Energy Healing Basics

An Introduction to Energy Healing

Most people, despite common misconceptions, have a natural desire to help others—especially those they are close to or know are struggling.

For years, psychic healing—also known as energy healing—has been met with skepticism. Some find it hard to accept that focusing on someone else’s well-being and directing positive thoughts toward them can have any real effect. Others simply dismiss the power of positive thinking altogether, and no amount of discussion will change their minds. Often, it’s only through personal experience that we develop our own beliefs and values about the world.

If you’ve never explored energy healing or have only dabbled in it, there’s no reason to assume it won’t work. This article simply invites you to give it your full attention and try the outlined steps. If you notice any improvement—no matter how small—we encourage you to share your experience. If not, you can set it aside and move on.

Now, let’s explore what energy healing can and cannot do.

Understanding the Nature of Energy Healing

1. Energy Healing Doesn’t Always Work on the Physical Body—But That Doesn’t Mean It Doesn’t Work!

Illness, discomfort, and disease often manifest in the physical body last—after first affecting the emotions, mind, intuition, or spiritual well-being. Because of this, energy healing may not always create immediate physical changes, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t working.

When observing results after an energy healing session, don’t just focus on physical symptoms. Instead, pay attention to emotional shifts, mental clarity, intuitive insights, and spiritual connections that may emerge.

For example, someone battling cancer may not experience a sudden cure, but they might feel a newfound sense of peace. Likewise, a person with a broken leg may still need time to heal, but their mood and overall emotional state may improve significantly.

2. You Don’t Heal—You Channel the Healing Energy

Energy healing isn’t about you doing the healing—it’s about acting as a conduit for a greater, universal energy. Some call this force God, while others refer to it as the Universal Life Force, Cosmic Consciousness, Higher Self, The Great Power, or many other names.

Your role is not to generate the healing energy but to open yourself as a channel for it. The healing power itself, combined with the compassion and loving intention you bring, creates the possibility for transformation.

The moment you start thinking, “I did this!” it’s a sign that your ego is taking over. At that point, it may be time to step back and reflect—or even take a break from energy work—until you can approach it with humility.

3. Always Focus on the Greater Good

When practicing energy healing, resist the urge to direct the energy to a specific area of the body or a particular condition. What we think is the issue may not actually be the root problem.

Instead, always set the intention that the energy be used for the person’s highest good. The universal force you are working with has a far greater understanding than we ever could, and it will direct the energy where it is truly needed.

4. Not Every Illness Is Meant to Be Healed—But Energy Healing Still Has Value

Just as we can’t always know the best place to direct healing energy, we also can’t always know the greater purpose behind an illness or challenge. Some conditions may not be meant to be healed in the way we expect, as they may serve a deeper lesson or purpose in a person’s life.

That doesn’t mean energy healing is ineffective. Even if an illness remains, healing energy can still provide comfort, emotional balance, spiritual insight, or inner peace. There are countless ways in which healing energy can work—some seen, some unseen.

You may not see electricity, but you certainly know what it can do. Energy healing works in a similar way—it’s happening, even if it isn’t always visible.

5. Energy Healing is Not a Replacement for Medical Treatment

While energy healing can be a powerful complementary practice, it should never be used as a substitute for medical care. Modern medicine, science, and professional healthcare exist for a reason, and energy healing works best alongside them—not in place of them.

Encourage those receiving energy healing to continue seeking proper medical advice and treatment. Healing energy can support physical and emotional recovery, but it should be viewed as an additional layer of care, not the sole solution.

6. Skepticism is Natural—Experience is What Matters

Many people approach energy healing with skepticism, and that’s okay. No amount of discussion, explanation, or belief will ever be as convincing as personal experience.

If you’re new to this practice, don’t feel pressured to believe in it immediately. Instead, simply try it with an open mind. Observe any shifts, whether they are physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. Sometimes the results are subtle, and sometimes they are profound.

Skepticism often fades when people experience even a small improvement in their mood, clarity, or sense of well-being. The key is not to force belief, but to let the experience speak for itself.

7. Intention and Compassion Are Key

Energy healing isn’t about technique alone—it’s about intention. The most powerful healing sessions happen when the person sending energy does so with compassion, love, and a genuine desire to help.

You don’t have to be an expert or follow a complex set of steps. What truly matters is that you:

  • Approach the practice with an open heart
  • Set the intention for the highest good
  • Release expectations and allow the energy to flow naturally

Healing energy moves in ways we can’t always predict, but when offered with pure intention, it will always do some form of good.

8. Energy Healing is a Practice, Not a One-Time Event

Just like meditation, yoga, or prayer, energy healing is a practice—something that deepens over time. One session may bring subtle shifts, while repeated practice can lead to greater transformation.

