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Usui Reiki Ryōhō · Level One to Master · Direct & Authentic Japanese Lineage

Usui Reiki Courses: Learn the Way It Was Originally Taught in Japan

Reiki Ryōhō is one of the core practices I share within my wider work in consciousness and inner stillness. These trainings follow the traditional Japanese lineage: a practical path to internal peace, deep healing, and the skill to support yourself and those around you.

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Bruce Taylor in meditation at a Zen rock garden in Kyoto, Japan
In meditation · Kyoto, Japan

Content

110+ Lessons across the 3 levels of Reiki Ryōhō

Depth

Over 25 Hours of
Video Learning Modules

Support

Lifetime Access · Ongoing Support · No Upgrades or Upsells, Ever

Certification

Become a 5th Generation
Reiki Ryōhō Teacher & Practitioner

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All three levels of Reiki Ryōhō, Shoden, Okuden, and Shinpiden, completed at your own pace with me. Grants fifth-generation lineage as a teacher and practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryōhō.

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Shoden, Level One

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Begin with Level One, Shoden, the first teachings of Reiki Ryōhō, and take your first steps into the Japanese roots of the practice. Continue later and your full $345 tuition is credited toward either Complete package. Starting with Shoden never costs you extra.

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Every level includes lifetime access to all course material, all future updates, and full certification.

Bruce Taylor's Reiki lineages: Usui Reiki Ryōhō main lineage and Gendai Reiki Ho, leading to you as a 5th generation teacher and practitioner

What This Training Means for YOU

Your Usui Reiki courses and trainings with Roots of Life connect you directly to the roots of Traditional Japanese Usui Reiki Ryōhō.

👺 A direct connection — I return to Kyoto each year to train with my teachers and sit with the monks of Mt. Kurama. Your training comes through this line.

👺 A training with depth — 110+ lessons, 25+ hours of guided teaching, clear and practical.

👺 Guidance that grows with you — Self-Paced or Guided with mentoring, lifetime access included.

👺 Become a 5th Generation Teacher/Practitioner — This is your opportunity to step into a living tradition of Usui Reiki Ryōhō and to learn it as few ever do.

You're here. You've found a teacher committed to passing along Reiki Ryōhō exactly as it was given to him.

"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."

If this resonates, the door is open.

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Why the Tengu emoji? In Japanese folklore, Tengu are the mountain guardians of Mt. Kurama in Kyoto. I use the tengu mark here and throughout the site as a sign of respect to all that the Tengu teach us on our journey.

Your Complete Reiki Journey By The Numbers:

Each Usui Reiki Ryōhō course functions as a standalone training and as part of the full journey toward Shinpiden. Lessons build progressively so your understanding deepens at every step.

Shoden (Level I)

36 lessons

The "First Teachings" of Usui Reiki Ryōhō. Recognize the nature of mind and the true meaning of practice (Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryōhō).

Okuden (Level II)

25 lessons

The "Inner Teachings" of Usui Reiki Ryōhō. Turn further inward, work with the first three symbols, and deepen your connection to the self and to Mt. Kurama.

Shinpiden (Master Level)

57 lessons

The "Mystery Teachings" of Usui Reiki Ryōhō. Recognize the light of Reiki in mind and body, and move toward anshin ritsumei: a life of deep peace with each breath.

That’s 110+ lessons and 25+ hours of guided teaching. Your enrollment includes lifetime access and all future updates.

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Bruce Taylor teaching at Mt. Kurama, Japan
Teaching at Kurama-dera in Kyoto, where Usui Sensei had the experience that gave rise to Reiki Ryōhō.
The lantern-lined approach to the main temple at Mt. Kurama
The lantern-lined approach to the main hall at Kurama-dera.
The main hall at Kurama-dera, Mt. Kurama
The main hall at Kurama-dera, Mt. Kurama.

Your Learning Journey in Usui Reiki Ryōhō

How the path unfolds from first teachings to the mystery teachings: listening, practicing, living Reiki.

Level One

Shoden — First Teachings

The opening investigation of the self. You learn to listen within using the original precepts and self-treatment as Usui Sensei taught.

  • Establish daily practice with the precepts & self-treatment.
  • Develop sensitivity to your internal state ("listening").
  • Understand Usui Sensei's path and why it matters today.
Level Two

Okuden — Inner Teachings

From listening to cultivating calm. You work with the original symbols and practices to loosen attachment, the root of suffering.

