By Celia Fernandez — 2018
My comfort zone left the building for this one.
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CLEAR ALL
Hands-on healing, also known as Energy, Radiant or Spiritual Healing, has been practiced by many cultures for thousands of years. In Greek mythology, Chiron, the wise Centaur, taught Asclepius, the God of Medicine, hands-on healing.
Energy healing is a traditional healing system that restores the balance and flow of energy throughout the body, mind, and soul. This technique works directly with the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of well-being.
When I tell people I see energy healers, they invariably ask, “you mean like Reiki,” which is a mode of energy healing, though one I’ve never tried. Despite my alternative proclivities, “energy healing' still sounds like a new-age pseudoscience I’m surprised I even use.
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Energy healing practices like acupuncture and reiki are surging in popularity. While it’s obvious that having clear energy and balanced chakras is the “psycho-spiritual” end-goal, what exactly this means is less obvious.
Energy healing is a holistic practice that activates the body's subtle energy systems to remove blocks. By breaking through these energetic blocks, the body's inherent ability to heal itself is stimulated.
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Energy healing encompasses a broad range of therapeutic modalities, all of which focus on channeling healing energy into a client’s body.
When the energy of the body flows without disruption, you are in perfect health. When this energy is out of balance, disease occurs. Imbalances can be physical or emotional. Energy Balancing practices aim to restore this balance.
We bristle at the designation of certain qualities being inherently “masculine” (i.e., assertive, dominant) and others being “feminine” (i.e., intuitive, caring).
Polarity therapy is an alternative therapy that involves balancing the flow of energy in the body to improve or maintain health. It was developed by the chiropractor and osteopath Randolph Stone.
Energy Medicine (EM) is the oldest, most organic, most instinctive and most effective form of healthcare that exists. It exists in every country, in every community and it has existed since we were first living in collective groups or tribes.