Reiki I Shoden PDF

Shoden
First Degree
Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki
Rev. Jaena Moynihan

Reiki Master-Teacher
Part I: Intro to Energy Healing!................................................................................................3
What Is Reiki?!....................................................................................................................4
Reiki Attunements!.............................................................................................................5
How Reiki Works!...............................................................................................................5
How Reiki Flows!................................................................................................................7
Where does Reiki come from?!.........................................................................................8
Centering, Grounding, and Cleansing!.............................................................................8
Chakras!............................................................................................................................12
Part II: The History of Reiki!..................................................................................................14
The Reiki Story!................................................................................................................15
Reiki Today!......................................................................................................................19
The Reiki Alliance!...........................................................................................................19
A Detailed Timeline of Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki!............................................................20
Part III: Practicing Reiki!.........................................................................................................34
The Reiki Principles!........................................................................................................35
The Practitioner’s Role!...................................................................................................36
Giving a Reiki Treatment!................................................................................................36
Aura Treatments!..............................................................................................................38
Treating Animals!.............................................................................................................39
Reiki Degrees!..................................................................................................................40
Recommended Reading!........................................................................................................42
About Jaena!...........................................................................................................................43
Chakra Reference Chart 1!.....................................................................................................44
Chakra Reference Chart 2!.....................................................................................................45
Reiki Hand Positions Chart!..................................................................................................46
©Jaena Moynihan Int’l, LLC 2004-2013 2

Part I: Intro to
Energy Healing

What Is Reiki?
Reiki is a healing technique that employs the conscious direction of
energy to promote relaxation and restore physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual well-being. The term ‘reiki’ is a Japanese word meaning
“universal (rei) life-force energy (ki aka ‘chi’)”. It is based on the idea that
everything in existence, living and non-living, is comprised of this universal
energy and is thereby interconnected. It is believed that when we are
depleted of life-force energy, our bodies are more susceptible to dis-ease
and disharmony, which leads to physical and emotional stress;
environment, viral/bacterial/fungal pathogens, negative thoughts,
chemical imbalances, and absence of spiritual connection are common
examples of factors leading to discordant states of being. Reiki seeks to
correct such imbalance by re-aligning the body, mind, and spirit to its
natural state of perfect health (homeostasis).
The practice of Reiki attempts to tap into universal life-force energy
at its Source and draw it down to be channeled by a Reiki practitioner
during a Reiki treatment. The practitioner directs the energy into the client
through the laying on of hands in various positions on or over the clients’
body. The effect is subtle and often experienced as a feeling of being
relaxed, warm, calm, and peaceful.
A Reiki practitioner is someone who has been keyed into the system

of Reiki healing through taking classes and receiving a series of
“attunements” from a Reiki Master/Teacher.
Reiki Attunements
The process of attunement opens the crown, heart, palm, and sole
chakras (energy centers) to create a link between the Reiki Master,
student, and Reiki Source. Once the link is established, the Reiki energy is
anchored and sealed into the body and aura of the student. The opened
chakras are activated to work as conduits of Reiki energy. Once the
energy is sealed, it can never leave; the student will conduct Reiki energy
for the rest of their life (and beyond) whether they are consciously aware
of the process or not. Reiki cannot be “lost” through inactivity or lack of
use.
How Reiki Works
Essentially, Reiki amplifies the inherent self-healing ability present in
all living things in order to expedite the return to homeostasis (balance).
Living cells are constantly moving and rubbing together to create friction,
which generates heat that pushes energy quickly through the body; this
cellular friction catalyzes and assists normal bodily function and flow of
energy through the subtle body systems (see chakra chart). When the
Reiki energy is drawn in, it floods the physical and subtle body-systems
with energy that causes increased cellular, molecular, and vibrational

friction. This friction builds upon itself to the point of forcing out any
misaligned or blocked energy, leaving pure, undiluted Source-level
energy in its place. Typically, this is accomplished over time through a
series of Reiki treatments. Non-living or inanimate objects can also be
treated with Reiki in order to attune their energetic structures to Source-
level energy.
Energy
(Reiki)
Subatomic
Matter
Particles
Cells Atoms
Molecules

How Reiki Flows
Reiki enters the body through the crown chakra and moves down
along the spine to the base (root) chakra. It is “bounced” back up from
the root chakra and moves into the heart chakra where it is then filtered
through the arms and legs into the palm and sole chakras for distribution.
The palm chakras in the hands conduct the energy outside the
practitioners’ body and aura when giving treatments to others and
recycle the energy back for self-treatments. The sole chakras in the feet
distribute Reiki to the Earth in order to complete the cycle of giving and
receiving as well as honoring the planet that sustains us all.

Where does Reiki come from?
The energy itself comes from Source (God, Primal Energy, Universe,
Spirit, etc.). Source-level energy is pure creative energy; it is the original,
primordial energy that breathed matter and form into existence. The
system of Reiki that most western-Reiki teachings are based on is Usui Shiki
Ryoho (Usui System of Natural Healing) and was originally conceived by
Mikao Usui. It is believed that Reiki stems from an ancient Tibetan healing
technique known as “The Medicine Buddha”. There has been much
debate regarding Reiki’s true origins; teachers and students of Reiki have
argued for decades over the purity of their “Reiki lineage” attempting to
discredit others while glorifying themselves. “Reiki” is merely one way of
understanding, harnessing, and utilizing Source-level energy to promote
holistic well-being. Source-level energy is not limited to the Reiki system;
where and how it is learned is irrelevant when working with the energy for
healing and self-actualizing purposes.
Centering, Grounding, and Cleansing
The importance of being a clear channel for Reiki energy cannot
be stressed enough. It’s essential that before and after any Reiki session,
you feel centered, grounded, and clear of any negative energy. The
techniques for getting centered, grounded, and cleansed are simple but
effective.

