Pranic Healing: The Definitive Guide

Pranic healing is a specific, no-touch energy system developed in the Philippines in the 1980s — distinct from Reiki, though the two are constantly confused because both fall under the broad umbrella of "energy healing." This guide explains what makes Pranic healing its own system, how a session actually works, and how it compares to Reiki so you can choose between them with clear information rather than a vague sense that they're interchangeable.

What Is Pranic Healing?

Pranic healing was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui in the Philippines and formalised in 1987. It works entirely in the aura — the practitioner never touches the body. The method is diagnostic and mechanical in a way that distinguishes it from most other energy modalities: the practitioner scans the aura to detect diseased or depleted energy, sweeps that energy out using specific hand movements, and then projects fresh prana (life force) into the cleared areas to restore balance.

This scan-cleanse-energise sequence is the defining structure of Pranic healing, and it's taught as a replicable, teachable protocol rather than an intuitive practice — part of why it has a large, standardised training system worldwide.

Pranic Healing vs Reiki

The two are the most commonly confused energy modalities, and the confusion is understandable — both work with "universal energy" in a broad sense. The differences are real and specific.

Neither is objectively "better" — they're different systems with different philosophies. Some practitioners, including several trained at Auviephy, are certified in both and choose which to offer based on what a client's situation calls for. Read the fuller comparison in our blog post: Pranic Healing vs Reiki: Which Is Right for You? →

What Happens in a Pranic Healing Session

Step 1: Scanning (10–15 minutes)

The practitioner scans your aura, typically using the hands a few inches from the body, to identify areas of depleted or congested energy without any physical contact.

Step 2: Cleansing (15–20 minutes)

Using specific sweeping hand movements, the practitioner clears diseased or stagnant energy from the identified areas — this is the "sweeping" technique central to the method.

Step 3: Energising (15–20 minutes)

Fresh prana is projected into the cleared areas to restore balance and support the body's own healing response.

Step 4: Stabilising and Closing (5–10 minutes)

The session closes with a stabilising pass and a brief discussion of what was found and addressed.

Because it works exclusively in the aura, Pranic healing is comfortable for people who find hands-on touch uncomfortable for any reason — a meaningful advantage for some clients over touch-based modalities.

Who Should Try Pranic Healing?

• People uncomfortable with physical touch — the no-touch structure is a genuine advantage here
• Those who want a more structured, protocol-driven session rather than an intuitive, free-form one
• People dealing with a specific, localised issue the scanning process can target directly
• Anyone who has tried Reiki and wants to compare a different energy system

Pranic Healing Sessions and Certification at Auviephy Institute

Auviephy Institute in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai offers Pranic healing sessions and a full practitioner certification course. Book a Pranic Healing session → — in-person in Ghatkopar or online across India, and for the eastern suburbs, our Pranic healing service in Mumbai.

To learn the method, see our Pranic Healing Practitioner Course, covering the full scan-cleanse-energise protocol and hands-on supervised practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pranic healing and who developed it?

Pranic healing is a no-touch energy healing system developed by Master Choa Kok Sui in the Philippines, formalised in 1987. The practitioner works entirely in the aura without physically touching the body, using a scan-cleanse-energise protocol: scanning to detect depleted or diseased energy, sweeping it out, and then projecting fresh prana into the cleared areas.

What is the difference between Pranic healing and Reiki?

Pranic healing works entirely without touch, in the aura only, using a structured scan-cleanse-energise protocol developed in the Philippines in 1987. Reiki uses light touch or hovering hands in a fixed position sequence, channels universal energy directly, and was developed in Japan in 1922. Pranic healing is more protocol-driven and diagnostic; Reiki is more intuitive and whole-body in its typical approach.

Does Pranic healing involve any physical touch?

No. Pranic healing works entirely in the aura, a few inches from the body, without any physical contact at any stage of the session. This makes it a comfortable option for people who prefer not to be touched during an energy healing session.

What happens during a Pranic healing session?

A session typically follows four stages: scanning the aura to identify depleted or congested energy (10-15 minutes), cleansing that energy through sweeping hand movements (15-20 minutes), energising the cleared areas with fresh prana (15-20 minutes), and a closing stabilisation with discussion. The full session usually runs 45-60 minutes.

Where can I learn Pranic healing or get a session in Mumbai?

Auviephy Institute in Ghatkopar West, Mumbai offers Pranic healing sessions in-person and online across India, and a full Pranic Healing Practitioner Certification course covering the complete scan-cleanse-energise protocol with supervised practice.