Energy Healing 101: a.k.a. "What are you talking about?!"

The purpose of this "Energy Healing 101" is to help explain and clarify some of the common confusion about the subject. The term means different things to different people. Some people think that it is a replacement of modern medicine, while others think that it is a complementary practice. Some believe that such healing work should be reserved for the most dire of circumstances, while others believe that regular energy work will be of the most benefit.

Unfortunately, this site won't be able to resolve these differences of opinion. Instead, let me try to share my understanding of the subject. The purpose of this section of the site is to give you some basic information so you can decide what to think for yourself.

So, What is Energy Healing?

First, let me get into some of the more-or-less universal philosophy behind energy work for healing.

It is believed that in addition to what is sensed with the physical senses that the body works also by the flow of energy. This is spiritual in nature. Much like with any other natural function, such as the flow of blood, the cycle of respiration, and so on, the energy must flow well in order for people to be healthy.

Cases where your energy system is not doing well has been believed to be the cause or, at the very least, a contributing factor to many pains and illnesses, as well as mental/emotional problems.

Some believe that the physical maladies we see are just the symptoms of problems with the energy field. Others think that the two are mirrors of each other. Still others think that they are just two different systems of your body, just as your respiratory system and digestive system are both part of your body.

Much like other systems in the body, it is commonly believed that there should be some kind of "balance" when it comes to your energy system. It shouldn't be over-active or under-active, and most healing systems include ways of dealing with this issue.

More Info on Energy Healing:

In the Energy Healing 101 section you will find more in-depth information about healing energy , energy healing work, how animals benefit from energy work, and some information ion the topic of Qi Gong.

For further reading:

• Return from Energy Healing 101 to the main page.
• Read more on the spiritual nature of energy healing.
• What exactly is healing energy? Find out here.
• Animals benefitting from energy healing?