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Date published: July 31, 2008 |
Brief Overview of Energy Healing
by CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd
 A little background...
As some of you may be aware, the practice of energy healing has deep, historical roots that go beyond the time of Jesus Christ...and even during that time, Jesus himself practiced energy healing by simply placing His hands upon the sick and dying. While some individuals may think this to be a bit far-fetched, there are numerous accounts of individuals, who have been healed through various energy healing techniques like Reiki, prayer, meditation, meridian therapy, Qigong, quantum healing, chakra balancing, and touch therapy (among others).
Energy Healing Modalities
The "science" of energy healing systems is sometimes difficult to understand; but time and time again, these natural healing methods are proving to be great techniques for reducing stress, anxiety, and levels of pain. For example, polarity therapy is a chakra balancing treatment that is intended to open the meridians (energy channels) of the body. With just one of these energy healing sessions, some individuals have reported both emotional and physical pain relief.
One of the more well-known energy healing therapies is Reiki. This is a technique that is taught in various levels. As an energy healing practice, Reiki can be performed through hands-on healing or through distance healing. It is believed that subtle energies in the body can be balanced through Reiki sessions. This is also why a growing number of holistic health practitioners like iridologists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and nurses sometimes use this practice in clinical settings, including hospitals.
Qigong is yet another energy healing therapy that has grown in popularity over these past few years. Included in most Chinese medicine programs, Qigong is closely associated with the martial arts but is more of a meditation routine that centers on the energy centers of the body. According to one clinical report, Qigong therapy -- in combination with conventional medicine treatments -- had a beneficial impact on cancer research participants.
Touch therapy, another energy healing treatment, has been shown very positive results in some studies. In addition to reducing depression, anxiety, and stress -- this energy healing method has also been shown to improve immune function, as well as facilitating weight gain in premature babies.
Energy Healing Training
Today's energy healers are instructed through in-depth training programs, which range in length and curricula. Typical energy healing programs can be taught over a weekend seminar, or through more advanced training that can take about six months to complete.
For instance, if you want to become a Reiki healer, there are concentrated programs that teach specifically on this subject matter and can be taken over a course of a few days, weeks, or months -- depending on the level of training you would like to achieve. Furthermore, a number of massage therapy and holistic healing courses have begun to integrate this particular healing modality into their studies as well.
Other techniques like reflexology and meridian therapy are both a bodywork and energy healing method. While these are commonly taught in individual courses of study, these modalities are also offered as part of a number of holistic wellness programs like Oriental medicine, and holistic nursing, among other specialized healthcare courses.
Want to Learn More?
If you (or someone you know) are interested in learning more about this or other natural health therapies, let professional training within fast-growing industries like massage, naturopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore energy healing programs near you.
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Brief Overview of Energy Healing
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