Holistic Pulsing and the Hidden Dangers Christians Must Know

The Hidden Dangers of Holistic Pulsing: A Christian Warning

Holistic pulsing is marketed as a gentle bodywork therapy that helps release tension, trauma, and energy blockages. It involves rhythmic rocking, stretching, and lengthening of the body to encourage inner flow. Practitioners claim it aids healing by facilitating spontaneous movement, inner awareness, breath, and even sound release.

But behind its soft exterior lies a practice rooted in spiritual traditions incompatible with biblical Christianity. In this article, we will explore the origins of holistic pulsing, its founder's worldview, the spiritual risks it poses, and most importantly, what God’s Word says about turning to such alternative sources for healing.

What Is Holistic Pulsing?

Holistic pulsing is a body-centered therapy that uses gentle rocking movements to affect a person’s emotional, physical, and energetic systems. The body is moved rhythmically in a way that mimics the womb experience. As the practitioner moves the body, it’s said that energetic blockages surface and can be released through breath, sound, and internal awareness.

While this sounds harmless or even therapeutic, there’s much more going on beneath the surface—particularly in the spiritual realm.

The Founder: Tovi Browning

Holistic pulsing was developed by Tovi Browning in the 1980s in New Zealand. She was a former nurse who moved into alternative healing practices after exploring New Age modalities. Tovi’s methods drew heavily from biodynamic craniosacral therapy, rebirthing, and energy work.

Her spirituality was deeply rooted in the New Age worldview. She believed in the body’s “innate wisdom,” universal energy, and the idea that healing is facilitated by tapping into one’s inner consciousness. In her own writings and teachings, Tovi spoke of connecting with energy flows and the inner “self”—often using spiritual language that mirrors Eastern mysticism more than biblical truth.

Cultural and Spiritual Roots

Holistic pulsing did not arise from a vacuum. It stems from New Age and Eastern philosophies that teach the body is composed of energy fields, and that healing occurs when these fields are aligned. These beliefs often incorporate concepts like chakras, meridians, or a “universal life force”—ideas foreign and hostile to Christian doctrine.

In these systems, God is not the personal, sovereign Lord revealed in Scripture. Instead, “god” is often viewed as a universal energy, or divine force within all people. This pantheistic worldview directly contradicts the biblical teaching that God is distinct from His creation and that healing comes from Him alone—not through manipulation of invisible energies.

Who Is Their “God”?

In holistic pulsing and similar modalities, there is no mention of the God of the Bible. The focus is on self-awareness, inner divinity, and the body’s own intelligence. This is, in essence, idolatry—the worship of creation rather than the Creator (Romans 1:25). These therapies draw people into seeking healing apart from God, often through spiritual means that open doors to demonic influence.

When individuals engage in practices rooted in occult or idolatrous systems, they are not just being “relaxed.” They are placing themselves under spiritual authorities that are not from God. This is dangerous ground.

The Spiritual Dangers: Opening the Door to Demonic Torment

Many who have participated in holistic pulsing or similar practices report unusual spiritual experiences—hearing voices, seeing lights, or feeling an unseen presence. Others experience mental torment, confusion, or intensified emotional distress afterward. These are signs of spiritual intrusion, not healing.

God has specific reasons for warning us against such practices. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, He forbids divination, enchantment, and consulting spirits. Although holistic pulsing may not involve obvious occult rituals, it is spiritually deceptive. By engaging with spiritual energy that does not come from the Holy Spirit, people unknowingly open the door to torment.

2 Corinthians 11:14 reminds us that “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” What appears healing or peaceful can in fact be a subtle strategy of the enemy to ensnare hearts and bodies.

Why God Warns Us About Lesser Powers

Throughout Scripture, we are told to seek the Lord for healing and deliverance. Psalm 103:2-3 says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul… who heals all your diseases.” Jeremiah 17:5 gives a clear warning: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord.”

Seeking healing through energy manipulation, even if it feels effective in the moment, turns our trust away from God and toward creation. This breaks our spiritual alignment and opens us up to counterfeit experiences. Just because something “works” doesn’t mean it is from God. Satan can offer temporary relief, only to ensnare a person further in deception and bondage.

True Healing Comes Through Christ

The gospel provides not only forgiveness of sin but also healing for the whole person—body, soul, and spirit. Isaiah 53:5 declares, “By His wounds we are healed.” Jesus Christ is the true source of deliverance, peace, and restoration. We are not to seek healing from forces or methods that contradict His nature and truth.

