Alternative Therapies Have a Charm of Their Own

Alternative healing that goes beyond the physical body has always fascinated me. I feel very blessed to be part of a group of like-minded souls. We meet regularly to discuss, share experiences and experiment with several of them. Most of them are concerned with improving the flow of 'chi' or prana in the body through its meridians and chakras. Our subtle existence is more powerful and meaningful than our physical senses can percieve.

The last decade or so has shown an increased spurt in the use of healing modalites that are classified as alternative therapies. Most of them work on the subtle energy layers that surround the physical body and can make medicinal treatment more holistic. Each modality has a charm and healing value of its own.

Christ and others like him could heal the sick and ailing by redirecting the flow of 'Chi' energy in their diseased physical bodies. Through a powerful rush of 'chi' emanating from their palms, they were actually removing energy blocks from meridians that had caused the disease. With powerfully pure energy meridians backed by a belief system so strong, his healing was instantaneous.

While Reiki can be given hands-down, or distant, Pranic Healing does not require being touched and can also be given at a distance. Both these modalities are good for healing physical body ailments that are chronic or acute in nature. Reiki works on the physical body and its next etheric subtle layer.

Pranic healing works on the aura, or the 'etheric twin' of the physical body. It works on the premise that a disease will first show in the aura before it manifests in the physical body. It is quite effective and may even help eliminate a disease before it actually manifests! Acute pains may find instant relief.

More about Alternative Therapies in a future blog.