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What Is Energy Healing and How Does a Session Work?

Shambhala Healing Alchemy · 27 October 2026 · 3 minute read

Energy healing is a broad name for practices that work with the body's subtle energy, often called prana or life force. The aim is to support a sense of calm, balance and lightness.

What happens in a session

1. A short conversation about what is going on for you and what you hope for.
2. Resting. You lie or sit comfortably, fully clothed. You do not need to do anything.
3. The healing. The healer works quietly with your energy, sometimes with mantra. In person this is usually hands-off or very light touch, and only with your consent.
4. Closing. We talk briefly about what you noticed and a simple practice to continue at home.

What people commonly notice

Many people describe deep relaxation, warmth, tingling or emotional release. Some notice very little during the session and feel calmer later. Every experience is different, and none is right or wrong.

What the evidence says

Scientific research on energy healing is limited and mixed. We offer it as a complementary practice for relaxation and wellbeing, never as a treatment for illness.

Who it may suit

People feeling stressed or depleted, going through a change or loss, or exploring spiritual growth. It works alongside, never instead of, your usual health care.

See our energy healing sessions or book a free 15-minute call.

New to healing? Read what to expect at your first energy healing session, or about relationship healing and cord cutting.

Energy healing and past life regression are complementary practices for relaxation, reflection and personal growth. They do not diagnose or treat any health condition and do not replace care from your doctor or psychologist. If you are struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.

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