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Energy Practitioner John Amaral Breaks Down His Healing Method Loved by Gwyneth Paltrow and Prince Harry
Energy is everything, and for celebrity energy practitioner John Amaral, helping people reconnect with it is the whole point.
The Energy Flow Formula creator, known for his one-of-a-kind “touch,” has helped A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow, Prince Harry, and Julianne Hough heal from the inside out through a blend of bodywork and energy practices.
With more than 30 years of experience and a background in chiropractic care, Amaral uses his signature method that combines breathing exercises, focused movement, mindfulness, and meditation to address everything from chronic pain and injuries to anxiety and depression.
“I work with patterns of tension that are held and stored in the body as well as physiological energy and subtle energy,” he explains. “One is measurable with instruments, and the other isn’t. I’m bridging the two together in a way that’s unique.”
But before someone even enters his private Los Angeles, California studio, Amaral does a deep dive into their health and wellness history, going all the way back to when they were born, while also discussing any major life stressors and what’s currently happening in their world.
“When we don’t resolve physical, mental, emotional, psychological, or chemical tensions, they become patterns stored somewhere in the body,” the author notes. “This impacts our nervous system and our ability to stay relaxed or regulated.”
Then comes the session itself.
Clients are welcomed into a peaceful room filled with plants, crystals, and calming music, and instructed to lay down on a massage table in comfortable clothing without shoes, belts, or jewelry.
“People come to me when they feel worn down, overwhelmed, stuck in the past, or stuck in the future,” he shares. “It could be relationship stress, a creative slump, preparing for a professional sports game, or getting ready for a musical tour. Overall, it’s those who are looking to open their hearts and minds.”
Unlike traditional bodywork, Amaral’s process requires minimal touch. The educator gently focuses on specific points, like the tailbone and neck, as he uses verbal coaching, snapping techniques, and energy sprays as he makes intentional hand motions and movements around the body.
And yes, sometimes the experience can look and seem a bit mystical.
“We have the capability to sense things that aren’t touching us,” he notes. “If you’ve locked eyes with someone across a room and felt chemistry, or sensed you were being watched, nothing physically touched you, but your body still reacted. It can feel like magic.”
There’s also no “right” way to respond, because everybody is truly different. While Hough’s experience was famously described as “The Exorcist-like,” after going viral in 2020, he says reactions vary.
“It depends on how much energy is stored, the way it is stored, and the person’s style of processing. Some people have been in fight-or-flight mode for a long time and holding onto adrenaline and tightening their bodies. When that releases, the body can shake and vibrate.”
Others experience the complete opposite.
“If you’ve been in freeze mode, it can look like you’re melting or thawing out. You will feel heavy on the table, but also lighter, elevated, and more buoyant at the same time,” the bodyworker tells ET.
Beyond physical sensations, it’s possible to see colors or images, hear tones, laugh, cry, meditate, or drift into what he calls a flow state.
“You might have a physical symptom that goes away, but there’s also a spark and aliveness that comes back. When everything works more coherently, you feel open, free, and aware. The outer chaos of the world becomes less disruptive.”
Between meetings, Amaral encourages staying connected through simple practices like yoga, Pilates, martial arts, free-form dancing, stretching, walking, breathwork, hydration, and healthy eating.
“Doing something that helps you tune into your body and reduce stress helps you listen to your inner yes. Over time, you will feel more courageous to live authentically and own who you are.”
For those who can’t make it in for a one-on-one appointment just yet, Amaral offers a free 7-day Ready, Set, Flow digital challenge, somatic energy training, one-day events, weekend retreats, and a body-centered leadership program with live webinars and extensive video content.
While sage, palo santo, bells, crystals, bowls, chanting, drumming, and salt scrubs are all valid ways to support your journey, Amaral believes the most powerful tool is awareness.
“Notice and rate your energy, engagement, and creativity on a scale of 1 to 10,” he suggests. “When you track your relationships, physical body, and emotional state, you are able to see what contributes to your life and what doesn’t.”
The ultimate goal: “Your inner voice will get stronger and louder than everything outside, and you will get healthier because you’re making decisions for yourself. Knowing yourself better is what healing is all about.”
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Homeland security pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE
In the latest escalation of their efforts to push back against opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security is issuing hundreds of subpoenas to the largest social media companies, including Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Discord and Reddit, seeking to learn the personal information behind accounts that have either criticized ICE or alerted the general public to the locations of ICE agents, according to reporting conducted by the New York Times.
Under the conditions of anonymity, four government officials and tech employees with privileged access to these DHS subpoena requests spoke to the Times, revealing that Google, Meta, and Reddit have complied with at least some of these government requests for private information.
