Reiki Coaching
Are you looking for a mentor for your Reiki Business or your Personal Life? Bronwen is the perfect Reiki coach: experienced and curious. To support you she also offers “pay what you can” subscription courses.
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Monthly TEA TIME with Friends
Calling all friends of Reiki with Bronwen! IT’S TEA TIME!
An online monthly get-together for a chat, a laugh and some heart-to-heart.
Online Weekly Reiju with Bronwen
Join Bronwen Logan for just 15 minutes a week to experience the perfect resonance of the Reiki initiation known as Reiju.
Online Reiki Coaching Group (Every Second Sunday)
It’s tough trying to practice on your own. In this group of like-minded Reiki practitioners, you can find a spiritual home. Be reminded why it is you practice the system of Reiki.
On-Demand Online Meditation Courses
The 7 Slumbers: Gentle Japanese Tales for Drifting off to Sleep
How did you sleep last night? Try my relaxing, wholesome, Reiki friendly experience that helps people wind down and fall asleep more easily. Take something sweet with you to sleep!
Waka Wisdom: 21 Days of Imperial Reiki Meditations
Experience the traditional Japanese Reiki method of integrating the short waka poems of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken into Japanese Reiki meditation.
The 7 Mothers: Strengthen Your Courage and Bravery in under 10 Minutes a Day
Come, Hold My Hand! Lets take a 7 Day Journey to a Brave New You!
The 7 Quiets: Some Shhhh for Under 10 Minutes a Day
Your 7-Day Journey to Inner Quiet!
Grant yourself a gift unlike any other – some quiet.
The 7 Gratitudes: A Journey Through Japanese Spiritual Wisdom in Under 10 Minutes a Day
A unique 7-day meditation that I have developed to enrich your spiritual practice from an authentic Japanese perspective using the Art of Gratitude.
The 7 Serenities: A Path to Calm and Relaxation in Under 10 Minutes a Day
Dive into a world of tranquility as we guide you through practical techniques and mindful practices to achieve inner peace and harmony.
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Bronwen's Blogs, Books & Podcasts
The Samurai Origins of Reiki
(Listen to the enlightening podcast on this subject below)When discussing the origins of the system of Reiki, we often focus on Mikao Usui’s spiritual experience on […]
Why Life is Magical: Bronwen is interviewed by Christy Busby
I loved this interview with Christy Busby as we went deep, discussing every foundational aspect of the system of Reiki and the joy and purpose it […]
The Unspoken Promise Between Reiki Teachers and Students
At the heart of every Reiki teaching relationship lies an unspoken contract: the teacher commits to cultivating confidence in a student. Confidence is the foundation upon […]
3 Ways to Say “I Love You” with Reiki
Have you ever felt that saying “I love you” was somehow not enough? These words are imbued with a wealth of cultural and social expectations, expressing […]
Reiki Technique Card Deck Meditations
Crow Oracle Card Meditations
Meditations with Bronwen
Get Centered on Meditations with Bronwen Logan
Burn Your Worries Away - Meditations with Bronwen Logan
Reiki Meditation Be Here Now on Meditations with Bronwen
Reiki Meditation with Just Three Breaths on Meditations with Bronwen
And Your Word for the Day with Bronwen Logan
Learn Grounding! on Meditations with Bronwen
Learn a New Reiki MINI-PRACTICE #bronwenlogan #reikimeditation #reikihealing #Reiki
Bronwen Logan's Author Page
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Healing begins with Stillness.
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Reiki Mini-Practice to Get You Purring! If you'd like to experience the Reiki MINI-PRACTICE to feel SATISFIED and CALM that goes with this illustration drop by my Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofreikiwithbronwen
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Develop Spiritual Listening with Reiki Techniques and Bronwen Logan. It's time to find out more about yourself.
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Looking for an open and friendly Reiki community?
This coming Monday (Tuesday in Oz) is our monthly social Reiki get-together, "TEA TIME," on Zoom.
It's free!
Sign-up below and bring along your cuppa of choice.
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Reiki is Balance.
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Sleep struggles are real: 60% of adults face insomnia, 75% for older adults. Women are 40% more likely to experience it. Discover 'The 7 Slumbers' - a gentle Japanese-inspired guide to peaceful nights and restful sleep. 🌙✨ #SleepWell
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THE SAMURAI ORIGINS OF REIKI
When discussing the origins of the system of Reiki, we often focus on Mikao Usui’s spiritual experience on Mount Kurama or the Buddhist and Shinto influences in his practice. However, a fascinating clue about the system’s origins appears in Usui’s own words from the Usui Reiki Ryoho Hikkei (Reiki Healing Method Manual), suggesting that elements of his system may have come from his samurai family background.
Breaking with Family Tradition
In the introduction to the manual, Usui’s words are quoted:
“From ancient times whenever someone develops a secret method the one would teach this to the people among family, as a legacy for the later generations of the family living.”
This sentence acknowledges a historical reality: a variety of arts including healing and spiritual practices in Japan were often kept as closely guarded family secrets, passed down through generations. This was particularly true among samurai families, who maintained exclusive knowledge of martial arts, healing techniques, and spiritual practices.
Usui appears to criticise this approach, calling it “really the past century’s bad custom.” This statement represents a radical break with tradition, especially considering Usui’s own samurai lineage. Historical records indicate that Usui came from a samurai family who were “hatamoto” – a high-ranking position within the samurai class who served as the shogun’s personal guard.
A New Approach for Modern Times
Usui explains his reasoning for breaking with tradition: “In modern days we have to live together. That’s going to be the basis of happiness, earnestly wanting social progress.”
