Human Energy Fields and Chakras - a quick basic reference

Human Energy Fields and Centers

Everything is energy. We are energy. For healers who do energy healings it is helpful to have a basic idea of the different energy systems taught and used around the world. I have found that these have helped me to understand what I am feeling during energy healings in people and what it could mean. Is the draw of energy I feel caused by a physical problem? It could be mental or emotional. You sense it in their energy fields.

Here are some basics on human energy systems which you might find helpful when  you are doing energy healing, trained or just intuitively. I am speaking from my own experience what helped me most. Use this as a reference to go back to as you need. You can read some or all of it.

Energy Fields of the Human Body - Different traditions and views

Our Aura and its seven Layers

I am not going into detail on those subjects as this would make the blog never ending. Therefore I am providing links for further research if you are interested.

Our body is surrounded by seven energy fields or layers:

1.     First layer, the Etheric Body:  closest to the body and related to the root chakra (connection to the physical world, safety).  Illnesses can be seen in this energy field, it is closely related to our immune system. Easiest to see, usually milky white or cloudy gray. It protects against the outside world. Can be seen pull in our pulsing out depending on whether or not the person is receptive or not.

2.       Second layer, the Emotional Body:  related to our emotions and feelings for ourselves and others and our boundaries. Includes emotions from past incarnations that are still influencing the present. May resemble a light show of colors, depending on what the person feels.

3.       Third Layer, Mental Body: related to your basic beliefs, understanding and intellect, thoughts and ideas. Mostly visible around the head and shoulders as a yellow glow. Connects with the Solar Plexus Chakra. Because your thoughts will no longer be hidden from those evolved, it is especially important to visualize a protective strong barrier of white light around this layer. And, be cautious to not “steal” someone else’s thoughts and ideas!

4.       Fourth Layer, Astral Body: This layer divides and at the same time coordinates the energy flow between the physical layers and the higher layers. Layer of love and relationships, with yourself, others and the physical body. Connects directly to the heart chakra. Through this layer the physical body connects with higher dimensions. Doorway to the astral plane.

5.       Fifth Layer, Etheric Template; Conceptual Body or Individual Soul Level: spiritual part created of us at conception; part of the DNA of that unique individual, our “blue print”. Basic template of our uniqueness and individuality. Connected to our throat chakra.

6.       Sixth Layer, the Celestial Light Body or Oversoul Level: emotional level on the spiritual plane. Level of Group consciousness. Communication with other beings on this level.

7.       The Soul/Spiritual Plane: The Divine/God within us. The mental body on the spiritual level, our spiritual template. This part never dies, makes us one with Spirit. Access to universal knowledge, memory of all past existences both physical and spiritual.

Resources: Barbara Brennan. Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field (1988)

The Chakra System

Chakras are energy centers along the midline of the body that usually correspond with major organs or glands that govern other body parts. The concept has its origin in tantric and yogic traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. You can say those energy spirals/centers are a body mind interface, portals where the universal life force energy interfaces with the life force energy within our body. Sometimes dysfunction of one of the chakras can be felt physically, mentally or emotionally. Often people may not be aware that there is an energetic imbalance, it may not have manifested yet as “sensation”. An energy healer then can prevent the manifestation if it is caught in time.

Chakras are ideally balanced but can be blocked or too open as well. When a chakra is balanced and open, it maintains equilibrium, and spins at a correct vibrational speed. When a chakra is too open, it spins too fast. When it is blocked it spins slugglishly or not at all.

How can you figure out if a chakra is balanced, blocked or too open?

There are several ways you can find out whether a chakra center is blocked, too open or balanced.
If you are trying to figure it out on yourself, you can do so through meditation by bringing your attention to each of the chakra centers, holding your hand over each for a couple of minutes, one after the other, and just sense it. How does it feel? Open? Close? Any discomfort? Thoughts?

If you are sensing the chakra centers of other people, you can use your hands hovering over the center points, and see what you feel. Or, use a pendulum to see if and how the chakra is spinning. I have learned that if the pendulum swings clockwise, the chakra is open. If it spins counterclockwise or sluggish or not at all, there is a problem. Use your intuition.
Here are the basic

The 1st Chakra (Root) governs Physical Needs and Security 

• Corresponding Color: Red
• Element: Earth
• Located: base of spine
• Glandular connection: adrenals
• Associated body parts: bones, skeletal structure
• Too open: bullying, overly materialistic, self-centered, engages in physical foolhardiness.
• Blocked: emotionally needy, low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, fearful
• Balanced: demonstrates self mastery, high physical energy, grounded, healthy
•  Incense/aromatherapy essential oils: cedarwood, patchouli, lavender 
•   Crystals: blood stone, tiger eye, garnet, ruby, onyx.
• Foods: proteins, meat
• Affirmations: I am connected to Mother Earth and feel the security of being grounded in the moment. I deserve the best life has to offer, all my needs are being met. My body is important to me and I nurture it constantly.

