Meet William Lee Rand, Founder of International Center for Reiki Training (Part 1)

William Lee Rand is a pioneer in the world of Reiki. William is the founder and president of The International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT), The Center for Reiki Research and The Reiki Membership Association. William’s books and manuals are used by Reiki teachers around the world. He is also the publisher and editor in chief of the Reiki News Magazine. William's dedication to the practice of Reiki, his passion to share it with others and a deep connection to his own inner guidance has helped change the landscape of Reiki since Mikao Usui first introduced it in the early 1920's. This is par 1 of a 2 part interview. In this episode, listen as William discusses: His own spiritual path that lead him to Reiki, How an awareness of Reiki has increased and how the teachings have changed, His 'elevator pitch' description of Reiki when approached by skeptics. In the next episode, William discusses: How Reiki can heal karma, past present life wounds/ trauma, How one can tap into their own inner guidance/intuition, William’s mission to elevate World Peace using Reiki. William has dedicated his life to Reiki and has practiced and taught full time in classes around the world since 1989. He encourages all Reiki practitioners to work together in harmony to bring peace to the earth. You can learn more about William and his current class schedule, and how to become a member of the International Center of Reiki Training by visiting https://www.reiki.org Book mentioned in podcast: Book of Spiritual Gems by Huzur Maharaj Sawan Singh Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging. Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience. For Women Ready to Rise. 📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and subscribe to Chat Off The Mat. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts Sum Of All Skin Care Affiliate Link: https://sumofall.com/?ref=ROSEWIPPICH Use code: RoseW10 for 10% off Produced by Rose Wippich | Chat Off The Mat © 2026 Rose Wippich