Meditation is a key component and there are many ways to
meditate; the simplest is breath work. Take several deep breaths and
focus all of your attention exclusively on the sensation of breath moving in
and out of your body. Be aware of how the breath moves in your body
including the rise and fall of your chest and abdomen. Allow this focus on
the breath to tune you in to a hyper-awareness of each of your five
senses. Take notice of all you see, hear, taste, feel, and smell in the present
moment; the present moment is the doorway to a meditative state.
Centering
An excellent centering technique is one called “Breath of Fire”; it’s
a well-known breathing exercise often used in Kundalini Yoga. Close your
eyes and bring your attention to your abdominal region (solar plexus
chakra). Begin rapidly pumping your abdomen while forcing short, shallow
bursts of air in and out through your nose. The idea is to pant like a dog
but only through your nose and as quickly as possible. Maintain this
intensive breathing for 1-3 minutes. Finish with a long, deep inhale when
you’ve exhausted your ability to pump the air with your abdomen. You
may feel a little dizzy or light-headed immediately afterwards; this is
normal. Your body will quickly normalize and you should be left feeling
highly alert and aware, especially of the centermost area of your body.

Grounding
After you’ve finished the centering exercise, a brief chakra
visualization can be beneficial for helping you ground. Refer to the
included chakra charts to understand the colors and placements of the
chakras. Take a deep breath and imagine there is a beam of warm,
golden light pouring down from the heavens into the top of your head.
See and feel the light spreading down your body like honey, passing
through your chakras, and eventually coming out the soles of your feet
and moving into the earth. Next, imagine the earth sending a cool, pink
light back up through your chakras, out the top of your head, and up into
the heavens. Sit with this vision and sensation until you see it clearly and
feel connected to heaven, earth, and your body.
Cleansing
One of the best ways to cleanse and clear your energy is through
the process of “smudging”. Smudging is a Native American practice that
involves the burning of herbs, usually sage, cedar, and sweetgrass. The
herbs are lit and the smoke is wafted around the body. The effect is
purifying to the aura and forces out any energies that are discordant or
negative while drawing in positive, beneficial energy. Smudging clears the
space your working in, allowing your energy to flow uninhibited.

Reiki Master Lorel Stevens contributes her thoughts about the importance
of sage burning and the process of grounding:
The Importance of Sage Burning
The process of burning sage is one of the oldest and purest methods of
clearing a person, a group or a space. This tradition has been used in
many cultures and religions since recorded history. In addition to its use for
clearing and purifying one’s space, sage is also used to heal, increase
wisdom, clarity and spiritual awareness. By coupling sage burning with
positive intention one can find that negative thought and heavy energy
quickly dissipate, the energy of the person or space becomes more
settled, peaceful and clear.
The Process of Grounding
Being ‘grounded’ means simply reconnecting and harmonizing our
physical body to the solid earth energy below us. It can be likened to
sending big tree roots from our feet or Root Chakra down deep in to the
soil of the earth through both intention and visualization. At times of stress,
high emotion, energetic turmoil or when in a large group of people or
hectic area, we can feel ‘spacey’, find it difficult to think straight, feel
disconnected from our body or spiritually disconnected. By taking a
moment to slow down, breathe and get grounded and rooted back into
the solid earth energy again we will find that we feel more stable, think
more clearly and have a better sense of self without the distraction of
absorbing the energy and emotion of what is occurring around us.

Chakras
‘Chakra’ is a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel”. Your chakras are
wheels of light that spin and vibrate at different frequencies of color and
regulate the flow of energy throughout your body. Just as bodily organs
such as the heart and liver govern physical functions, so do the chakras
maintain energetic function. When the chakras are balanced and
aligned, the flow of energy within the physical body can move
unimpeded thus increasing vitality and stamina. If the chakras become
blocked or stagnant, energy can’t properly flow through your body and
the effects of imbalance will be felt on physical as well as mental and
emotional levels. Meditation upon the chakras and their colors is the best
way to balance and align these energies; doing so will improve your
overall state of well-being. Take time to breathe and visualize Reiki energy
flowing into your head, moving through your body and chakra systems,
and pouring out into the earth; this will quickly help balance your chakras.
The following is an explanation of each of the seven main chakras;
additional chakra reference charts have also been included at the end of
the manual for further study.

Part II: The History
of Reiki

The Reiki Story
The Reiki story begins in the mid-1800’s with a man
named Mikao Usui. It’s taught that he was a Christian
minister, scholar, and teacher in Japan. While teaching
his students about the healing miracles or Christ, his
students confronted him with the question of how
Christ accomplished his faith-healings. Intrigued, and
lacking answers from his piers, Usui embarked on a 10-year international
journey to discover the natural healing methods of Christ.
His journey led him to Tibet where he asked the monks about
spiritual healing techniques. The monks had knowledge of such
techniques but said that their methods had been lost long ago. Usui
eventually ended up back in Japan at a Zen Buddhist monastery where
he discovered texts and scrolls in Sanskrit describing the formula for
healing; he had at last found an answer but could find no information on
how to activate the energy. He conveyed his discoveries to the Buddhist
monks and was told to go to the top of Mt. Koriyama to meditate and fast
for 21 days.
Usui climbed to the top of the mountain and gathered a pile of 21
pebbles; at the end of each day he cast a pebble off the mountain. After
casting off the last pebble on the last day, he saw a projectile of Light

coming towards him from the sky. After some hesitation, he decided to be
still and allow the light to impact him. Upon impact with his third eye
chakra, he saw symbols being repeatedly drawn in the sky and a voice
commanding him to “remember”. He came out of his trance and headed
down the mountain and experienced the first four Reiki miracles:
1. He tripped and injured himself. He immediately cupped his
hands and placed them over his injury; energy came through his
hands and he was healed completely, allowing him to continue
moving down the mountain.
2. He reached a pilgrims house at the bottom of the mountain and
ordered a full Japanese breakfast. He ate the entire breakfast
without any digestive issues (after 21 days of fasting).
3. He placed his hands on the face of the woman who served him
and healed her abscessed tooth.
4. He returned to the monastery and healed a monk of arthritic
pain.
Usui aptly named his technique ‘Reiki’ and created the 5 Reiki Principles.
He left the monastery to administer treatments in various places across
Japan. He performed many healings in the beggar’s quarters of Kyoto
asking only that the recipients begin a life of honest work once they were
healed. Many chose not to change their lifestyle and Usui became
discouraged, deciding to leave the slums and travel the countryside as a

