Listen "140. East meets East in the West: Two Japanese women explore Reiki, energy, and healing"
Episode Synopsis
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 insights from Shinto, Japan’s nature-based spirituality that sees spirit in all things.This episode offers a heartfelt and grounded exploration of energy, healing, and the unique perspective of two Japanese women navigating life and spirituality in the West.✨ Stay tuned for the future episodes in the series, where Masako and Akiko dive deeper into hypnotherapy, inner child healing, and self-love.Listen to Episode 131: Reclaiming your true self: Spiritual awakening and inner child healingListen to Episode 132: Embracing your soul’s assignment: Why you reincarnated nowAbout Akiko:Website: Akiko HoshiharaAkiko's InstagramResources discussed in this episode:Meaning of Reiki7 layers of aura + 7 chakrasChakras, Meridians, & DantiansYin & Yang EnergiesShinto way - Seeing spirits in everythingWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show
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