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Pranic therapy is the umbrella term for pseudoscientific forms of energy healing. It is a range of holistic therapies and alternative medicine that claim to have healing benefits. It is a form of energy healing which has shown in some medical studies to be effective in reducing pain, anxiety and other physical and mental conditions.[1]
History
Pranic therapies are techniques that include pranic healing is a modern interpretation of numerous ancient healing techniques,[2] including Chinese Qi, Chakras and most notably Prana, from which it gets its name.[3]
Starting as an eastern alternative medicine, it has become more commonly used in the west in recent years,[4][5] and often used in spas and similar businesses.[6][7] India where prana is used across various alternative medical techniques,[8] has also seen a rise in pranic therapies.[9][10] Medical practices in the United States have also used pranic therapies on patients,[11] although successful treatments have not been accurately measured.[12] Its adoption in the west has led to some using the technique as a front for unethical practices,[13] or to make unsubstantiated claims.[14]
Principles
Pranic therapies focus on 11 major chakras in the body, each of which corresponds with the position of a vital organ or glands.[15] It is a non-touch therapy, which is said to use energy to heal the person.[16] Comparisons have been drawn with Reiki, another form of energy healing. Reiki focuses on energizing while pranic therapies cleanse.[17]
Research
Studies into the use, application and effectiveness of Pranic therapies are ongoing, with peer reviewed trials drawing a range of conclusions. In 2024, a randomized clinical trial journaled in Pediatric Nursing indicated that the therapy led to pain reduction in children during certain procedures.[18] Pranic therapies may help reduce subjective pain, anxiety, and improve other quality of life measurements.[19]
References
- ↑ Nanjundaswamy, Roopa. "Effectiveness of Pranic Healing as complementary therapy on lower urinary tract symptoms and sleep: Single-blind randomized trial". Complementary Therapies in Medicine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39033882/.
- ↑ Oreya, Snigdha. "How Pranic Healing And Mindfulness Can Help You Travel Stress-Free". CNN-News18. https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/how-pranic-healing-and-mindfulness-can-help-you-travel-stress-free-ws-l-9680227.html.
- ↑ "Temp Head". Irish Independent. February 14, 2012. https://www.independent.ie/news/temp-head/26821663.html.
- ↑ Moss, Marissa R.. "Chris Janson on Being Country Music's Most Open Redneck". Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/chris-janson-on-being-country-musics-most-open-redneck-120487/.
- ↑ Lal, Neeta (May 5, 2023). "What is a pranic facial? A chemical-free, no-touch stress reliever". South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3219365/what-pranic-facial-chemical-free-no-touch-stress-reliever-part-energy-healing-wellness-trend-has-kim.
- ↑ "Investigating the curative claims of wellbeing retreats worldwide". Daily Telegraph. March 2, 2009. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/wellbeing/spaspy/4862201/Spa-Spy-Investigating-the-curative-claims-of-wellbeing-retreats-worldwide.html.
- ↑ Witchel, Alex (April 4, 1999). "At Last, a Body Shop for Tuning Up That Flabby Aura". NY Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/04/style/counterintelligence-at-last-a-body-shop-for-tuning-up-that-flabby-aura.html.
- ↑ "Now, spiritual healing's here". The Telegraph (India). July 23, 2016. https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/now-spiritual-healing-s-here/cid/1329056.
- ↑ "Rituals for rest". Mumbai Mirror. November 14, 2025. https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/you/rituals-for-rest/articleshow/125331323.html.
- ↑ "Pranic healing techniques to support mental health on Suicide Prevention Day 2025". India TV. https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/news/pranic-healing-techniques-to-support-mental-health-on-suicide-prevention-day-2025-2025-09-09-1007383.
- ↑ Tracy, Liz (August 19, 2024). "At Tierra Santa Healing House, Wellness Is More Than Just Relaxation". Miami New Times. https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/tierra-santa-healing-house-faena-miami-beach-holistic-21044106/.
- ↑ Hoffman, Jan (June 10, 2016). "An ER Kicks the Habit of Opioids for Pain". NY Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/14/health/pain-treatment-er-alternative-opioids.html.
- ↑ "Father's court battle to save daughter from cult's clutches". BBC. November 23, 2021. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59368974.
- ↑ Cliff, Martha (June 29, 2019). "Woman, 25, claims she doesn't eat solid foods, just 'breathes' for energy". Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/woman-25-claims-she-doesnt-eat-breathes-energy.amp.
- ↑ Shah, Mansi (April 9, 2018). "What is pranic healing and how can it help you?". Elle (magazine). https://elle.in/article/what-is-pranic-healing/.
- ↑ Montague, Jessica (September 8, 2025). "Meet Katrina Flokis, light healer to the stars". Vogue Australia. https://www.vogue.com.au/celebrity/news/katrina-flokis-lightworker-healer/news-story/52ca33868fa2ba09cfdde25259944c29.
- ↑ "May Al-Najjar: A woman's passion with a call of healing". Kuwait Times. April 11, 2016. https://kuwaittimes.com/may-al-najjar-womans-passion-call-healing/.
- ↑ Ozturk, Candan; Varvani Farahani, Pouran. "The effect of pranic healing based on Rogers' therapeutic touch on cardiorespiratory indices and pain during venipuncture in pediatrics: A randomized clinical trial". Pediatric Nursing (journal). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39667977/.
- ↑ "Amelioration of mild and moderate depression through Pranic Healing as adjuvant therapy: randomised double-blind controlled trial". Australasian Psychiatry. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28836826/.
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