Little Lotus

10/16/2026

Postpartum Reiki: Who Is Mothering You?

In the weeks after birth, all the attention goes to the baby. As it should. But you just did something enormous too.

The fourth trimester is a season of healing, and you deserve to be cared for through it. Postpartum Reiki offers a quiet hour where no one needs anything from you. Your body can rest, your mind can soften, and baby is welcome to come along.

If you know a new parent, send this to them. Sometimes being reminded that you matter is its own kind of medicine.

10/15/2026

There is something truly special about the connection that unfolds when we slow down, become present, and allow the horses to meet us exactly where we are.

Sharing some recent feedback from Anna, who joined us for our Sovereign Mirrors: Reiki & Equine Initiation experience at Taco Bella Farm. These moments remind us why this work is so meaningful and why the connection between humans, horses, and energy is something that words can only begin to describe.

Come experience the quiet magic of the horses, the healing power of Reiki, and the wisdom that can emerge when we create space to simply be.

November and December openings are limited. Reach out to reserve your session while dates are still available.

We look forward to welcoming you into this sacred partnership with the horses.

Little Lotus Reiki & Taco Bella Farm

Book your session now:

https://www.littlelotus-reiki.com/HorseEventDetails.aspx

10/14/2026

One of the fastest ways to tell your body it's safe is hidden in your breath. When your exhale is longer than your inhale, your nervous system shifts toward "rest and digest."

Try it:
Breathe in for a count of 4. Breathe out for a count of 6 or 8. Repeat five times. Picture fogging up a cold autumn window with each slow breath out.

That's all. No special app, no perfect posture. Just you, coming home to your body.

10/12/2026

Animal Medicine: What the Wolves Know About Autumn

As the forest quiets, wolves grow their thick winter coats. They rest more, conserve energy, and lean on their pack.

There's medicine in that. Prepare early. Rest without guilt. Stay close to the ones who keep you warm.

Sharing sessions with wolves, wolfdogs, and sanctuary animals has taught me that healing doesn't have to be loud. It's often just presence, offered and received.

Who are these beautiful creatures: These amazing souls are the ones who are lucky enough to call Ohio Canid Center home and you can support them by checking out one of the upcoming events on the Ohio Canid Center website.

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day

Your mind is not separate from your body, your breath, or your energy. When one is heavy, all of them feel it.

In Reiki, we talk a lot about making space for rest, for softening, for the nervous system to remember what safety feels like. So many of the people (and animals) who come to my table aren't looking to be "fixed." They're looking for a quiet moment where nothing is being asked of them.

That's what I hope Reiki can be: a gentle companion alongside your care. It isn't a replacement for therapy, medication, or crisis support, but it can sit beside them and help you feel a little more at home in yourself.

Today, I invite you to try something simple:
💚 Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly
💚Breathe slowly into your hands for three rounds
💚 Ask yourself, without judgment: What do I need right now?

Whatever answer comes (rest, water, a walk, a call to a friend, reaching out to a professional), let that be enough.

And if you're struggling, please reach out. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 anytime. You deserve support from every direction. 💚

With care,
Nicole | Little Lotus Reiki

10/08/2026

Reiki for Children: Big Feelings, New Seasons

A few weeks into the school year, a lot of little ones are running on empty. New routines, new people, and so many feelings they don't have words for yet.

Kids respond beautifully to Reiki. Sessions are short, playful, and always on their terms. Some lie still, some color, some chat the whole time. All of it is welcome.

Try this at home tonight: invite your child to put one hand on their heart and one on their belly and take "pumpkin breaths." Breathe in to make your belly round like a pumpkin, then breathe out slowly. For more info or to book a session for your child visit out website.

10/06/2026

Fall is the season of ripening. Of patience. Of trusting that growth is happening even when you can't see it.

Pregnancy asks the same of you. Your body is doing extraordinary work, and it deserves deep rest along the way.

Prenatal Reiki is a calm, fully clothed session where you can simply lie back, breathe, and connect with your baby. Many parents say it's the first time in weeks they've felt truly still.

Reiki is a complement to your prenatal care, never a replacement. 🤍

10/04/2026

Sunday is for setting yourself up gently. Here's a fall reset you can do this week

Swap one bright overhead light for a lamp or candle in the evening
Keep a warm drink by your bed for slow mornings
Pick one cozy corner that's just for rest (no laptops allowed)
Schedule one thing that fills you back up and put it on the calendar like an appointment

Ask: what does my body need more of this season?

Self-care isn't a reward you earn after everything's done. It's how you keep going.

10/01/2026

Yesterday’s Reiki session with Martin started a little differently than usual because, for the first time, I witnessed his seizures firsthand.

I’ve known about the seizures Martin has been experiencing, but seeing them happen in front of me was an entirely different experience. Martin is a special needs bunny whose spine is slowly degenerating, causing pinched nerves that can lead to frightening and painful contortions. Watching it happen is incredibly difficult, especially knowing how uncomfortable and scary it must feel for him.

I’ve had the absolute honor of working with Martin for about five years now. During that time, Reiki has been one piece of his care, supporting him physically, emotionally, and energetically while helping him stay as comfortable, peaceful, and happy as possible.

One of the greatest gifts of this work is getting to know animals over the long term. To watch them change, adapt, age, and navigate their challenges, while being able to offer them a little more comfort along the way.

Reiki is not a replacement for veterinary care. It is a beautiful complement to the incredible veterinary team supporting Martin, especially Dr. Suzan Borders.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work with these special buns and to be part of their lives for the long haul. Every animal deserves the chance to feel safe, loved, comfortable, and supported through every season of their life.

Martin, you are so incredibly loved.