Reiki Lineages

What is a Reiki Lineage?

A Reiki lineage is like a family tree of Reiki teachers.

Each person who learns Reiki receives an attunement from a qualified Reiki Master Teacher. When they later become a Reiki teacher themselves, they continue passing the teachings to the next generation.

In this way, a Reiki lineage describes the line of Reiki Masters that leads to the student. For a healing system to be called Reiki and be recognized as such, the lineage must trace back to Mikao Usui.

This unbroken chain helps preserve the essence of Reiki. It also allows each teacher to bring their own experience, wisdom, and unique approach.

Why is Lineage Important?

Choosing a Reiki Master with a recognised lineage gives you confidence that they have learnt Reiki with experienced teachers.

While every Reiki Master teaches in their own way, a strong lineage reflects a commitment to honouring the traditional principles and practice of Reiki.

For those wishing to learn Reiki, understanding your teacher’s lineage can provide reassurance that you are receiving teachings that have been carefully passed down through generations.

Reiki Around the World

Since Mikao Usui first developed Reiki in Japan, the practice has spread across the globe.

As Reiki reached different countries, teachers naturally incorporated their own experience, research, and cultural influences. This has led to the development of a variety of Reiki styles and schools, including:

• Usui Reiki Ryoho
• Usui Shiki Ryoho
• Jikiden Reiki
• Komyo Reiki
• Gendai Reiki Ho
• Usui Tibetan Reiki
• Reiki Plus®
• Tera-Mai™ Reiki

Although each system has its own emphasis and teaching style, they all share the same intention: to support wellbeing through the practice of Reiki.

Rather than seeing these differences as competition, I believe they reflect the richness and evolution of Reiki. Each lineage has something valuable to offer, and people are often naturally drawn to the teacher and tradition that resonates most with them.

My Reiki Lineage

When I received my first Reiki attunement, I became part of a lineage that stretches back over a century. Every time I teach a Reiki course, I feel honoured to continue that chain. It’s a responsibility I hold with deep respect, and one of the greatest privileges of my work.

My lineage traces back to Mikao Usui through an authentic line of Reiki Masters.

Every teacher in my lineage has contributed something unique to my understanding of Reiki. I feel deeply grateful to continue sharing these teachings with my clients and students.

Becoming Part of the Lineage

When you choose to learn Reiki with me, you don’t simply attend a course, you become part of a living tradition that has been passed from teacher to student for more than one hundred years.

Whether your intention is to care for yourself, deepen your personal growth, or eventually become a Reiki Master, your own Reiki journey begins with that first attunement.

It is an honour that I never take for granted.

If you feel called to learn Reiki, I would be delighted to guide you on that journey.

Explore my Reiki Courses and become part of this beautiful lineage.