adopters, and animal-loving communities. To discuss hosting options or create a custom event for your location, please reach out to Jaime at jaime@empowered-companion.com.
Animal shelter, rescue, and sanctuary staff, regular volunteers, and fosters receive significant discounts for on-site classes and events as part of our commitment to supporting animal-focused organizations.
Upcoming Workshops, Classes, Gathering, & Certifications
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Fall Immersion) - Day 1 of 2
Deepen your connection with animals through this four-week Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification using the Let Animals Lead® method. Learn meditation-based practices that honor animal agency, cultivate calm, and strengthen the human–animal bond. Includes Reiju, a comprehensive manual, guided practice, and ongoing community support. Payment plans available.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Fall Immersion) - Day 2 of 2
Deepen your connection with animals through this four-week Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification using the Let Animals Lead® method. Learn meditation-based practices that honor animal agency, cultivate calm, and strengthen the human–animal bond. Includes Reiju, a comprehensive manual, guided practice, and ongoing community support. Payment plans available.
Animal Reiki Level 2 Practitioner Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Day 1 of 2)
Animal Reiki Level 2 Practitioner Certification: Let Animals Lead®
Two Consecutive Saturdays
December 12th & 19th • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM • In-Person
at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Deepen Your Practice. Strengthen Your Presence. Expand the Ways You Can Support Animals.
You’ve built the foundation. You’ve learned to observe, be, invite, and meditate with animals rather than approaching them with an agenda. You’ve practiced listening, allowing, and honoring their agency. And perhaps you’ve begun to notice something else along the way: Animal Reiki is becoming less about something you do and more about how you show up.
Level 2 is an invitation to go deeper.
Completion of Let Animals Lead® Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification is required before beginning Level 2.
If you completed Level 1 with another Let Animals Lead® teacher, you are welcome to continue your training with Jaime. Please reach out before registering if you have questions about your previous certification.
If your previous Reiki training is from another lineage or Animal Reiki method, Level 1 Let Animals Lead® training is still required before entering Level 2 because the philosophy, ethics, and animal-led approach established in Level 1 form the foundation for everything we explore here.
Animal Reiki Level 2 Practitioner Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Day 2 of 2) (Copy)
Animal Reiki Level 2 Practitioner Certification: Let Animals Lead®
Two Consecutive Saturdays
December 12th & 19th • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM • In-Person
at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Deepen Your Practice. Strengthen Your Presence. Expand the Ways You Can Support Animals.
You’ve built the foundation. You’ve learned to observe, be, invite, and meditate with animals rather than approaching them with an agenda. You’ve practiced listening, allowing, and honoring their agency. And perhaps you’ve begun to notice something else along the way: Animal Reiki is becoming less about something you do and more about how you show up.
Level 2 is an invitation to go deeper.
Completion of Let Animals Lead® Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification is required before beginning Level 2.
If you completed Level 1 with another Let Animals Lead® teacher, you are welcome to continue your training with Jaime. Please reach out before registering if you have questions about your previous certification.
If your previous Reiki training is from another lineage or Animal Reiki method, Level 1 Let Animals Lead® training is still required before entering Level 2 because the philosophy, ethics, and animal-led approach established in Level 1 form the foundation for everything we explore here.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® Method – Heal and Connect with Animals
Two sessions across two Saturdays to fully integrate the concepts and precepts of Animal Reiki (both sessions required to receive certification)
Saturday 11/01/2025 & Saturday 11/08/2025
10am - 5pm each session
Sessions held at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Do you feel a deep, unspoken calling to bring kindness and healing to the animals in your life and the world around you?
Do you long for a way to ease the suffering of animals, big and small, through the powerful practice of meditation and Reiki?
Are you ready to strengthen your bond with your animal companions, fostering a deeper, more mindful relationship?
This class offers you the opportunity to become certified in Level 1 Animal Reiki through the Let Animals Lead® method, created by Kathleen Prasad. In this unique approach, animals are seen as spiritual healers and teachers, deserving of the same consideration, comfort, and respect as humans during Reiki sessions.
