About Tau Traditional Reiki

All beings have the innate ability to heal, an ability that is a birthright of every person. But over time, most of us have lost our knowledge of how to use that ability to heal ourselves and others. At the same time, all of our histories include stories of the ‘healing touch’ and the role of touch in caring for others is an essential element of nursing today.

In Japan in the 1920’s, Mikao Usui began teaching how any person can recover that ability. He named this Reiki, two Japanese words put together, Rei (Universal) Ki (Lifeforce). Today, Reiki is a process of rediscovering this ability for yourself through instruction and practice.

Introduction:

Reiki, is a form of therapy that involves the transfer of lifeforce energy through the practitioner’s hands, eyes, and breath to promote healing in themselves, their families, and others. Its roots trace back to Japan in the early 20th century, and those roots are planted in the common soil of energy work which has been practiced in China (qigong) and Egypt (xrp srqt) for 5,000 years. A current term for lifeforce energy is bio-energy.

Origins in Japan:

The story of Reiki begins with Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk and spiritual teacher, in the early 1920s. Usui embarked on a personal quest for enlightenment, seeking to understand the secrets of healing found in ancient texts. Legend has it that Usui experienced a profound spiritual awakening on Mount Kurama, where he received the symbols and principles that would later become the foundation of Reiki.

The Discovery of Reiki Energy:

Usui’s newfound knowledge centered on the concept of “ki” or bio-energy. He discovered that by channeling bio-energy through his hands, eyes, and breath, he could facilitate healing and balance in others. The system he developed became known as Usui Reiki Ryoho, with “Ryoho” meaning healing method. Usui began teaching his techniques, empowering others to connect with and utilize this healing energy for themselves and those around them. The school he started exists today in Japan as a private society.

The First Two Decades of Reiki

Usui trained Chujiro Hiyashi, who continued this work through his own school into the 1930’s. Hiyashi Sensei maintained a clinic during this time where students practiced as interns providing Reiki in the community. 

Reiki remained confined to Japan until Hawayo Takata, a woman brought it to Hawaii where she lived. Takata Sensei, who travelled to Japan on family matters experienced the effects of Reiki at a Hayashi clinic after becomming ill during her trip. Her experience of transformational healing lead her to become a Reiki master under the training of Chujiro Hayashi.

During those years Hiyashi also trained Chiyoko Yamaguchi, whose family has maintained the practice of Reiki since. 

We all benefit today from the combination of these two traditions of Reiki, each with its own set of skills and practices. 

What Tau Does Differently:

• We follow the Hayashi practice of multiple practitioners / one recipient
• We include an up to date understanding of neurology and brain function
• We focus on Reiki in hospice and hospital settings as palliative care
• We provide certification based on observed practice hours

If your intention is to respect the traditions of Reiki, learn the best of both Western and Japanese Reiki as the basis of more powerful energy healing, then Tau Traditional Reiki will fulfill that intention.

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