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Energy healing is a holistic practice In Indian tradition, the body is said to contain
that works with the body’s natural seven major Chakras or energy centers
energy system to remove blockages, aligned along the spine. Each chakra
restore balance, and promote physical, corresponds to specific physical, emotional,
emotional, and spiritual well-being. and spiritual aspects of life. For example, the
Root chakra relates to stability and security,
Qi, pronounced like "chi," a central while the Heart chakra governs love and
concept in traditional Chinese compassion. When a chakra is blocked or
imbalanced, it may manifest as stress, illness,
medicine and martial arts, refers to the or emotional difficulty. Practices such as
life force or energy that flows through Meditation, Guided visualization, Yoga, and
all living things. Believed to be present Sound therapy (Singing bowls, Tuning forks,
in all living things, Qi flows through the Chants, programed music) are often used to
body along pathways known as balance chakras.
meridians. A blocked or disrupted Qi
flow can lead to physical, emotional, Other effective and common energy healing
or spiritual problems. Techniques like modalities include Reiki - one of the most
Acupuncture, Qigong, and Tai chi are well-known practices, which originated in
used to help Qi flow better. Japan and is now practiced worldwide. A
Reiki practitioner channels energy through
their hands, either placed lightly on or just
Similar to Qi, Prana also refers to a life above the client’s body. Many people report
force flowing through all living things. deep relaxation, reduced stress, and a greater
Prana is believed to move through sense of balance following sessions.
channels known as nadis and is
associated with the breath. The goal is Crystals and gemstones are believed to carry
to have prana flow smoothly through unique energetic vibrations that can help
you, promoting health and balance. align and cleanse the body’s energy field. For
Breathwork, Pranayama, Yoga example, Amethyst is often used for focus
postures, and Meditation are used to and calming the mind, while Rose quartz is
promote the flow of Prana. associated with love and emotional healing.
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