What is Energy Healing?

Everything is Energy

All matter, the earth, trees, our homes, and including us, are made of pure energy and we have the science to back it up. According to research conducted by quantum physicists everything is made of pure energy. All matter is made up of particles. These particles are considered the building blocks of matter called atoms and molecules. Atoms bond and stick together forming a molecule. Molecules are the smallest part of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. The atoms that make up the molecules are electrically charged particles. Therefore, all things surrounding us have an electrical charge, including us.

The Science

Ok so here is where it gets interesting. Scientists have observed electrons acting as a wave and as a particle. Waves are capable of transferring energy through matter or space with little or no mass. Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium. Energy healing is the practice of sending energy in a wave form. Therefore, the practitioner does not necessarily need to be in a close proximity to the receiver. Reiki or energy healing has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. Most believe it originated in India and the Eastern countries thousands of years ago. Although, it did not get the name of Reiki until a little over two hundred years ago by Dr. Mikao Usui. Reiki is a Japanese word meaning universal life force. The proper Japanese pronunciation is RYE-KEY although many Americans pronounce it RAY-KEY.

Reiki Energy Healing

Rei Means universal or omnipresent (present everywhere at the same time).

Ki is the life force, the nonphysical vitality that is the energy in everything surrounding us.

Reiki energy can be found within all things. It is the connection to the universal energy that is in every atom. The Japanese call this energy Ki, for the Chinese it is Chi, and it has been called Prana in Asian cultures. No matter what you decide to call it, it is a universal energy that can be sent across long distances as well as in a hands-on session that has the ability to heal.

When your Ki energy is low due to stress, depression, prolonged anxiety, etc. this makes you more vulnerable to sickness or disease. Many things can weaken our energy levels. Some we can control, and some are completely out of our control. Most things that effect our energy we can control; unfortunately, we cannot control the air quality around us, the toxins we come in contact with in public places, or our work place. We all must work and not everyone has the opportunity to have a job they absolutely love.

· Anger

· Depression

· Negative Thoughts

· Not Spending Enough Time in Nature

· Drinking Too Much Alcohol

· Drugs Use

· Smoking

· Poor Diet

· Stress

· Poor Sleeping Habits

· Lack of Exercise

· Poor Air Quality

We are all effected by these things in our lives daily. This is why energy healing is important to us. When we receive energy healing from someone they are helping lift those low energy levels and clear blocked areas allowing the body to heal itself. Regular sessions can bring the body and spirit into balance helping to prevent future illnesses and disease.

Reiki energy is sent to individuals desiring to accept the energy from individuals who have learned how to harness this energy and send this energy through time and space. Reiki is a holistic form of healing. It can help heal physical and mental issues. Everyone can benefit from a healing session. However, everyone is different, and the healing energies will affect each person differently. Typically, four consecutive sessions are recommended to improve the flow of energy. It will stimulate the immune system and begin cleansing itself of toxins. Once the poisonous toxins are removed the body can begin re-balancing itself.

There are seven main energy centers in the body that control the flow of the universal life force. They are called the Chakras. Each chakra is responsible for specific parts of the body. When these energy centers are blocked or congested the body becomes sick and the flow of energy is weakened.

The Crown Chakra: (Sahasrara) Violet: Connection to the divine.

Location: Positioned on top of the head

Emotional Issues: Inner and outer beauty, and connection to spirituality.

Physical association: Effects the pineal glands, upper brain, and right eye.

The Third Eye Chakra: (Ajna) Indigo: Intuition, sense of purpose and direction in life.

Location: Positioned in the middle of the forehead, just above the eyebrows.

Emotional Issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions. Ability to focus, (see the big picture) perception, telepathy, and ESP.

Physical association: Effects the lower brain, left eye, pituitary glands, nose, ears, eyes, and sinuses.

The Throat Chakra: (Vishuddha) Light Blue: Self-expression

Location: Positioned in the center of the throat.

