A new era of wellness is upon us, as evidenced by the revolution unfolding across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. People are increasingly adopting energy-healing practices, such as chakra alignment, breathwork and aura cleansing, to restore balance, regulate the nervous system, and support a deeper, more lasting sense of well-being.
At its core, energy healing works on the belief that the body carries an internal flow. When that flow is disrupted due to stress, emotional strain or lifestyle, the body reflects it. This practice, therefore, isn’t a one-size-fits-all routine. Rather, it’s about being in tune with your body, understanding your inner landscape, and nurturing it with natural remedies and personalised rituals. While this may sound like just another micro-trend, the concept has been around for a long time. There is Pranic Healing from Vedic India, qigong from Neolithic China and reiki from 1900s Japan, to name just three.
Growing up in a Jain household, the idea that certain external forces could affect one’s health never felt like hogwash. Whether it was the rhythmic vibration of the Navkar Mantra calming my nervous system or the ritual of fasting to clear my internal energy. I learnt from an early age that healing isn’t always about taking the route of medication; sometimes it’s about tuning in to the self through something greater than logic alone. This foundation is what led me to explore the fascinating world of energy healing.
So why are so many people turning to this practice for their well-being? Perhaps because we inhabit a world where speed and productivity reign supreme. In the constant chase for the next big thing, many of us silently yearn to slow down, reconnect and care more intentionally for ourselves.
“We are living in an age of chronic stress, poor sleep, digital overstimulation and lifestyle-induced disorders,” states Dr Sujit Kumar Gupta, corporate wellness director of Dhun Wellness in Mumbai. “What energy healing does is shift the lens; it works on the understanding that before a physical issue manifests, it often exists as an energetic disturbance.
As people become more aware of preventive health and mind-body connections, they are seeking modalities that go deeper, helping regulate stress, restore balance and build long-term resilience rather than offering only shortterm relief. ” Across the region, a community of healers is redefining wellness through Pranic Healing, qigong and reiki.
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Pranic Healing
A no-touch Indian system, Pranic Healing is based on the belief that we all have two bodies: one that’s visible (physical) and another that’s invisible (energy).
“The practice works by scanning the energy field, also called the aura, to identify areas of congestion or depletion. These are then cleansed using crystals, specific hand movements and techniques, and subsequently energised to restore optimal flow,” elucidates Gupta. Since the chakras correspond to different organs and emotional states, balancing them can positively influence physical health, emotional stability and mental clarity. It is both preventive and therapeutic in nature.
At Dhun Wellness, each session begins with a consultation and a bioenergetic scan. The healing itself is non-invasive and conducted without physical touch. Using specific techniques, the aura is first cleansed of negativity. Once clear, the life force is replenished by activating the relevant chakras with fresh prana (life force). Each step is methodical and targeted.
During the session, individuals often experience sensations like warmth, tingling, lightness or a deep meditative calm. Some may notice emotional release, while others feel a surge of clarity or relaxation. “The experience varies, but it is typically very grounding,” adds Gupta.
The results tend to build over time. Improved sleep. Reduced fatigue. Sharper focus. A quieter mind. Importantly, Gupta reiterates that Pranic Healing is not an alternative to western medicine, but a complement to it and one that works on restoring balance and resilience rather than treating symptoms alone.
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Reiki
The word ‘reiki’ comes from two Japanese words: rei, meaning universal, and ki, meaning life-force energy. What separates this from other healing practices is that it is administered through a ‘palm healing’ technique.
“Reiki is the love of the universe for us,” explains Neetu Bajaj, an India-based reiki master. “It is a beautiful and gentle healing energy that is available for anyone and everyone.”
A typical session begins with an in-depth conversation between Bajaj and her client. Listening, in her practice, is diagnostic. As clients speak, patterns begin to surface: emotional blocks, recurring fears and unprocessed grief. From there, the session moves into hands-on healing, often accompanied by crystals and a carefully prepared environment. Clients might feel a deep sense of calm, warmth, tingling and emotions rising and releasing. But Bajaj’s approach extends beyond the session. She incorporates meditation, affirmations and small daily rituals to continue the healing process.
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Qigong
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, qigong blends breath, movement and focus to regulate the body’s energy, or qi.
Physician Leong Weizhen, cofounder of Oriental Remedies Group in Singapore, explains it simply: “Think of qigong as ‘meditation in motion’. It is the art of synchronising deep diaphragmatic breathing, slow movement, mental focus and an intention to optimise the body’s energy flow.” It’s beneficial because it switches the nervous system from ‘fight or flight’ to ‘rest and digest’. It clears ‘blockages’ in our meridians (energy highways), and allows our minds and bodies to settle into a state of flow.
Sessions begin with traditional diagnostics, such as reading the pulse and observing the body’s internal state. Treatments may include acupuncture or techniques that help move blocked energy through the meridians. During the process, patients often experience what is known as ‘de qi’, a unique feeling of heaviness, warmth or a mild electric tingle. This is a physical sign that the ‘gateways’ are opening and the body’s internal energy is being recalibrated.
The benefits could range from better sleep and a more regulated mood. “By making the ‘invisible’ visible, we empower patients to move beyond passive treatment and take an active, informed lead in their healing journey,” says Leong.
