NYC Reiki Center

03/27/2026

Did you know your major and minor chakras act like spinning wheels of energy? They help collect and distribute the life force your body needs to function. When a chakra becomes weak or blocked, it can show up as physical discomfort or emotional imbalance.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to scan and detect weak spots in the aura before they turn into bigger issues—giving you the tools to support your energy, health, and overall well-being. ✨

Join us on April 18 and discover simple yet powerful techniques to feel more balanced in body, mind, and spirit.

Reserve your spot here:
https://www.nycreikicenter.com/classes/scanning-the-chakras/

03/27/2026

Reiki is not defined by its origin. It is defined by how it is practiced.

Read More: https://open.substack.com/.../what-actually-matters-in...

Reiki is not defined by its origin. It is defined by how it is practiced.

Read More: https://open.substack.com/pub/brunius/p/what-actually-matters-in-reiki-practice?r=6n5f4u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

03/26/2026

Most people misunderstand Reiki.

It was never meant to be just a healing technique.

Mastering the Reiki Meditation reveals the original teachings of Mikao Usui—translated into English for the first time from a text kept private for nearly 100 years.

This is not modern Reiki.
This is the foundation.

Start where it all began.

Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3MU8Twq

03/24/2026

If Reiki, for you, has become less about doing
and more about being…

This space may feel familiar.

These are not teachings.
They are places to stop trying.

You are welcome to read.

https://brunius.substack.com/

03/18/2026

Yesterday I shared an article about the idea that Reiki requires “no-self.”

If you missed it, you can read it here.
https://www.nycreikicenter.com/2026/03/17/does-reiki-require-no-self/

Mar172026 Clarifying a Common Misunderstanding in Reiki Practice In recent years, some Reiki writers have suggested that the essence of Reiki practice is to “forget the self,” discard all thoughts, and realize that there is no practitioner, no patient, and nothing to give or receive during treat...

03/17/2026

Over the past few years I’ve seen more discussions suggesting that Reiki practice requires “forgetting the self” or realizing “no-self.”

These ideas sound profound, but they can sometimes confuse students about what Reiki practice actually involves.

I wrote a short article looking at what early Reiki sources emphasize and why Reiki training has always been grounded in practice rather than philosophy.

You can read the article here:
https://www.nycreikicenter.com/2026/03/17/does-reiki-require-no-self/

I’m curious how others understand this in their own Reiki practice.

Mar172026 Clarifying a Common Misunderstanding in Reiki Practice In recent years, some Reiki writers have suggested that the essence of Reiki practice is to “forget the self,” discard all thoughts, and realize that there is no practitioner, no patient, and nothing to give or receive during treat...

03/13/2026

In 1926, Mikao Usui published a small instructional text for his students — the Kokai Denju Setsumei.

For nearly a century, it remained private within the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai.

This volume presents the only complete English translation of that text.

In it, Usui explains:

• Why he created his system
• What Reiki was intended to cultivate
• Why it was not primarily designed as a healing method
• The disciplined training of the heart-mind at the core of his teaching

For serious practitioners and teachers, this is not supplementary reading.

It is foundational.

Now available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46niKl9

03/10/2026

Yesterday we honored the life and legacy of Mikao Usui, whose teachings continue to inspire Reiki practitioners around the world.

Reiki traces back to a spiritual awakening experienced by Usui during meditation on Mount Kurama in Japan.
From this moment, the Reiki healing practice was born and shared with the world.

Today we continue his legacy by practicing Reiki with gratitude, compassion, and intention.

03/02/2026

🌿 March at NYC Reiki Center is Here. 🌿
At NYC Reiki Center, we’re offering Reiki Level trainings along with student meditation and community events this month.

🌀 March Schedule

• March 2 — Reiki Meditation (Mon, 8–9 PM)
• March 4 — Self-Treatment with Mark Straubel (Wed, 9 PM)
• March 4–5 — Reiki Level 1 (Wed–Thu, 10 AM–6 PM)
• March 7–8 — Reiki Level 2 (Sat–Sun, 10 AM–6 PM)
• March 9 — Reiki Circle (Mon, 6–9:30 PM)
• March 11 — Self-Treatment with Mark Straubel (Wed, 9 AM)

Whether you're new to Reiki or continuing your path, you're welcome here 🤍

✨ Reserve your spot — classes and events fill quickly.

👉 View Student Events here:
https://www.nycreikicenter.com/students/student-events/

👉 View Full Class Schedule here:
https://www.nycreikicenter.com/classes/class-schedule/