Terminology

• Chi, Ki, Qi, Ruach, Ether, Energy, Magnetism, Prana - is recognized across traditions as the force which sustains life. It is often defined as the breath of life. We refer to it as "ether" in this directory, and as prana in our tutorial series. The terms energy and magnetism do not refer to the corresponding notions in physics.
• Chakras - are centers of the etheric body, associated to hormonal glands and nervous activity centers, which regulate the flow of ether through the lower bodies. Each chakra is associated to a set of psychological and physical characteristics.
• Nadis - are interwoven channels which compose the etheric body.
• Meridians - are the equivalent of nadis in some traditional medical systems, particularly those of China. Their places of intersection form minor centers of the etheric body called acupressure points (acupoints) or nodes. Although of lesser importance than chakras, these centers form an important part of therapies based on application of pressure, heat, or puncture.

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for the physical body
for the conscious mind (etheric body)
for the unconscious mind (mental body)
for deeper emotional trauma (emotional body)

Traditions and techniques.

• Acupressure

  
  Acupressure is the practice of manipulating centers of the etheric body, using manual pressure. See also : acupuncture.
  
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• Acupuncture

  
  Acupuncture is the practice of applying needles to centers of the etheric body (see our classification) in order to stimulate and manipulate the flow of ether. It is similar to all other etheric therapies in that regard, however, due to the precision necessitated by needles, it takes years of practice to be able to accurately evaluate the location of these centers in any patient's body. For this reason, we recommend selecting therapists who have worked with acupressure and/or acupuncture for several years. Acupuncture is officially recognized by the World Health Organization and has numerous benefits, yet may present minor risks, depending on the competence of the therapist.
  
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• Anmo

  
  See also : Tuina. While Anmo is the former name of Tuina, modern practitioners of anmo may refer to extended practice, using herbal medicine in addition to treating external symptoms through massage.
  
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• Aromatherapy

  
  Aromatherapy uses aroma compounds from plants to improve a person's health. Many of the essential oils and substances involved are appropriate to treat microbes (in a manner similar to the "Tiger balm" for example), and aromatherapy has other scientifically acknowledged benefits, such as improvements to mood and overall psychological condition of patients. Therapists distance themselves from a commercial and synthetic production and distribution, which they discourage, and insist on preparing and using natural compounds exclusively.
  
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• Ayahuasca

  
  The term Ayahuasca refers to a family of shamanic ritual beverages made using the Caapi, or Yage vine which contains DMT, and a plant with an MAO inhibitor. In many countries, the consumption of DMT and therefore, of Ayahuasca, is illegal. However, in the ritual shamanic context, and only in such a context and under expert guidance, Ayahuasca can be highly beneficial for the treatment of addictions, and conditions which involve a low activity of serotonine receptors, such as depression and anxiety disorders.
  
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• Ayurveda

  
  Ayurveda is an Indian medical system which seeks to prevent ailments by balancing the patient's lifestyle. The impressive body of Ayurvedic knowledge contains over 1000 preparations, herbal or mineral, of which many have been scientifically validated as an aid to the treatment of pathologies as complex as diabetes. Preparations made according to the tradition are highly recommended since, unfortunately, the industrial production of Ayurvedic remedies has caused unwanted incidents in the past.
  
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• Buddhist meditation

  
  The Buddhist traditions offer a variety of meditation techniques used to channel ether in order to improve health. These are already used to accompany psychotherapy, and considered for the treatment of physical diseases. See also : Tantra.
  
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• Chi-Gong / Chi-Kung

  
  Chi-Gong, referred to also as Qigong or Chi-Kung, is the art of managing and channeling ether, chi in Chinese tradition, to improve health and vitality. Chi-Gong is used by martial arts experts in China to heal their combat wounds among other purposes.
  
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• Chiropractic

  
  A physical therapy applied through manipulation of the spine, Chiropractic is controversial from the perspective of science, yet commonly used nowadays, and seems to function as a synthesis of acupuncture, and massage therapies. Chiropractic doesn't refer to the etheric body, and has been elaborated in occident, empirically. Yet it can be used to treat physical, etheric, and mental conditions.
  
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• Chromotherapy

  
  Chromotherapy, controversial, seeks to stimulate the activity of the etheric body using colors and lights.
  
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• Crystal/gemstone therapy

  
  While crystals have not been investigated by science (their efficiency is neither proved, nor disproved), they may be used as prisms for ether, and as an aid to the activity of the etheric body. Different crystals will channel ether, for different categories of impairments, and should be worn as jewels, or kept close to the patient.
  
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• Fango

  
  Fango, the application of hot mud on the body, may have a temporary soothing effect for some physical, muscular conditions.
  
