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Healing-the Shaman's Way - Book 6
(Author Unknown)
CHAPTER ONE
OVERVIEW
While scientific research hasn't provided direct validation of the existence of Chakras, the concept of energy centers has been around since 1500 BCE. That is the earliest date for Chakra as a healing technique mentioned in the Vedas of the Hindus. It was and is a part of Ayurvedic Medicine. One of its purposes is to balance the energy centers of one's body or to unblock them. These centers are like spinning vortexes and are located along the base of the spine to the top of one's head.
According to the Ancient Indian Hindu traditions, each chakra is a correspondent of specific physical, mental, and emotional functions. These spinning vortexes sometimes face strong opposing forces, resulting in obstructions or blockages of the natural energy flow. As a result of these blockages, the individual may suffer headaches, abdominal upset, anxiety, malcontent, depression, weight loss or gain, and fatigue.
It is believed that like humans, animals have chakras. These spots of energy vortices, traditionally called Petals, flow along an auric meridian system into the physical body. This energy flows in and out of plants and animals, especially in cats, dogs, horses, and other large animals as it does in human beings. Whatever the stimulus it leaves its mark in the aura and impacts the physical and emotional life of the animal. Different color vibrations are emitted by animal chakras and are nearly the same as in humans. The difference is the alignment of the chakras. In cats and dogs, horses, and cows for example, the chakra positions are horizontal instead of vertical.
Like humans, animals have an Etheric System. What is the Etheric Body System? Simply put, it is the energy system of the physical body. There are three major parts of the Etheric Field: Nadis, Chakras, Aura:
Nadis does not mean nerve. The word Nadis is from the Sanskrit and means channel or pathway. It references a network from which energy flows in human and animal bodies. Literature refers to 72,000 Nadis in the human body and these are divided into three principal Nadis. Ida means comfort and is to left of the spine, Pingala is to the right of the spine and mirrors Ida. Sushumna runs along the spine from the base to the head.
Admittedly, the whole concept of Nadis in animals is not really presented in the ancient texts. However, because many traditional Hindu practices hold that animals possess energy and have energetic structures, it has come into modern practice, that like human beings, other animal forms have Nadis through which energy flows.
Chakra in various spiritual traditions, is considered to be an energy center within the subtle body, which is believed to exist alongside the physical body. The term "chakra" comes from Sanskrit and translates to "wheel" or "disk," indicating the spinning nature of these energy centers. Sometimes vortex is used as the descriptive word for physical nature of these energy systems. The function of chakras is multifaceted and is often described in terms of their influence on physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Here are some key aspects of the function of chakras:
Energy Regulation: Chakras are believed to be responsible for the intake, transformation, and distribution of subtle energy (prana or chi) throughout the body. This energy is thought to be vital for physical health and vitality, as well as for maintaining emotional and mental balance.
Integration of Mind, Body, and Spirit: Each chakra is associated with specific aspects of human experience, including physical organs, emotions, psychological functions, and spiritual qualities. The balanced functioning of chakras is said to contribute to overall harmony and integration of these different aspects of self.
Psychological and Emotional Balance: Imbalances or blockages in chakras are believed to manifest as physical, emotional, or psychological symptoms. For example, an imbalance in the heart chakra may lead to issues with love and compassion, while an imbalance in the throat chakra may affect communication and self-expression.
Spiritual Growth and Awakening: Chakras are often seen as pathways to higher states of consciousness and spiritual realization.
Connection to Universal Consciousness: The highest chakra, the Crown chakra, is associated with universal consciousness.
Aura is different than Chakra in that it is area around the body that radiates energy out, rather than channeling it inside. While the chakra energy is present in the body, the aura is the energy that surrounds it. The auras are filled with seven layers, emitting various colors to reflect your personality, mood, and overall state of health.
Here is an illustration showing the AURA color locations around the body of the seven chakras, and then a list of those colors and their meanings.
Red aura suggests a high levels of vigor, passion, ambition, drive, and leadership are linked to red auras. Individuals with primarily red auras are often gregarious, vivacious, and energetic. They are born leaders, unafraid to assume responsibility and relentlessly pursue their objectives.
Orange aura represents an optimistic, creative, and life-loving attitude. People that have a strong orange aura are typically outgoing, charming, and full of energy.
Yellow aura represents analytical prowess, intellectual vigor, and curiosity. People that have yellow auras most of the time are intelligent and eager to learn new things.
Green aura represents an affinity for nature, nurturing, and healing. People that have a strong green aura are typically very steady and grounded.
Blue aura represents objectivity, intelligence, and spiritual force. Those with a predominately blue aura are calm and have a rich inner life because they have a strong spiritual bond.
Indigo aura's deep shade is symbolic of wisdom,
intuition, and a strong bond with the subconscious.
Purple auras in general are also thought to appear in visionaries with significant leadership potential, however they are less transient than indigo auras.
There is some dispute as to how far an aura extends beyond the body. Some authorities claim its one inch from the body; others claim the aura extends about 2 feet from the body while others claim the aura extends on into infinity