Science and Spirit – the Story of Energy
Energy is the substance of all life. It manifests itself in an infinite number of ways, from the creation and structure of all physical things that surround us in every day life (including animate and inanimate), through to the far more subtle energies of planetary influences and the power of positive thought. Every form of energy travels in waves at the speed of light, 300,000kps, and has its own unique frequency and intensity level. Even today, science cannot fully explain some of the characteristics of energy, such as its ability to travel through solid matter or the fact that it cannot be destroyed. However, modern science has now started to recognise that many frequencies can either be supportive or detrimental to our bodies at surprisingly small intensities.
Men and women are electromagnetic beings. Every cell in our body has its own complete intelligence system, and operates like a minute energised battery, powered by positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons. In addition, the entire control system of the body relies on miniscule electromagnetic messages. These messages are transmitted throughout our body every second of the day for our lifetime on earth.
It is this subtle energy that forms the foundation of human health. If it is nurtured and supported through such actions as fresh food, adequate sleep, exercise, meditation, being happy and allowing our emotions to pass freely, we will remain energised and healthy. However, many of us in today’s busy lifestyle have ignored these basic requirements. We have allowed such destructive energies as addictive substances, overuse of modern technology (eg mobile phones and computers), holding onto negative emotions, and poor lifestyle habits to overpower our subtle energies. The consequence of these actions is the creation of blockages in our subtle energetic communication system, which over time will manifest itself as physical illness.
Energetic Healing
Energetic Healing is a holistic approach which provides a natural way of restoring balance and harmony to the subtle energetic communication system. The practitioner facilitates a healing response in a client through a variety of gentle, non-invasive modalities and techniques.
Energetic Healing is also a wonderful support to other forms of medical treatment.
The Subtle Body
The human being consists of a complex array of energy systems that influence the physical, emotional, psychological and/or spiritual levels of a person’s being.
Just as a person’s physical body has organs, systems and functions, there is also a subtle body with interrelated components, systems and functions.
As part of the subtle body, these energy systems encompass auras, chakras and meridians, as well as other electromagnetic systems.
Some of the subtle body systems are:
Auric Fields
The electromagnetic fields surrounding the body, i.e. human, animal, plants, trees, etc. The human aura has layers of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual elements.
Chakras
The chakras receive energy and life force (also known as prana or qi/chi) and link the auric fields and the meridian systems. Energy received in the chakras is distributed through the body through meridians and the nadis.
There are seven main chakras located in the centre of the body commencing at the base of the spine to the top of the head, in addition to numerous minor chakras throughout the whole body system. There are also chakras outside the body.
Meridians
Meridians are invisible pathways or channels in the body through which chi flows. The meridians have physical as well as psycho-emotional aspects to them. There are 20 meridians in total – 12 regular meridians and 8 extraordinary meridians.
Modalities and Techniques
Energetic Healing sessions are tailored to the individual and may include a variety of modalities and techniques.
For a listing of modalities employed by our member practitioners, click here (link this to practitioners page)
Publications on the Science behind Energy Medicine
If you would like to know more about the science behind energy medicine, the following may be of interest:
Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine
Candice Pert
The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles
Bruce Lipton
Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis of Bioenergy Therapies
James L Oschman
Vibrational Medicine
Richard Gerber
The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life
Robert Becker and Gary Selden
The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention Dawson Church The Holographic Universe
Michael Talbot
The Hidden Messages in Water
Masaru Emoto
The Tao of Physics
Fritjof Capra
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine
A journal from the ISSSEEM – The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
A Journal from the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research and the Society for Acupuncture Research
