by Barbara Candiotti

Have you ever considered getting an energy healing but didn't because you weren't quite sure what it was? If so, this article is for you. There are many types of energy healing modalities; this article is specifically about energy healers who work with universal energy.

A good definition of energy healing is: A therapeutic treatment that helps someone shed energy that is not in their highest and best good and replaces it with source energy.

Source energy is also called universal energy. This energy comes directly from the god or divine spirit source. Energy that would be considered not in someone's highest and best good is often called negative energy. This could be in the form of stress, anxiety, fear, doubt, anger, etc. Sometimes it can also be deep wounds, either emotional or physical, that are held in the etheric body.

A skilled energy healer basically gives your energetic body a soothing bath, clearing out any energy that is not in your highest and best good. This assists on four levels:

• Physical – Brings calmness and relaxation.

• Mental – Removes stress and anxiety.

• Emotional – Releases trapped energy in Chakras.

• Spiritual – Raises your vibration, helping you become more attuned to your own inner guidance.

What to expect during an energy healing session

The setting for an energy healing is similar to what you would expect from a massage treatment. You will typically enjoy a comfortable setting, soothing music, and the work done while you lay on a massage table. The big difference is that energy healers, for the most part, do not touch you; they do their work on your energetic body. This means the energy healer's hands may be inches to a foot or two from your body, but not directly touching you. Just as massage therapists ask you to drink lots of water after a session so too do energy healers. The water serves to flush out any residual negative energy and to refresh you.

It is common to fall asleep during an energy healing session. This is normal and nothing to be worried about. Once the energy healing is over you may feel as though you have just awoken from a deep sleep. You may need a little time to reorient yourself. Feel free to sit up on the massage table for a few minutes, until you fully awaken. Sipping a glass of water is also a good idea at this time.

Most people immediately feel extremely relaxed and energized at the same time. They want to use this influx of revitalizing energy to do many things, like chores or housework. However, it is best not to do this. It is recommended instead to just rest and take the rest of the day off. The purpose in doing this is to allow the fresh energy to sink deeply in for your highest and best good.

Everyone can make use of universal energy as it is our divine right as human beings. If you would like to try energy healing on yourself I would recommend the following.

Try doing energy healing on yourself

First, choose a time and place where you will not be disturbed. Sit or lie down and spend a few minutes relaxing with a few deep breaths. When you are relaxed say a prayer such as: "Divine Spirit, I ask for the gift of healing and I ask for your protection."

At this point you may feel tingling or warmth in the palm of your hands. If you have a specific area of your body you want to focus on place the palms of your hands there. If not, just visualize yourself surrounded by beautiful energy, as if in a bubble. Imagine energy flowing from the divine source, connecting to you and flowing through your hands, filling up this bubble.

It may be helpful to imagine this energy as a color. White, gold, or pink are good choices for healing energy.

Fifteen to 20 minutes is a good amount of time to begin with. As you practice this you may increase the time if you would like.

When you are done say a closing prayer such as: "Divine Spirit, thank you for the gift of healing and I ask that all conditions be removed."

You may do this as often as you like.

If you feel you would like to experience an energy healing from a practitioner, it is most important that you feel at ease and resonate with them. Feel free to ask questions regarding their training, practice and how they work. You may even ask for references. A last piece of advice is to trust your intuition in your selection of an energy healer. You will be guided to the right person for you.

Barbara Candiotti is an intuitive energy healer. She provides this service in Seattle. She can be reached through her website at www.bchealingarts.com.