Res Humanitariae

Research was conducted in a group of alternative healing practitioners, focusing on their approach towards ‘health’ and ‘illness’ in Lithuania at the begining of the 21st century. The research took place during the author’s qualitative (empirical) research in the biggest cities of Lithuania from 2016 to 2019 (the research is continuing). It was detected in 30 in-depth interviews with practitioneers of alternative healing that individuals reflect on their ‘illness’ and ‘health’ (well-being), and interpret it in a philosophical-metaphysical dimension. The study of data disclosed approaches towards ‘health’ (wellness) as harmony, a balanced state between the physical (outer) and one’s inner world, like ‘micro’ and ‘macro’ worlds in their constant dynamics and mutual resonance. Meanwhile, ‘illness’ is understood as a loss of harmony, ‘the true path’, or purity.