healing pilgrim. During his travels, Mikao Usui met Chujiro Hayashi, who
became the second Grandmaster of Reiki.
Chujiro Hayashi
Chujiro Hayashi was a retired Naval officer. He received
his Reiki teachings from Dr. Usui around 1925 at
approximately age 47. After Usui died, Hayashi took
over instructing students in return for assisting with
healing treatments. He eventually opened a clinic in
Tokyo to heal the sick as well as teach Reiki to a chosen
few. He began keeping detailed records and organized the basics of the
Reiki system (the Reiki Principles, symbols, and attunements) into the
foundation of what it is today. He trained 16-18 Reiki Masters in his lifetime.
Hawayo Takata
Hawayo Takata was born December 24, 1900 on the
island of Kauai, Hawaii. She developed nervous
conditions after the death of her husband in 1930 and
was diagnosed with severe gallstones, appendicitis,
and a tumor. She was told she would need surgery. In
1935 Takata went to her parents home in Kyoto to
deliver the news of her sisters recent passing and stopped in Alaska on her
way back to check in to the Maeda Medical Hospital for surgery. On the
day of her surgery, while on the operating table being prepped, she

heard a voice tell her “the operation is not necessary” and to “get up!”
She asked the doctor about surgical alternatives and was eventually
guided to Hayashi’s clinic in Japan.
She went back to Japan and was completely healed at Hayashi’s
clinic within 4 months. After persuading Hayashi in 1936 to give her Reiki
training (he originally wanted the system to remain in Japan and out of
the West), Takata came back with Hayashi to Hawaii in 1938 where they
toured and lectured about Reiki. Hayashi announced that Takata was to
be his successor and become the third Grandmaster of Reiki. He did so on
the condition that she would come back to Japan when he summoned
her and he insisted that she charge money for Reiki training.
In 1941 she had a dream about Hayashi and knew that she was
being called back to Japan. When she arrived, Hayashi and the other
original Reiki Masters trained by him were gathered together. He informed
Takata that a war was coming and that he had been called back into
service. Rather than become an agent of harm to others, and because of
his commitment to healing, he opted to commit suicide using psychic
means to stop his heart. Takata came back to Hawaii and trained 22 Reiki
Masters before her death in 1980.

Reiki Today
After Mrs. Takata’s death, her granddaughter, Phyllis
Lei Furumoto, was named her successor and the
next Grandmaster of Reiki. Furumoto helped form
the International Reiki Alliance and many branches
of Reiki have since been created. Furumoto remains
the current Grandmaster of Reiki. She has issued
statements declaring no one form of Reiki is greater than another and
that masters trained by non-Alliance members are equal in their ability to
treat others and pass attunements.
The Reiki Alliance

The Reiki Alliance is an international community of Reiki Masters
practicing and teaching Usui Shiki Ryoho. They consider themselves to be
the stewards of Usui Shiki Ryoho by maintaining the time-honored form
passed through the direct spiritual lineage of Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi,
Hawayo Takata, and Phyllis Lei Furumoto. In 1982 masters initiated by both
Hawayo Takata and Phyllis Furumoto were invited to Hawaii for a meeting.
The group who came to Hawaii acknowledged Phyllis Lei Furumoto as
Hawayo Takata's successor. They decided to meet again in 1983 in British
Columbia. During this meeting, The Reiki Alliance was founded to honor
the system taught by Hawayo Takata with continued stewardship of this
practice. The Reiki Alliance charges $10,000 to train a Reiki Master.

A Detailed Timeline of Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki
Aug 15, 1865
Mikao Usui born in the village of Taniai, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Apr 25, 1867

Tokyo opened for foreign trade
1867
With the assistance of a gun-carrying Samurai named Ryoma
Sakamoto, the feudal government system was toppled and the
Tokugawa Shogunate gave up power.
1868
Beginning of Meiji period (see: MEIJI, USUI & SHUGENDO )
1869
Emperor relocated Japan's Capital from Kyoto to Edo, renamed
Tokyo ("Eastern Capital")
1869
Mikao Usui believed by some to have been sent to a Tendai
Monastery School
Feb 3, 1870
Proclamation of the Great Doctrine which restored Shinto - also
known as: Kami no Michi ('the Way of the Kami') as the guiding
principle of the nation. Every Japanese citizen required to register at
the Shrine of the local Kami of his residence - i.e. the local Shinto
Temple (not at Buddhist Temples, as is mistakenly stated by several
Reiki researchers)
Jun 27, 1871

The Yen became the new form of currency in Japan.
1871
Samurai class banned from carrying swords.
Apr 1872
An Imperial Edict gives state permission for Buddhist monks to eat
meat, grow their hair, marry and have children, take on a family
name, and to refrain from wearing robes except when performing
services.