·         The 2nd Chakra (Sacral) governs Sexuality, Emotions, and Desires 

• Corresponding Color: orange
• Located: lower abdomen
• Element: water 
•  Glandular connection: ovaries, testes
• Associated body parts: sex organs, bladder, circulatory system, prostate, womb
• Too open: emotionally unbalanced, a fantasist, manipulative, sexually addictive
• Blocked: overly sensitive, feels guilty for no reason, frigid or impotent
• Balanced: trusting, expressive, attuned, creative
• Incense/aromatherapy essential oils: Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood
• Crystals: citrine, carnelian
• Foods: sweet fruits
• Affirmations: I trust that all is well. Creativity is flowing freely through me.  

The 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus) governs Power 

• Corresponding Color: yellow
• Element: fire
• Located: between navel and base of sternum
• Glandular connection: pancreas, adrenals
• Associated body parts: digestive system, muscles
• Too open: angry, controlling, judgmental, superior
• Blocked: insecure, fearful of being alone, worrier, overly concerned about what others think
• Balanced: has personal power, respects self and others, spontaneous
• Incense/aromatherapy essential oils: bergamot, cinnamon, ylang ylang
• Crystals: yellow citrine, golden/yellow calcite
• Foods: complex carbohydrates (starches, use whole foods), yellow foods
• Affirmations: I own my personal power. I accept myself exactly for who I am.

The 4th Chakra (Heart) governs Love, Forgiveness, and Compassion 

• Corresponding Color: green
• Located: center of chest
• Element: air
• Glandular connection: thymus
• Associated body parts: heart, chest, lungs, circulation
• Too open: possessive, loves conditionally, overly dramatic
• Blocked: fears rejection, loves too much, feels unworthy to receive love, self-pitying
• Balanced: compassionate, loves unconditionally
• Incense/aromatherapy essential oils: rose, bergamot, melissa
• Crystals: aventurine, watermelon tourmaline, Jade
• Foods: green vegetables
• Affirmations: I am lovable. I love unconditionally. I love myself for who I am. Other people deserve my compassion.

The 5th Chakra (Throat) governs Communication

• Corresponding Color: blue
• Located: centrally at the base of the neck
• Element: ether
• Glandular connection: thyroid, parathyroid
• Associated body parts: throat, ears, nose, teeth, mouth, neck
• Too open: over-talkative, arrogant, dogmatic, self rightuous
• Blocked: holds back from self expression, unreliable, holds inconsistent views
• Balanced: good communicator, contented, finds it easy to meditate
• Incense/aromatherapy essential oils: chamomile, myrrh
• Crystals: lapis lazuli, sodalite, turquoise
• Foods: lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwi
• Affirmations: I am speaking my truth. What I say is worthy of being listened to. I listen to and acknowledge the needs and wants of others. 

The 6th Chakra (Third Eye) governs Intuition and Reasoning 

• Corresponding Color: indigo
• Located: above and between eyebrows
• Element: light, telepathic energy
• Glandular connection: pituitary gland
• Associated body parts: eyes, base of skull
• Too open: highly logical dogmatic, authoritarian, arrogant
• Blocked: fearful of success, tendency towards schizophrenia, sets sights too low
• Balanced: charismatic, highly intuitive, not attached to material things, may experience unusual phenomena
• Incense/aromatherapy essential oils: hyacinth, violet, rose geranium, patchouli
• Crystals: amesthyst, purple apatite, sapphire
• Foods: none
• Affirmations: The answers to all my questions lie within me. Imagination sparks my creativity. I trust my intuition.

The 7th Chakra (Crown) governs Spirituality and Understanding

• Corresponding Color: violet, gold, white
• Located: top of head
• Element: thought, cosmic energy
• Glandular connection: pineal gland
• Associated body parts: upper skull, cerebral cortex, skin
• Too open: psychotic or manic depressive, frustrated, sense of unrealized power
• Blocked: constantly exhausted, cannot make decisions, no sense of “belonging”
• Balanced: magnetic personality, achieves “miracles” in life, transcendent, at peace with self
• Incense/aromatherapy essential oils: lavender, frankincense, rosewood
• Crystals: clear quartz, white jade, diamond
• Foods: none
• Affirmations: I am who I am and glory in that. I attune with my higher power. I am a unique, loving, radiant being.

I chose to take this information from a book resource. It reflects only a fraction of the information that is in the book, as it gives advice on how to heal each and every chakra as well, with tools such as altars and exercises. I want to give credits to this book. There are many resources about chakras to be found online but this information of this book resonated most with me and what I have experienced as an energy healer:
Liz Simpson: The Book of Chakra Healing. Sterling Publishing, 1999.

Courtesy of Chakra Vibes

One of my favorite all chakra visualizations I learned is the rainbow slide: You visualize the colors of the different chakras as you go down the long fun slide. The slide has those waves/bumps you go down on that slow you down as you go over the chakra colors.

Minor Chakras

There are also some minor chakras. As energy healers we feel them strongly at times, especially the ones at the palms of the hands and the feet. Here is an image of locations:

 Source:http://www.integrativehealthcare.net/html/chakras.php

Meridian System

According to traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and acupressure,  the meridian system consists of channels that transport the life force energy  qi throughout the body.  This is what keeps us alive. There are a total of twelve channels, each associated with an element. Along those channels are acupuncture points where the energy is more accessible. Each point has a certain function in relation to the organ/element system. For more information, please look here:

http://www.sri.new-planet.net/Meridian_System.php