Energy healing in recent days
The spread of energy healing techniques from the east to western cultures of the world, has laid the foundation for a rapidly expanding market for healing objects like gemstones, crystals and orgonites. These different forms of energy healing are believed to promote spiritual balance and harmony. Reiki, a healing practice of Japanese origin, balances the flow of energy between the 7 chakras or energy points in the human body. The chakras are believed to be associated with a colour, hence colourful gemstone beads are an essential element in the practice. A similar Chinese concept, feng-shui, promotes balancing power through spatial arrangements. Crystals are believed to be connected to the earth element in Feng-shui and are extensively used in the practice to invite positivity and happiness. Orgonite items , objects containing a mixture of quartz and metal shavings have the potential to harness life energy for healing. Orgonite items are available in var...