1873
Centuries-old ban on Christianity lifted, and compulsory registration
at local Shinto shrines was terminated after vigorous criticism from
many.
Apr 11, 1873

Toshihiro Eguchi (student of Mikao Usui) born in Kumamoto
1877
Last Revolt by the Samurai class is quelled
1877/78
It is said by some that at the age of 12 Usui-Sensei began martial
arts training - studying either 'Yagyu Ryu' or 'Yagyu Shinkage Ryu' -
martial arts incorporating Ken-Jutsu (swordsmanship) and Ju-jutsu
(unarmed combat). He would go on to gain his Menkyo Kaiden
(teachers/full licence) in his 20's
.
Sept 15, 1880
Chujiro Hayashi born in Tokyo
1882
The central Bank of Japan was established.
Dec.14, 1883
The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, born
Apr 4, 1884
Isoroku Yamamoto was born. As a Japanese Naval Commander,
he would go on to mastermind the attack on Pearl Harbour.
Feb 9, 1885
The first Japanese arrived in Hawaii.
1887
Chujiro Hayashi's wife, Chie born
1888-92
It had been claimed by some that during this period (- apparently
as a result of a Cholera-induced, profound near-death experience
in which he is said to have received visions of Mahavairochana

Buddha) Usui-Sensei converted from Tendai to the other Major
Branch of Japanese Mikkyo (Esoteric) Buddhism - the Shingon
school [ - however, the source of this information has recently been
exposed as having fabricated a considerable amount of supposed
'original' Reiki information and documents.]
Jul 23, 1894

Korean Imperial Palace in Seoul taken over by Japanese troops.
1894/5
Sino-Japanese War
Apr 23, 1895

Russia, France, and Germany forced Japan to return the Liaodong
peninsula to China.
1899
Japanese Government passed a statute discriminating against the
northern Ainu people.
Dec 24, 1900

Hawayo Kawamuru (later: Takata) born in Hanamaulu, Kauai,
Hawaii.
Apr 29, 1901

Hirohito, future Emperor of Japan, born.
Mar 1902
Japan formed an alliance with England.
Dec1902
Chujiro Hayashi graduated at the Japanese Naval Academy
1904
Tenko Nishida founded the Spiritual Community known as Ittôen
1904/5
Russo-Japanese War
1906
Kimiko Koyama born. We are told that from 1975 to1999, Kimiko
Koyama was the 6th President of the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai , the
first woman to hold the position

1907
Mikao Usui married Sadako Suzuki
Feb 24, 1908

Japan officially agreed to restrict immigration to the U.S.
1908
Morihei Ueshiba, in his 20's, received his Menkyo Kaiden (full license)
in Gotoha Yagyu Shingan Ryu.- a martial arts style in the Yagyu
Shinkage Ryu lineage
1908
Usui-Sensei's son, Fuji (1908-1946) born
Feb 1909
The Omoto Kyo spiritual group published the first issue of their
magazine entitled: Chokurei-gun ("Direct-Spirit Army" or "Spirit direct
[from Kami/God] Army")
Mar 1910
Having practiced Zen disciplines for many years, Shoseki Kaneko
experienced a 'minor enlightenment' and as a result began to
manifest healing abilities.
1910
Japan officially annexed Korea.
1911
Seitosha - first Japanese feminist group founded in this year
1912
Death of the Meiji Emperor. Prince Yoshihito became the Taisho
Emperor
1913
Usui-Sensei's daughter, Toshiko, born
Aug 23, 1914

Japan joined the Allied side in World War I, declaring war on
Germany

1914
Possible date when Usui-Sensei received the Reiki ability. This is
apparently the date given in 2 different Japanese books on Reiki
and according to Dave King of Usui-Do, is the date cited by
Tatsumi-san [said to have been one of Hayashi-Sensei's students]
Jan 1915
Japan took over economic control of China
1915
A Tendai Buddhist nun referred to as: 'Suzuki San', so it is claimed,
becomes one of Usui Sensei's student, remaining with him until 1920
Mar 1915
A book entitled Kenzen no Genri (Health Principles), written by a Dr.
Bizan (or Miyama?) Suzuki, includes the admonition:
"Just for today, do not anger (others), do not fear, work hard, be
honest, and be kind to others."
This is almost certainly the direct source of Usui Sensei's Five Reiki
Principles.
[There may have been an earlier edition of this book published in
Dec.1914]
1915
Tamai Tempaku, a practitioner of the ancient art of Ampuku
(abdominal massage) and student of Chinese acupoint therapy,
published the first book describing his newly developed therapeutic
modality, which he named 'Shiatsu'.
In the volume entitled: Shiatsu Ryoho (“Finger Pressure Method of
Healing”) Tamai described the treatment of pathological conditions
identified by modern Western medicine using his Shiatsu Ryoho
which integrated traditional therapies, spiritual wisdom, and western
models of anatomy and physiology.
1917
Gichin Funakoshi first introduced the Okinawan Martial art of te (or
naha-te) to the Japanese mainland. The art is better known today
as Karate
1917
Hawayo Kawamuru and Saichi Takata married

1918
Chujiro Hayashi appointed Director of Ominato Port Defense
Station, at the foot of Mt Osore, Northern Japan.
1918
Japan's first Parliamentary Cabinet formed.
1918/19
Usui-Sensei said to have begun 3 year training in Zen.
1919
Morihei Tanaka published: "Taireido: A new revelation showing the
true system of life" It had been suggested that Usui-sensei may have
been student of Tanaka's, or at least have been influenced by his
teachings.
The term: Taireido has been translated as 'The Great Spirit-Way'
1919
A therapist named Mataji Kawakami (?) published a book entitled:
Reiki Ryoho To Sono Koka (Reiki Ryoho & Its Effects)
This book was not about 'Usui Reiki Ryoho'.
It seems that the term Reiki Ryoho (indicating 'Spiritual Healing') was
used by several therapists, before Usui-Sensei, to describe their
practices.
1920
According to Dave King, a woman now referred to as Mariko-
Obaasan (- a Tendai Buddhist Nun) and her friend apparently met
Usui-Sensei on Mt. Hiei (Headquarters of the Tendai sect). It is
claimed that she spent almost every day from then on working with
him, up to the time of his death [Note: Obaasan means
grandmother and is simply a term of respect, not part of a name]
1920
Mrs. Chiyoko Yamaguchi (founder of Jikiden Reiki) born
1920/21
Toshihiro Eguchi, a friend of Usui-Sensei spent several months
working and studying with Usui-Sensei
1921
Usui-Sensei believed to have begun working as secretary to Goto
Shinpei, head of the Department of Health and Welfare, who had

from 1898 to 1906 been head of the civil administration of Taiwan,
and would later (1922) become the Mayor of Tokyo.
April 1921
Usui Sensei believed to have incorporated the gokai (the 'five
principles' or 'precepts') into his teachings.
Nov 25, 1921

