Dive Into Reiki

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 78: DIVE INTO REIKI  - UNDERSTANDING THE SEASONS' ENERGY WITH BRONWYN AYLA
Bronwyn Ayla, L.Ac., is a clinician who has spent 28 years teaching people how to come alive in their own healing - body, seasons, and spirit. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a Certified Rosen Method Practitioner, and was initiated as a diviner in the Dagara lineage of Burkina Faso in 2021.
She founded the Holistic Medical Arts clinic in Berkeley, where she has practiced for 28 years. Reiki is one thread among several in her work: she has taught it since 1998, trained more than 1,000 practitioners, and wrote The Reiki Handbook: Beginner to Master Level. She now runs the Reiki Mystery School, a year-long apprenticeship for students who want to go deeper than a weekend certificate.
Bronwyn's stance across all of it is the same: you do not need anyone's permission to come alive in your own healing. You participate in it.

You can reach out to Bronwyn on her website or follow her on Instagram. 

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

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Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 77: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH MARIA KAMMERER - Talking about Grief & Loss
Maria is a practicing Reiki Teacher otherwise known as a "Reiki Master" with over 20+ years of experience, trained in the Japanese traditional style of Usui Reiki with the International House of Reiki. She has received level three training 10+ times as well as Karuna Reiki level in the Western Reiki Tradition, and other reiki lineages.  Maria is a Registered Practitioner/Teacher with Shibumi International Reiki Association and an International House of Reiki Graduate Teacher.  She continues to study and expand insuring the highest quality of standards for Reiki treatments and training. Some of her additional training include,  True Freedom 200 hour Yoga teacher training, Mindfulness Training from Plum Village,  Healer Within Medical Qigong.
You can reach out to her through her website: https://www.attunecincinnati.com/
Or follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/attunecincinnati/

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 76: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH FRANCIS VENDRELL
Few Reiki practitioners have a background as diverse as Francis: A doctor of physics and an ordained Zen monk, he has spent over thirty years demonstrating how analytical science and deep mindfulness can be combined to enhance Reiki practice.
Having moved from Santiago, Chile, to Switzerland at a young age, Francis began his Reiki journey in 1994. By 2000, he had established his own Reiki school in Geneva and in 2010, co-founded the SwissReiki association.
He was a co-founder of the European Reiki Group (ERG), which was originally launched as a collaborative website in 2016 and has since grown into a vital network for the European Reiki community.
His current work focuses on two key pillars:
The first one, education based on the disciplined, structured framework of traditional Zen practices.
The second: pioneering scientific research to champion evidence-based 'energy medicine'.
He played a pivotal role in helping Stephan Stadelmann create the world's first Reiki scientific database and establish the World Reiki Research (WRR) organisation.
Francis is currently investigating the fundamental mechanisms of Reiki through the lens of quantum physics. By combining spiritual wisdom with cutting-edge physics, he aims to establish a sophisticated, measurable new paradigm for Reiki in the modern scientific era.

You can contact Francis on his website.

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 75: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH BOSHKO BOSKOVIC
Boshko Boskovic is a Reiki Master, Sound Healing practitioner, and the founder of Let’s Heal NYC, a private practice dedicated to Reiki and Sound Healing treatments. Trained in the Usui Shiki Ryoho lineage and certified by the Sound Healing Center in Sausalito, California, Boshko brings a grounded, intuitive understanding of energy work to every session.
He serves as the Community Reiki Manager at Minka Brooklyn and leads monthly Sound Bath experiences at the 14th Street Y, Grand Street Healing Project, and the Brooklyn Community Pride Center.
As a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Boshko facilitates specialized Reiki and Sound Healing programs in Memory Care communities, including Coterie Hudson Yards and Coler Hospital. He also offers therapeutic sessions in the Teal Room at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, supporting both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Additionally, he collaborates with the Alzheimer’s Disease & Memory Disorder Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and provides services to clients of Affirmed Home Care.
You can reach Boshko at: https://letshealnyc.com/
Or follow him on Instagram @letshealnyc

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 74: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH RENÉ VÖGTLI
René Vögtli is a Reiki teacher, author, facilitator and mediator. He has been founder and member of numerous Reiki organisations and is the source of Reiki-Conciliation committed to reconciliation within the Reiki community.
In 2017, René released the acclaimed Interview-Documentary “Reconciliation – Along the path of Mastery” featuring Phyllis Lei Furumoto. Untill 2023, he hosted the talk-show RTalk – agree to disagree.
The current project is titled “RECONCILIATION – Provoke and Evolve. Reiki History through One Man’s Journey” and is an Interview-Documentary with Frank Arjava Petter. See https://reiki-conciliation.org/projects/interview-documentary-with-frank-arjava-petter/.

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You can see my previous interview with René in which we discuss his Reiki journey here.

