In a world where health solutions often feel impersonal and disconnected, Eric Isen stands out as a beacon of holistic healing. With decades of experience in Ayurvedic Medicine, Eric offers a profound understanding of the body’s intricate systems, providing tailored treatments that address past, present, and potential future health issues. His intuitive insight allows him to test remedies and recommend powerful, yet gentle herbal formulas that have significantly impacted the lives of thousands across the globe. Join Mystic Mag as we explore Eric’s remarkable journey, his approach to Ayurvedic Medicine, and how he bridges the gap between ancient practices and contemporary needs.
What inspired you to pursue a career in Ayurvedic medicine, and how did you develop your abilities as a medical intuitive?
In my adult life, I have always been very spiritual, meditating for many years, experiencing many visuals in my meditations and spiritual processes, but I never really knew what they meant. The pivotal change came when my guru at the time made it possible for me to train in Ayurveda with some of the world’s top Ayurvedic doctors from India. That training showed me what I was seeing in my visual experiences, which I had never really understood before, were actually insights into both the physical and energy bodies of anyone I focused on.
While learning Ayurveda, I discovered my intuitive abilities during a class on pulse diagnosis. It turned out that when I took someone’s pulse, I could see not just their physical condition but their energetic state as well. I quickly realized that I didn’t even need to be in physical contact to see these things; I could see them from a distance, which was a revelation to me and my teachers. They recognized that this was a special ability, developed over many lifetimes according to the traditions of ancient Ayurveda, though it was rare among modern practitioners.
These legendary doctors confirmed that this ability was a crucial part of the traditional Ayurvedic practice that had been lost over time. They encouraged me to continue developing this skill and to use it to serve others, highlighting its importance in both understanding and treating health issues. They stressed that this was not only a rare skill but also a responsibility, urging me to help people with their health by utilizing my unique visual insights into the body’s physical and energetic systems.
Can you describe how your intuitive insights work when analyzing a patient’s physical and energy bodies?
When I analyze a patient, I first want to understand their complaints to see what problems they’re experiencing. For example, if someone has a migraine headache, I know from experience that this indicates too much heat in the head, which causes blood vessels to constrict and create pressure. I look at both the energy body and the physical body to see how this is happening, particularly where heat or inflammation may be misplaced.
I find that imbalances in the energy body often weaken what we call the ‘fire organs’ in Ayurveda, such as the digestive system, including the pancreas, liver, and small intestine. This misplaced energy can push out of these organs, travel through channels like the lymphatic system, and end up causing issues like a migraine by creating heat in the head.
So, analyzing a person’s physical and energy bodies involves looking first at the energy body to identify any imbalances. These imbalances help me understand which physical organs to examine and what corrections are needed. In Ayurveda, the symptom is considered the last stage of an illness, with a series of imbalances leading up to that symptom. By identifying these early stages of imbalance in the energy body, I can see how they manifest in the physical body and determine the chain of events that leads to the symptom.
Once I identify these imbalances, I test various remedial measures to see what will work to correct them, whether it’s an herb, a vitamin, a structural adjustment needing a chiropractor’s intervention, or even serious conditions requiring medical attention. This process allows me to tailor interventions that address both the symptoms and their underlying causes effectively.
What type of services do you offer?
Well, I start with a diagnosis where I usually identify the person’s Ayurvedic body type. This helps inform them about the best diet and lifestyle choices suited to their specific constitution. We then discuss any imbalances present in their energy and physical bodies that might be causing symptoms or complaints, and I advise on remedial measures such as diet, yoga, meditation, exercise, herbs, and vitamins that could help reverse their condition.
Additionally, because of my intuitive abilities, I sometimes assist people with life questions, providing guidance on various life choices or decisions they are considering. This guidance comes from deeply connecting to the divine presence in my heart, which has proven to be a very accurate method in my practice.
Although I do not promote myself as a healer due to the unpredictable nature of such outcomes, it is not uncommon for clients to report feeling better or experiencing improvements in their symptoms following a session.
My services are primarily offered remotely via phone or Zoom, especially for international clients. However, I am also available for in-person consultations if someone wishes to visit me or if I am traveling to their location.
How do you integrate Ayurvedic principles with modern medical practices in your consultations?
Well, I’m not a doctor, so I can’t directly integrate modern medical practices.
What I can do is offer advice on modern medical practices since I can’t prescribe medicine or any of the modern medical therapies. I might advise someone to seek physical therapy, visit a chiropractor, or get acupuncture, integrating these suggestions with Ayurvedic principles.
My Ayurvedic orientation and intuitive abilities allow me to see deeper causes, helping me direct patients effectively. If they’re exploring options that might not be addressing their core issues, I can guide them towards appropriate interventions.
My approach involves identifying imbalances in both the physical and energy bodies. These imbalances can often be addressed through a combination of modern medical practices and traditional therapies. This might include referrals to a holistic, natural practitioner depending on what therapy will benefit the patient most.
If I discern that an issue is beyond natural therapy and requires pharmaceutical intervention, I guide the patient to the appropriate medical specialist to address their symptoms. This holistic perspective ensures that all potential healing avenues are considered.
What are some of the most powerful herbal formulas you recommend, and how do you determine their suitability for individual clients?
Well, I don’t rate the power of any of the natural supplements because they’re all very specific herbal remedies. There’ll be something for the joints, something for the heart, or something for the eyes, the brain, or the skin. I have a knowledge of a whole range of formulas for each condition. How I decide which one to prescribe is by intuitive testing. I look at the body and talk to it. I basically just say the name of the product quietly.
I test each product I want to recommend while the client is present, determining in real-time how that product will work on their body. I might have to test three or four different products for one person. I check different formulas from different brands to determine which one is best.
While there are certainly many very powerful Ayurvedic formulas that are universal and could apply to a given person, there’s still a specificity required. I still have to test each formula for that person, even though they are universal formulas, to see if it may not be the best thing for an individual.
How do you address the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in your Ayurvedic practice?
My practice is totally involved in that integration. The very first line in the ancient textbooks of Ayurveda states that if the person is not fully enlightened, you can never heal them completely. It also mentions that if a person is not developing themselves spiritually and emotionally, it will be very difficult to heal them. This is because when I look at a person and examine their energy body, I see the spiritual reasons for the imbalances in their energies. I often see what I call ‘energy boulders,’ like black spots, primarily in the chakras of the spine or other similar areas. These boulders disrupt the proper alignment of what we call ‘vata energy’ in Ayurveda, which is the energy of movement.
For example, the most common issue is with the heart chakra, where all the emotional traumas, angers, and fears we carry create blockages. These energy boulders in the heart chakra cause the prana, which is seated in that chakra and meant to move horizontally across the upper chest, to tilt and become misaligned.
So, in my practice, I see a total interconnection between the mind, body, and spirit. The spirit, or the energy body, encompasses the stresses and spiritual issues that cause different energy imbalances, resulting in physical body problems. The underlying stresses also affect the mind; its functioning is greatly influenced by these old stresses and pressures. The mind needs to be purified and changed to balance these old stresses that are throwing off the energies of the body at the spiritual level, which in turn can affect the physical body. All these aspects need to be addressed in harmony.
