The Spiritual Roots of Universal Energy Practices: A Biblical Warning
Today’s culture has widely embraced New Age philosophies that promote “universal energy” as a means of healing, self-awareness, and divine connection. Practices like yoga, Reiki, acupuncture, and chakra alignment are praised for their benefits—yet behind the appealing surface lies a deeper spiritual truth. As believers, we must test every spirit (1 John 4:1) and discern whether the energy source aligns with God or another spirit altogether.
🌬️ The Common Thread: Energy as Divine
From Hinduism’s prana to Chinese Taoism’s chi, Polynesian mana, or Kundalini serpent power—each tradition refers to a so-called life force flowing through the body and the universe. These are not just metaphors or neutral energies; they are part of deeply spiritual systems grounded in pantheistic and occult worldviews that conflict with the Bible.
Yoga, often viewed as physical exercise, is spiritual in nature. The word yoga means “to yoke,” symbolizing union—not with Christ—but with Hindu deities. The poses themselves are acts of worship in the original context, dedicated to gods like Shiva. Kundalini—the coiled serpent—awakens spiritual energy meant to travel through the spine toward Shiva, representing a demonic imitation of spiritual enlightenment.
Practices such as Reiki, Tai Chi, acupressure, and reflexology also rely on manipulating energy fields and meridian systems. But Scripture never teaches healing through invisible energy flows or breath channels—it speaks of faith, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit (James 5:14–16).
🌀 Demonic Operation in “Energy” Modalities
Energy Practice | How Demons May Operate |
---|---|
Yoga & Kundalini | Kundalini is often described as a serpent energy—awakening it invites altered states of consciousness, which can open the mind to demonic influence masked as “enlightenment.” |
Reiki / Energy Healing | Practitioners often “channel” energy—this can lead to unknowingly inviting spiritual entities to work through them, especially when healing is invoked by spirit guides. |
Meditation (New Age) | When people seek to “empty their mind” without anchoring it in Christ, they create a spiritual vacuum. Demons may exploit this to implant lies or impersonate divine guidance. |
Divination through Energy Fields | Using pendulums, dowsing, or aura readings opens doors to familiar spirits operating behind seemingly helpful insights. |
Meridian Manipulation | Acupuncture and reflexology based on invisible “energy lines” may unwittingly engage spiritual systems rooted in ancient pagan worldviews, not God’s truth. |
Ancestral Practices | If your ancestors invoked spiritual forces through energy-based rituals or shamans, demons may have claimed a foothold through generational ties (Exodus 20:5). |
📖 Biblical Evidence for Spiritual Counterfeits
- Deuteronomy 18:10–12 – God warns against divination, spiritism, and occult practices because they are detestable to Him.
- 1 John 4:1 – "Test the spirits to see whether they are from God."
- Leviticus 19:31 – "Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them."
- Acts 16:16–18 – A girl with a spirit of divination seemed helpful—but Paul discerned and cast the spirit out.
- 2 Corinthians 11:14 – "Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light."
🧠 How It Often Feels or Appears
- People may feel energized or emotionally elevated at first.
- “Intuitive messages” may seem accurate or loving—but slowly pull one away from biblical truth.
- Practitioners sometimes experience sensations, voices, or dreams that appear spiritual but contradict Scripture.
- Over time, individuals may struggle with anxiety, confusion, or resistance to prayer and God’s Word—these are possible signs of spiritual entanglement.
✝️ The Good News
Jesus Christ is the ultimate authority over all spiritual powers (Colossians 2:15). Through repentance, renouncing former practices, and inviting the Holy Spirit in, believers can be delivered from any influence that entered through these energy systems.
If you’d like, I can help you walk through a prayer of renunciation, or we can explore signs of deliverance and spiritual cleansing. You’re never alone in this—truth sets us free (John 8:32).
🧿 Intelligence Behind the Energy?
These energies are often said to “have a mind of their own” or “guide the practitioner.” If energy possesses intellect and autonomy, it’s not simply a natural force—it’s spiritual. And if it acts independently, enters people, or grants psychic abilities, we must ask: What is its true origin?
God never relinquishes control to spiritual forces apart from Himself. In contrast, the New Age invites people to harness “spiritual energy” by entering altered states of consciousness, surrendering control, and even channeling spirits. This is what the Bible calls divination, sorcery, and communion with familiar spirits (Deuteronomy 18:10–12, Leviticus 20:6).
