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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 and offer a practical path to cultivating internal peace, reducing personal suffering, and deepening awareness through steady, consistent practice.

Bring authentic Reiki Ryōhō into your life to release stress, unlock deep healing, and gain the skill to support yourself and those around you.

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100+ lessons · 25+ hours · Lifetime access & updates · Certification included

Usui Reiki RYoho Lineage Chart Bruce Taylor

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

👺 A training with depth — 100+ 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. 

 

👺 Why the Tengu emoji? In Japanese folklore, Tengu are the mountain guardians of Mt. Kurama in Kyoto — the place associated with Mikao Usui’s training. I use the tengu mark here and throughout the site as a small signpost for essentials: discipline, protection, and clear seeing in practice, and as a sign of respect to all that the Tengu teach us on our journey.

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.

Guided Courses

  • 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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Self-Paced Courses

  • 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

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Whichever path you choose, you’ll complete the same certified training and step forward as a 5th-generation practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryōhō.

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.

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.

Your Complete Reiki Journey By The Numbers:

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)

34 lessons

The initial 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)

24 lessons

The internal teachings. We turn inward, cultivate deep stillness, and incorporate the symbols and deeper practices.

Shinpiden (Master Level)

47 lessons

The mystery teachings. Recognize the light of Reiki within mind and body, and live within Reiki and within Anshin Ritsumei.

That’s 100+ lessons and 25+ hours of guided teaching. Your enrollment includes lifetime access and all future updates.

Explore Reiki Courses & Packages — choose the path that fits your learning style.

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Teaching Usui Reiki courses on Mt. Kurama

Bruce Taylor teaching
@ Mt. Kurama – Japan

Beautiful Mt. Kurama
Mt. Kurama Main Temple

The beautiful main temple @ Mt. Kurama

 

Guided vs. Self-Paced

Both paths include the same lessons and certification. The difference is how much live mentoring you receive. Attunements for each level take place during these calls.

Self-Paced Flexible
Guided Most Support
Live mentoring calls
3× 45-minute calls total — one at the end of each course
  • 👺 Shoden (Level 1) — 1 × 45-minute call
  • 👺 Okuden (Level 2) — 1 × 45-minute call
  • 👺 Shinpiden (Master) — 1 × 45-minute call
Calls never expire — book anytime you’re ready.
14× 45-minute calls across the full training
  • 👺 Shoden (Level 1) - 4 calls
  • 👺 Okuden (Level 2) - 4 calls
  • 👺 Shinpiden (Master) - 6 calls
Calls never expire — book anytime you’re ready for guidance.
Access & updates
Lifetime access · All future updates
Lifetime access · All future updates
Course content
Identical lessons & certification
Identical lessons & certification

Your Learning Journey in Usui Reiki Ryōhō

How the path unfolds from first teachings to the mystery teachings — moving from listening, to practicing, to 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.

A brief metaphor on the journey: You enter a library and find a book on the shelf titled “The Story of You.” You’re meeting the whole of your life — mind, body, spirit — for the first time. This is Shoden.

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.

Metaphor continued: you begin reading the pages — victories, fears, patterns — and gently editing the story with compassion and clarity. This is Okuden.

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.

Metaphor continued: As you continue reading you start erasing the passages in your book. As more blank pages emerge, so comes with it more peace… until, finally, you recognize there was never a book to begin with. This is Shinpiden.

Okuden Sample Lesson: The Deities of Mt. Kurama

Combined Usui Reiki Ryōhō Course Packages

Bundle your Reiki Ryōhō courses at a discount. Every package includes lifetime course access & all future course updates.

Each package is available in Guided 1-to-1 or Self-Paced. Guided includes private mentoring calls; Self-Paced lets you move independently with the full curriculum.

Most Comprehensive

Combined Full Course Package

  • Shoden (Level 1), Okuden (Level 2), Shinpiden (Master)
  • Designed to walk the complete path of Usui Reiki Ryōhō
Guided 1-to-1

Ideal if you desire steady one-to-one guidance across the full learning journey.

Enroll — Guided Complete Combined Course
Self-Paced

Ideal if you have related background and want to connect directly to the roots of Reiki Ryōhō at your own pace.

Enroll — Self-Paced Complete Course

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.
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.

Individual Reiki Certification Courses

Teaching Reiki on Mt. Kurama

Bruce Taylor teaching
@ Mt. Kurama – Japan

Usui Reiki Ryoho

Guided Usui Reiki Courses —
For students who want steady mentoring through one-to-one calls and interactive discussion as their practice deepens.