  • Apply traditional symbols in grounded, original ways.
  • Release reactivity; stabilize inner peace in daily life.
  • See how belief & attachment shape experience.
Master Level

Shinpiden — Mystery Teaching

Beyond the personal self into spacious presence. You cultivate neutrality and recognize your place in the one fabric of energy.

  • Live from embodied peace & clarity (mind–body–spirit).
  • Step into lineage as a 5th-generation teacher/practitioner.
  • Teach, attune, and support others with ongoing mentoring.

Choose Your Path

Three ways to walk the same road. Every option includes the identical lessons, live attunements, full certification, lifetime access, and all future updates. Payment plans are available for every course and package - you can select your installment option at checkout.

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Shoden · Level One

$345

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The first teachings of Usui Reiki Ryōhō. 36 lessons, one live attunement, full Level One certification, and a mentoring call when you're ready for it.

Continue later and your full $345 Shoden tuition is credited toward either Complete package. Starting with Shoden never costs you extra. Already enrolled in Shoden? Log in and your credit is applied automatically at checkout.

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Complete Self-Paced

$1,785$1,595

Payment plan available at checkout

Package savings of $190

The whole path in one enrollment: Shoden, Okuden, and Shinpiden at your own pace, with a mentoring call and live attunement at each level. Completing the path grants 5th generation lineage as a teacher and practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryōhō.

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Complete Guided

$3,085$2,795

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Package savings of $290

The same complete training, walked side by side. 14 one-to-one mentoring calls across the three levels instead of 3, for students who want steady direct guidance as their practice deepens. Same lessons, same certification, same lineage.

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Whichever door you choose, your first 5 lessons are covered by a full money-back guarantee.

👺 Shoden or the Complete Package? Not sure yet?

Don't worry. Start your journey with Shoden as a standalone course now. When you're ready to commit to the full training with me, your entire Shoden tuition is applied against the price of either Complete package, Self-Paced or Guided. Starting with Shoden costs you nothing extra, ever. Already enrolled in Shoden? Log in and your credit is applied automatically at checkout.

This applies to every Shoden student here at Roots of Life, whatever you originally paid. Credit pricing can't be combined with coupon codes.

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Explore all Reiki courses and course packages below. Payment plans are available for every option and can be selected at checkout. To enroll, simply click on your desired course and you'll be taken directly to the checkout.

Single Courses · Self-Paced

Each course includes one one-to-one mentoring call.

Level One · Shoden1 mentoring call$345Enroll › Level Two · Okuden1 mentoring call$345Enroll › Level Three · Shinpiden1 mentoring call$1,095Enroll ›

Single Courses · Guided

Each course includes multiple one-to-one mentoring calls.

Level One · Shoden4 mentoring calls$695Enroll › Level Two · Okuden4 mentoring calls$695Enroll › Level Three · Shinpiden6 mentoring calls$1,695Enroll ›

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Already enrolled in Shoden? Log in and your full tuition credit is applied automatically at checkout on either Complete package. Prefer the Two & Master package instead? Contact me and I'll apply your credit directly.

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Enroll With Confidence: Your First 5 Lessons Are Guaranteed

I believe you'll feel the difference in these teachings from the very first lessons. But if you complete the first 5 lessons of any single course or course package within 30 days of enrolling and it doesn't resonate, let me know for a full refund, no questions asked.

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Carrying the Lineage Forward

Becoming a 5th Generation Teacher & Practitioner

Becoming a 5th generation teacher and practitioner of Reiki Ryōhō carries a real responsibility. You are agreeing to pass along these teachings as they were delivered to you, just as they were delivered to me from Inamoto Sensei. My aim is to teach invisibly. What reaches you should be the practice itself, free of my personal belief, story, or interpretation, and I ask the same of every student who carries it forward.

To honor this, lineage is granted to students who have:

Completed all three levels (Shoden through Shinpiden) here at Roots of Life

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Completed Shinpiden with me following a personal conversation about your background and understanding of Reiki Ryōhō and understanding that any gaps from previous courses will have to be discussed and cleared.

