Healing Choa Kok Sui

Getting Started with Qigong Energy Healing

I spent about three years seriously working with Choa Kok Sui healing after a friend introduced me to it. The basics are straightforward, but the practical details are where most people trip up. Here is how it actually works in practice. It is a form of qigong-based energy healing developed by Dr. Choa Kok Sui. The system combines traditional Chinese qigong principles with concepts from other energy healing traditions, mostly Reiki. The core idea is that practitioners can channel universal life force energy through their bodies to promote healing in others. You learn specific techniques for clearing energy blockages, balancing chakras, and directing qi to particular areas. The training is structured in levels. Level 1 covers basic techniques like aura cleansing and chakra balancing. Level 2 introduces more advanced methods including symbol usage and distance healing. Level 3 goes into more specialized work like healing different body systems and working with elemental energies. Each level requires you to go through an attunement process, which the teacher performs to open your energy channels.

The Practical Method

Before you can do anything meaningful, you need to develop what practitioners call sensitivity. This means learning to feel the energy that everyone produces. The standard exercise is simple enough: hold your hands about six inches apart, palms facing each other, and just pay attention. Most people feel a slight warmth, tingling, or pressure between their palms within a few minutes. Some people feel nothing at first and that is completely normal. It takes time. Once you have some sensitivity, the basic healing technique follows a set pattern. You start by cleansing your own aura and chakras. This is not optional. If you skip this step, you will end up absorbing the negative energy from the person you are trying to heal, and you will feel exhausted, headaches, and generally off for the rest of the day. I learned this the hard way during my second week of practice. I treated my sister for a migraine without doing my own clearing first. I felt like I had hungover for two days after. Never skip your own preparation. After you are cleared, you move to the recipient. You typically begin by assessing their energy field. You scan their aura from head to toe with your hands, noticing areas that feel cold, hot, dense, or hollow compared to the surrounding energy. These variations usually indicate areas that need attention. Then you apply the healing techniques. The most common one involves scanning the area in question while projecting energy from your palms. You hold each position for about thirty to sixty seconds, moving slowly across the body.

One technique that many beginners find useful is the Golden Healing technique. You visualize a golden light flowing through your third eye and out through your palms. This golden energy is supposed to be pure and healing. You direct it toward the area being treated. The visualization part matters more than people expect. Your mind directs the energy, so if your focus drifts, the energy scatters.

Common Pitfalls and What to Watch For

The biggest mistake I see people make is trying to heal too much too fast. You will find forums full of people complaining about burning out after their first month. The energy exchange is real. When you give energy to someone, you need to replenish it. After a healing session, you should always do some form of grounding and recharging. Simple methods include visualizing roots growing from your feet into the ground, eating something substantial, or doing gentle movement like walking or stretching. I used to skip this step regularly and paid for it with chronic fatigue. Now I treat post-healing recharge as mandatory, not optional. Another issue is over-attributing everything to energy work. A few years ago, a regular at my local center insisted that a persistent cough was caused by a blocked throat chakra. He kept doing healing sessions on it for weeks. The cough persisted. The person finally went to a doctor and was diagnosed with acid reflux. Energy healing has limits, and recognizing those limits is important. It works well for stress-related conditions, mild pain, emotional imbalances, and general wellness support. It is not going to fix a broken bone or replace antibiotics for an infection. There is also the question of distance healing, which is covered in Level 2. The concept is that you can send healing energy to someone regardless of physical distance. You need a photo or some identifying information about the person, and you visualize them while sending the energy. It sounds skeptical, but the technique has consistent results among practitioners who use it properly. The key detail that most guides miss is that distance healing works best when you have a genuine connection or rapport with the person. Random distance healing sessions tend to be less effective. I tested this empirically by sending energy to a few acquaintances I barely knew versus close friends, and the difference was noticeable in the feedback I received.

Training and Certification Paths

If you want to pursue this systematically, the official route goes through the World Qigong Association, which is the organization Dr. Choa Kok Sui founded. They offer online and in-person courses at different levels. The online courses are affordable and cover the same material, though some people prefer in-person attunements because they feel more impactful. The cost for Level 1 is generally in the range of forty to sixty dollars depending on your region. Level 2 runs a bit higher, and Level 3 is the most expensive. You can find course materials and registration through the World Qigong Association website. There are also various independent teachers who offer similar training, sometimes at lower prices, but the official certification carries more weight if you plan to practice professionally. Be careful about counterfeit certificates. The industry has seen a fair number of people issuing fake credentials. Stick to recognized sources. For those who want free starting resources, there are several YouTube channels and blog posts that explain the basic techniques. The official WQA site also has some introductory materials. These are fine for getting a sense of whether the practice resonates with you before you invest in a full course. The free content will not replace proper training, especially the attunement process, which is the component that supposedly unlocks your ability to channel energy effectively.

What It Feels Like Over Time

After a year or two of consistent practice, the techniques become more automatic. Your sensitivity improves to the point where you can detect energy variations quickly. The visualization becomes easier, and you stop fighting with your focus. Some people report that their own health improves as a side effect, likely because the practice encourages relaxation and awareness of bodily sensations. I noticed my own stress levels dropping and my sleep improving, though I cannot say definitively whether that came from the healing practice itself or just from the meditative aspect of it. The practice is not mysterious in the way some proponents describe it. It is a learnable skill that requires patience, regular practice, and honest self-assessment. The results vary from person to person, and they vary from session to session. Some days the energy feels strong and clear. Other days it feels thin and difficult to project. This is normal and usually comes down to your own physical and mental state at the time. If you decide to try it, start with the basics. Learn to feel the energy. Practice on yourself first. Then try it on someone you trust and who is open to the process. Keep expectations realistic. Do not expect miracles. Treat it as a complementary practice rather than a replacement for medical care. And for the love of anything, do your own energy clearing before every session. That single habit will save you from most of the problems beginners encounter.