Hirohito became Regent of Japan.
March 1922
Possible date when Usui-Sensei received the Reiki ability.
Kurama Yama (MT Kurama), about a 30-minute train ride from the
old capital of Kyoto, is said to be the mountain in where Mikao Usui
carried out his 21-day meditation, and on the 21st day experienced
the phenomenon that is Reiki. [However, others have previously
suggested that it was in fact Koya Yama (MT Koya) and not Kurama
Yama which was the place.] Whatever the case, prior to this date,
Usui-Sensei is said to have been practicing and teaching his own
personal system of self -development involving [so it is claimed]
teachings which, while Buddhist in origin, are said to have included
some 'Shinto energy practices'. [However, research in progress
(2006) would seem to indicate that Usui-sensei's system may actually
have been strongly influenced by the philosophy of the Omoto Kyo
spiritual group] Apparently he did not really have a name for the
system -though it is referred to by some as: 'Usui Do' - 'Usui Way'
April 1922
Usui-Sensei opened his first training centre (some call it a "clinic") in
Harajuku, Aoyama, Tokyo. His 'motto' for the training centre was:
"Unity of self through harmony and balance". It is also claimed by
some that Usui-Sensei founded Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai (Usui Reiki
Healing Method Learning Society) at this time, though others
maintain that the Gakkai was actually founded by a number of his
senior students sometime after Usui-Sensei's death.
1922
Usui-Sensei supposed to have used the Reiju empowerment method
for the first time in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Nov 17th, 1922

Albert Einstein and his second wife, Elsa arrived in Japan. Staying in
the country till 22nd December, he visited several Imperial

Universities, lecturing on the theory of relativity. [While on route to
Japan Einstein learned that he had been awarded the Nobel
Physics Prize]
1923
Usui-Sensei said to have introduced a grading system used by
Jigoro Kano (creator of Judo). Thus the levels in the original Usui-Do
system became: Rokyu, Gokyu, Yankyu, Sankyu, Nikkyu (CKR
symbol taught at this level), Ikkyu (SHK symbol ), Shodan (HSZSN
symbol), Nidan (DKM symbol), Sandan, Yondan, Godan, Rokudan,
Shichidan (/Nanadan). This format was in use up until late 1925
1923
Toshihiro Eguchi returned to the training centre to practice his own
te-no-hira (palm healing) system which apparently incorporated
elements of Usui-sensei's teachings. Eguchi's system had religious
overtones and included a form of blessing ceremony that Eguchi
had learned from his friend Tenko Nishida - founder of the Ittoen
Community. Usui-Sensei, it seems, was somewhat uncomfortable
with Eguchi's approach but eventually permitted Eguchi to teach at
the centre on a twice-weekly basis. He was allowed to perform the
blessing ceremony, but apparently not allowed to chant a prayer
element known as the Komyo Kigan.
1923
Torii gate at entrance to Amataka shrine in Taniai village erected by
Usui-Sensei and his family.
1923
Over 106,000 people reported missing or killed, 500,000 injured and
694,000 houses were destroyed, in an earthquake measuring 7.9 on
the Richter scale - the epicenter was about 50 miles from Tokyo.
Usui-Sensei apparently became quite famous as a result of helping
many of the survivors, and his success and reputation with Reiki is
said to have spread all over Japan
.
Feb 1924
Usui-Sensei moved his Centre to larger premises in Nakano, outside
of Tokyo.
Jun 26, 1924

Crown Prince Hirohito married the daughter of Prince Kuniyoshi Kuni,
Nagako

1924
US passed an Immigration Act banning Japanese from immigrating
to the US
1925
Taisho Government passed the Chian Iji Ho (Peace Preservation
Law / Public Security Act). Primarily intended to stem the spread of
Socialist thought, the Chian Iji Ho was also implemented to control
the growth and activities of religious and spiritual groups considered
to be promoting 'dangerous thoughts' - i.e. ideas in any way
conflicting with, or critical of, the official views and doctrines of the
State.
Mar 1925
Males over the age of 25 were given the vote
May 1925
A further group of Tendai nuns are said to have arrived at the Usui
Sensei's Training Centre (staying until the November of that year).
May 1925
Chujiro Hayashi arrived at the training centre
June 1925
Chujiro Hayashi received Sandan level training from Usui-Sensei
Nov 1925
18 junior Naval Officers and the Rear Admirals: Juusaburo Gyuda

(also known as Ushida) and Kanichi Taketomi (-these latter two are
believed to have been the actual founders of the Usui Reiki Ryoho
Gakkai -) apparently joined Usui Sensei's classes. It is claimed by
some that at this point there was a sudden shift in the nature and
structure of the training given at the centre, and as a result of the
Rear Admirals' influence, a system of 'biofield therapeutics' - with a
focus on treating others - began to emerge alongside Usui-Do
This system, apparently based in part around Eguchi's hand healing
concepts - and utilizing several Ki-development techniques from
Eguchi's book - was being referred to as: 'Usui Reiki Ryoho' by the
Naval Officers. It has been suggested that it was also during this
time that Hayashi-Sensei [perhaps under orders from the Admirals]
compiled his 'healing guide' - as a basic text for this newly evolving

