Being Reiki
While writing about Reiki yesterday, I looked on u-tube to see if there was anything with our beloved USA Lineage keeper, Phyllis Furomoto , who is Takata's granddaughter. I've had the honor/blessing of meeting Phyllis during Reiki Gatherings at Breitenbush, & played the harp for a meditation she led. I found a delightful interview done in 1912, with another Reiki Master of Japanese descent, Barbara Matsuura . As I listened to the 6 segments (1 hour total) I found that though she has travelled more than I, there are many places Matsuura's & my paths overlap! She studied ballet, & then learned Tai Chi & Qigong. I began with ballet in 1978, & studied Tai Chi concurrent with my massage training, beginning in 1983. I began teaching both Reiki and Tai Chi in the early 90s, & have been working more deeply with Qigong the last decade. Barbara Matsuura - photo from her website Matsuura travelled with her husband, in Japan, she learned Kabuki dance, ...