If you or someone you know has engaged in holistic pulsing, there is hope. Repentance, renouncing the practice, and seeking God’s forgiveness through Christ opens the door to true freedom. God is merciful and powerful to deliver us from every counterfeit.

Final Thoughts

Holistic pulsing may appear as a gentle, non-invasive therapy, but its spiritual roots and practices are not neutral. Christians are called to be discerning, testing every spirit to see whether it is from God (1 John 4:1). Do not be deceived by the outward appearance of peace or healing. Real peace comes only through the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.

Holistic pulsing is yet another example of how the enemy repackages ancient spiritual deception into modern health trends. Let us remain vigilant, rooted in the Word, and confident that Christ is our ultimate healer.

By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance. Teresa Morin honored by Marquis Whos Who

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What is Reiki

Reiki and Christianity: Unmasking the Deception

Reiki Exposed: A Christian Warning About the Spirit Behind It

Reiki is a spiritual healing practice that has gained widespread popularity worldwide, often associated with health and well-being. It feels peaceful, even divine, but its roots tell another story. Reiki is not from God. It is a counterfeit system that taps into spiritual forces opposed to Jesus Christ.

Many Christians are deceived by the soft language of “universal energy,” “light,” and “love.” But as 2 Corinthians 11:14 warns us, “Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” Reiki is another example of that deception—an open door to spirits that are not of the Holy Spirit.

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What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese word meaning “universal life energy.” Practitioners believe it is a healing force that flows through the hands to heal others. While it seems harmless or even helpful, it is deeply rooted in Buddhist mysticism and New Age practices.

The founder, Dr. Mikao Usui, was a Japanese Buddhist who claimed to have received the ability after fasting and meditating on Mount Kurama in 1914. He experienced what Buddhists call a satori—a moment of enlightenment. From there, Reiki was born.

Usui said he touched “an intense energy” that inspired him. But this inspiration did not come from Jesus Christ—it came through spiritual means foreign to Scripture. Reiki was never about God’s power but about channeling a universal force that supposedly unites body, soul, and the divine.

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How Reiki Works—And Why It’s Dangerous

To become a Reiki practitioner, one must go through “attunement”—a spiritual initiation that opens a person to the flow of this “energy.” A Reiki master acts as a conduit, supposedly raising your frequency so that you become aligned with the universal force.

But what is this force? It is not the Holy Spirit. It is not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Reiki’s source is vague and undefined—often described as “Source,” “Spirit,” or “the Force.” This spiritual ambiguity is not harmless—it’s demonic.

The ritual includes the use of symbols, mantras, and the invocation of unseen forces. The energy enters through the crown chakra and flows into the auric field, mirroring Hindu and Buddhist concepts. This mimics the laying on of hands in Christianity but originates from a completely different spiritual kingdom.

Reiki opens doors to spiritual beings. These are not angels of the Lord—they are counterfeit spirits. Former Reiki practitioners often report supernatural sensations: heat in the hands, emotional waves, vivid visions, or spiritual peace. But none of it glorifies God. Instead, it glorifies self.

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A Former Practitioner Speaks Out

One former Reiki master shared:

"It was real. My hands heated up. People felt better. But God was not glorified. I kept looking for the next level of mastery, new symbols, new wisdom—until Jesus filled the void. When I gave my life to Him, I realized Reiki couldn’t fit with the cross. I tried to merge them, but God said no. Reiki leads people away from Jesus, not to Him.”

This honest testimony reveals the spiritual hunger Reiki cannot satisfy. The peace it offers is temporary and counterfeit. True healing comes only from Jesus Christ (Isaiah 53:5).

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Does Reiki Line Up With the Bible? Use Discernment

Ask yourself:

• Who was the founder, and what was his spirituality? (Buddhist mystic)

• What is the source of the healing energy? (Not the Holy Spirit)

• Does the practice lead people to Christ? (No—it leads them to “spiritual masters”)

• Is there scriptural precedent for such healing rituals? (No—God’s healing comes through prayer, not attunement)

• Who is glorified—God or self? (Always self)

Deuteronomy 18:10-12 warns us against divination, sorcery, and calling upon spirits. These practices defile us and lead us into bondage. Reiki fits this description and is not a “neutral” healing art.

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Conclusion: Choose Christ, Not Counterfeits

Reiki may appear beautiful, but it is not from the Holy Spirit. It is another scheme of the enemy to draw people away from Jesus. It is spiritual poison coated in healing honey. God does not need symbols, attunements, or rituals to heal—He simply speaks the word.

If you have been involved in Reiki, repent and renounce it in the name of Jesus Christ. Break the spiritual ties and close the door to deception.

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