African, Indian And Chinese Patterns Of Energy Healing
S. Edwards, Mandla Hlongwane, Jabu Thwala
Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems May 15, 2008 DOI: 10.4314/indilinga.v6i2.26425 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that African, Indian, and Chinese energy healing traditions share common forms: belief in a universal energy, use of healing energy and conscious breathwork, and a view of illness as energy disruption or stagnation requiring channeling, mobilisation, balancing, and harmonisation. |
Abstract
This article examines some African, Indian and Chinese patterns of energy healing in order to explicate common forms. All accept, as a given, the existence of a universal energy to which everyone has access. All extol a form of healing energy and some form of conscious breathwork, with relative emphases on ancestors, meditation and movement in African, Indian and Chinese patterns respectively. Illness is viewed as a disruption or stagnation of energy patterns which need continual channeling, mobilisation, balancing and harmonisation for optimal health. Keywords: Energy healing. Indilinga Vol. 6 (2) 2007 pp. 164-176