140. East meets East in the West: Two Japanese women explore Reiki, energy, and healing

140. East meets East in the West: Two Japanese women explore Reiki, energy, and healing

Author: Masako Kozawa October 3, 2025 Duration: 46:24
In this first episode of a special mini-series, "East meets East in the West: A dialogue between two Japanese women" host Masako Kozawa is joined by fellow Japanese healer, Akiko Hoshihara, to explore the world of Reiki and energy healing. Together, they discuss what Reiki truly is, how it connects us to universal life force energy, and why deep relaxation is the key to natural healing. The conversation also touches on the body’s energy maps - chakras, dantians, and meridians - as well as ins...

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