Healing, in any form, is a journey. Sometimes progress happens quickly; other times, it unfolds over weeks, months, or even years. The important thing is consistency—whether you are practicing for yourself or others, trust that each session contributes to the greater good.

Final Thoughts

Energy healing isn’t about instant miracles or replacing medical science. It’s about supporting the body, mind, and spirit through intentional, compassionate energy work. Whether or not someone experiences a physical shift, the emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits can be profound.

If you’re open to exploring this practice, give it a try. Observe without expectation, and let experience be your guide. If you notice any positive changes, embrace them. If not, you can simply move on, knowing you gave it an honest attempt.

In the end, energy healing is less about proving something and more about exploring what’s possible—and sometimes, what’s possible can surprise us.

A Beginner’s Guide to Energy Healing: Step-by-Step Methods

Method One: The 12-Step Full Practice

  1. Find a Quiet Space & Ground Yourself
    Sit in a peaceful place where you won’t be disturbed for at least 10 minutes. Turn off your phone and ensure there are no distractions. Take three deep breaths to center yourself.

  2. Uncross Your Body
    Keep your arms, legs, and feet uncrossed to allow energy to flow freely without interference.

  3. Surround Yourself with Light
    Visualize a bright, warm, and comforting white light surrounding you. Imagine it radiating from the sun, enveloping your entire body.

  4. Focus on the Recipient
    Picture the person you wish to send healing energy to—this can also be yourself. Visualize them in detail, including their appearance, voice, or even scent.

  5. Generate Positive Energy
    Recall a joyful moment from your life—something that made you feel truly happy. Smile or laugh if needed to raise your vibration.

  6. Seek Permission
    Mentally ask the person if they accept the energy healing. If you sense a “no,” respect their wishes, thank them, and repeat the process with someone else.

  7. Channel Green Healing Energy
    Visualize a green beam of light flowing from the sun into you and out of your heart, connecting with the recipient’s heart. See this energy filling and radiating throughout their body.

  8. Introduce Indigo Light for Insight
    Now, imagine a deep indigo or purple light coming from the sun into your third eye (between your eyebrows). See it flow into the recipient’s third eye, filling them with intuitive and healing energy.

  9. Activate Blue Light for Communication
    Picture a blue beam of light entering through your throat, joining the green and indigo. Send this blue energy to the recipient’s throat, enhancing clarity and emotional release.

  10. Merge the Energies into Golden Light
    Watch as the green, indigo, and blue blend into a brilliant golden glow, surrounding and filling the recipient with warmth, peace, and vitality.

  11. Release the Connection
    After 5-10 minutes, visualize cutting the energy beams with an imaginary pair of scissors, symbolizing the completion of the session.

  12. Give Thanks and Detach
    Express gratitude to the universal energy and the recipient for allowing this process. Open your eyes, engage in an enjoyable activity, and let go of the experience, trusting that the energy will work as needed.


Method Two: The 5-Step Simple Practice

  1. Find a Quiet Space & Relax
    Sit in a calm environment, free from distractions, and take three deep breaths to center yourself.

  2. Create a Sacred Atmosphere
    Light incense or play soft, soothing music. Enter a relaxed and prayerful state.

  3. Offer a Prayer or Intention
    Speak prayers from your spiritual tradition, or if you have none, simply converse with the universal energy.

  4. Call on Archangels Raphael & Michael
    Visualize Archangels Raphael (healing) and Michael (protection) standing before you. Ask them, “If it is within divine will, please provide healing for [person’s name] on my behalf.”

  5. Witness the Healing & Release
    See the angels filling with radiant white light, which turns into a brilliant gold. Thank them as they depart, then return to your day with trust that the healing has taken place.

Exploring Other Forms of Energy Healing

The energy healing method described here primarily relies on mental focus, using remote viewing and guided visualization. Because of this, having a calm and positive mindset before beginning is essential.

Beyond this approach, there are many other energy healing techniques practiced worldwide. Some of the most well-known include:

  • Reiki – A Japanese technique using hands-on or remote energy transfer to promote healing and relaxation.
  • Quantum Touch – A method that uses breathwork and body awareness to amplify healing energy.
  • Aura Balancing – A practice focused on clearing and harmonizing a person’s energy field.
  • Angel Touch / Angel Therapy – Healing techniques that involve connecting with angelic energies for guidance and restoration.
  • Faith Healing – A spiritual approach that relies on prayer and divine intervention for healing.
  • Shamanic Healing – A traditional practice that involves working with spirit guides, drumming, and rituals to restore balance.

If your experience with this energy healing method has been positive and you’re interested in exploring further, you may find it helpful to research any of the above approaches. A simple online search can lead you to deeper insights and potential next steps on your healing journey.

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