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As mentioned on my about page, I’m a trained Usui Ryoho Reiki Master, which is the lineage of Reiki that closely follows the teachings and practices of Master Mikau Usui during his time on Earth. There is no "modern founder" because Master Usui is our founder! Despite crystals and Reiki seemingly going hand and hand, the usage of crystals during Reiki is actually not traditional. Keeping the integrity of the Reiki tradition and healing modality is of the utmost importance to me at Hearts Open Healing, so I view crystals as a complimentary component to my Reiki; Reiki does not need crystals + crystals do not need Reiki. If you prefer to be provided a Reiki experience without crystals, simply tell Meghan at the time of your appointment! Mikau Usui (seen in photo) is the (re)founder of Reiki (Reiki is believed to be around for thousands of years, some believe even before the beginning of time), in which Reiki presented itself to him during his search to enlightenment on Mount Kurama of Japan in the 1920s. Usui Sensei sat in deep meditation/prayer and fasted for 21 days and on the last day, Master Usui was extremely weak and drained from fasting. He eventually fell so weak, that he fell sick and unconscious. As he arose from his spell of weakness the next day, he was enlightened and healed by Reiki, which revitalized and rejuvenated the once drained Usui who was not sure he was going to see another day before experiencing Reiki energy. As Mikau Usui had realized his new-found gift of healing, his desire to share the Reiki healing consciousness only expanded! He eventually started a healing society and connected with Hayashi Sensei, and Usui asked him to expand upon the Reiki healing system upon his passing. Dr. Chujiro Hayashi incorporated the hand-placements and positions into the Reiki practice, alongside a few other changes. Reiki was brought to the USA by being introduced by Ms. Hawayo Takata, whom received Reiki healing from Dr. Hayashi back in Japan due to illness. After experiencing the healing of Reiki herself, she wanted to learn Reiki herself and bring it back to her homeland of Hawaii. She was eventually trained as a Reiki master By Dr. Hayashi, being one of only 13 Masters to be trained by him. Ms. Takata made a variety of changes to her approach to Reiki, while also keeping the tradition of Usui alive. This is the Reiki we know today! ✺this is not a full-deep dive of the history of Reiki, as there is so much more that goes into this practice and its' history. This is just a quick intro to Reiki; hopefully I'll continue to share more about Reiki and discuss specific parts of the practice more in-depth in the future! ✺ My perspective and explanation of the practice is not an exhaustive overview- I empower you to do your own research and to learn from experience so that you can develop your own perspectives! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650077009c61484a6f096e73/1694630185785-U3EO20NZTA50JINXL7EN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What is Reiki? 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