Judy Buchanan Energy & Coaching

06/22/2025

On the longest light filled day of the year Mona and I welcomed 18 lovely women to our “Let Your Light Shine” full day retreat.

Mona and I were honored to host a multigenerational group of extraordinary ladies who allowed themselves to be nurtured through heart opening experiences surrounded by a supportive community of women.

We began with each woman sharing who they are; creating a circle of loving connection. We spent time exploring and discussing letting our light shine and authenticity. To support restoration for all aspects of ourselves; mind, body and spirit, we experienced gentle yoga. Then we enjoyed creating a crystal candle holder as a reminder of each women’s bright light. Followed by a love infused nutritious lunch.

Sabrina Remsburg provided a soothing sound bath facilitating deep relaxation which was followed up with personal time to embrace their own sacred wisdom on the beautiful grounds.

The day culminated with a sacred walk of a labyrinth. What a wonderful, transformative, supportive, and empowering experience we co-created with these lovely and unique women. We are grateful.

Save the Date: Mona and I will be conducting another full day women’s retreat Sunday, 21 September 2025 (Fall Equinox)

If you are interested in knowing more about these women’s retreats in Maryland please message .b.thiel (Mona Thiel)

05/25/2025

Connect with a community of practitioners.

Reiki Share for Practitioners
with Judy Buchanan

Friday, May 30th
6:00 - 8:00 PM

A Reiki Share is a great opportunity for trained practitioners to come together in a caring community in order to exchange services. This gathering will be facilitated by seasoned Reiki Master and mentor, Judy Buchanan. Providers can hone their skills and share their knowledge while building confidence and sharing time with like-minded people.

Everyone in the group will have an opportunity to both receive and give heart-centered Reiki energy. One person will rest on the massage table while one to four practitioners provide a short Reiki session. Following, there will will be time allotted to share feedback and insights regarding the experience. Afterwards, practitioners will rotate until all have been a provider and a receiver of healing energy.

To attend - participants must have a minimum of Reiki one, the first level of Reiki training and attunement. Reiki practitioners of ALL levels and abilities are welcome. You do not need to be well practiced. Equally, no matter how experienced you are, there's always more to learn from each other and to build community.

Learn more or register via the link in bio or
at www.RootsAndRiverYoga.com/events

Roots & River Yoga is located at 30 W Potomac St in Historic Downtown Brunswick MD

04/25/2025

Come visit Mona and I this Sunday at Illuminate Frederick.

We will be conducting a workshop called Journey to Awakening at 3pm.

Stop by and say, “Hi” at our booth where we will have our book, Awakening Stories, available to purchase. 😀

03/25/2025

WOW! What a transformative, supportive, and empowering experience we had together with 15 lovely women at our full day “Being Our Awakening” women’s retreat in Maryland on Saturday, 22 March.

Mona and I were honored to host a multigenerational group of extraordinary ladies who allowed themselves to be nurtured through heart opening and transformative experiences surrounded by a supportive community of women.

We began with each woman sharing who they are; creating a circle of loving connection. We spent time exploring and discussing being our awakening. Through a meditative experience we were invited to let go of what no longer serves us by participating in a transformative burning bowl ceremony.

After our release we began envisioning and manifesting our desires by writing a letter to ourselves.

To support restoration for all aspects of ourselves; mind, body and spirit, we experienced gentle yoga and breath work. Followed by a love infused nutritious lunch.

After lunch Terrie Weaver guided us to create our unique vision boards to facilitate manifesting our desires for the future.
Each person had the opportunity share their vision board and had time to reflect; harvesting their own sacred wisdom on the beautiful grounds.

The day culminated with dancing and celebrating each unique and amazing woman. What an outstanding day!

Save the Date: Mona and I will be conducting another full day women’s retreat Saturday, 21 June 2025.

If you are interested in knowing more about women’s retreats please message Mona Bland Thiel.

02/21/2025

Reiki Share for Practitioners
with Judy Buchanan

A Reiki Share is a great opportunity for trained practitioners to come together in a caring community in order to exchange services. This gathering will be facilitated by seasoned Reiki Master and mentor, Judy Buchanan. Providers can hone their skills and share their knowledge while building confidence and sharing time with like-minded people.

Wednesday, February 26th
7:00-9:00pm ($30)

Everyone in the group will have an opportunity to both receive and give heart-centered Reiki energy. One person will rest on the massage table while one to four practitioners provide a short Reiki session. Following, there will will be time allotted to share feedback and insights regarding the experience. Afterwards, practitioners will rotate until all have been a provider and a receiver of healing energy.

To attend - participants must have a minimum of Reiki one, the first level of Reiki training and attunement. Reiki practitioners of ALL levels and abilities are welcome. You do not need to be well practiced. Equally, no matter how experienced you are, there's always more to learn from each other and to build community.

Space is limited and pre-registration is needed.
Reserve your space by visiting our event in the bio or by visiting www.RootsAndRiverYoga.com/events

Roots & River Yoga is located at 30 W Potomac Street in the heart of historic downtown Brunswick, MD

02/09/2025

Yoga for teens. I recently taught yoga at the Brunswick City Police Department’s Public Safety Cadet Program.

01/20/2025

I would love for you to join me for gentle yoga classes on Wednesday mornings at 10am at Roots & River Yoga in Brunswick, MD or online from the comfort of your home beginning 5 Feb 2025.

You can sign up on the website here.

https://www.rootsandriveryoga.com/classes

12/11/2024

And it begins… Today started my training support to the 68th Frederick City Police Academy.

I am so incredibly grateful to be able to provide resilience skills, nervous system self-regulation and performance enhancement training to these brave men and women who are willing to run toward danger.

I cannot express how full my heart is when I am able to share skills that will support greater health and longevity in their career and life.

11/19/2024

I am thrilled to announce that I am a published author! YAY!

I have written Chapter 8, “I See You!”, in Awakening Stories which is a beautiful compilation of twenty-three awakening journeys, designed to assist others along their path. Of course, by awakening, we mean the understanding that we are more than just a physical body…that we are interconnected not only with one another but with the entire planet.

I am honored to have my story published along with my co-authors who have allowed themselves to be, in many cases, quite vulnerable, as they tell the story of their transformation from pain to healing, bo***ge to freedom, grief to joy.

I am so grateful to Allison and Will for your insight, inspiration, organization, editing and being our publishers for this divinely guided book.

If you would like a copy please message me and I will get one to you.

11/02/2024

I had an amazing time with Alli Houseworth teaching yoga and resilience skills to soldiers at the Madigan Army Medical Center’s Soldier Recovery Unit this week. My heart is full. ❤️

07/31/2024

Congratulations to the newest Reiki Master Teachers Alisa, Kim, Sarah, Linda and Tiffanee ( not pictured). It was my honor and pleasure to guide you to expand your knowledge and practice of Reiki.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

This is a skill that we can all learn. If you are interested in expanding into this practice let’s connect.

07/31/2024

It was an honor and pleasure to guide these loving humans to become Reiki Masters. Congratulations! 🎉