Reiki's roots trace back to pre-Usui healing traditions in Japan, where several energy-based practices used the term “Reiki.” After Usui, the system was adapted in the West by practitioners like Hawayo Takata, introducing modifications like the chakra system and crystal healing. Learn about pre-Usui Reiki, its evolution, and the significance of Jikiden Reiki, which aims to preserve the original teachings. Discover the deeper history of this influential practice.