The Subtle Body & Chakras 101
When you look into the mirror, you see a solid person, right? But, at the center of matter, down from the cellular, to molecular, to atomic, and quantum level, we find that the world that we believe is so 'material' is actually quite the opposite. Matter is actually only about 1% of who we are, the rest is made up of a lot of electrically charged space, which we call the energetic field. In a sense, we all have a body that we can see, touch, sense... and we all have a distinct energetic signature. Like sound, this energy field emits a frequency and defines us as individuals. We are both matter (particle) and also a wave (energetic frequency).
At the basic core, the body is simply a grid of intelligent energy that sustains a physical existence. Everything we eat, drink, think, and experience affects the vitality of this unseen life force. It is only by this Chi, Ki, or Prana that we exist at all. When our energetic matrix is damaged or weakened - by stress, unhealthy relationships, past, trauma, or poor self-care -- illness, either physical or emotional, is likely to follow. According to Shamanic medicine, all dis-ease begins on the non-physical layers of our subtle energetic body and gradually works its way into physical manifestation. So often, it is only after an imbalance, or symptom, has been revealed in the physical dimension that we become aware of the wound at all.
Einstein said, "The field is the sole governing agency of the particle." This means that the field is the precursor to all health and disease. When our frequency is buzzing high, we feel aligned, energetic, intuitive, physically enlivened, and healthy. When our frequency becomes 'lowered' from poor diet, negative self talk, depleting relationships, stress, and poor self love systems, we get sick (either mentally or physically). It's that simple. All disease is just a lowering of frequency.
WHAT IS THE human energy field?
The subtle energetic body, or personal auric field, is a complex network of energetic meridians that consist of multiple bans of energy. This field encompasses the whole body and connects us with the outside world. The layers of the SEB have been distinguished in eastern philosophy as Chakras, or wheels, that deliver life essence (also called Prana, Reiki, Chi, or Mu) into various Nadis, or channels, thereby providing every cell, muscle, organ, and gland with life force.
Within the human energy feild there are many different bio-fields that regulate and relate to various mental, emotional, spiritual and physical functions. Traditionally, there are 7-8 well known layers, or bodies: The etheric body, the physical body, the emotional body, the mental body, the heart, the communication body, the third eye sight, and the universal center. Beyond the 7-8 well known chakra bodies, we have a karmic root chakra which holds our soul contracts for this life, two heart centers, each with an individual purpose and function; and 5 additional chakra bodies that hold our connection to the collective unconscious, Akashic records, the Angelic Realms, alternate dimensional realities, and personalized soul history. The health of each layer is essential for the health of the whole organism.
