| From the Einsteinian and quantum physics point of | | | | extension of this philosophy is used today in the use of |
| view, all things consist of energy vibrating at various | | | | color therapy, stones (including crystals) for healing, |
| frequency ranges. Solid matter is energy moving at a | | | | flower essences, aroma therapy, geometric patterning, |
| slower vibrational frequency or rate. This paradigm | | | | sound therapy, etc. to heal the body and surrounding |
| allows us to view human beings as networks of | | | | energy fields. |
| complex energy fields that interface with the physical | | | | Another approach to energy healing is through direct |
| body on every level. The human form is comprised of | | | | hands-on contact with the energy practitioner who |
| multi-layers of energy frequencies that travel around | | | | draws healing energy to the client to restore energy |
| and through the denser form that we call the physical | | | | flow, calm the nervous system and release |
| body. Each layer has a purpose in supporting and | | | | constrictive, non-flowing energy patterns. Examples of |
| manifesting the physical human form. | | | | this type of energy healing are Reiki, Therapeutic |
| The supporting layers consist of energy fields moving | | | | Touch, aura clearings and other laying-on-of hands |
| both in and around the human body. There is the | | | | forms of healing. |
| central channel which supports and contains the | | | | It is important to touch on consciousness itself, as a |
| chakra system, there is the physical body which | | | | form of energy manifest in the human body, for it |
| contains the meridian channels, the etheric body, the | | | | plays a role in the health and balance in the physical |
| astral (emotional) body , the mental body, and causal | | | | form. It is this higher spiritual impetus which drives the |
| body and the soul energy that are all embodied in and | | | | biological evolutionary process itself. Soul |
| around the physical form. Any disruption in the energy | | | | consciousness is projected in the human body for the |
| flow that supports the physical form can manifest as | | | | purpose of gaining or advancing experience, |
| physical, mental or emotional discomfort or disease | | | | knowledge and spiritual maturity. Energy patterns form |
| processes. As we are beings of energy, it follows that | | | | in each life incarnation and those patterns which may |
| we can therefore be affected by energy. | | | | still need attention to complete come with us into our |
| Many ancient healing philosophies have viewed the | | | | next lifetime. So collectively there may be energy |
| body as an energetic form and have focused their | | | | patterns we are conscious of and those that we are |
| healing approach on restoring energetic balance in the | | | | less aware of that affect our life and well being today. |
| physical body. For thousands of years Oriental | | | | Bringing balance to the body / mind / spirit connection |
| methods of healing have sought to heal through | | | | cannot be overlooked as a significant energy |
| restoring balance to the body through effecting change | | | | component to overall health, comfort and sense of |
| in the meridian flows through the use of acupuncture, | | | | well being. |
| acupressure, herbal remedies, etc. Other philosophies | | | | The choices in energy practice are many and varied, |
| have focused on the chakra system which consists of | | | | however all energy work therapies can be useful in |
| seven on-body chakras or energy centers (wheels), | | | | improving physical, mental and emotional health by |
| each of which holds the pattern for various aspects of | | | | bringing balance to the energy systems that support |
| human development, growth and balance. By restoring | | | | the full human form. They can also assist in the soul |
| energetic balance to the chakra system improved | | | | aspects of the journey by releasing long held patterns, |
| overall health and well-being was achieved. | | | | integrating information and raising overall energy |
| From an indigenous or shamanic point of view all things | | | | frequency levels. Energy modalities can also be very |
| in nature possess energy qualities that can be utilized in | | | | useful when used in conjunction with other healing |
| bringing balance and healing whenever an imbalance is | | | | approaches. |
| found that manifests as discomfort or disease. An | | | | |