The INEH was founded in 1982 by Brenda Selby Johnston – although its foundations began in the 1960s, when Brenda was part of a group of healers working in the south of England. Under the guidance of a pioneering radar scientist called Rex Riant, the group evolved their healing technique from hands-on healing to instead working in the etheric (energy) field of clients. A visitor who witnessed this remarked that it was similar to what Alice Bailey described in the book Esoteric Healing. None of the group had heard of Bailey or the Ageless Wisdom. But Brenda was curious to learn more, so she signed up with the Arcane School to study esoteric science.

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In the early 1970s, Brenda was invited by Dr Douglas Baker to talk about Esoteric Healing at the London Festival of Yoga and Esoteric Science. Invitations to America and Canada followed, along with requests for workshops on the practical aspects of the healing techniques. Brenda’s first Part 1 course took place in Dallas in 1975 with 75 participants. Invites to Germany, Switzerland and South Africa followed.

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The courses expanded and, as demand grew, Brenda encouraged some of her UK students to start teaching. Together, they founded the INEH in 1982. Soon, there were teachers being trained in other countries and courses offered in five continents – a practical embodiment of the principle that “energy follows thought.” In February 1994, the INEH officially became a registered charity (Reg No: 1032492).