This reflects the dramatic social changes occurring in Japan during Usui’s lifetime. The Meiji Restoration (1868) had abolished the samurai class, forcing many samurai families to find new roles in society. Usui, born in 1865, lived through this transition and appears to have embraced a more progressive, inclusive approach appropriate for the new era.
His declaration, “I definitely won’t allow to keep this for myself,” signals a deliberate choice to share what may have been family knowledge that would traditionally have remained private.
What Was the Secret Method?
When Usui states that “Our Reiki Ryoho is a creative idea, which no one has developed before and there is nothing like this in this world,” he hints at something unique – yet his earlier comments suggest he’s drawing on traditional knowledge.
This apparent contradiction may be resolved by understanding that Usui likely combined elements from his family traditions with other influences (Buddhist and Shinto practices, martial arts training, etc.) to create something new. The system’s uniqueness may lie in its synthesis rather than in completely novel techniques.
A Bold Declaration or Political Navigation?
Usui concludes with a statement that underscores the significance of his choice: “I dare to openly teach this method.” The use of the word “dare” is telling – it suggests an act of courage, perhaps even defiance against traditional expectations that such knowledge should remain exclusive.
Naturally, we must also consider the complex political context of Usui’s time. During the Meiji Restoration, there was immense pressure to align with the emperor’s vision of modernisation and national progress. The government actively promoted State Shinto while suppressing Buddhism through policies like shinbutsu bunri (separation of Shinto and Buddhism).
Since Buddhism first arrived in Japan around 600 AD, Shintoism and Buddhism had developed in both separate and intertwined ways, with periods of syncretism and conflict throughout Japanese history. Prince Shōtoku (574–622) made the first efforts to reconcile the two belief systems, and by the 8th century, shrine-temple complexes emerged combining both traditions. This relationship created a rich spiritual landscape where many Japanese practiced elements of both traditions simultaneously.
For the People’s Benefit
Usui’s language about sharing knowledge “for the peoples benefit and welfare” echoes Meiji-era rhetoric about national progress. His incorporation of the Meiji Emperor’s poems (gyosei) into his practice further suggests some alignment with imperial ideology. Yet, according to the memorial stone it appears he remained a zaike, a lay Buddhist monk, during this challenging period, indicating a more nuanced relationship with the political forces of his time.
It’s quite possible that Usui’s public statements reflected a careful navigation of political realities while still maintaining his own beliefs. His emphasis on breaking with tradition may have been both genuine conviction and strategic positioning in an era where the old samurai ways were being forcibly dismantled in favour of modernisation.
Sharing a Hidden World
While we may never know exactly which elements of the Reiki system came from Usui’s samurai family traditions or how much his public positioning was influenced by the political pressures of the Meiji era, his own words strongly suggest that family influences existed and that his decision to share them widely was significant.
The system we practice today represents not only Usui’s spiritual insights but also his progressive choice to share knowledge that might traditionally have remained hidden within his family line – a choice made during a time of profound social and political transformation in Japan.
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Time to Develop Heart Ki and Your Compassion with Reiki Techniques and Bronwen Logan. This traditional approach to the system of Reiki is a great start to embodying the system of Reiki.
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Audiobooks, Books, E-Books & More Meditations
Reiki Women Podcasts
Navigating Spiritual Capitalism with Reiki Women Podcast
Helping Loved Ones with Reiki with Reiki Women Podcast
3 Reiki Practices for Earth Day on Reiki Women Podcast
Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life with Reiki Women Podcast
Change Perspective, Change Your Life with Reiki Women Podcast
Are you an Energizer Bunny Reiki practitioner?
Your Body Your Practice with Reiki Women Podcast
Is My Dog A Reiki Master?
When do Labels Support or Hinder us? with Reiki Women Podcast
Finding Your Niche with Reiki Women Podcast
What's your Reiki Niche? Reiki Women Podcast #Reiki #ReikiWomen #reikibusiness
Focussing Attention (our Greatest Asset) with Reiki Women Podcast
The Power of Words with Reiki Women Podcast
Are Politics Part of our Reiki Practice? with Reiki Women Podcast
Understand & Navigate Boundaries with Reiki and the Reiki Women Podcast
RADIANCE: Liberating Women from Patriarchy, Colonization & Oppression with Elise Brenner
RADIANCE: Emotional Eating and Befriending Yourself with Marla Mervis-Hartmann
RADIANCE: Jae Omnet Putting Self First & How it Ripples Outward
RADIANCE: Reiki to Reduce Stress, Chronic Fatigue & Burnout with Larisa Sipek on Reiki Women Podcast
RADIANCE: Reiki & Recovery with Lynn Galliano and Andrea Bernstein on Reiki Women Podcast
Reiki Treatments
It’s time to start healing!
Book a virtual Reiki Treatment no matter where you live in the world, or visit Bronwen’s Tomah Retreat on a mountain top in Australia.
Bronwen can help you find your way back to feeling balanced and whole.
Bronwen offers treatments for all animals – including humans :-).
Reiki Retreat
Tomah Retreat is a healing paradise on top of the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia. Bronwen has three exclusive studios for guests (maximum: a couple in each studio) to book their healing stay.
Take advantage of Reiki Treatments (book beforehand), a garden infrared sauna, a living labyrinth, a suspended daybed in the treehouse, beautiful gardens to explore, and some lovely animals to chat to including Flora the pig, Bowie the maremma, lots of chickens, and two mini-horses, Beau and Abby