If you're arriving from a more modern Western interpretation of Reiki, I ask that you begin with Shoden. Your previous training has its own value and I have no interest in dismissing it. What is commonly taught today as "Reiki" has drifted a long way from the original teachings of Reiki Ryōhō. Experiencing those roots firsthand will change your understanding of what Reiki actually is.

Okuden Sample Lesson: The Deities of Mt. Kurama

Teaching Traditional Reiki Ryōhō Since 2004

A lifetime of practice, decades of teaching, and an unwavering commitment to preserving the authentic roots of Usui Reiki Ryōhō.

20+ Years
Practicing & Teaching Reiki Ryōhō worldwide
Direct Lineage
Yearly pilgrimages to Japan
Thousands Trained
Global training and reach
Lifetime Practice
My life is dedicated to my practice

"These teachings were passed to me with care, and I pass them to you with the same respect and authenticity they deserve."

Bruce Taylor

Are the trainings at Roots of Life right for you?

👺 You've found your home if:

✓ How this unfolds at Roots of Life:

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You want Reiki Ryōhō as it is practised in Japan, with a lineage you can trace by name

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I am a 4th generation teacher of Reiki Ryōhō, and I return to Japan every year to keep deepening my own practice with my teachers

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What draws you is inner cultivation and the work of letting go

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My trainings build internal stillness and lasting peace. Healing follows from that, exactly as Usui Sensei taught it

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You already sense that real healing begins somewhere quiet and internal

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I teach you to cultivate presence and let energy move on its own. Healing arises once mind and body are at peace

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You are here for a practice that keeps deepening across years

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The three levels unfold at whatever pace suits you, with lifetime access, so your practice has room to mature in its own time

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Depth matters more to you than speed

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I teach what Usui Sensei established, with nothing added and nothing modernised. The practice reaches you as it reached me

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One day you would like to pass the original teachings on to others

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When you complete Shinpiden I certify you as a 5th generation teacher, with lineage running unbroken back to Usui Sensei

Trusted by Established Reiki Teachers

Teachers with their own established Reiki practices, in Europe and Australia, who chose to train in Usui Reiki Ryōhō here at Roots of Life.

Bonita Choi

Southside Healing · Amsterdam

Bonita speaks on her journey through Shinpiden, the "Master level" of Usui Reiki Ryōhō. Southside Healing was founded in Hong Kong and is now based in Amsterdam.

Loretta Carraro

Founder, Nourished Energy · Australia

Loretta speaks on her training with me, and on our first meeting at the Usui Reiki Ryōhō centennial gathering in Osaka, Japan.

What students are saying about Roots of Life

I had previously trained under different styles of Reiki but nothing ever seemed to fully land. It was always as if there was a missing point or things were never connecting during the courses and my teachers, sadly, either didn't follow up the training with support, or they simply couldn't explain enough to answer my questions. I found Bruce's Reiki Ryōhō offerings via his videos on YouTube and the moment I saw those videos I knew this would be the path for me. It most certainly is. His courses have brought an entire new dimension to the practice for me. His ability to clearly and completely explain the teachings in ways that are so easy to understand makes everything in the courses within reach. And I find so much comfort in knowing that my training with Bruce doesn't just stop at the courses, as he walks with all his students. I can't thank you enough!
— ASG
After years of wading through the noise of the western Reiki world, with its add-ons, upgrades, and endless new modalities, finding Bruce felt like finally arriving somewhere still. His teaching strips everything back to the roots of the practice and what remains is something so much more powerful than all the layers that had been piled on top of it. For the first time I feel connected to what Reiki actually is rather than what the industry has turned it into. If you are looking for the real thing, this is it.
— LMC
The Okuden course brought me a completely new way of approaching the symbols that feels far more genuine than what I had learned previously. Last week I gave a Reiki session instead of my usual Shiatsu and the experience was so completely different from anything before. I focused on my own inner peace and quietness, and suddenly I realised my energy and hers was only one. I wasn't even sure if I was hearing my heart or hers. When the session ended she had another face entirely, so quiet and at peace. Beautiful.
— BO

Questions About Your Reiki Ryōhō Journey

Clear answers about the path, the practice, and how you'll be supported along the way.

