Ancient wisdom, derived from most of the world’s religions and spiritual traditions, has taught us about the science and vitalization of the soul, mind and body. These traditions speak of seven levels of being and seven energy centers that exchange energy between the spiritual and physical worlds. There are seven levels in the Tree of Life of the Kabbalah (the Jewish Book of Mysticism), seven arms to the Menorah/candelabra and seven heavens in Judaism. Christianity has the seven sacraments. Hinduism and Buddhism have seven chakras or energy centers. All of these references within ancient civilizations and faiths describe ways to attain higher levels of spirituality and heighten the flow of energy between the soul and the physical, heaven and Earth and transference or movement from “that which is Within, to that which is Without,” conceptually dealing with the human microcosm within the greater macrocosm of the universe.
Every person is surrounded or enveloped by “a luminous egg” or rainbow-like energy field known as the aura. Our physical body is actually encircled by seven energy fields that make up our aura. The energy fields of the aura interact with and interpenetrate the physical body’s operation and the seven chakra centers at subtle levels invisible to the physical naked eye.
The word “chakra” comes from ancient Sanskrit, the sacred language of India, and means “wheel of light” or “disk.” The chakras are described as spinning energy vortexes or wheels of light. The vortex spins and focuses the light/energy from the aura toward the body. The chakras and aura comprise our “energy body.” A chakra is conceptually similar to your cell phone – a receiving and sending station – for all the energy that flows to you, through you, and out from you; every moment of your life, from the day of your birth until the moment of death. The energy center translates energy messages from spirit to the physical levels of our being, thereby nourishing the soul, mind and body simultaneously. Each chakra is associated with precise organs, glands, and specific areas of the body. We are not just the physical body. We are so much more. Scientific research has proven that if we concentrate and focus on a particular area of our energy body, that part is stimulated and if we think of a specific body part, blood flow increases and healing is achieved more rapidly. If we’re out of balance because of fear, guilt, or other negative emotions, the functioning of the chakras become diminished. As a result, the chakra can become blocked. If we clear the blockage, balance is created and energy flows freely.
Energy healers work with their clients to clear blockages or obstructions within the energy fields and the chakra system. The way you react to life’s challenges and upsets directly influences your health, balance and well-being. The chakras can be open and spinning or they can be shut down and closed. The chakra system affects the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual bodies.
Please continue reading this magazine next issue for Mysteries of the Chakra Energy System - Part 2 and learn about the seven major chakras, where they are situated in the body, what colors, musical notes, area of the body, glands, and psychological function are linked to each chakra, crystal use, food choices for tonics and diet utilization, essential oil choices, and other interesting information about the chakras and energy fields of the body. I will also provide a book list for study on your own if your interest has been sparked.