therapeutic modality. We are led to believe that a new grading
system came into use around this time - grades above Nidan were
dropped - and four new levels introduced, called: Shoden (first
grade), Chuuden (middle grade), Okuden (inner grade) and
Kaiden (grade of explanation)
It is also possible that it may have been under the influence of the
Naval Officers that the Gyosei (: poems penned by the Meiji
Emperor) began to be used at the start of the meetings
1925/26
Kaiji Tomita learned Reiki around this period, and later taught Reiki
in the 4-level format introduced by the Naval Officers. Apparently,
his classes for the first three levels: Shoden, Chuuden and Okuden,
each involved a 10-hour period of training over 5 days, and Kaiden
involved 15 days training (presumably 30 hours).
Jan 1926
It seems the grading levels were apparently changed once more
to: Shoden (which now included Chuuden, and had four sub-
levels), Okudenzenki (previously: Okuden), Okudenkouki and
Shinpiden (the latter two covering what had formerly been taught
as Kaiden), with the Shinpiden level having almost the same
content as the Sandan level in the grading system originally used by
Usui-Sensei. It is said that while Gyuda and Taketomi achieved the
Shinpiden level of proficiency, Hayashi-Sensei had continued his
training in keeping with the earlier grading system, in time achieving
the level of Shichidan. Apparently, the only other person to reach
this level was Toshihiro Eguchi and it is said that both Eguchi and
Hayashi-Sensei continued teaching the original Usui-Do system
along with their own healing systems for several years after Usui-
Sensei's death.
Mar 9 1926
Usui-Sensei travelled to Fukuyama town to meet with his creditors,
and died there as a result of a stroke (he had apparently had
several previous ones)
1926
It is claimed that Mariko-Obaasan and her friend remained at the
training centre for some months after Usui-Sensei's death, then left.
Apparently, while they were still there, some of Usui-Sensei's remains
were placed in a private shrine along with a large portrait

photograph of him and the original copy of the 5 Precepts that had
hung in the training centre.
1926
A few months after Usui-Sensei's death, Hayashi-Sensei (with the co-
operation and assistance of Ushida and Taketomi) is believed to
have moved Usui-Sensei's training centre to Shina-no-Machi (in
Tokyo's Shinjuku-ku district) .It was to Hayashi-sensei's clinic in Shina
no Machi that Hawayo Takata would later come seeking
treatment...
Dec 25, 1926

Hirohito became the Emperor Showa. However, he would not be
formally enthroned for almost another two years
1926/27
According to some, Rear Admiral Juusaburo Gyuda and other
students formed the "Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai" (Usui Reiki Healing
Method Learning Society[Association]), posthumously honoring Usui-
Sensei by naming him as the first 'president' of the society.
Feb 1927
Usui-Sensei's students said to have erected the memorial stone
which amongst other things, mentions Mount Kurama as the site of
Usui-Sensei's receipt of the Reiki phenomenon. The stone stands
beside the Usui family tomb in the graveyard at the Saihoji temple,
Tokyo.
March 1927
A marker-stone was erected atop the family tomb by Fuji Usui. The
tomb would later also become the resting place for Usui-sensei's
wife, Sadako, and both their children).
1927
A woman named Chio Uno (1898-1996) scandalized Japanese
society by cutting her hair short!
1928
Wasaburo Sugano (Uncle of Mrs Chiyoko Yamaguchi) learned Reiki
from Hayashi Sensei
Mar 4, 1928
Article about Reiki by Shou Matsui (a student of Chujiro Hayashi )

appears in a Japanese magazine: 'The Sunday Mainichi'
1928
Toshihiro Eguchi established his own school: Eguchi Te-no-hira Ryoji
Kenkyukai (Palm Treatment Research Association)
1928
A book entitled "The Essentials of Seiki Self-Healing", by Jozo Ishii was
published by the Seiki Ryoho Institute. The term: Seiki translates as
'Vital Life-Force'
1929
Eguchi began teaching his healing system to members of Tenko
Nishida's Ittoen Community
1930
Hayashi-Sensei had begun to restructure his own system, referred to
as: Hayashi Reiki Ryoho Kenkyukai - something which would in time
evolve into the therapeutic modality learned by Takata-Sensei
between 1935 and 1938, and later presented by her as 'Usui Shiki
Ryoho'.
1930
Hawayo Takata's husband, Saichi, died.
1930
Toshihiro Eguchi published: Te-no-hira Ryoji Nyumon (An Introduction
to Healing with the Palms)
1931
Hayashi-Sensei left the Gakkai. By this time he apparently stopped
teaching the original Usui-Do system, although he had conferred
Shichidan status on Tatsumi and at least 11 other students. Eguchi
had also left the Gakkai by this time (some suggest he had joined
the Gakkai for a year out of respect to Usui, but left because he was
unhappy with the ultra-nationalistic attitudes of the Naval Officers),
however he continued to teach Usui-Do alongside his own system -
one of his Shichidan level students being Yuji Onuki.
1933/4
Kaiji Tomita, who, after Usui-Sensei's death, went on to establish the
'Tomita Teate Ryohokai' (Tomita Hand-Healing Centre), wrote a

book entitled: Reiki To Jinjutsu - Tomita Ryu Teate Ryoho (Reiki &
Humanitarian Work - Tomita Ryu Hand Healing.
1935
Chiyoko Yamaguchi's elder sister Katsue studied Reiki in Daishoji in
the North of Japan
1935
Usui-Sensei's daughter, Toshiko, died
1935
Hawayo Takata travelled to Yamaguchi City, Japan to inform her
parents of the death of one of her sisters, and also brought her late
husband's ashes to be interred in Kyoto. After receiving Reiki
treatment for several health conditions, Hawayo Takata was
accepted into a one-year internship at Hayashi-Sensei's clinic. Some
months later, Hawayo Takata moved into the Hayashi's home -
essentially as an uchideshi - a live-in student who receives special
training.
1936
On completion of internship, Hawayo Takata initiated into second
degree
1936
It is suggested by some that Hawayo Takata and Hayashi-Sensei's
wife: Chie, both received the master level initiation some time late
in the year.
Oct 1936
Takata-Sensei returned to Hawaii.
1937
Hayashi-Sensei, accompanied by his daughter, travelled to Hawaii,
and they embarked on a lecture tour to promote the art of Reiki
Healing.
Feb 21, 1938

Takata-Sensei certified by Chujiro Hayashi as: "a practitioner and
Master of Dr. Usui's Reiki system of healing"
1938
Chiyoko Yamaguchi began studying Reiki in Daishoji in the North of