Emotional Issues: Responsible for self-expression, communication, and speaking the truth.

Physical association: Effects the throat, thyroid gland, upper lungs, arms, teeth and vocal cords.

The Heart Chakra: (ANAHATA) Green: Love, Relationships, and self-acceptance.

Location: Positioned in the middle of the chest just above the heart.

Emotional Issues: Responsible for emotions, love, devotion, spiritual growth, inner peace, joy and compassion.

Physical association: Effects the heart, thymus, lower lungs, immune system, and the circulatory system.

The Solar Plexus Chakra: (Manipura) Yellow: Personal power

Location: Positioned just above the naval.

Emotional Issues: Responsible for self-confidence, self-worth, self-esteem, emotions, represents the center of the body.

Physical association: Effects central nervous system, digestion, stomach, liver, gall bladder, and the pancreas.

The Sacral Chakra: (Swadhisthana) Orange: Sexuality and pleasure

Location: Positioned just below the naval.

Emotional Issues: Responsible for sexual energy, connecting and accepting others, sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality, perceptions, and first impressions. Sometimes called the gut feeling.

Physical association: Effects reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, bowels, and immune system.

The Root Chakra: (Muladhara) Red: Career, money mindset, and sense of belonging.

Location: Positioned at the base of the spine in tailbone area.

Emotional Issues: Represents our foundation and feeling grounded. Responsible for our basic survival needs such as food, shelter, need to belong, sense of purpose, financial independence, and money as well as our physical vitality.

Physical association: Effects the spine, rectum, legs, arms, circulatory system, and the suprarenal glands.

Our Chakras are affected by our everyday lives in one way or another. Our thoughts and actions directly affect our chakras in positive and negative ways.

Here are some ideas you can try at home for yourself in between energy healing sessions.

Thoughts Every thought we have affects our energy chakras. Science has proven that thought is an energy form. Positive thoughts affect our energy in a positive way just as negative thoughts affect our energy in a negative way. It has also been shown that negative thoughts can increase free-radicals affecting our physical body. In the same sense that positive thoughts can reduce free-radicals and even heal us mentally and physically. Ever heard of laughter is the best medicine? We can change the physical state of our being through our thoughts alone. Continual angry thoughts will lower your root chakra’s energy.

Nature Getting out and enjoying nature can be very therapeutic. The sun is an important energy source. People, animals, plants, minerals, water and our chakras receive energy from the sun. Just as important is getting outside barefoot and allowing the earths energy to flow through your entire body. Sitting by a brook or body of water also provides us with energy and can open and cleanse the chakras.

Food Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. Eat foods that are earth-made instead of man-made. Try to eat fresher organic, non-GMO foods, and pasture raised meats. Canned or pre-packaged foods do not contain the nutrition that fresh food provides not to mention there are no toxins or chemicals used. Try eating foods of different colors.

Meditation Meditation & Breathing. Meditating and visualizing a particular positive outcome is very powerful in balancing the chakras and healing the body. Since thought is a form of energy you can use meditation and visualization along with focused to affect various chakra centers.

Crystals Crystals, gemstones and minerals all have energy. For example, crystals contain a similar crystalline structure as the human body. Crystals amplify energy and can be programmed (e.g. computer chips and watches). Wearing jewelry made of crystals or gemstones can help increase your chakra energy. People often place stones under their pillows for better sleep. You can also hold the stone in your hand while meditating to increase the energy vibration.

Aromatherapy Smells can affect our energy, they have even been used in many cases to help recall a certain memory. Essential oils are the pure essence of the plant or flower. Essential oils have a vibration and energy. They can be used topically to heal wounds, some can be ingested, and all are wonderful in a diffuser. Just be careful to purchase high grade essential oils. Cheaper versions may contain toxins and less of the actual essential oil. Never apply directly to skin unless the label says it is ok. Tea Tree Oil can be placed directly on the skin; however, most all essential oils must be diluted with a carrier oil such as olive oil, coconut oil, or Jojoba oil.