Energy Healing Practitioners use a variety of terms. You do not need to know them all. However, familiarize yourself with these common terms, so that you will understand the language we speak during the consultation.
Energy Healing Glossary: Essential Terms for Beginners
Aura
The energy field that surrounds the human body. Many energy healing systems believe the aura reflects a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual condition.
Blocked Energy
Areas where energy is believed to become stagnant or restricted due to stress, trauma, fear, emotional pain, or illness.
Example:
Long-term emotional stress may eventually affect physical health.
Chakra
Chakra is an energy center in the body that regular the flow of universal life energy through the physical body. We have a lot of Chakras in our body- 7 chakras are the main and there are various smaller chakras too.
Get introduction of our chakras, in this article ( Coming Soon)
Vital Force
The innate self-healing energy or life force present in all living beings that homeopathy aims to stimulate through its remedies.
Energy Balance
A healthy state where energy flows smoothly through the body and mind, supporting well-being and emotional stability.
Example:
A person under stress may feel “heavy” or emotionally drained, which healers may describe as disturbances in the aura.
Chakra Balancing
The process of adjusting the excess / low energy of the energy centers (chakras) in the body using energy healing techniques. There are various ways of doing chakra balancing- I mainly use the Reiki Energy, Pranic Energy Healing and EFT Tapping for Charka Balancing.
To learn all about Chakra Balancing, head over the The Complete Guide on Chakra Balancing Page
Holistic Treatment:
Holistic Treatment is about addressing the whole person—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects—rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or body parts.
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Energy Healing Techniques
According to the US Based National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), energy healing is a practice where a healer uses their hands to help balance a person’s energy, supporting relaxation, well-being, and the body’s natural ability to heal.
Examples include:
- Reiki
- Pranic Healing
- Acupuncture
- EFT Tapping
- Therapeutic Touch
Reiki
A Japanese energy healing technique where the practitioner channels universal life energy through the hands to support healing and relaxation.
Example:
A person may feel warmth, peace, or deep relaxation during a Reiki session.
Get complete guide to Reiki healing energy, visit this page.
Distance Healing (Reiki)
Distance healing is the practice of offering Reiki healing energy to a person who is not physically present with the healer. The session can be given across different locations, cities, or even countries, because energy is not believed to be limited by physical distance.
In Reiki, it is understood that the healer is only a channel or medium for the healing energy. The actual healing happens through the person’s own inner healing intelligence, soul, and life force energy. During a distance healing session, the practitioner connects with the person through intention, prayer, and focused awareness, allowing the healing energy to flow where it is needed most.
Many people experience feelings of calmness, emotional release, relaxation, better sleep, or inner peace during or after a distance healing session, even though they are not physically present with the practitioner.
Pranic Energy Healing
Pranic Healing is a revolutionary and comprehensive system of natural healing techniques that uses prana to treat illness. It is a synthesis of ancient, esoteric healing methods that have been rediscovered, researched and tested over decades with proven success by the founder of Modern Pranic Healing, Grand Master Choa Kok Sui.
In this healing modality, an energy practitioner works by cleansing and energizing the body’s energy field and chakras without physical touch.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Also called “tapping.” A method where a person gently taps on specific acupressure points while focusing on emotions, stress, fears, or limiting beliefs.
Example:
A person with anxiety may tap while repeating calming statements to release emotional tension.
Classical Homeopathy
It is a term introduced by Prof. George Vithoulkas in 1978. It describes a precise and disciplined approach to homeopathic practice, based on the original teachings of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann,the Founder of Homeopathy, in the late 18th century.
These teachings were later refined through the clinical insights of James Tyler Kent and further developed, systematized, and clarified by George Vithoulkas.
For More common terms used in Classical Homeopathy, go to this page.
Grounding
Practices that help a person feel stable, calm, and connected to the present moment.
Examples:
Walking barefoot on grass, deep breathing, meditation, or spending time in nature.
Centering
Bringing awareness inward to feel mentally calm, emotionally balanced, and focused.
Intention
A focused thought or purpose used during healing, meditation, or prayer.
Example:
Setting the intention for peace, healing, or emotional clarity.
Frequency / Vibration
The idea that every person, thought, emotion, and object carries a certain energetic vibration.
Positive emotions like love and gratitude are often described as “lighter” or “higher” vibrations.
Consciousness
Awareness of oneself, thoughts, emotions, surroundings, and deeper inner experience.
Inner Child Healing
Healing emotional wounds or patterns that were formed during childhood experiences.
Emotional Release
The process of letting go of stored emotions such as grief, fear, anger, guilt, or sadness.
Mind-Body Connection
The understanding that emotions, stress, thoughts, and beliefs can influence physical health.
Example:
Long-term stress may contribute to headaches, digestive issues, or poor sleep.
Compassionate Presence
Being fully present with another person in a calm, non-judgmental, and supportive way — often considered one of the most healing qualities in any therapy.
Right Livelihood
Right Livelihood means earning a living in a way that does not harm others and is honest, ethical, and compassionate. It is the idea that the work we do should support life, well-being, and peace — both for ourselves and for society.
The term comes from the teachings of Gautama Buddha and is one part of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism.
In simple words, Right Livelihood means:
- Doing work with honesty and integrity
- Avoiding professions that harm people, animals, or the environment
- Using one’s skills and talents in a way that helps others
- Earning money while staying true to one’s values and conscience
Examples of Right Livelihood may include:
- Teaching
- Healing professions
- Farming done ethically
- Counseling
- Creating useful products or services that improve lives
The deeper meaning of Right Livelihood is not only what work we do, but how we do it — with awareness, kindness, fairness, and responsibility.
Read my Guru, Mentor and Right Livelihood Award (Alternative Nobel Prize), 1996- Professor George Vithoulkas Acceptance speech here.
For Homeopathy related terms, please check our Homepathy Glossary Page here.