Uncovering the Hidden History of Women in Reiki

Join Robyn and Colleen Benelli along with special guest Su Mach'ado as they explore the vital and often overlooked history of women in Reiki. Discover the courageous stories of pioneering figures like Chie Hayashi, Chiyoko Yamaguchi, and Kimiko Koyama, who kept the practice alive through war and cultural shifts. This conversation highlights the profound impact women have had on shaping the global Reiki community we know today.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Discover the untold history of Chie Hayashi and her courage in keeping her husband's Reiki organization alive during World War II.
• Explore the legacy of Chiyoko Yamaguchi and how her family-centered practice helped shape the Jikiden Reiki lineage.
• Chiyo Sugano and Katsue Komatsu, members of the Yamaguchi family Reiki network in Daishoji, Ishikawa.
• Learn about Kimiko Koyama's pivotal role as president of the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai and her openness in sharing foundational teachings with the West.
• Understand the vital contributions of Hawayo Takata and how women-led lineages ensured the survival and evolution of Reiki.
• Recognize the importance of empowering and honoring women's leadership and historical contributions within the global Reiki community.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• · Women in Reiki: Lifetimes Dedicated to Healing in 1930s Japan and Today by Silke Kleemann and Amanda Jane

  · Usui Mikao

  · Chijiro Hayashi

  · Hawayo Takata

  · Chie Hayashi

  · Chiyoko Yamaguchi

  · Kimiko Koyama

  · Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai

  · Jikiden Reiki

  · Gendai Reiki-ho

  · Hiroshi Doi

  · Hyakuten Inamoto

  · Frank Arjava Petter

  · William Lee Rand

  · Laurelle Gaia

  · Karen Harrison

  · Kathleen Prasad

  · Center for Reiki Research

  Connect with Su Machado

  reiki@reikiefelicidade.com

  www.reikiefelicidade.com

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  YouTube: @centrodetreinamentodereiki

  Connect with Colleen & Robyn

  ReikiLifestyle.com

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**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.