Japan
Jan 1 1940
Hawayo Takata had a nocturnal vision of Hayashi-Sensei. Fearing
something was wrong, she wrote to her daughter who was living
with the Hayashis while attending school in Tokyo. Although her
daughter replied that all seemed well, Takata remained disturbed
by the vision for some time, eventually deciding to set sail for Japan
in late March
April 12, 1940

Takata arrived at Yokahama and made her way to Tokyo. On her
arrival, Hayashi-Sensei instructed her to go to Kyoto and study
Hydrotherapy.
May 9, 1940
Hayashi -Sensei wired Takata to come immediately to his summer
Villa in Atami, near Mt. Fuji.
May 10, 1940

Cognizant of the likely entry of Japan into what we now designate
W.W.II, and of the moral and ethical conflict between resuming
military duty and his Reiki values, Hayashi Sensei - in the presence of
Takata Sensei and his other students - committed seppuku (suicide).
It is said that Hayashi-Sensei was cremated and his ashes interred at
a Temple in Tokyo.
1940
Prior to committing suicide, Hayashi-Sensei apparently bequeathed
his Tokyo home (and his Clinic) to Takata-Sensei, leaving the Atami
villa to his wife. It was his wish, it seems, that Takata -Sensei continue
his work. However, she decided to return to Hawaii - allowing Chie
Hayashi to continue to live in the Tokyo house. Chie, it seems, also
took over the running of the Hayashi Reiki Ryoho Kenkyukai clinic.
Partly, one assumes, as a result of Japan's entry into the war, Takata-
Sensei is said to have lost contact with both the Hayashi Reiki Ryoho
Kenkyukai itself and with other Japanese Reiki practitioners. It would
apparently be more than 40 years before contact with Japanese
Reiki practitioners would be re-established...[However, in one of her
recorded talks, Takata Sensei states that fourteen years after
Hayashi Sensei's death, she made a return visit to Japan and met
with his wife Chie, handing back ownership of the Tokyo property to
her]

Part III: Practicing
Reiki

The Reiki Principles
Just for today, I will not be

angry.
Just for today, I will not

worry.
Just for today, I will be

grateful.
Just for today, I will do my

work honestly.
Just for today, I will be kind

to every living thing.
The Practitioner’s Role
Reiki works through the intention of the practitioner but is also
independent of direction; because Reiki comes from Source (God,
Universe, Spirit, etc.), it has an intelligence of its own and requires only an
instrument to work through. The practitioner understands they are acting
solely as a channel for the energy and assisting with creating a space for
healing to occur; it is the energy itself rather than the channel that heals.
Keeping personal agendas and ego out of the Reiki treatment is vital.
Intent and Intuition are the most important aspects of giving a Reiki
treatment; the intent should always be for healing and your intuition
should always be followed during a session.
Giving a Reiki Treatment
There are a few basic guidelines that you should generally follow
when giving a Reiki treatment. It is important to reiterate that the best
thing to do when giving any Reiki treatment is to follow your intuition. If you
feel drawn to a specific area, you should go there, even if it is out of the
normal hand position sequence. Again, Reiki is intelligent; it doesn’t
require your direction rather a simple willingness to allow it work through
you. It is recommended that you focus only on giving self-treatments in
the first 21 days after Shoden training. Doing so will ensure that you are a
clearer conduit for the energy and will also help you become more

familiar with the ‘feel’ of Reiki as it works through you. However, if you feel
drawn to use Reiki on another then it’s perfectly acceptable to follow
your intuitive guidance and give the treatment. When you accept the
Reiki attunements, you essentially sign a contract with the Universe to
become a healing instrument. Therefore, it’s crucial to always maintain a
sense of humility, integrity, and compassion in all of your work with Reiki.
The following are points to keep in mind as you begin your Reiki practice:
• Activate the Reiki energy by cupping your hands as though you
were holding water in them. Then, speak a “trigger phrase” in your
mind (i.e. “Reiki begin”, “Reiki on”, “Reiki start”).
• Do not administer Reiki to broken bones until they’ve been set.
Should an emergency situation arise, perform Reiki on other parts
of the body to help with shock and trauma if you aren’t trained in
medical response.
• Open wounds should be treated on the sides or above the injury
after medical first-aid has been applied.
• Give treatments gently, with little pressure; do not lean on your
client.
• When changing hand positions, leave one hand on the body at all
times.
• Always be aware of your clients personal space; let them know if
they are uncomfortable with any hand position, you can work 4-6

inches above their body in the aura.
• It’s best not to cross your arms or legs when giving Reiki; this can
change the way the energy flows through you.
• Hold each hand position for 3-5 minutes.
• Make sure that you are always in a comfortable position during a
self-treatment or a treatment on another.
• It’s perfectly fine to watch TV, talk, read or be otherwise distracted
while giving a self-treatment. However, such distractions would
obviously be counter-intuitive if you are using your self-treatments
as part of a meditation practice.
Aura Treatments
You can give yourself and others complete Reiki treatments without
ever touching the body. Still using the same hand positions, you can treat
the aura, or energy field, around the body by holding your hands in
position 4-6 inches above the body. The aura is where dis-ease manifests
before it shows up physically. Aura treatments are a perfect compliment
to a preventative health care regimen.