When pressed for comment by The New York Times, Meta, Reddit, and Discord declined to comment, while a Google spokeswoman offered this statement:
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When we receive a subpoena, our review process is designed to protect user privacy while meeting our legal obligations. We inform users when their accounts have been subpoenaed, unless under legal order not to or in an exceptional circumstance. We review every legal demand and push back against those that are overbroad.
DHS told the Times that the agency had “broad administrative subpoena authority,” but declined to answer questions about these social media requests, while their lawyers have argued that the information is necessary to protect the safety of ICE agents operating in the field. In practice, however, the subpoenas have often been withdrawn before they could be presented to a judge, placing the onus on the accused to seek restitution in court.
This legal battle is just the latest in a larger confrontation between the powers of technology and the long-established rights to privacy and free expression, and understandably, it has drawn the attention of civil liberties advocates. In Minneapolis and Chicago, for example, ICE agents have warned protesters that they would be recorded and identified with facial recognition technology, while border czar Tom Homan has publicly called for a database of people “arrested for interference, impeding, and assault.”
The ACLU has stepped in, offering legal representation for people whose social media accounts have been subpoenaed by the Department of Homeland Security, while Steve Loney, senior supervising attorney for the ACLU of Pennsylvania, issued this warning: “The government is taking more liberties than they used to. It’s a whole other level of frequency and lack of accountability.”
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A controversial dating app uses credit scores to create matches
Just when you thought the outcry against dating app culture couldn’t get any louder, an old app returns to remind us that there truly is no floor.
Enter Score, an app that was first launched back in 2024 by a financial services company looking to promote greater openness about personal finances. To qualify for Score membership, users had to prove they had a credit score of 675 or above, and that gimmick somehow garnered them north of 50,000 active users.
According to a recent interview with TechCrunch, Score founder Luke Bailey is eager to relaunch the app. There is already a Score website where you can sign up for the waiting list and discover their new tagline: “Dating For People With Good Credit.”
In the new-and-improved Score, inclusivity is the focus. The app will offer two membership tiers: a general-access membership for everyone and a higher tier for members who are willing to verify their credit scores. Doing so unlocks more quality-of-life features, including the ability to send video introductions or message people who haven’t already swiped to talk to you.
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Score is teaming up with Equifax to handle both credit and ID verification, prompting tech-savvy critics to raise privacy concerns. But according to a press release, Bailey doesn’t believe there’s anything inherently superficial about using a credit score as a proxy for dating value.
“We look at credit not as a measure of wealth, but as a reflection of consistency and reliability. Most dating platforms measure attrition,” says Bailey in the press release. “We measure reliability alongside compatibility.” The general idea being that someone who doesn’t shirk their regular credit card payments is also less likely to ghost their dating app matches.
The timing of the Score launch is also inauspicious, as younger Americans are simultaneously experiencing a credit crunch and a weakening job market comparable to the 2008 financial crisis, with average credit scores falling at a faster rate than at any time since 2009. The bet that Score is making is that, in a search for financial stability, users might re-prioritize the credit-worthiness of their potential partners, but it’s just as likely that young people will view this move as yet another crass attempt to harvest user data under the guise of offering a worthwhile service.
Finally, the app’s underlying thesis deserves some scrutiny. Are credit-worthy people also inherently more reliable in dating? Does a missed credit card payment suggest a flaky personality, or someone likely to forget to return a phone call or remember a birthday? We suspect the market will supply the answer to those questions.
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This 57” Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor is 35% off for President’s Day weekend
SAVE $800: As of February 14th, Amazon has this 57” Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor on sale for $1,499, which 35% off down from its list price of $2,299.
This weekend, you could upgrade your significant other’s Valentine’s Day (or year) by picking up this massive gaming monitor from Samsung. This 57” Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor has a slight curve for true immersion into your virtual world of choice. Samsung claims that it’s the world’s first dual UHD monitor, meaning it’s the first monitor to be as big as two side-by-side 27″ UHD monitors.
With this colossally wide field of view, you also get a 240Hz refresh rate (which reduces lag) and a 1ms response time, both of which contribute to a seamless, crisp visual experience. The monitor comes with DisplayPort, HDMI, and a USB hub for hooking up your devices with ease.
Reviewers of this monitor praise its picture and resolution quality. One reviewer who upgraded from two side-by-side monitors said it was super worth it. Other reviewers praised the convenience of a screen this wide for multitasking and gaming.
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One five-star reviewer mentioned that the monitor is quite heavy and might not be compatible with an arm attachment. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your workstation, this could be a monumental addition to the mix.
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