Reiki History

Not much has been known about the actual origin and history of Reiki, it is believed that the healing art found its origin in the orient, centuries ago. People studied energies and developed a method of sounds and symbols. If truth be told, many healing processes have emerged from this root system and the original source itself got elapsed regrettably. In the mid 19th century, the ancient system was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, who was a Japanese Christian professor in Kyoto (Japan).

Dr. Usui did an extensive study for 21 yrs to know about the healing phenomena of ancient sages. He also studied the earliest sutras, which are Buddhist teachings written in Sanskrit. Usui explored the ancient sounds & symbols that stimulate the life force energy for healing, and are directly connected with human body and nervous system. He then went through a metaphysical occurrence and got empowered to use these sounds & symbols for healing. Till his death in late 19th century, he taught the healing art all over Japan and named it Reiki.

Though it is not known from where Dr. Usui learned Reiki, numerous people round the world have learned the healing process from him and his foundation. The traditional practice moved further through many exponents like Dr. Chujiro Hyashi, Hawayo Takata and Phyllis Lei Furumoto. While the healing art was getting popularized in Japan, it began to develop and assume new shapes. Reiki was adapted by numerous masters, who later developed the healing art according to their requirements.

In the mid-1970's, Reiki was brought to the western countries of the world and ever since, its popularity has increased. Today, Reiki is practiced in various forms, with the major ones being "the Usui System of Natural Healing" and "the Radiance Technique". Reiki helps to cleanse the body, energize its energy and create balance at mental and spiritual level. Whatever be the history, Reiki is actually a powerful spiritual art of healing which has also received scientific validation.