I kinda wanna make a slide presentation for this one now… (can also make an article for medium with this)!

I want you to know that healing is easier than you think when you have the right mindset, approach, and information.

Energy healing: your digestion and solar plexus connection 

What is energy healing?

Energy healing is the use of various techniques to influence the subtle body (also known as energy body, life force, Qi, etc), to promote healing by creating a better flow of energy throughout the human energy systems (energy channels and energy centers in the body).

Energy healing can occur through a session with an energy healer (of various modalities), or during an energy practice you can do on your own.

We often have energetic imbalances, meaning we have an access of energy or lack of energy in different parts, and by encouraging energy to flow (using the different practices), it allows the energy body to increase and regain balance.

Our energy system (just like our physical system), wants to heal. It is a wise system and when we give it the right conditions, it works magic.

“Magic's just science that we don't understand yet.”

― Arthur C. Clarke

We don’t always have to know where or what the imbalances are for healing to occur, most times we just need to find a way to allow a healthy flow of energy, and healing is possible.

Some common energy healing modalities are:

• Reiki
• EFT
• Quantum touch
• Pranic healing
• Acupuncture
• Qi Gong
• Yoga
• Chakra balancing
• Breathwork
• Meditation
• And more

There are many traditions that describe energy systems in different ways. For example, in Hindu traditions they look at the main 7 energy centers we know as chakras, while in Chinese medicine, they look at the main 12 energy channels called meridians and there are many more energy channels and centers.

Without getting too much into these fascinating traditions and philosophies, I want to mention one main centre which is directly related to digestion, and that is the solar plexus.

Appropriately named the solar plexus, it is the seat of our light and fire, our solar/sun energy.   When we feel good, happy, filled with joy, we have an exuberant and sunny disposition and as a result our solar plexus and digestion respond in kind.

But, too often our environment and mental fears of safety and security take away that sunny disposition and the energy constrictions cause our cells to literally hold our "issues in the tissues".   As a result, our fears, anxiety, and emotions get stored in our solar plexus and digestive organs.

In a perfect world, our digestion positively mirrors life...

We take in nourishment (day to day events and information),  chew it up and break it down into smaller pieces, so we can swallow it and then break it down even further.

If all goes well, in our stomach we extract the nutrients that are beneficial to us, (people, relationships, jobs, lifestyle, interests, etc) and allow them to be distributed​ into our cells from the intestines. At the final stage of this process, we get rid of the waste, aka the things that no longer serve to nourish our body, mind, or spirit..   

So to heal digestive issues it is imperative to look at the physical body through this process. Where exactly, is the breakdown occurring? If one suffers with anemia and low energy...we can consider a breakdown in the absorption and assimilation of iron, providing the intake of iron is sufficient.

The first question to ask would be: What area of their life are you having trouble assimilating people or information.  What is not getting processed? Are you holding onto something or someone that you just can't "absorb"?  That is, some area that isn't right for you, but you fear the result of letting go?

You get the idea?​

Our bodies are not designed to break down or turn against us, (no matter what the doctors and pharmaceutical companies want us to believe).  Their mass marketing hits directly in the solar plexus and takes away your power to believe that you can heal your body.

So healing on a solar plexus level, doesn’t only mean your digestion will function much better, but also, that you will be connected to your own power, and that to me is the most important connection one can have.

Affirmations for the solar plexus:

I am worth my weight in gold

I am worthy of love, kindness, respect, regardless of what I have done

I am worthy because I exist

I am worthy of the life I say I want

I am worthy of the best

I am confident in my ability to make my life work

I am confident in the goodness of life to see me through

I am I accept the power of my being to produce wealth, love, and joy in my life

I know I am a powerful and wholesome force for good

I choose the power of life

I choose goodness, light, and love

I choose health, healing, and happiness

I choose the best for myself 

Recite it, write it out, tape it to the wall, and wear some yellow and gold while you’re at it!

5 ways to heal on an energetic level:

1. Yoga, qi gong, and similar practices that are designed to create a health energetic flow. I recommend finding an authentic practice (not hot yoga/bikram/ or any kind of ‘workout yoga’ or ‘booty yoga’ but something traditional, taught by a qualified teacher who you trust. Qi Gong with Gina  https://www.ginadelachesnaye.com/the-five-elements-beginner-qi-gong 
2. Meditation - there are lots of meditations which promote energetic healing, even without focusing on any energetic aspects, but just by breathing and observing the body and the breath you are allowing energy to flow. Or visualizing white light, etc. There are also more specific chakra meditations, something I really recommend checking out is ‘blessing of the energy centers’ taught by Dr. Joe Dispenza. The gist of it is this: you bring up a strong positive emotion and then focus on an energy center while holding that emotion. Do that for each of the centers going from the bottom up and back down, lingering on each center with a strong positive emotion. This is powerful stuff. Here’s some more instructions on that: Meditation Information – Becoming Supernatural 
3. Crystals - here’s a wonderful article on different ways to use crystals for healing. How To Use Crystals For Healing – Tiny Rituals. I personally just place a stone on my solar plexus while laying on my back and breath in and out while focusing on that area.
4. Breathwork - balancing energy channels using the breath. (the breath is the bridge from our physical existence to the subtle energy body, it is our tool of accessing and balancing the energy body. One main way is alternate nostril breathing which brings balance between the 2 main yogic energy channels as well as the two hemispheres of the brain. It also relaxes our nervous system and overall it's an incredible practice. Check out the mini course on breath work in your bonus section for guided practices.
5. See a healer for example, a Reiki session facilitates the relaxation response, which improves digestion.  Reiki also has a balancing effect—providing stimulation where sluggish, and creating relaxation where irritated or inflamed.

Whatever you choose to do, remember that intention is powerful. Your body is powerful. Your mind is powerful. Your emotions are powerful. And your energy system ties all of these aspects together. Explore energy healing in whatever way feels right for you.

References and extra resources:

Energy Healing - The Science Of Energy Healing

An Energetic Approach for Healing Digestion

Reiki's Contribution to Gut Health

Reiki and Intuitive Energy Healing for Gut Health — Corie Chu

Blessing of the Energy Centers I - UPDATED Version by Dr Joe Dispenza (Meditation)

Buy dr. joe dispenza’s guided meditation https://amzn.to/3kUnzt1

The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing