Limitless Ladies Network LLC - Eps 30 - The Power of Reiki Healing

00:00 Introduction to Reiki and Cheryl Benanti’s Background - Cheryl Benanti's Qualifications: Cheryl is a Reiki master teacher, life coach, and intuitive tarot reader, holding advanced degrees in organizational psychology and business administration. She is also a founding member and vice president of the Holistic Community Professionals organization. - Start of Journey: Cheryl recounts her personal introduction to Reiki in her 20s, first experiencing it through a friend, and later returning to it more deeply after seeing its application in individuals facing cancer. 01:51: Cheryl’s Path to Becoming a Reiki Master Teacher - Experiences and Training: Cheryl describes her progressive training through Reiki Levels 1, 2, and Master, noting a period of sustained learning and recent transition into teaching due to growing demand. - Passion for Teaching: She discusses the unexpected joy and fulfillment she’s found in teaching Reiki, particularly witnessing students’ transformative “aha moments.” 06:35: Understanding Reiki and Its Healing Potential - The Nature of Reiki Energy: Cheryl explains Reiki as a universal energy practice, emphasizing practitioners are conduits rather than the source, helping calm recipients’ nervous systems to facilitate self-healing. - Healing Spectrum: Reiki is portrayed as beneficial for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing by fostering a relaxed state that supports personal recovery. 08:30: Individual Experiences and Outcomes with Reiki - Variability of Effects: Experiences with Reiki vary; some feel immediate shifts, tingling, or emotional release, while others simply achieve a sense of inner peace or reduction in anxiety. - Session Frequency and Client Needs: While some clients benefit from a single session, others may require ongoing work depending on the complexity and duration of their issues. Cheryl compares this to massage therapy, noting the importance of meeting people where they are in their healing journey. 13:52 Common Misconceptions and Clarifications about Reiki - Modalities Confusion: Many clients initially confuse Reiki with massage, acupuncture, or see it as a religious practice. Cheryl emphasizes Reiki is an energy modality, not massage or affiliated with any religion. - Practice Logistics: Sessions generally occur fully clothed; touch is applied only if comfortable and with consent, with practitioners adapting to clients’ preferences, especially those with trauma backgrounds. 8:53: Emotional and Preventative Aspects of Reiki - Emotional Releases: Reiki can prompt emotional releases or bring suppressed feelings to the surface, which is considered a positive sign of healing and comfort with the practitioner. - Preventative Healthcare: Cheryl advocates for Reiki as a regular, preventative practice for managing stress and maintaining energetic balance, rather than a last resort after other interventions have failed. 20:59: Integrating Reiki with Conventional Healthcare - Adoption in Medical Settings: An increasing number of medical institutions are offering Reiki to patients before and after surgeries, signaling a growing recognition of energy healing as complementary to Western medicine. - Impact on Patient Wellbeing: Reiki’s introduction in stressful medical scenarios is highlighted as positive, aiding in patient recovery and emotional support. 22:43: Final Insights and Community Resources - Encouragement to Explore: Cheryl encourages curiosity and openness toward Reiki, recommending individuals ask questions and try sessions to experience benefits firsthand. 24:53: Accessing Reiki and Holistic Communities: Cheryl shares her contact information and promotes holistic networking events, emphasizing the value of community and ongoing education in holistic practices. The Limitless Ladies Network also invites women to quarterly networking dinners to engage with various practitioners. https://limitlessladiesnetwork.com/events-%26-services Connect with Cheryl Bananti Website: ReikiWillTravel.com Instagram: reikiwilltravel Facebook: reikiwilltravel LinkedIn: cheryl-benanti-ms-405ba318/ YouTube: @CherylBenanti Threads: @reikiwilltravel TikTok: @reikiwilltravelllc