Treating Animals
Animals seem to thoroughly enjoy Reiki. They are highly energy-
sensitive beings and respond well to any form of energy healing. They can
be treated using a modified version of the standard hand positions;
however, it can be difficult to keep them still for 3-5 minutes per position.
Animals, being naturally more in-tune with the needs of their bodies, will
move themselves to get the energy where they need it the most. It’s best
to simply activate the flow of Reiki energy in your hands and gently lay
them on the animal, allowing the animal to move under your hands to
find their best way to receive the energy. Refer to the animal chakra chart
below for a basic idea of where to position your hands:

Reiki Degrees
Should you elect to advance your Reiki training beyond the Shoden level,
there is much more to learn. Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki is divided into 4 levels of
training:
Shoden (“First Teachings”)
The first-degree level covers a basic explanation of Reiki, it’s history, and
how to administer the energy for self-healing and working on others.
Typically, 1-4 attunements are passed and the student is also taught the
Reiki Principles or affirmations. Before taking the second degree, it is
recommended that the student perform consecutive self-treatments for
21-30 days.
Okuden (“Inner Teachings”)
During the second-degree level of training, 1-3 attunements are passed
and the student is taught the first 3 sacred Reiki symbols as well as their
uses. This level goes more in depth on the process of giving Reiki
treatments to others in-person and also details the process of giving Reiki
treatments at a distance. There is also discussion on the more
metaphysical aspects of Reiki, including Reiki spirit-guides, soul-level
healing, and using Reiki outside of healing sessions.

Shinpiden (“Mystery Teachings”)
Third degree Reiki training confirms the students’ status as a Reiki Master.
One attunement is passed and the student is taught the last of the four
main healing symbols. More uses for Reiki are discussed, including how to
set up “Reiki Vortexes”, attuning objects to Reiki for use as healing tools,
and using Reiki to perform home, office, and land blessings.
Gokui Kaiden (“Highest Level”)
This level is where the student becomes the teacher. One final attunement
is passed and the student is taught the fifth Reiki symbol used primarily for
passing attunements onto others. Detailed instruction on how to pass the
attunements is offered as well as ideas for creating an instructional format
for teaching Reiki. Ongoing support beyond the class is offered as the
student develops their personal style of sharing Reiki.

Recommended Reading
“Essential Reiki”
by Diane Stein
“Hands of Light”
by Barbara Brennan
“Anatomy of the Spirit”

by Carline Myss
“Wheels of Life”
by Anodea Judith
“The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao

Usui”
by Mikao Usui and Christine M. Grimm
“Heal Your Body A-Z”

by Louise Hay
“Molecules of Emotion”
by Candace Pert
“Feelings Buried Alive Never Die”

by Karol Truman

About Jaena
Jaena Moynihan is an Intuitive Counselor, Spiritual Medium and
Reiki Master/Teacher. Since 2001, she has conducted intuitive
readings, mediumship sessions, and offered energy healing
professionally to an international clientele; she has been doing
so exclusively since 2004, which is also the year she received
her Reiki Master-level attunement. Jaena is also an ordained
minister and currently holds a bachelors degree in
Metaphysical Science; she is working towards a Ph.D. in
Transpersonal Counseling. Her life mission centers around
helping people make spiritual connections, increase their levels
of self-awareness and personal empowerment, and advance
holistically by utilizing metaphysical teachings and practices.
You can learn more about Jaena by visiting her website
www.jaenamoynihan.com

Chakra Reference Chart 1

Chakra Reference Chart 2

Reiki Hand Positions Chart

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Shoden

Rev. Jaena Moynihan

How Reiki Works!...............................................................................................................5

How Reiki Flows!................................................................................................................7

Where does Reiki come from?!.........................................................................................8

Centering, Grounding, and Cleansing!.............................................................................8

Part II: The History of Reiki!..................................................................................................14

The Reiki Story!................................................................................................................15

The Reiki Alliance!...........................................................................................................19

A Detailed Timeline of Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki!............................................................20

Part III: Practicing Reiki!.........................................................................................................34

The Reiki Principles!........................................................................................................35

The Practitioner’s Role!...................................................................................................36

Giving a Reiki Treatment!................................................................................................36

Chakra Reference Chart 1!.....................................................................................................44

Chakra Reference Chart 2!.....................................................................................................45

Reiki Hand Positions Chart!..................................................................................................46

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Reiki is a healing technique that employs the conscious direction of

energy to promote relaxation and restore physical, mental, emotional,

and spiritual well-being. The term ‘reiki’ is a Japanese word meaning

everything in existence, living and non-living, is comprised of this universal

energy and is thereby interconnected. It is believed that when we are

depleted of life-force energy, our bodies are more susceptible to dis-ease

and disharmony, which leads to physical and emotional stress;

environment, viral/bacterial/fungal pathogens, negative thoughts,

chemical imbalances, and absence of spiritual connection are common

examples of factors leading to discordant states of being. Reiki seeks to

natural state of perfect health (homeostasis).

The practice of Reiki attempts to tap into universal life-force energy

at its Source and draw it down to be channeled by a Reiki practitioner

through the laying on of hands in various positions on or over the clients’

body. The effect is subtle and often experienced as a feeling of being

relaxed, warm, calm, and peaceful.

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“attunements” from a Reiki Master/Teacher.

chakras (energy centers) to create a link between the Reiki Master,

chakras are activated to work as conduits of Reiki energy. Once the

of the process or not. Reiki cannot be “lost” through inactivity or lack of

How Reiki Works

Essentially, Reiki amplifies the inherent self-healing ability present in

all living things in order to expedite the return to homeostasis (balance).

with energy that causes increased cellular, molecular, and vibrational

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misaligned or blocked energy, leaving pure, undiluted Source-level

energy in its place. Typically, this is accomplished over time through a

series of Reiki treatments. Non-living or inanimate objects can also be

treated with Reiki in order to attune their energetic structures to Source-

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practitioners’ body and aura when giving treatments to others and

receiving as well as honoring the planet that sustains us all.

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Spirit, etc.). Source-level energy is pure creative energy; it is the original,

Ryoho (Usui System of Natural Healing) and was originally conceived by

technique known as “The Medicine Buddha”. There has been much

discredit others while glorifying themselves. “Reiki” is merely one way of

understanding, harnessing, and utilizing Source-level energy to promote

holistic well-being. Source-level energy is not limited to the Reiki system;

healing and self-actualizing purposes.

Centering, Grounding, and Cleansing

The importance of being a clear channel for Reiki energy cannot

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