What is energy work? It is the use of life force energy to help us lead healthy, balanced, productive lives. In addition to living a healthy lifestyle, ensuring good nutrition, exercising and reducing stress, it is an important part of actualizing who we truly are.

Not only are we flesh and blood, but our bodies are also made up of energy. When our energy is balanced, we are at the top of our game. Everything flows. We are productive, happy, and healthy. However, when we are not, energetically we would say there is a blockage in our system. If we lived in the western US, we would say, of course! Energy work has been around for thousands of years. Let’s get to it. No big deal. But, the concept of energy healing is not as familiar in other parts of the country. People find it threatening, unnatural, or strange, mostly because they are unaware of the multitude of benefits energy work can bring them.

This work comes in all shapes and forms. Yoga, massage, acupuncture and Reiki, are several modes, each with its own benefits. In this article, I will specifically discuss Reiki, chakras, crystals, and fifth dimensional healing.

Chakras are the seven main energy centers of our body. Each corresponds to a specific function, such as 1) basic safety and well being; 2) core emotions, and appetites; 3) our personal power in the world; 4) love given and received; 5) how we express ourselves; 6) creativity and the future; and 7) our spirituality. Any time we have a problem with one of these aspects, the chakra becomes blocked.

Reiki brings Universal Life Force Energy to the problem. It is a third dimensional energy therapy that works only for the greatest good of the person who receives it. A Reiki practitioner or Master has the capability to channel energy from the Universe, through him/herself to a client. The practitioner serves as a conduit for the energy. Each client takes time to determine how he/she chooses to use it. A Reiki session is calm and soothing. Gentle touch at points corresponding to the endocrine glands in the body focus the energy and work to bring all areas back into balance. Our body then vibrates at a higher frequency and we feel great.

Crystals are made of energy. Individual crystals can influence the energy in and around our body. They can be used as healing devices in themselves, or can be used to enhance other healing modalities. It is not an accident that diamonds have an influence on love in our lives.

Finally, there are energy therapies that work on a fifth dimensional, or spiritual level. As we evolve as humans, our highest calling is to the spiritual aspect of ourselves. Such therapies as Magnified Healing and Crystal Star Healing help us connect to our Higher Selves. They help us bring higher energies into the world for the greater good of all.

We are evolving as a species, and so is the Earth. Raising our own energy vibrations works toward bringing our lives into balance. In turn, as we balance ourselves, we raise the frequency of vibrations around us for the betterment of others and our world.