An alternative to medicinal and holistic health, energy healing leans towards spiritual healing methods that increases the energy healer’s awareness to use energy, colour and even light healing techniques to heal a patient’s energy field (which is the aura and chakra system).

Different cultures may call it by another name but Human Energy Field (HEF) is a concept based on the teachings of many different cultures which essentially states that the universe is imbued with a life-energy force. This strong force, known as Chi in China, or Prana in India or Spirit amongst Aboriginal cultures, manifests itself as an aura (an egg-shaped energy field). This energy field holds traumas, hopes, dreams, physical illnesses, injuries and unresolved conflicts and can be detected through touch, or mind. As it can be detected, it can also be treated.

A brief overview of energy healing as defined by various Eastern philosophies: Reiki Commonly associated with energy healing, Reiki means “Universal Life Force”. Rei, in Japanese kanji, defines spiritual consciousness while Ki is life force. Stress-relieving, it encompasses relaxation technique that taps into the body’s internal and external chi. A therapist uses Reiki for healing by using himself as a conduit for passing on the healing energy. Pranic Healing Prana or life force is the principle of all living beings. The belief is that an imbalanced prana (energy) in the body is prone to illness. To counter the illness, pranic healing encourages influx of prana to flow within the body for healing and recovery. The chemical reactions within the body are acceleration, which in turn lead to quicker healing process. Such higher energy can be obtained from air, sun, earth and even nature itself. Colour Therapy Colours resonate with energy; each with an individual wavelength. In this case, the seven colours of the spectrum can enhance the chakra or energy centres. In the healing process, each chakra is represented by a different colour for a balanced and healthy body, mind and soul. The colours are closely related to the body: violet (crown), indigo (brow), blue (throat), green (heart), yellow (solar plexus) and red (base). Simply put, exposing yourself to the varied hues could evoke different emotions and physical reactions. Aromatherapy/Flower Essences Flower petals are believed to absorb the sun’s vibrational energies that can balance out negative emotions within and around us. Make use of flowers for a harmonized and balanced life and body. Crystal Healing As pretty as they look, crystals actually resonate energy fields of their own. The vibrations emitted from crystals can help establish the body’s natural balance as it interacts with the body’s internal vibrations by emitting positive healing energies as it clears away negative thoughts, emotions and physical beings. Qi Gong Qi stands for energy while Gong is exercise, when combined, the phrase means to harness energies within the body for perfect balance through devised technique. The Chinese believe that energy flows through the body and when it is blocked or stagnant, illness soon beckons. Harness the vital energies from within your surroundings and the channel or flow of qi to the necessary areas can assist in your recovery. Tai Chi A dynamic form of Qi Gong, it closely resembles meditation in motion as it uses a series of slow graceful movements. Deemed to improve the flow of chi for calmness of mind and promote self-healing. Feng Shui An Oriental art that deals with the arrangement of living and working spaces for a harmonious environment. Feng is wind while Shui is water; it works when a space is strategically created to allow optimum flow of chi to enhance energies from the space within to bring health, happiness and prosperity to the inhabitants.