

Jikiden Reiki
and Yasuko Tedaka's teachers' lineage

🌿 What is Jikiden Reiki?
Jikiden Reiki (直傳靈氣) means “directly taught Reiki” in Japanese. It is a traditional style of Reiki that preserves the original teachings of Usui Mikao Sensei, as passed down through Hayashi Chujiro Sensei and Yamaguchi Chiyoko Sensei without Western influence.
Unlike many modern versions of Reiki that have been adapted or blended with other practices, Jikiden Reiki offers a pure, simple, and deeply grounded approach that stays true to its Japanese roots. The focus is not only on hands-on healing but also on the practitioner's personal development through daily practice of the five Reiki principles (Gokai), as well as a deep respect for tradition and lineage.

In front of the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Kyoto, Japan
There are many different branches or specialized forms of Reiki developed by others, but there are 2 main streams of Reiki technique, Japanese traditional Reiki and Western (modern) Reiki.
In the world Japanese tradition, "Jikiden" holds profound significance as it translates to "directly transmitted teaching".
Jikiden Reiki is Reiki without modern influence or modification, taught exactly as it was originally practiced in Japan.
Our seminars are dedicated to imparting this authentic and powerful Japanese healing art, which was traditionally passed down only to Japanese people until the founding of the Jikiden Reiki Institute in 1999.
This original practice is gaining popularity both domestically and internationally, attracting those who seek a genuine Japanese traditional healing experience that can lead to transformative healing
Reiki is not exclusive to professionals—it is for anyone seeking balance. Whether you wish to learn the Reiki treatment method (心身改善臼井靈氣療法) to enhance your mind and body, I am here to be a guiding light for anyone in need.
Jikiden Reiki :
Mr. Yamaguchi and his mother Chiyoko Yamaguchi founded the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai(institute) in 1999.
The seminars are based on the teachings that Chiyoko Yamaguchi received from Chujiro Hayashi, one of Mr. Usui’s prominent students.
After World war II, many holistic healers in Japan were forced to close their clinics, reduce their practices. Reiki was one of them and it was believed to have perished until the Western Reiki practitioner met Mr.Tadao Yamaguchi in Kyoto, Japan.
Chiyoko Yamaguchi first learned Reiki from Chujiro Hayashi Sensei when she was just 17 years old.
She never stopped practicing it until she passed away in August 2003 at the age of 82.
The most valuable asset of Jikiden Reiki is Chiyoko’s 65 years of enduring devotion to its practice.
A prominent characteristic of Jikiden Reiki is its simplicity yet the deeper system.
Jikiden means in Japanese is "A secret art transmitted [handed down] directly from one's teacher"
Jikiden Reiki is a gentle, hands-on healing method.
During a Jikiden Reiki session, the recipient remains fully clothed and no oils or other substances are applied to the body.
While the focus of a Reiki session is on the major organs of the body, Reiki energy reaches and benefits every cell.
During a Reiki treatment, the practitioner's hands are placed on the head, the face, the upper body (from neck to hip) and the back (from shoulders to feet), etc. Reiki can also be applied to any injured part of the body.
Jikiden Reiki physical treatments last anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes and are generally concentrated on the head, upper back, soles of the feet, kidneys and areas that are of particular concern to the patient. After a short consultation, the client lies fully clothed on a Reiki table with soft lighting and relaxing music or no music playing. The session usually starts with a gentle touch to the head.
Jikiden Reiki - It is pure, simple, and extremely effective & has over 65 years of experience behind it.
Jikiden Reiki makes a strong effort to keep practice and teaching as faithful as possible to the original methods taught by Mikao Usui Sensei and Chujiro Hayashi Sensei. Jikiden Reiki is Reiki as it was originally taught in Japan.
In Jikiden Reiki, we don't work with set hand positions, but instead focus treatment on the areas where there are accumulations of toxins. It is not just relaxation or spiritual growth. Reiki facilitates the connection between the mind, body and spirit, creating a sense of overall wellness in the body.
When you learn Jikiden Reiki, you can use it in your life every day to help yourself and those around you.
This is how Chiyoko Yamaguchi, founder of Jikiden Reiki used it.
It can make such a difference in your life and your loved ones.

Honored to receive my Shihan Teacher Certificate


Summer, 2023 Japan

March, 2025