Contact René:
Websites: reiki-conciliation.org reiki-international.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiconciliation
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/REIKIConciliation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reiki.international

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 73: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH FERNANDA FEIJO
Fernanda Feijó is a Brazilian-born Traditional Japanese Reiki Master, author, and founder of Reiki Time Academy, now based in New Zealand. She is the author of The Power of Reiki and the Feminine and has trained extensively in Reiki both in Brazil and internationally, including recent studies in New Zealand.
Through her work, Fernanda weaves together Reiki, feminine wisdom, emotional healing, and spiritual growth in a way that feels both grounded and contemporary. Through her school, teachings, and events, she has supported thousands of women in deepening their Reiki practice and creating more aligned, intentional lives.
You can follow Fernanda on Instagram or YouTube. 

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 72: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH KRISTINA LEONARDI

Kristina Leonardi is a holistic career and life coach with nearly 20 years of experience, and a lifelong student of spirituality, healing, and consciousness.
Her work is about helping you come back to yourself—understanding who you are, why you feel stuck, and what’s ready to shift. Through intuitive guidance, she supports greater balance in everyday life, explores how past experiences (even past lives) shape the present, and helps people connect with deeper insight, including messages from loved ones and guides.

Kristina holds a B.A. from Boston University and is the founder of The Women’s Mosaic, a nonprofit centered on women’s empowerment. She’s also the author of Personal Growth Gab and Say It To Make It, and her work has been featured in Forbes and Psychology Today.

You can learn more at kristinaleonardicoaching.com or follow her @clearlykristina.
You can find both of her books on Amazon.

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 71: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH GWEN ALLISON

Gwen Allison is the founder of My Spiritual Butterfly and a CHNC-verified Usui Reiki Master Teacher, trained in both Eastern and Western lineages.
Her spiritual path began over 15 years ago, sparked by teachings like The Law of Attraction, The Secret, and the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza. But like many of us, her practice deepened through lived experience — a divorce, the loss of loved ones, and a sudden redundancy that asked her to rebuild from the inside out.
In 2008, she became a Transformational Life Coach, supporting women over 40 in reconnecting with their purpose and creating lives that feel more aligned and fulfilling.
She began practicing Reiki in 2015 and has since taught all levels, led workshops and retreats, and developed a Professional Reiki Diploma that allows practitioners to work in UK hospitals.
At the heart of her work is a simple intention: to make Reiki something natural and accessible — something that belongs in everyday life, not just special spaces.
Here is her website, her Youtube channel and her Instagram.
And here is the link to her monthly class.

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 70: DIVE INTO REIKI WITH FRANS STIENE
Frans Stiene is based in Haarlem, Netherlands, he is one of the most renowned Reiki teachers in the world. His practical understanding of the Japanese influences on the system of Reiki has allowed students worldwide to connect deeply with this practice.
Frans is the main teacher of the International House of Reiki which focuses solely on the system of Reiki as a spiritual healing practice. He is the author of critically acclaimed books The Inner Heart of Reiki—Rediscovering Your True Self, Reiki Insights, and The Way of Reiki—The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui. His books are in English, Dutch, German, French and hopefully soon more languages. Additionally, he co-authored The Reiki Sourcebook, The Japanese Art of Reiki, A-Z of Reiki Pocketbook, and Your Reiki Treatment.
Since 2012 Frans has been training with Takeda Hakusai Ajari, a priest based in Japan, to deepen his understanding of the System of Reiki and other Japanese spiritual practices. Takeda Hakusai Ajarai himself is a student of the famous marathon monk Sakai Dai Ajari. Frans has also studied with Reverend Yamabushi Priest Kûban from France and many other teachers, he believes that learning and training never stops.
Here is the link to his website: https://ihreiki.com/

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

Support the show

Welcome to Dive Into Reiki, an interview series hosted by Nathalie Jaspar that explores the journeys of high-profile Reiki teachers and practitioners.

You can support the mission of spreading Reiki education through my Patreon for less than the cost of a cup of coffee or for free by rating this podcast on your app!

EPISODE 69: SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE PART 3 - COMMUNITY AND JOY

In this  episode, we visit a few mre sacred temples on Japan’s legendary 88-temple route: the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Guided by the spirit of Kōbō Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, pilgrims walk through misty mountains, quiet villages, and visit temples to cleanse and reconnect to their inner light. 

Here is a link to a pdf with the images of the temples.

I am hoping to take you there and experience some of what I lived in my ten days visiting temples and attending rituals. 

Nathalie Jaspar, the founder of Dive Into Reiki,  is a Reiki master with over a decade of experience. She’s a graduate teacher from the International House of Reiki, led by world-renowned Reiki master Frans Stiene. She also trained with the Center for True Health and the International Center for Reiki. To gain an even deeper understanding of Reiki practice, Nathalie went to Japan to practice Zen Buddhism at the Chokai-san International Zendo. She is the author of Reiki as a Spiritual Practice: an Illustrated Guide, Reiki Healing Handbook (Rockridge Press), and Infinite Light: Conversation with 21 Reiki masters and practitioners.

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