Hawayo Takata

Hawayo Takata was a Japanese-American woman and a pivotal figure in the Hawaiian and global dissemination of Reiki, a healing practice focusing on energy healing. Originally trained in Japan, she brought Reiki to the United States in the 1930s after recovering from illness. Takata became a prominent Reiki master, training many practitioners and helping establish Reiki as a respected alternative healing modality. Her work helped popularize Reiki worldwide, emphasizing spiritual well-being and holistic health. She is remembered as a dedicated teacher and advocate who bridged Eastern healing traditions with Western audiences.