The Healing Power of Usui Reiki:
Restoring Balance, Energy, and Inner Peace
In a world that moves faster than our bodies and minds can often keep up with, moments of stillness can feel rare. Reiki invites us back into that stillness. A gentle return to presence and harmony within.
Jennifer Kanyumwa, founder of Mujen Community, practices Usui Reiki, a traditional Japanese healing art that channels universal life energy to calm the mind, ease tension, and support deep emotional and physical well-being.
A Brief History of Usui Reiki
Reiki originated in Japan in the early 1900s with Dr. Mikao Usui, who developed the practice after years of studying ancient healing traditions and spiritual philosophies.
The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words:
Rei meaning universal or spiritual
Ki meaning life energy
Together, they form Reiki, or “universal life energy.” Usui Reiki was passed down through generations as both a healing art and a spiritual practice that nurtures harmony between body, mind, and spirit.
How Reiki Works: Energy, Chakras, and Flow
Everything in the universe is made of energy, including you. When that energy is flowing freely, you feel vibrant, calm, and alive. But when stress, emotional wounds, or daily overwhelm accumulate, energy can become stagnant or blocked.
Reiki works by channeling life force energy through the practitioner’s hands into the client’s energy field and body. This energy naturally moves where it is most needed, clearing blockages, calming the nervous system, and activating the body’s own ability to heal.
During a session, Jennifer may intuitively focus on the chakras, the seven main energy centers of the body, helping to rebalance them so that energy can flow freely once again.
The Benefits of Reiki
Reiki supports healing on every level, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
Common benefits include:
Deep relaxation and stress relief
Improved sleep and energy levels
Emotional release and clarity
Relief from tension and physical discomfort
Support during transitions or periods of change
A feeling of being grounded, centred, and connected
Physical healing from ailments
Many clients describe it as “a reset for the soul,” a moment where everything inside softens and realigns.
In-Person Reiki Sessions
In-person Reiki sessions allow you to experience the soothing presence of touch and grounded connection. You will rest fully clothed on the treatment table as Jennifer gently places her hands on or above different areas of the body.
Clients often notice sensations of warmth, gentle pressure, or subtle waves of energy that bring calm and renewal. Each session is unique and what you experience will be unique to you.
In-person sessions can be booked at Zen Active Therapy in Burnaby or directly through the Mujen Community offerings page.
These sessions are ideal for those seeking a restorative experience in a peaceful environment where energy and intention meet in harmony.
The Power of Distant Reiki
Energy transcends physical space, which means Reiki can be shared across any distance. During a distant Reiki session, Jennifer connects to your energy field through focused intention and the Reiki symbols taught in the Usui tradition.
Clients often feel the same sensations and benefits as in-person sessions, warmth, tingling, relaxation, or emotional release, while resting comfortably in their own home.
Distant Reiki is a wonderful option for anyone who feels unwell, is in the hospital, lives far away, or simply wants to receive healing energy while cozy and relaxed at home.
It reminds us that energy knows no boundaries and that connection and healing are always available, no matter where you are.
If you’d like to experience Reiki from the comfort of your home, book a distant Reiki session and receive gentle energy wherever you are.
A Glimpse Inside a Session
Each Reiki session with Jennifer is guided by intuition and tailored to your unique needs. You may be invited to set an intention for your healing or simply receive whatever your body and spirit most need in the moment.
Soft music, gentle guidance, and soothing energy create a space of safety and surrender. Each session is unique, yet most clients leave feeling lighter, restored, and more connected to themselves.
Client Reflections
“I've done reiki with Jennifer and a new moon breath-work/meditation session and I have loved being in her company. She has such a clean, giving and generous spirit and I feel very safe working with her! Definitely recommend!” — Summan K.
“Had a Reiki and guided meditation combo session that was incredibly insightful -- Jennifer held space and simultaneously led our time together in such a beautiful way. She tapped into exactly what I needed in that moment. Grateful beyond measure. This session was exactly what I needed.” — Josie.
“Deeply healing experience with genuine care and follow-through!
I had an amazing Reiki and guided meditation session with Jennifer at Mujen Community. She immediately put me at ease and helped me let go of any hesitation I had going into the session. Jennifer’s intuitive and nurturing approach made me feel fully supported throughout.” — Joel.
Experience the Healing Energy of Reiki
Whether in person or from afar, Reiki is a pathway back to your natural state of balance and vitality. When life feels heavy or unclear, Reiki offers the space to realign and remember the calm within.
Book your Reiki session with Jennifer today and experience the power of energy healing for yourself.
Image of Jennifer Kanyumwa. Photo taken by Alana Renee Photography.