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RHA Launches World’s First Ho’oponopono Reiki Certification

The Reiki Healing Association is proud to announce the launch of the world’s first Ho’oponopono Reiki Certification program. This groundbreaking course fuses the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono with the transformative energy of Reiki, offering practitioners an unparalleled approach to emotional and spiritual healing.

A Unique Fusion of Ancient Traditions

Rooted in the principles of reconciliation, forgiveness, and harmony, Ho’oponopono has long been celebrated as a pathway to emotional clarity and peace. By integrating this practice with the healing energy of Reiki, RHA’s certification course empowers students to:

Release unresolved emotional burdens.
Heal fractured relationships and promote harmony.
Heal Your Inner Child
Break free from limiting beliefs and subconscious blocks.
Enhance their Reiki practice with the healing power of forgiveness.
Run your own Forgiveness Circles and Ho’oponopono Reiki Sessions

Why is Ho’oponopono Reiki so powerful?

Garry Malone, the co-founder of the Reiki Healing Association and the creator of the world’s first Ho’oponopono Reiki Certification program, shared his insights: “In an increasingly complicated world, the demands of modern life have led to heightened stress levels and a relentless pace of life. Disconnection from ourselves and others has sadly become the norm. Sometimes it feels like It’s more common to feel off, lost, or stuck than truly at ease. We often push things down, keep running, and ignore the parts of ourselves that long for love, healing, and forgiveness. But these unresolved emotions stay with us, affecting our health, relationships, and overall well-being. Many people carry unresolved issues from their past into the present, projecting these old wounds onto current relationships and creating new cycles of distrust, blame and resentment.

Amidst this backdrop, Ho’oponopono offers a powerful way to break free from these cycles, fostering a deeper sense of connection, peace, and harmony. In a world that often feels overwhelming, this ancient Hawaiian practice provides a much-needed antidote to the emotional and energetic burdens we carry, allowing us to heal ourselves and our relationships in a profound way.

Ho’oponopono gives you the chance to help us cultivate an inner environment of forgiveness, healing and growth without judgement or the need to analyse or dissect past events, relationships or experiences. And when combined with Reiki, you have a unique hybrid approach to emotional healing that works on the deepest energetic and subconscious levels. “

What was the inspiration behind Ho’oponopono Reiki?

Garry explained: “Like many, I initially thought Ho’oponopono was just a simple mantra—four phrases repeated to calm the mind and invite peace. “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”

At first, I even doubted that something so seemingly straightforward could help me deal with the tangled complexities of the issues I was facing at that point in my life. But the more I explored this practice, the more I realised how wrong I had been. As I delved deeper, I realised the true power of Ho’oponopono.

Ho’oponopono isn’t just about repeating phrases. It isn’t just about the words—it’s about the energy behind them. It’s a profound process of clearing. Clearing the emotional and energetic “data” we accumulate over our lifetime and carry in our subconscious at the deepest level, that quietly influences how we think, feel and act and the aura we project out into the world.

Ho’oponopono is about releasing these lingering stories and the enegertic blockages that keep you stuck. It’s about clearing space—space for love, joy, and balance to flow freely in your life once again, so you can reconnect with your most inspired, vibrant, and authentic state of being.

When I first discovered Ho’oponopono I was desperate to mend a fractured relationship between two family members I deeply cared about. The tension between them was unbearable, and my attempts to mediate only seemed to make things worse. In a last attempt to find peace—for them and for myself—I turned to Ho’oponopono. I’ll admit, I approached it with skepticism. But I had heard such amazing stories about its healing potential, and I had nothing to lose, so I gave it a try.

What happened next felt almost miraculous. As I began to use Ho’oponopono, there was a shift in the relationship I thought was irreparable. What’s more the weight I had been carrying—the guilt, the need to fix everything—began to lift. By clearing my own energetic “baggage” around the conflict, I was able to project a sense of calm and love into situations that once felt hopelessly tense. It wasn’t instant, but over time, healing began to take root in ways I hadn’t expected. And the more I practiced Ho’oponopono, the more I realized that forgiveness doesn’t just heal relationships with others—it heals you.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by unresolved emotions, hurtful memories, strained realtionships, or limiting beliefs, Ho’oponopono can help you move forward and feel hopeful about the future. It’s an invitation to meet yourself with compassion, and to embrace a life that feels lighter, freer, and more aligned with your true self where your inner wisdom guide you effortlessly.

And as I integrated Ho’oponopono more into my daily life, I began to see how perfectly it complemented my work as a Reiki practitioner. By weaving the nurturing energy of Reiki with Ho’oponopono’s forgiveness rituals, I could unlock a deeper level of cleansing and healing that sent ripples through every corner of my life, and also amplified the healing environment I could create for my clients. In this course, I’m honored to share my personal experiences and guide you through the theoretical and practical aspects of Ho’oponopono that have had a profound impact on my journey.”

Why is Forgiveness such a potent healing force?

“Science is finally catching up to the ancient wisdom of Ho’oponopono, which has always known that forgiveness is healing. Research now shows that forgiveness can lower stress, build emotional resilience, and strengthen relationships—with both others and ourselves.

But forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood healing tools. It’s not about condoning harmful behaviour, letting people walk all over you, or ignoring the pain you’ve experienced. It’s not about doing something for someone else, pretending everything is okay or even necessarily about reconciliation.

Forgiveness is for you.

It’s about letting go of the grievances and resentments that weigh you down. It’s about unburdening your heart and mind of what no longer serves you, creating space for love, understanding, and peace to flow freely again.

Ho’oponopono Reiki isn’t just another healing method—it’s a way to reach the layers of your being that have been crying out for true peace and freedom.” – Garry Malone

How can someone learn more about Ho’oponopono Reiki?

“We have a small group of Reiki Healing Association members going through the programme now as the world’s first Ho’oponopono Reiki Practitioners, and we are getting some incredible feedback so far. Just this morning one of our students Amanda Msuya emailed me this: “I’m so grateful and excited about this course! I have listened to the first few lessons and already feel the impact it has on my soul. What divine timing! “

Ho’oponopono came into my life at exactly the right time, and I’m so excited to share it with the wider RHA community and the rest of the world.”

For more information about the Ho’oponopono Reiki Certification or to enroll now you can click here.

About the Reiki Healing Association

The Reiki Healing Association was established in 2015 to provide a safe and trusted support network for Reiki Professionals. Many Reiki Associations at the time had a long list of requirements to let members access insurance and their members benefits, and they excluded those who had studied and received their Reiki attunements distantly (even though one of the core beliefs of Reiki Level 2 is that Reiki can be sent across time and space).

We didn’t think it was right to block Reiki Professionals from the business tools and insurance they need to get started. In fact, we believe that the more heart-centred Reiki Practitioners there are out there with a passion for helping others, the better the world will be! So we founded the RHA to create an inclusive International Association to give all Reiki Practitioners the chance to put their training into practice, turn their calling into a career.

We were the first Global Reiki Association to help support ALL Reiki Professionals across the world, from all backgrounds, schools and lineages, and strive to remain an industry leader.

Note of Gratitude

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hawaiian people for their rich tradition of Ho’oponopono, which embodies the spirit of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation. Special thanks to Morrnah Nalamaku Simeona and Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len for their dedication to sharing this profound practice with the world. Their work has not only transformed lives but has also fostered a deeper understanding of interconnectedness and compassion. I am truly grateful for the wisdom and service that the Hawaiian culture offers to all of humanity.

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