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Start Your Usui Reiki Ryōhō Journey With Shoden (Level One)

Learn the original Usui system of self-treatment and healing as it was originally taught in Japan. Beginner-friendly training with lifetime access, certification, and a live attunement.

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Beginner-friendly · Lifetime access · Certification included · Secure checkout

Start today • Courses starting at $295 

Two Ways to Learn Reiki Ryōhō

Choose the path that best fits your learning style. The lessons and certification are identical — the only difference is the level of direct mentoring you receive.

Shoden (Level 1) Guided

  • Regular one-to-one mentoring calls as you progress.
  • Interactive discussion and feedback to deepen practice.
  • Best if you want steady support and accountability.

Certification included · Lifetime access & updates

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Shoden (Level 1) Self-Paced

  • Learn in your own rhythm with flexible scheduling.
  • Support is available when needed, including a call at the end of each course.
  • Best if you prefer independence and set your own tempo.

Certification included · Lifetime access & updates

Enroll — Shoden (Self-Paced)

Whichever path you choose, you’ll complete the same certified training and will walk the first part of the journey to becoming a 5th generation teacher and practitionr of Reiki Ryōhō 

👺 What You’ll Gain in Shoden

  • Learn the fundamental practice of self-healing as taught by Usui Sensei.
  • Experience Usui Reiki in a direct, no-fluff, authentic presentation.
  • Guidance that grows with you (live calls, Q&A, lifetime updates).
  • Start your journey with lifetime support, course updates, and full certification.

Enroll: Self-Paced ($295)  •  Guided ($575)

 

👺 What’s Included in Shoden (Level One)

  • Complete Level One curriculum: self-treatment, Usui precepts, foundations.
  • Live attunement (during your mentoring call/s).
  • Mentoring: 4×45-min calls (Guided) or 1×45-min call (Self-Paced).
  • Lifetime access to lessons and all future updates.
  • Certificate of completion (Shoden / Level One).
  • Direct support (email/community) when you need it.

Enroll: Self-Paced ($295)  •  Guided ($575)

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What Shoden 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 —  Ongoing study in Kyoto with senior lineage holders. (Your training stems directly from the source.)

👺 A training with depth — practical and approachable trainings that unfold with a logical pace and progressive depth

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

👺 Become a 5th Generation Teacher/Practitioner — Shoden is your first step towards becoming a 5th generation teacher and practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryōhō!

 

Sample Lesson: The Meaning of Reiki (Shoden – Level One)

Watch a full lesson from Shoden and get a feel for the pace, clarity, and depth of the training.

In Their Words: The Journey into Usui Reiki Ryōhō

Hear directly from students around the world about how studying Reiki Ryōhō with Roots of Life has supported their growth and deepened their practice.

Bonita of SouthSide Healing – Amsterdam shares her journey of learning Reiki Ryōhō with Roots of Life.

Loretta Carraro from Nourished Energy Australia, speaking on her Usui Reiki Ryoho journey with Rootsoflife.org – both online and in Japan.

Begin Your Shoden Journey

Choose the path that fits your learning style. Certification included • Lifetime access & updates.

👺 Direct lineage 👺 Live attunement 👺 Mentoring calls 👺 Secure checkout

Questions About Shoden (Level One)

Clear answers about getting started, how you’ll be supported, and what to expect in Level One.

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?
If you are here, that is already the strongest sign. Many students feel a quiet calling to learn Reiki; others arrive to reconnect with the original roots of Reiki Ryōhō. Whether you’re new or returning, this is a place where your journey can take root.
Is Reiki Ryōhō connected to a religion or belief system?
No. Reiki Ryōhō isn’t 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 online Reiki courses?
Your training streams directly from Japan—from the mountains where Reiki began. Bruce returns each year to study with lineage teachers and the monks of Mt. Kurama and Mt. Hiei. Nothing is added or “upgraded”; you learn Reiki Ryōhō as it was handed down, with lifetime access and ongoing support.
What’s included with Shoden — do I get future updates?
Yes. Enrollment includes all video lessons, a comprehensive manual, and lifetime access. All future updates are included so your course grows alongside you as part of a lifelong practice.
How much time should I expect to commit for Level One?
It depends on your rhythm—some complete Shoden in a week, others move more slowly. What matters is integration, not speed. There is a required minimum of 21 days before moving on to Okuden so your practice can settle deeply.
How much personal support will I receive?
Support does not end with your certificate. You’ll have mentoring calls (more in Guided; a call at the end in Self-Paced) and ongoing help after you finish. Reiki is a lifelong practice; guidance remains available.
Do the mentoring calls or course access ever expire?
No. Both your course access and support calls remain open. You can schedule calls whenever you need them—even years later.
What if I only want 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. Whichever path you choose, you’ll be fully supported.