Reiki Lineages and Tracing Service
Why lineage matters, and how we can help you trace yoursLineages and the system of Reiki
For those wishing to learn the system of Reiki, it is necessary to understand why there is an emphasis placed on lineages.
The UK Reiki Federation recognises and welcomes the diversity arising from different lineages, both within the Usui tradition and in non-Usui styles of Reiki. Usui lineages are a requirement for regulatory purposes, and it is important that lineages are traceable back to Mikao Usui in an unbroken link for anyone wishing to apply for registration with a regulatory body.
It is important when undertaking Usui Reiki training that your teacher is able to provide you with a full unbroken lineage tracing back to Mikao Usui.
Lineage tracing service
Unsure about your Reiki lineage? We offer a service that helps to trace it.
You will receive £10.00 off your membership fee if you use this service and become a member.
What is a lineage?
A lineage is the line of teaching that your teacher has been trained in, similar to a family tree. A teacher’s lineage reflects the information that the teacher will be passing on to the student.
Different lineages will therefore have different techniques, philosophies and understandings of working with the system of Reiki. Some lineages even have different histories.
Since the system of Reiki began in the early 1900s, and was brought to the West in 1938 by Hawayo Takata, there have been various histories and understandings of it. Since Hawayo Takata died in 1980, a number of people have created their own lineages. Lineages which do not originate from Mikao Usui are acceptable for UK Reiki Federation membership, but will not meet the requirements for regulation.
Is my lineage an Usui lineage?
Lineages that follow a Western teaching will always have these people at the beginning of the lineage tree:
- Mikao Usui
- Chujiro Hayashi
- Hawayo Takata
All lineages from Mrs Takata include one or another of the following, as they were the 22 masters taught by her:
- George Araki
- Dorothy Baba
- Ursula Baylow
- Rick Bockner
- Patricia Ewing
- Barbara Brown
- Fran Brown
- Phyllis Furumoto (grand-daughter of Mrs. Takata)
- Beth Gray
- John Gray
- Iris Ishikuro
- Harry Kuboi
- Ethel Lombardi
- Barbara McCullough
- Mary McFayden
- Paul Mitchell
- Bethel Phaigh
- Shinobu Saito
- Virginia Samdahl
- Wanja Twan
- Barbara Weber Ray
- Kay Yamashita (sister of Mrs. Takata)
If your Reiki master is in the Takata lineage and their chart does not include one of the names above, you should ask the master for verification, or contact us for assistance.
There are also some Japanese lineages available that follow Japanese teachings, for example those including either Hiroshi Doi or Chiyoko Yamaguchi.
Lineages we do not currently accept
Lineages that are not currently considered acceptable under UK Reiki Federation standards include:
- Universal Healing/Dharma Reiki
- Men Chhos Reiki
- Medicine Buddha Reiki
If you are unsure about your lineage or have queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Lineage tracing service
If you need help to trace your lineage, there are two steps.
- Purchase the Lineage Tracing service. Please do this before you complete the form.
- Complete the form below and send it to us.
For any queries not addressed in the form, please contact us.
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