Who is Reiki Ryōhō training for? Do I need any prior experience?
The beauty of Reiki Ryōhō is that it is open to everyone. No prior experience of any kind is required.
How do I know if I'm ready to begin this journey?
If you are here, that is already the strongest sign. Many students feel a quiet calling to learn Reiki, sometimes for years. Others arrive seeking to reconnect with the original roots of Reiki Ryōhō. Whether you are just beginning or returning from another path, this is a place where your journey can take root.
If I start with Shoden, will I pay more overall than the Complete package?
No. When you continue beyond Shoden, your full $345 tuition is credited toward the Complete package price: you pay $1,250 instead of $1,595. Completing the training in stages costs exactly the same as enrolling in the Complete package on day one. If you're already enrolled in Shoden, simply log in - your credit is applied automatically at checkout. The credit applies to every Shoden student here, whatever price you originally paid, and cannot be combined with coupon codes.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Every course and package can be paid in equal installments instead of one payment. You'll see the payment plan option for your chosen course or package right at checkout - simply select it there.
What's the difference between Self-Paced and Guided?
The lessons, live attunements, and certification are identical. The difference is the amount of direct one-to-one mentoring: Self-Paced includes one 45-minute call at the end of each course (3 across the full path), while Guided includes 14 calls across the three levels. Calls never expire, so you can book them whenever you're ready, even years later.
What's the difference between Shoden, Okuden, and Shinpiden?
Shoden means "First Teachings" and opens the door to Reiki Ryōhō, focusing on the nature of your being.
Okuden means "Inner Teachings" and turns the practice inward, deepening peace and stability in the self.
Shinpiden means "The Mystery Teachings" and explores the mind, body, and spirit together, looking beyond the believed self to recognize our place in the greater fabric of the universe.
Is Reiki Ryōhō connected to a religion or belief system?
No. Reiki Ryōhō is not tied to any religion and is open to anyone regardless of belief. While Usui Sensei was a Buddhist monk and some teachings are framed through that lens, the practice reflects your own inner state and pairs naturally with any personal spiritual path.
What makes training here different from other Reiki courses online?
Your training streams directly from Japan, from the mountains where Reiki began. I return each year to study with my teachers and sit with the monks of Mt. Kurama and Mt. Hiei. Nothing is added or "upgraded"; I teach Reiki Ryōhō as it was handed down to me. Your enrollment is for life (including all updates) and ongoing support is part of the path. "Do your work honestly" is a core precept. I honor this fully with my students.
Does course enrollment include all course material and future updates?
Yes. Enrollment includes all video lessons, a comprehensive manual, and lifetime access. All future updates are included so your courses grow alongside you as part of a lifelong practice.
How much time should I expect to commit for each level?
It depends on your rhythm. Some complete a level in a week, others move more slowly. What matters is integration, not speed. There is a required minimum of 21 days between levels so your practice can settle deeply.
What if I only want to use Reiki for myself, not to teach or work with others?
That's perfectly fine. Reiki is first and foremost an inner practice. Many students practice solely for themselves, while others go on to work with clients or teach. Whatever your path, you'll be fully supported.
How much personal support will I receive?
Support does not end with your certificate. I walk with and support my students both during their courses and afterward. Reiki is a lifelong practice; my role is to offer guidance along the way.
Do the mentoring calls or course access ever expire?
No. Both your course access and your support calls remain open. You can schedule calls whenever you need them, even years later when you begin teaching or seeing clients.
What happens after Shinpiden?
You'll be recognized as a 5th-generation teacher and practitioner of Reiki Ryōhō. Your daily self-practice continues; you may also teach or work with clients. Shinpiden materials include detailed next-step guidance, and you'll have ongoing support via email, private mentoring calls, weekly Global Reiki Circles, and the Usui Reiki Ryōhō Community group.

Walk the path of Reiki Ryōhō with me

Reiki Ryōhō has been my compass through everything, including crippling anxiety and cancer. I practise it every day. It continues to restore clarity, steadiness, and kindness. I teach exactly as I was taught in Japan, and I return regularly to Mt. Kurama and Mt. Hiei to deepen with my teachers and bring that learning back to you.

  • Training that stays true to the roots of Usui Reiki Ryōhō: clear, practical, and unchanged.
  • Lifelong access to your courses with all future updates included.
  • Mentoring calls that never expire. Book when you're ready.
  • Start with Shoden and your full tuition is credited automatically if you continue the path.
  • Complete the path and step into lineage as a 5th-generation teacher and practitioner.

You are here and there is no time like the present. Let's begin the journey!

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