Episode #121 Joan Maute Healing Journey: From Fitness Professional to Reiki Master – Embracing Skepticism, Aloha Spirit, and Global Teaching Innovation

Meet Joan Maute, a remarkable Reiki master who transforms skepticism into healing wisdom. Initially a non-believer, Joan's foray into Reiki began on the picturesque Big Island of Hawaii, where her career in fitness and massage therapy led her to unexpected encounters with energy healing. Find out how a friend's persistent nudging and a chance to help with a sprained ankle propelled her into a world she never imagined embracing. With warmth, humor, and the spirit of Aloha, Joan now enlightens and empowers people across the globe with her unique Reiki teachings.Joan's journey didn't stop at personal transformation; it led her to formal training with the International Center for Reiki Training in Virginia. Her path was filled with unexpected turns, including teaching opportunities and the challenges of the pandemic, which sparked innovative solutions like online training. Joan's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability, underlining how embracing Reiki not only transformed her life but also paved the way for a fulfilling new career as a licensed Reiki teacher.A poignant car accident story highlights the healing power of community support and gratitude in Joan's life. Hear her insights on the self-guiding nature of Reiki and the importance of integrating it into daily routines. Joan gives valuable advice for newcomers and highlights essential resources for further exploration. At 70, she shares her blessings with Reiki, encouraging listeners to experience its profound benefits. Join us in thanking Joan for her heartfelt stories, and consider exploring the resources she recommends for a deeper understanding of Reiki. Find out more at www.readysetreiki.com or check out  A message from Joan Maute:Aloha, and welcome! E Komo Mai!From a lifetime of spiritual exploration, world travel, and working in the Healing Arts, I eventually discovered my true calling as a teacher of Reiki. I've been a lifelong teacher and coach of other skills, but teaching Reiki is truly my purpose and passion in this life. All of my past experiences have molded me into the teacher and mentor I wished I’d had many years ago, and I'm very happy to be able to share with my students the essence of my accumulated knowledge and wisdom so they don't have to spend decades of searching and learning as I did.Life is an interesting evolution of one thing leading into another that takes us in unexpected directions. As a surfer from the Big Island of Hawaii, I never could have guessed that my fitness trainer background would lead me to become a massage therapist, which would then lead me to Reiki and becoming a Reiki Master Practitioner, and then an ICRT Licensed Reiki Master Teacher. Nor did I ever imagine that I'd end up traveling to different parts of the US and other countries, teaching Reiki to others!I love teaching Reiki and bring to my classes a combination of excellent training, real-life experience, hard-earned wisdom, Love, Compassion, Humor, and Grace. Because of my background, my classes are taught in a relaxed “Hawaiian style.” But despite the relaxed style, my students leave their training feeling confident with their new skills, empowered and excited, ready to go out into the world to share their knowledge. After completing their classes, I continue to offer support for their well-being and success in whatever way they choose to use Reiki, whether professionally or for home use.All my classes are infused with the warmth and sacredness of the Aloha Spirit, regardless of where they are being taught in-person or online. A-lo-ha literally means “the breath of God.” It’s similar to the word Namaste in that it is a recognition of the sacred Divinity within another and honoring and recognizing this light within every living being.I've been practicing Reiki for close to 30 years and am very grateful to be of service in this way. It’s truly a joy, an honor, and Support the showReady Set Reiki is a journey From the curious beginner to the Season Master Teacherwww.readysetreiki.comSend in your questions [email protected] you.