Biofield Therapies: Concept and Current Status

Abstract

The term "biofield" refers to a massless field that both surrounds and permeates living beings and plays a vital part in an individual's mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Biofield therapies are non-invasive treatments that are practitioner-mediated. It specifically engages with the biofield of both the practitioner and the client and is performed with the aim to induce a healing response in the client. There are limited studies relating to the effectiveness of Reiki and Pranic Healing. There is a need to integrate these complementary healing techniques with mainstream western treatment modalities for holistic treatment approach. However, there is a need for more rigorous scientific trials that may help in its scientific establishment. This paper focuses on the limited evidence of Reiki and Pranic Healing effectiveness and sheds light on moving towards an integrative paradigm. Keywords: Biofield Therapies, Pranic Healing,Reiki.