Different Types of Energies and Culture
Prana – Origin: Hinduism (India)
• Vital life force connected to breath and practiced through yoga and pranayama.
Kundalini – Origin: Hindu Tantra (India)
• Serpent energy coiled at the spine, awakened through spiritual practices for enlightenment.
Chi / Qi – Origin: Taoism (China)
• Life energy flowing through the body along meridians; basis for acupuncture and Tai Chi.
Ki – Origin: Japanese Buddhism/Shinto
• Similar to Chi; used in Reiki to channel healing through hands.
Mana – Origin: Polynesian Spirituality
• Spiritual force used by shamans (Kahunas) for healing, rituals, and magic.
Orgone – Origin: Western Occultism / Wilhelm Reich
• Hypothetical cosmic energy associated with emotional and physical well-being.
Vital Force – Origin: Homeopathy (Europe, 18th century)
• Subtle energy regulating health; imbalance believed to cause disease.
Animal Magnetism – Origin: Franz Mesmer (18th c. Europe)
• Invisible natural force believed to flow through all living things.
Etheric Energy – Origin: Occult / Theosophy
• An energy body around humans said to interact with spiritual planes.
Innate Intelligence – Origin: Chiropractic (USA)
• The body’s internal wisdom governing health, especially via the spine.
⚠️ Generational and Personal Consequences
If you or your ancestors engaged in these practices—even unknowingly—you may have unknowingly opened spiritual doors. Demonic oppression can manifest through:
- Persistent sickness or mental torment
- Sudden personality changes or psychic abilities
- Resistance to prayer or the Word of God
- Compulsive behavior or fear
Exodus 20:5 warns that the iniquity of ancestors can affect generations unless repented and renounced through Jesus Christ.
🕊️ The True Source of Healing
God’s Word tells us the Holy Spirit—not “chi,” “prana,” or “kundalini”—brings life (Romans 8:11). Jesus healed through spoken word, touch, and compassion—not by tapping into cosmic energy.
When believers seek healing outside the covenant of Christ, they may unwittingly rely on counterfeit spiritual sources. These may seem to help for a time but can bring spiritual entanglement and distance from God.
Jesus said: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). His healing is whole, holy, and free of spiritual deception.
Ways to Discern the Good and Evil Modalities
• What was his/her spirituality?
• What culture did it come out of?
• What were their beliefs?
• Who is their God or gods?
What is the purpose of the modality and why is it used?
🛡️ What Should Christians Do?
- Repent – Turn from all occult and New Age practices. Renounce them aloud in prayer.
- Break generational ties – Pray in the name of Jesus to cut any inherited spiritual attachments.
- Remove items – Discard symbols, books, charms, or tools associated with these beliefs.
- Seek deliverance – Find a trusted, biblically grounded prayer team to walk you through healing.
- Renew your mind – Saturate your spirit with Scripture and Holy Spirit-led teaching.
📖 Key Scriptures
- 2 Corinthians 11:14 – “Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
- Leviticus 19:31 – “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.”
- Deuteronomy 18:10–12 – Warning against divination, sorcery, omens, and spirit contact.
- 1 John 4:1 – “Test the spirits to see whether they are from God…”
- Acts 19:18–20 – New believers publicly burned occult books to sever spiritual ties.
- Matthew 6:22–23 – “If the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!”
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
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Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
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Video Script
Many people turn to practices like yoga, acupuncture, or energy healing without ever asking—where do these powers come from? They may feel good, even spiritual, but that doesn't mean they're from God.
The Bible warns us not to dabble in spiritism, sorcery, or divination (Deuteronomy 18:10–12). These so-called 'universal energies'—like chi, prana, or kundalini—come from spiritual systems rooted in false gods.
Real healing doesn’t come from energy flows or altered states. It comes through the finished work of Jesus Christ. Scripture says, ‘By His stripes we are healed’ (Isaiah 53:5). God wants us healed, whole, and free—but only through Him.
If you’ve practiced these things—or if your family has—you can break those ties. Repent, renounce, and invite the Holy Spirit to restore your life. True power is not found in energy—it’s found in the name of Jesus.
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