Energy Healing - what is it and how does it work?
What is Energy Healing?
Energy Healing is a traditional healing practice that helps remove blocks and restore the natural balance and flow of energy throughout the body, mind, and soul.
History
Energy healing has been practiced for thousands of years. Chakra’s (energy centres of the body) are extensively explained in ancient Hindu texts, and meridians (energy pathways) are used as the basis for acupuncture. Reiki, which is probably the best-known energy healing technique here in the West, is a traditional Japanese energy healing tradition that dates back to the early 20th Century.
How does it work?
Everything on Earth is made up of molecules. These molecules vibrate. Even things that seem solid and unmoving like a table or a chair are made up of vibrating molecules. As humans, we vibrate, and we can sense these vibrations as a person’s energy. Places can also have vibrational energy and certain people and places may feel positive and comfortable whilst others may feel heavy or negative. We often describe this as a ‘vibe’ we get from a person or place. The negative things we experience in life (arguments, grief, stress etc) and the people we engage with can influence our vibrational energy. With hands-on energy healing it is possible to cleanse and re-align the Chakra energy centres so that your vibration returns to its natural flow.
What are Chakras?
“Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit) means “wheel” and refers to energy points in your body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that should stay “open” and aligned, as they correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being” (Gretchen Stelter, Healthline.com)
Chakras were first mentioned in the Vedas (a large body of religious texts originating in India) dating from 1500 – 1000 BC. There are thought to be over a 100 of these energy centres throughout the body. However, there are 7 main chakras, situated along the spine, which most people refer to when they talk about Chakras. Each of these 7 energy centres has a related colour, location and focus.
Fig 1. The 7 main Chakras (Healthline.com)
1. Root Chakra
Colour: Red
Location: Base of the spine, tailbone
Meaning: Grounding, stability
2. Sacral Chakra
Colour: Orange
Location: Just below the bellybutton
Meaning: Sexual energy, creativity
3. Solar Plexus Chakra
Colour: Yellow
Location: Stomach area
Meaning: Self-esteem, confidence
4. Heart Chakra
Colour: Green
Location: Centre of the chest
Meaning: Love, compassion
5. Throat Chakra
Colour: Blue
Location: Throat
Meaning: Communication
6. Third Eye Chakra
Colour: Indigo
Location: Between the eyebrows
Meaning: Intuition, imagination
7. Crown Chakra
Colour: Violet or White
Location: Top of the head
Meaning: Spirituality, awareness
Method
At the start of the session, we will briefly discuss your reasons for wanting the healing so that I can align with your energy and needs.
During an energy healing you will be lying on a massage table fully clothed. I will place my hands above your body and feel what is needed for you to regain the natural flow of energy.
I will check the 7 main chakras and where necessary ‘clean’ these of unwanted energy. Sometimes a chakra is not in alignment, and I will place it back in its correct location.
It is also possible that during the session past lives or unknown blockages may arise. These can also be addressed during the healing.
Every healing is tailor made to your needs. A healing will take about an hour.
Changes may be felt immediately but it can also take a couple of weeks for the newly balanced energy to be felt physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Energy healings can also be performed remotely as distance healings.
When is a healing necessary?
Anyone can benefit from energy healing. You do not need to believe in energy healing or be spiritual to gain benefit from a healing, but it does help to be open to the experience.
If you are low in energy, feeling stressed or anxious then an energy healing session can be very beneficial.
Other specific situations where an energy healing would be beneficial are:
- You are feeling blocked or stuck
- You are in a personal growth process and feel you are not moving forward
- You need some support with letting go of the past and/or limiting beliefs
- You feel you are carrying energy from other people, and it is weighing you down
Important
An Energy healing is not a replacement for medical care. If you have persistent symptoms, please contact your local GP.