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I had been practicing and teaching Reiki for many years, yet something was missing. Connecting with Bruce and the teachings in Japan opened a door I didn’t know was there.”

His depth of knowledge and clarity completely changed my understanding of Reiki. I highly recommend this path to anyone ready to discover the roots of the practice.

LMC

Usui Reiki Ryoho

Self-Paced Usui Reiki Ryōhō Courses

Learn in Your Rhythm, With Help When You Need It

Enroll — Level One (Self-Paced)
Enroll — Level Two (Self-Paced)
Enroll — Level Three (Self-Paced)
Your courses are such a blessing for us, so professional, deep & light at the same time, authentic, pure & direct from the source, easy to attend, and life-changing…
I highly recommend it to everyone interested in Reiki
JK

Bruce Taylor teaching on Mt. Kurama

Bruce Taylor teaching
@ Mt. Kurama – Japan

What students are saying about Roots of Life

Reiki was totally new for me and I didn’t had any expectations at all. The first reiki session with Bruce opent for me a new chapter, I felt things in my body and see things I never seen before. It was comfortable and spiritual. After the second reiki session with Bruce I started with reiki training Bruce gave me, so I could use reiki on myself, level 1 and 2. This changed my life in a very positive way. Bruce helped me along my journey by answering questions and being there. I would definitely recommend Bruce as a reiki practitioner, but also as a reiki master.

NVDVB

I highly recommend everyone to go through Reiki training levels with Bruce as he explains the healing power we all have within and guides how we can tap into it. Bruce has definitely “healing hands”. Thank you Bruce.

PM

I have been fortunate enough to have my Level 1 and 2 Reiki trainings taught by Bruce who is always very patient and open to any questions or provide support every step of the way, making Reiki accessible to those willing to embrace this journey. He has a sincere desire to help others and an obvious passion for it which comes through in the discussions, materials and his teaching style. One of the best things about Bruce is the fact that he takes the time to explain things scientifically for things that are beyond our level of understanding. He is well trained and experienced in healing and practices regularly. I highly recommend him for his professional and passionate approach and helping us grow and be confident to continue our healing work.

RC

I have done my Reiki training Levels 1 & 2 with Bruce and loved his insight, methods of teaching and his practical methods of applying reiki to help all situations. More recently, I went for a reiki session with Bruce for persistent vertigo and in less than 48 hours, it had entirely cleared up and I had more energy than I had in weeks. He has incredibly calming and positive energy and each session is truly a great gift.

LJ

I’ve started my Reiki Level I training with Bruce in Hong Kong and was impressed by his extended knowledge and passion and his ability and style to explain energy and healing in a very accessible way. Striking a balance between what can be scientifically explained and what is more beyond such levels of understanding. I’ve gained from every training, healing session and compelling conversation, and I can strongly recommend him for all of these.

MJM

I did Level 1 Reiki training with Bruce and loved it. There was a lot of material to cover but he structured it in a very easy way to follow. The information was very clear. What I loved the most is how humble and honest he is.

JLC

I attended my first level Reiki course in January and it was simply great! I will certainly continue with level 2 onwards! I also had my first Reiki session / treatment with Bruce and this was amazing. If you are looking for a highly qualified Reiki Master, he is the one!

KS

I was really impressed and enthusiastic about the information that was shared in the Reiki Master Certification with Bruce (rootsoflife). To bring both aspects of Reiki (like east meets west) was very informative and enlightening. It helped me to form a greater appreciation of my Reiki Mastery, infused more clarity, understanding and enhanced my gifts. This is definitely the course to take because it is a life long journey that you experience with these healing modalities. Looking forward to learning more.

lm

Walking the path of Reiki Ryōhō together

Reiki Ryōhō has been my compass through everything — including crippling anxiety and cancer. It is not theory for me; it is a lived, daily practice that continues to restore clarity, steadiness, and kindness. I teach exactly as I was taught in Japan, within a direct lineage, 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 original.
  • Lifelong access to your courses with updates included as the material grows.
  • Mentoring calls that never expire — book when you’re ready for support.
  • A genuine relationship: I support my students during the course and long after the certificate.
  • Complete the journey and step into lineage as a 5th-generation teacher & practitioner.

Your journey is always connected directly to the source — the mountains where this practice was born — and you will not walk it alone.

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