The History of Reiki
USUI REIKI
Mikao Usui, a Japanese spiritual seeker, developed Reiki in the early 1920s.
Usui’s system is based on the concept of channeling universal life energy (ki) for healing oneself and others, promoting overall well-being.
Five Spiritual Principles: Usui emphasized living in alignment with five principles—just for today:
- do not anger
- do not worry
- be grateful
- work diligently
- be kind to others.
Healing and Personal Growth: Reiki is not only about healing physical ailments but also about personal and spiritual development, helping practitioners live more balanced, compassionate lives.
Usui passed his teachings through direct attunements, beginning the lineage that continues today, where each Reiki Master passes down this energy and wisdom to students.
With the help of Usui’s students, including Chujiro Hayashi and later Hawayo Takata, they helped spread Reiki from Japan to the West, turning it into a worldwide healing practice.
KARUNA REIKI
Karuna Reiki is an advanced form of Reiki that was developed by William Lee Rand in the 1990s.
Karuna means “compassion.” It focuses on healing with deep compassion for yourself and others.
You need to be an Usui Reiki Master before learning Karuna Reiki, making it an advanced form of energy healing.
Through the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT), Rand helped formalize Reiki education, setting clear standards for training, certification, and ethical practice, raising Reiki’s credibility and accessibility worldwide.
While respecting the original Usui Reiki, Rand introduced modern techniques and teachings, such as combining sound healing (chanting) with Reiki, offering a more holistic healing experience.
Karuna Reiki deepens healing with more powerful energy and compassionate action, making it highly effective for profound emotional and spiritual transformation.
Rand also emphasizes using Reiki not only for personal healing but also for collective healing. His initiatives to send Reiki energy for world peace and environmental healing highlight Reiki’s potential for large-scale transformation.
Here are some of the benefits Reiki may activate within you:
Mind:
- Releases low vibrational thoughts and mental blocks that no longer serve you
- Reduces stress and anxiety, promoting inner peace
- Clears mental fog for greater clarity and focus
- Supports mindset shifts, fostering positive and empowering beliefs
Body:
- Releases energy blockages causing tension, pain, or fatigue
- Promotes deep relaxation, reducing physical stress
- Activates the body’s natural healing processes
- Restores balance and vitality, leaving you grounded and energized
Spirit:
- Strengthens connection with your higher self and universal energy
- Supports spiritual awakening and inner wisdom
- Helps align with your true purpose and deeper sense of peace
- Encourages compassion and connection with yourself and others
Distant Usui & Karuna Reiki Healing Sessions
What is Distant Reiki Healing?
Distant Reiki healing is a powerful process where healing energy is sent to you, regardless of your location. This means you can experience the benefits of Reiki from the comfort of your own home.
How It Works:
Reiki energy transcends physical distance, allowing myself to connect with you energetically, no matter where you are.
(** This type of healing service will only be provided with the client’s verbal or written consent)
During the session, I set a clear intention for your healing. This focused energy helps target areas where you may need support, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual.
Many clients report feeling sensations such as warmth, tingling, or a profound sense of calm and relaxation during the session. This healing energy promotes balance and well-being.
With efforts of establishing a strong energetic connection with you, I will ensure that healing energy flows to where it’s needed most, even from a distance.
Be sure to specify whether you are requesting in-person or distant reiki healing when scheduling your appointment.
What to Expect:
- A Customized Experience: Each session is tailored to your unique needs and intentions.
- Comfortable Environment: You can relax in a safe space where you feel comfortable and at ease during the session.
- Post-Session Reflection: After the session, you may notice shifts in your energy, emotions, or overall well-being.
*Journaling your experience may enhance your awareness of these changes.