Spend the first two Saturdays of November with our founder, Jaime Kuhn - learn and incorporate the principles and precepts of Animal Reiki into your daily life, meet weekly to incorporate new knowledge, and deepen your practice and connection to animals of all types. The Let Animals Lead® method honors animal agency, allowing animals to guide the healing process in a way that’s gentle, compassionate, and empowering.
Who Can Benefit from This Method?
Pet parents and animal companions
Animal shelter and rescue staff, volunteers, and foster caregivers
Wildlife sanctuary volunteers and staff
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians
Animal trainers, massage therapists, and rehabilitators
Pet sitters, dog walkers, and boarding services providers
Anyone looking to ease the suffering of animals while respecting their agency and independence
Animal lovers of all kinds who want to foster a more compassionate, harmonious world
Support Healing for Animals and Yourself: An Introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Do you long to cultivate a deeper emotional and energetic connection with the animals in your life—one built on gratitude, harmony, and mutual respect?
What if you could embrace a practice that nurtures this bond, invites healing, and creates a sense of peace and balance for you both?
If you're an animal lover looking for a meaningful way to support the well-being of your furry, feathered, finned, or scaly companions—and yourself—this class is for you!
Join me for an introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki, a meditative practice that invites harmony, compassion, and intention into the human-animal bond. Whether you're new to Reiki or an experienced practitioner curious about working with animals, this class offers a gentle and inclusive approach to healing.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® Method – Heal and Connect with Animals
Learn the Let Animals Lead® method in this Level 1 Animal Reiki certification class. Discover heart-centered healing, meditation practices, and mindful presence to support animals spiritually and emotionally. Ideal for animal lovers and pet professionals alike.
Support Healing for Animals and Yourself: An Introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Do you long to cultivate a deeper emotional and energetic connection with the animals in your life—one built on gratitude, harmony, and mutual respect?
What if you could embrace a practice that nurtures this bond, invites healing, and creates a sense of peace and balance for you both?
If you're an animal lover looking for a meaningful way to support the well-being of your furry, feathered, finned, or scaly companions—and yourself—this class is for you!
Join me for an introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki, a meditative practice that invites harmony, compassion, and intention into the human-animal bond. Whether you're new to Reiki or an experienced practitioner curious about working with animals, this class offers a gentle and inclusive approach to healing.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® Method – Heal and Connect with Animals
Four sessions across four weeks to fully integrate the concepts and precepts of Animal Reiki (all sessions required to receive certification)
Tuesdays, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25
5:00pm-8:00pm
Sessions held at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Do you feel a deep, unspoken calling to bring kindness and healing to the animals in your life and the world around you?
Do you long for a way to ease the suffering of animals, big and small, through the powerful practice of meditation and Reiki?
Are you ready to strengthen your bond with your animal companions, fostering a deeper, more mindful relationship?
This class offers you the opportunity to become certified in Level 1 Animal Reiki through the Let Animals Lead® method, created by Kathleen Prasad. In this unique approach, animals are seen as spiritual healers and teachers, deserving of the same consideration, comfort, and respect as humans during Reiki sessions.
Spend the month of February with our founder, Jaime Kuhn - learn and incorporate the principles and precepts of Animal Reiki into your daily life, meet weekly to incorporate new knowledge, and deepen your practice and connection to animals of all types. The Let Animals Lead® method honors animal agency, allowing animals to guide the healing process in a way that’s gentle, compassionate, and empowering.
Who Can Benefit from This Method?
Pet parents and animal companions
Animal shelter and rescue staff, volunteers, and foster caregivers
Wildlife sanctuary volunteers and staff
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians
Animal trainers, massage therapists, and rehabilitators
Pet sitters, dog walkers, and boarding services providers
Anyone looking to ease the suffering of animals while respecting their agency and independence
Animal lovers of all kinds who want to foster a more compassionate, harmonious world
Support Healing for Animals and Yourself: An Introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Cultivate Harmony and Healing with the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Discover a meditative practice that deepens your connection with animals through compassion, balance, and respect. This beginner-friendly class teaches you how to support healing for yourself and your animal companions while fostering a bond built on trust and harmony. Join us to explore the transformative power of Animal Reiki!
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