If you’ve read up on Reiki history, you’ve likely seen the founder referred to as “Dr. Mikao Usui.” For years, Western literature claimed he was a medical doctor, which led to a lot of confusion and debate when historical records didn’t match up. So, where did the “Dr.” title actually come from? Reiki researcher Mamoru […]
Was the Founder of Reiki Actually a Medical Doctor? The Mystery Solved Read More »
Why do we give Reiki treatments? Why is Reiki still being taught all over the world? Why not just keep the practice to ourselves for our own wellbeing? According to the memorial stone of Mikao Usui, sharing this energy healing method far and wide was always part of his vision. The intuitive, grounding work we
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Is Reiki something you do for yourself, or something you do for others? History tells us it’s both, happening simultaneously. In our courses, John and I consistently emphasize that a self healing practice is the foundation of everything else. After all, if you cannot heal yourself, how can you heal others? Recent translations of historical
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I find it incredibly interesting to learn about the original intentions behind Reiki. While modern conversations often focus on how Reiki supports physical recovery and the body’s natural systems, historical texts reveal that mental and emotional recalibration was always at the forefront of Mikao Usui’s work. Reiki researcher, and member of the Usui Reiki Ryoho
More Than Physical: The True Purpose of Reiki’s Second Symbol Read More »
This story was shared in the March online Reiki Share, where we explored the theme of coming home to ourselves. We reflected on what it truly means to feel “at home”, in that place within us where we can be fully ourselves, where there is a sense of safety and quiet steadiness, even as life
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As Reiki students and practitioners, many of us eventually ask the same question: Is Reiki truly recognized beyond private practice settings? In South Africa, Reiki is often still misunderstood as something “spiritual” or “new age” — gentle, subtle, and therefore assumed to be separate from medical environments. Yet internationally, and particularly in the UK, Reiki
Reiki in hospitals: How Energy Healing is Being Used in Public Healthcare Read More »
When I teach Reiki, I often get asked why I prefer to work exclusively with clear quartz pendulums for Reiki treatments. My answer is simple: clear quartz is not only one of the most versatile crystals in energy work, it’s also one of the most widely used minerals in science and technology. This means its
Why Clear Quartz is the Best Crystal for Reiki and Chakra Balancing Read More »
In July, I taught a Reiki course that didn’t exactly go as planned. In fact, the first day barely happened at all. Shortly after we arrived at the venue, we discovered that one of the students’ cars had been broken into. The shock of it rippled through the group and, understandably, emotions ran high. Added
When things don’t go to plan – reflections from a challenging Reiki course Read More »
The simple act of placing the hands over a client’s ears and temples during a Reiki session offers clients a few moments where the outside world fades, and they’re left with a sense of calm and quiet. It’s an important part of the Reiki treatment, but I have always wondered what makes the ears and
Reiki for Ears and Temples: Benefits and Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine Read More »
I was lucky enough to take part in a panel discussion about the chakra system and energy healing. For this discussion, I was joined by four incredible Reiki Masters from the USA and Canada, each bringing years of experience in holistic healing. In addition to their Reiki expertise, these women also bring a rich blend
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