You cleanse your body daily—but what about your energy? Just like dirt and toxins build up on your skin, stagnant energy, negativity, and emotional debris can accumulate in your spirit. If you’ve been feeling heavy, anxious, or just off, it might be time for an energetic reset. Welcome to Energy Healing 101—your beginner’s guide to cleansing and realigning your spirit.
What is Energy Healing?
Everything is energy—including you. Your body, thoughts, emotions, and even the spaces you occupy hold vibrational frequencies. Energy healing is the practice of clearing, balancing, and restoring these frequencies to align with your highest self. It’s about releasing what no longer serves you and creating space for peace, clarity, and renewal.
Signs You Need an Energy Cleanse
Not sure if your energy needs a refresh? Look out for these signs:
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Feeling drained or fatigued, even after rest
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Unexplained anxiety or mood swings
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Feeling “stuck” or uninspired
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Constantly attracting negative people or situations
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Physical tension, headaches, or digestive issues without a clear cause
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Difficulty focusing or making decisions
If any of this resonates, don’t worry—you can shift your energy with simple, intentional practices.
Beginner-Friendly Ways to Cleanse Your Energy
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Smudging with Sage or Palo Santo
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Burning sage (also known as smudging) has been used for centuries to clear negative energy. Simply light the sage, let it smolder, and move it around your body and space while setting an intention for cleansing.
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Palo Santo, or “holy wood,” has a sweeter, uplifting scent and is great for clearing stagnant energy while inviting in positivity.
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Salt Baths for Detoxification
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A bath with Himalayan or Epsom salt can cleanse your aura and relax your nervous system.
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Add essential oils like lavender for extra soothing energy.
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Visualize stress and negativity melting away as you soak.
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Sound Healing with Frequencies
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Music carries vibrations that can recalibrate your energy.
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Try 528 Hz for love and healing or 432 Hz for deep relaxation.
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Singing bowls, chimes, and even your own voice (chanting or humming) can help realign your energy field.
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Breathwork & Meditation
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Deep, intentional breathing helps move stuck energy out of your body.
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Try box breathing: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4, and repeat.
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Guided meditations focused on chakra clearing can be powerful tools for self-healing.
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Crystals for Energy Cleansing
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Black tourmaline: Blocks negative energy and EMF radiation.
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Clear quartz: Amplifies positive intentions and purifies your aura.
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Selenite: Known as “liquid light,” it helps clear energetic blockages.
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Simply holding these crystals or placing them in your space can create an energetic shift.
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Journaling & Emotional Release
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Writing down your thoughts helps clear mental clutter.
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If something is weighing on you, write it out, then (safely) burn or tear the paper as a symbolic release.
Final Thoughts: Protecting Your Energy Moving Forward
Energy healing isn’t just a one-time thing—it’s an ongoing practice. Once you’ve cleansed your energy, be mindful of what you allow into your space. Surround yourself with uplifting people, set boundaries with energy-draining situations, and check in with yourself regularly.
Your energy is sacred. Protect it, cleanse it, and watch how life begins to flow more effortlessly in your favor. ✨
