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Energy Therapies from around the World

Wisdom - Global - Connection

Explore the magic of energy therapies and learn how cultures around the world tap into nature’s most powerful energies.

Balance body, mind, and energy!

In this class, discover how our world is a beautiful dance of energy, where everything—vibration, sound, color, and sunlight—is crafted from frequencies. Guided by Phyllis D. Light, MA, you’ll explore the rich tapestry of energy therapies that different cultures have developed over time, from ancient wisdom to modern interpretations. Learn how these diverse traditions have harnessed energy to promote balance and healing, drawing on insights from influential thinkers and practitioners worldwide.
Here’s what you’ll dive into:
  • Reiki – the gentle art of healing touch, a cornerstone of energy therapy
  • Laying on of hands and the transformative power of prayer
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda – East Asian and Indian perspectives on energy therapies
  • The unique Incan energy systems and their approach to wellness
  • The ancient wisdom of Vitalism, Hippocrates, and Paracelsus
  • Universal life forces such as Prana, Chi, Qi, and Ki, essential to energy-based practices
  • Mapping the body’s chakras and nadis as energy junctions
  • Research and insights from the Heart Math Institute into the heart’s energy field
  • Hands-on techniques like Therapeutic Touch and Magnet Therapy
  • The advanced modality of Millimeter Wave Instruments in modern energy healing
From Native American systems to the science of entrainment, this class invites you to experience energy therapies and discover how to embrace the energy that surrounds us all.

Includes

Support Materials

Downloadable slides & View-only paper

Video

2.25 hours of teaching

Certificate

Certificate included
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Pay Once = One Year Access

1 year to view and review content, ask questions and discuss

This is for you if you...

are curious about the unseen forces shaping your health and well-being.
are a healer, practitioner, or enthusiast looking to expand your skill set.
have a passion for learning about holistic and alternative healing methods.

Upon completion, you will...

see the similarities and differences of global energy traditions, from Ayurveda to Incan systems.
understand how universal life forces like Prana, Chi, and Qi influence well-being.
connect ancient wisdom with cutting-edge advancements in energy science.

Teacher

Phyllis D. Light, MA

As 4th generation herbalist, Phyllis started with lessons from her grandmother who taught from her Creek/Cherokee heritage. Phyllis has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other healing techniques for 30+ years. She is the author of Southern Folk Medicine and co-author of Traditional Western Herbalism Pulse Evaluation.

Certificate Included

sample certificate of completion

  • How to Get a Certificate

    • Complete course materials
    • Pass the test with a grade of 70% or better
    • Save or print your certificate!


    Available with subscription and individual course purchases.

  • Certificate hours

    This course is a total of 2.25 hours

    *Please check with your accrediting agency whether they will accept accredited hours or certificates from the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism

Energy Therapies from around the World

From chakras to the heart’s wisdom, this class brings you face-to-face with energy systems that spark inner balance and peace.
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