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• Herbalism

  
  A form of occidental traditional therapy, herbalism may be highly effective to treat certain ailments. Cases of adverse reactions have been recorded, due to the absence of formal regulation, and the competence of the therapist, difficult to estimate at first, is the key factor to both the safety and efficiency of treatments. A competent herbalist, however, may offer low cost and non-intrusive solutions to a broad range of impairments.
  
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• Homeopathy

  
  Homeopathy is a form of lightweight herbal therapy, based on the dilution of plants and minerals into comestible fluids or tablets. In some specific cases, homeopathy is effective, however, scientific evidences suggest that it often acts as a placebo.
  
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• Hypnotherapy

  
  Commonly used in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, through hypnosis, enables direct communication between the therapist, and the patient's subconscious mind. This often allows fast healing of mental and etheric body impairments.
  
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• Moxibustion

  
  Moxibustion is performed through the combustion and application of moxa, a plant, on vital points of the body. It is an element of traditional Tibetan medicine which acts as an aid to the flow of ether and blood in the organism. It is believed to be a form of early acupuncture, which it probably predates.
  
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• Naturopathy

  
  Naturopathy encompasses several methods considered as non-intrusive, and generally, proposes strictly natural solutions to health conditions based on individual characteristics (blood type namely). From a person's diet to massages, etheric therapies, and even acupuncture, naturopathy combines approaches in order to maximize the effect of a treatment.
  
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• Neuro-linguistic programming

  
  Neuro-linguistic programming is the "science of perception". While difficult to validate in experimental conditions, NLP offers a set of tools to literally reprogram habits and behaviors through communication, and is used, as such, in management, marketing, sales, drug rehabilitation, and many other areas - including psychotherapy.
  
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• Occupational therapy

  
  Occupational therapy promotes movement as a healing method, relying on the natural tendency of the body to increase in vitality through activity. Physiotherapy, for example, is part of the disciplines of occupational therapy.
  
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• Osteopathy

  
  Related to Chiropractic, "Osteopathic principles teach that treatment of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles and joints) facilitates the recuperative powers of the body." As a preventive therapy, it can also improve the condition of the etheric body.
  
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• Physiotherapy

  
  See "Occupational therapy".
  
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• Psychiatry

  
  "Psychiatry is a medical specialty officially devoted to the treatment and study of mental disorders." However, the treatment aspect of psychiatry often involves physical approaches (heavy medication or electric stimulation). In our experience, this is not appropriate for impairments of etheric, mental, and emotional bodies. Furthermore, it is unusually difficult to document therapeutic successes of psychiatry. For these reasons, we strongly discourage consulting psychiatrists for personal treatment, and strongly encourage psychologists specialized in psychotherapy instead.
  
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• Psychotherapy

  
  Psychotherapy is a specialization of psychology (the science which studies the psyche) which focuses on improving the well-being of patients through an interpersonal relationship with their therapist. As opposed to psychiatry, it is highly effective without involving pharmaceutical medication.
  
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• Qigong

  
  See Chi-Gong.
  
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• Reiki

  
  Reiki is a form of etheric healing developed in Japan in 1922. More recent than similar predecessors like Qigong, or Buddhist and Tantric meditation, Reiki healing is already widely spread.
  
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• Shamanism

  
  Shamanism refers to a broad range of spiritual and medical tribal traditions, including, and not limited, to the Norse, Latin America, Celts, Oriental countries, and aboriginal traditions of America and Australia. Empiric testing over generations, and preservation of a strict legacy in these various traditions, albeit oral, results in surprising effects, solutions and conclusions, mostly, regarding herbal therapy. The following article discusses such results from the perspective of biochemistry.
  
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• Sound therapy

  
  Sound therapy uses music and sound to vitalize the etheric body.
  
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• Tantra

  
  The tantric Buddhist tradition benefits aspects of both Indian therapies, and the rich Buddhist set of meditation and health best practices. It offers, among other benefits, subtle healing massage techniques, and the wealth of therapeutic meditations and etheric approaches common to many Buddhist traditions.
  
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• Theta healing

  
  A recent therapeutic system, Theta healing, while some practitioners have wild, controversial claims about instant results, expands on other etheric and spiritual healing traditions, offering benefits equivalent to more ancient approaches, such as Buddhist meditation.
  
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• Traditional Tibetan Medicine

  
  Traditional Tibetan medicine exposes characteristics of Ayurveda, namely, regarding inner balance and herbal medication, and Chinese traditional medicine. It is suitable to heal any of the four bodies in our classification.
  
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• Tuina

  
  Tuina is the generic term for an external healing technique of Traditional Chinese medicine, often used in combination with qigong, or acupuncture. Tuina massages, very firm, are recommended to prevent and treat physical diseases.
  
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• Unani

  
  Unani is a Persian medical system, similar to Ayurveda.
  
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