On the way to my first Healing Touch class, I twisted my ankle walking to my car. By the time I got to class, I couldn’t put any weight on it. I became an ad-hoc lesson as my teacher guided brand-new students to work energetically on my ankle. Within minutes, the pain and swelling had subsided. By lunchtime, I could walk normally. It felt nothing short of miraculous and I was immediately an energy healing enthusiast!
Energy medicine encompasses an array of complementary therapies that balance and heal the subtle energies in our body. Light or near-touch therapies have ancient roots and are commonly used for healing in indigenous cultures. Supported by a growing body of scientific evidence, these practices clear, balance, and restore the integrity of the human energy system to promote physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
In addition to reducing pain or discomfort, biofield therapy supports the healing process for those who would like to:
- Increase mental clarity
- Reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, producing deep relaxation
- Release emotional, mental, and/or spiritual blocks
- Support their healing process and sense of well-being
- Accelerate healing from injury, medical procedures and surgery
Techniques to Try at Home
Self-Mind Clearing
This technique can be used to promote your own relaxation and peacefulness. Mind Clearing is used by healing practitioners to help quiet and focus a busy or agitated mind, and is beneficial for easing stress-related headaches.
Penny Burdick, MD, adapted the self-mind clearing technique from Reverend Rudy Noel. She created and freely shares these resources.
Self-Chakra Connection
This technique is designed to enhance the flow of energy in the body. The Chakra Connection is commonly used by Healing Touch Practitioners during client sessions.
Self-Chakra Connection Handout