1. Energy Medicine LESSON TWO AMANDA ESKOLA

2. Energy Medicine  To restore energy flow within the body  Heal the body by activating its natural healing energy  Complementary approach to other treatments  And, also can be a complete system of self-care  Helps address physical health conditions, mental health disorders  Promotes high-level wellness

3. Principles of Energy Medicine  Energies form the infrastructure of one’s physical body  Health of energies is reflected in the health of the body  Body needs its energies to move, especially to overcome illness  Flow, balance, and harmony can be restored and maintained  Done by non-invasive methods  Tapping, massaging, exercises, postures, etc.

4. Energy Systems  Meridians  Chakras  Aura  Radiant Circuits  Triple Warmer  Celtic Weave  Five Rhythms  Electrics  Basic Grid

5. Chakras  Earliest evidence of chakras dates back to 1500-500 BC in India  Chakras are energy centers in which energy flow through within the body  Chakra = “wheel”  There are seven Chakras in the body  Illness/symptoms are present when chakra(s) is not balanced, under energized, or over energized  Energy is not flowing properly

7. Reiki  One method to balance chakras and restore energy flow  Japanese technique to promote healing and reduce stress  Flow of the energy from a limitless source (God Force) to the individual via the Reiki practitioner  “Laying on hands”  Releases blockages, restores balance and energy flow  Reiki practitioner either places hands on person or just above him/her  Reiki hand positions done by practitioner or by one’s self

8. Reiki Reiki Self-treatmentReiki by practitioner

9. Questions & Conclusion  Questions?  References  www.energymed.org www.energymed.org  http://www.reiki-for-holistic- health.com/ http://www.reiki-for-holistic- health.com/  Lesson Three: Manipulative Care