Hand to Hand: The Longest-Practicing Reiki Master Tells His Story

by John Harvey Gray

"Reiki, pronounced “ray-key,” means Universal Life Force. This energy is all around us and we can channel it.

The Reiki method of hands-on healing is an ancient one, rediscovered by Mikao Usui in early 20th Century Japan. John Harvey Gray was the third of the original twenty-two Reiki Master Instructors created to carry on the Reiki Tradition by Hawayo Takata, a Japanese-American woman who first brought Reiki to the West. Mrs. Takata was trained in Japan by Chujiro Hayashi, a direct disciple of Usui. John Harvey Gray received his entire training from Mrs. Takata. He is considered to be the longest-practicing Reiki Master Instructor in the West,

John and his wife Lourdes offer the authentic Reiki method as Takata taught it, along with a wealth of information distilled from their combined experience teaching over 750 workshops and treating thousands of clients. Discover the history of Reiki, how it works and how attitudes that create dis-ease in the mind and emotions affect the physical body. Learn specific techniques including body-scanning procedures to discover areas of reduced vitality flow, hand positioning to maximize the effects of a Reiki treatment, self-treatment and emergency procedures. John and Lourdes tell their personal stories and discuss the meaning of Reiki mastership.

Hand to Hand offers both beginner and experienced master a rich and solid foundation for the practice of this popular method of energy healing.
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206 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 11, 2002

Reviews

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was honored to know John Harvey Gray. I attended his workshops, received my Reiki Certifications from him, and he helped me start my Equine Energy Work practice. The history of Reiki was very important to him - as it was passed to him by Hawayo Takata - and this book is evidence of that. He and his wife Lourdes tell his story with clarity and love, while reaching and inspiring people. It's wonderful to have it 'on record'. I feel it's an important read for anyone who takes Reiki - its traditional roots and power - seriously. John was an incredible human being, and helped countless people through his hundreds of workshops, gatherings, sessions, teachings and his gentle, kind, embracing ways.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's upstairs...not sure what page I am on. Going through the personal histories of the authors, and their impression of their Reiki master before it was passed on to him and 2 others. I have been learning from a contributing author, Steven Mc Fadden and am glad to read some of his writing.

[Julia A. White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting Read

I enjoyed the Takata stories a lot. I learned some good techniques that I will use and keep in mind while I do Reiki on myself and others. I am glad I read this book.

[Martine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative text on the background and history of how Reiki came to the West.Includes practical and emergency applications.

[Todd Myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative good read with personal experiences as well as good advice for giving Reiki also a translation of Takata's Leiki she received from Hayashi on how to treat various ailments.

[Brett]

Nonfiction