Introduction to Energy Healing
Energy healing promotes healing by enhancing energy flow and correcting disturbances in the “human energy field” or “aura” which permeates and surrounds the body. Improving the flow of energy in the energy field supports the self-healing capacity of the body.
Currently, there is a kind of revival of ancient understandings about energy healing in the light of modern science. “Laying on of hands”, which appeared in many times and cultures, is being rediscovered and formulated into healing techniques which are accessible to people in the present time. There are also more and more people who are spontaneously becoming aware of healing “gifts”.
ENERGY HEALING WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE ENERGETIC LEVEL OF LIFE
Since everything is energy, all healing ultimately involves energy. Most healing methods are focused on the physical, mental and emotional levels of life, without recognition of the deeper underlying energy. Energy healing works purely with the energetic level of our being. Since everything is made up of patterns of energy, working directly with energy influences the physical, mental and emotional, as well as the spiritual level. Energy healing is thus by nature “holistic”.
If there is an illness or disturbance in the body, mind or emotions, we certainly want to address those levels. Energy healing, however, complements and supports other methods of healing, because it addresses the energy of which the body, mind and emotions are composed. (For more, read the Basic Principles of Energy Healing or Types of Energy Healing.)
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THE HUMAN ENERGY FIELD
Just as we have a physical anatomy, we have also have an “energy anatomy”. The human energy field or “aura” surrounds and permeates the physical body. The physical body could be thought of as the most dense expression of the energy, and as only one of a number of bodies which comprise our energy anatomy. We also have “subtle bodies”, which are sometimes referred to as the emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.
There are a variety of descriptions and images of the energy field from both ancient and modern sources. There are variations in these models, but many describe the aura as being in layers. Many, though not all, emphasize the importance of the chakras which are energy centers where important exchanges of energy take place. Energy healing effects change by positively influencing the energy field.
ENERGY HEALING AS PART OF ENERGY MEDICINE
Energy healing is part of the larger field of “Energy Medicine”. Use of herbs, crystals or sound are examples of energy medicine in that they contain “vibratory patterns” which influence the energetic patterns at work in the physiology. Energy healing is a unique part of energy medicine in that it involves the conscious use of the energy field of the healer to affect the energy field of the “healee”. Some energy healers may employ crystals or other tools, but more often it is simply the interaction of healer and healee on an energetic level which directs the work. (Excellent references on energy medicine are Richard Gerber’s Vibrational Medicine and James Oschman’s Energy Medicine.)
Read about Science and Energy Healing
REFERENCES
Hands of Light by Barbara Brennan
Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber, MD
Energy Medicine by James Oschman
Wheels of Light by Rosalyn Bruyere
The Therapeutic Touch by Dolores Krieger
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Do you have any evidence of autistic children being healed by energy healers?
Hi Thomas,
Sorry, we don’t have any evidence on that. We can say that usually energy healing would just be part of a program of treatment, adding support to other approaches by working on the energetic level.
I have a friend that is going through cancer. It started from her lungs and has spread to her brain. I have heard alot of healing energy and reiki and have become extremly interested in what it is all about. Not only to help my friend but to better myself aswell. Do you have any book suggestions in these fields tha would be the best for just a young adult wanting to further my knowledge in this area? thanks
Lara, You can check out our Recommended Books page for a list of books.
You might also be interested in our Everyday Energy Healing CD (also available as an MP3). It gives a clear, easy to follow introduction to energy healing. It includes a booklet and voice-guided audio instructions — with a centering meditation, energy sensing exercise, and instruction in giving a hands-on chakra balancing to someone else. You could actually give your friend a hands-on chakra balancing as you listen to the CD (or MP3).
I regularly have zero balancing done and often times my therapist will see things.. THis past time she saw a pink star above my head Later in the session she saw a pine tree branch arch over my chest area In a previous session she saw a blue sight shine above my head
Do you know what any of these lights,shapes, mean?
Just curious, I find it interesting.
Thanks.
Nicole, from my perspective, what matters is whether these lights and shapes have meaning to you. You can explore what they mean to you and see if it reveals something useful or brings some insight.
What a therapist sees and how they interpret it will vary a lot from therapist to therapist. Different therapists experience energy in different ways. I don’t think there’s a pat answer to what a symbol or color means. When I do a session, I only pay attention to something I sense if it seems to carry some feeling or meaning that might be relevant to the person I am working with. I may or may not share what I sense and if I do, I am asking them to see if it has relevance for them.
I am about 12 weeks pregnant with identical twins. I have alot of energy literally spewing from my stomach region. So much so, that it’s making me feel sick to my stomach. What could this mean?
That’s hard for me to say, Jill. Perhaps it’s a reflection of all the chemical/hormonal changes going on, which of course have an energetic counterpart. Best thing would be for you to “tune in” and see what the energy means to you. And of course, make sure you are getting good ob/gyn care.
My 8 year old son has osteoporosis and dyslexia. He has complications due to the osteo and is being treated for this with traditional medical infusions to build bone mass. He has a very high IQ and has managed to compensate for the dyslexia. We have him seeing a terrific educational therapist and a behavioral psychologist. He does suffer from some depression and anxiety. Will this type of treatment help him with his overall state of being?
Hi lisa, Generally what energy healing works best with is the “overall state of being”. If you try energy healing with him, try to find a therapist who has worked with children. They need less time and intensity than an adult. The Healing Touch program and Therapeutic Touch are both solid programs. You might look for a practitioner of one of these.
Thank you Mary:)
When I am around people I FEEL things from them, their mood, persona (whether they are good or bad) when I touch someone I get hot/cold spots for example some people feel really hot when i touch their face or their arms some people feel really cold, but when I ask them are they hot are cold they usually say neither. Sometimes I even feel this wave of energy. what does this mean? And how can I stop people from pulling energy from me?
Tivdatsi, sounds like you are very sensitive to energy, and empathic (able to feel others feelings) as well. I suggest you do a lot more reading about energy healing, and perhaps attend a course to get more understanding of what you are experiencing.
I don’t know what is happening that you feel people are pulling energy from you, but that’s something you could get help with if you took a course.
This has been most interesting.
Can you recommend energy healing training programs in Boston?
Thank you!
Jennifer,
The Healing Touch Program has classes all over the world, and must have some in Boston. It’s a good program.
healingtouchprogram.com
hello i have been having healing done now for about a mth and i have been mega depressed very low and just not able to get my self up from my bed i have no appetite at the moment cud this healing malarcy do me any harm or has healing coursed my depression please ?
jane, it’s impossible to respond to this through a website comment. We recommend you seek professional help for your profession. If that is getting worse, you don’t want to rely only on alternative methods.
Hi, I’ve been looking into energy healing for just about as long as I remember…even though I’m only 14 and I can pretty much remember my life. I was wondering if it’s possible to heal any forms of life such as a plant. It would make sense but no technique I’ve ever used has had an effect on any plant. Even under a full moon I was unable to see any effect. Any suggestions on what I can do? (prefered results: rapid growth, minimal foliage death, extended blooming, etc.) Thanks ☺
There are lots of references to plants responding to energy. I’m sure if you do a Google search you can find some. There’s a nice chapter about his in a book called
Reiki – Universal Life Energy
by Bodo Baginski and Shalili Sharamon. Perhaps you are looking to see results too quickly. You need to consistently work with the plant over time.
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hi im able to see and feel energy and auras and am learning more about them each day,and feel the need to do more with this any ideas on what direction i should take.thank-you.
heather, you could take an energy healing course, like Healing Touch (healingtouch.net) or get our Everyday Energy Healing CD (see our Shop).