Your Introduction to Energy Healing
Curious about energy healing? So are a lot of other people. It seems like everyone from celebrities to your next-door neighbour is talking about it. And with good reason. But energy healing isn't a fad; it's an ancient and revered practice used by many different cultures around the world to bring harmony to the body.
Energy healing is an alternative therapy based on the scientific principle that subtle layers of energy surrounding us regulate our body and mind. It is compromised of many modalities that use the body's energy to create and support balance and healing throughout the body.
While energy healing is not new, there is a newfound interest in its positive effects on healing. It stands at the forefront of both a scientific and collective shift in society. As many of us search for a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us, energy healing can help us feel more grounded and intune. Medically, it is gaining much advocacy as a complement to conventional Western medicine providing a more comprehensive, holistic, and natural approach to treatment,
What is energy healing?
Early civilizations as far back as the eighth century B.C.E believed in a powerful energy that flowed throw us all – a universal energy. That energy is known by many different names around the world, including Chi (China), Prana (India), Ki (Japanese), Life Force (Russia), Nyama (West Africa), Aura (Russia), to name just a few.
It is this energy that sustains us. And when it is out of balance, so are we.
Energy healing is founded on this principle. It works to clear the blocks in the energy field around us to restore balance to our minds and bodies.
But how does it work?
Through our meridian system or chakras, our physical body is connected to the energy bodies around us. When we have blockages, they restrict the flow of energy. As a result, we can suffer from a wide range of physical, spiritual, or mental ailments.
Shifting the energy can create a chain reaction throughout the body that stimulates healing on an emotional, physical, and mental level.
While energy healing continues to have its critics, the evidence is stacking up in its favour. Recent studies confirm that a biofield of energy and information surrounds the body. These findings validate that the science behind energy healing is real, and manipulating the energy around us can have vast effects on our bodies and minds.
What causes energy blocks?
Blockages in our energy pathways can occur from many different external and internal factors. Some of the more common causes include stress and anxiety, emotional or physical trauma, phobias, childhood programming, environmental factors, poor nutrition, sleep, or exercise.
When blockages are at play in our lives, they impact our overall well-being and are associated with unmistakable bodily symptoms. Physical signs that your energy is blocked can range from headaches, joint tightness, pain in various parts of the body to tumors and cysts. Emotional manifestations of energy blockages may leave you feeling:
Lethargic
Stuck
Unsafe
Stressed or overly anxious
Chaotic
Disconnected
Lost
Confused
If these symptoms go unchecked, they will continue to build and can lead to severe chronic issues or worse.
Types of energy healing
The term energy healing encompasses many modalities that work with energy.
Energy therapies like Reiki, tapping, and crystal therapy may be more in the spotlight than others because of their trendy or new-age appeal. But did you know all alternative therapies are considered energy healing?
This news may be eye-opening to many who are hesitant about trying energy therapy. Knowing that more familiar and studied treatments like osteopathy, massage, acupuncture, and more also utilize energy to heal the body may positively influence how open people are to try other modalities.
The list of energy medicines is long, with therapies running the gamut from angel therapy to pranic to yoga. But thankfully, they can all be classified into the following categories.
Touch therapies
Movement therapies
Meditation
Magnetic field therapy
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Light therapy
Within those categories, there may be other subcategories. For example, touch therapies encompass a range of treatments from Reiki to massage.
It's important to note what works for one person might not work for another. If you're new to energy healing, you may need to try different therapies to find one that is suitable for you.
Recently, Reiki has garnered a lot of attention for its use with anxiety and stress. But really, the idea that one energy treatment is better than another is a nonstarter. How effective an energy treatment is subjective. It depends on the individual and their specific issues.
How can energy healing help you?
So we know what energy healing does and how it works, but how can it help you in your day-to-day life?
Because energy healing treats the whole body, it is helpful for any number of conditions, from chronic illnesses to mental disorders.
It is widely recognized as a means to enhance healing and support traditional Western medicine. And many renowned hospitals worldwide have integrated energy healing treatments into their inpatient and outpatient care, while others have developed wellness centres that focus treatment around energy therapies.
If you've been suffering from recurring mental and physical issues, illness, or emotional setbacks, you may want to consider energy healing. Its many benefits are associated with improved well-being and optimal health. Take a look at just some of the ways energy can bring balance to your life:
Breaks down subconscious blocks
Relieves anxiety and stress
Supports the immune system
Clears toxins from the body
Enhances clarity
Heals emotional issues
Corrects negative patterning
Increases energy
Improves the connection with the conscious
Nurtures spiritual growth
There's obviously still a lot to learn about energy therapies, but as we discover more about our surroundings, it is sure to figure prominently in emerging treatments for the mind and body. Indeed, discussions from the 2020 Global Wellness Summit maintain that energy healing will be a pervasive force in the coming years as more scientists, doctors, and wellness practitioners embrace the powerful effect energy healing has on wellness and recovery.
If you'd like to discover how energy healing can benefit you, please contact me for a consultation on Rainbow Energy Healing.