Bioenergy as a key to welfare

Living Knowledge :

BIOENERGY AS A KEY TO WELFARE OLGA FILIMONOVA

Living Knowledge:

BIOENERGY AS A KEY TO WELFARE

by Olga Filimonova

Copy is taken from the books “The chakra bible: the definitive guide to working with chakras”, 2007,

by Patricia Mercier; “Energy work: the secrets of healing and spiritual growth”, 2011,

by Robert Bruce; the web-site http://www.chakras.info, 2015 Layout design and cover by Olga Filimonova For the class “Publication Design“, November 2015 Printed in Centennial College, Toronto, Canada, November 2015

ontents C chapter 1

Your energy body

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chapter 2

Root chakra

chapter 3

Sacral chakra

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chapter 4

Solar Plexus chakra

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chapter 5

Heart chakra

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chapter 6

Throat chakra

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chapter 7

Third Eye chakra

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chapter 8

Crown chakra

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chapter 9

Energy blockages

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chapter 10 Charging energy

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chapter 11 Self-Healing with energy

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CHAPTER 1.

YOUR ENERGY BODY “ Energy is the support for the body and spirit. By learning to manage it, you can become another and transform the entire worl d. “ – Ilchi Lee

C H A P T E R 1 . Yo u r e n e r g y b o d y

Throughout the ages people have been aware of the

sickness, happiness/sadness, love/hate and the degree to

human energy field, in diverse cultures worldwide, from

which we commune with our spiritual life.

ancient Egypt, Greece and China to India, Persia and the Americas. In Hindu tradition it was called prana; in China,

Normally, many of the structures within the human energy

ch’i; while in ancient Greece Pythagoras wrote of “vital ener-

body are virtually dormant. They function at a level suffi-

gy“ being percieved as a luminous body. During the 1930ts

cient for normal physical existence, but on a very low level

to 1950s scientific research by Dr. wilhelm Reich enabled

in a spiritual sense. These structures and energy centers

healers to show not only the existence of the auric field, but

can awaken accidentally, often causing spontaneous psy-

also its correlation with chakras, as intense energy vorti-

chic expperiences, or they can be broughr out of dormancy

ces within it. Many researches now agree that the human

by spiritual practices and energy work.

energy field provides as energy matrix upon which physical cells grow. The means that the energy exists before the

The benefits of energy work come in every level. It incour-

physical body. They have shown that disturbances in the

ages the physical body to function better, to maintain and

auric field eventually manifest as disease in the physical

repair itself more efficiently, and to resist disease. The ability

body, meaning that healing any imbalance in the aura will

to work directly with your energy body allows you to stim-

assist the body to resist illness.

ulate your body’s own elf-healing mechanisms in specific ways to target injured or diseased areas. Vital energies flow

As humans, we exist within the 49th Octave of Vibration of

through every part of your body. This is every bit as import-

the electromagnetic light spectrum. Below this range are

ant to life as blood. Just as your physical body will adapt

barely visible radiant heat, then invisible infrared, television

and change in response to lifestyle, exercise, and diet, so

and radio, sound and brain waves; above it is barely visible

will your energy body - for better or worse. When you do

ultraviolet, then the invisible frequencies of chemicals and

energy work, your energy body will be excited into higher

perfumes, followed by X-rays, gamma, radium and un-

levels of activity. And just like working out regularly in a gym

known cosmic rays. If you remember that you are a Being of

improves your physical body, this progressively improves

Light in a physical body, you will be open to understanding

the fitness and functionality of your energy body.

how chakras are vital to all interactions of life on Earth.

Psychic and spiritual development are heavily dependent Our auric field and subtle energies are “colored“ by our

upon energy body activity. Everyone has dormant or

personal strength personal strength/weaknesses, health/

partial psychic abilities and everyone has great spiritual

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CROWN

I understand THIRD EYE

I see

potential, but very few people get to realize these things in any significant way. Body awareness based-energy work methods allow for the specific targeting of energy conduits and primary energy centers. By exercising these, they can

THROAT

I speack

be activated, developed, and evolved. This translates into actual spiritual development and evolution.

The human energy body contains seven primary energy centers, also called Chakras or psychic centers, hundreds of secondary energy centers, three storage centers, also

HEART

I love

SOLAR PLEXUS

I act

called Tan Tians, and thousand of tertiary centers - energy exchange pores. All of these centers – primary, secondary and tertiary – are interconnected through myriad subtle energy pathways, Central to the energy body is a tubelike channels structure. The human energy body is every bit as

SACRAL

I feel

ROOT

I am

complex as the inner working of the human physical body and its nervous system, with which it is intimately related.

Vital energy is produced in the physical body through the digestion of food and drink. Subtle energies are also taken in through the hands and feet, breathing, and environmental and social interactions with the world around us. Subtle energies enter the body and circulate through networks of subtle energy pathways and energy centers. Energy centers absorb and transform the qualities of subtle energies

A CHAKRA (pronounced “cha”-“kra” with a resounding “ch”) is a center of energy.

Originating from Sanskrit, it literally means “wheel” by association with its function as a vortex of spinning energy interacting with various physiological and neurological systems in the body.

that are available to or passing through them. They can be linkened to subtle transformers, changing the quality and frequency of subtle energies to suit a variety of needs on all levels of existence.

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CHAPTER 2.

ROOT CHAKRA “ Our own physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack. We give it orders which make no sense.“ – Henry Miller

CHAPTER 2. Root chakr a

Root Chakra Muladhara The seat of physical vitality and the fundamental urge to survive. It regulates those mechanism which keep the physical body alive. Main aspect is innocence.

LOCATION: Base

The root chakra is the first chakra. Its energy is based on the earth element. It’s at the base of the chakra system and lays the foundation for expansion in your life. It is located at the base of the spine. The corresponding body locations are the perineum, along the first three vertebrae, at the pelvic plexus. This chakra is often represented as a cone of energy stating at the base of the spine and going downward and then slight bent up.

of spine, coccyx

ELEMENT: Earth

This chakra provides the foundation on which we build our

COLOUR: Red

life. It supports us in growing and feeling safe into exploring

SYMBOL: Square

all the aspects of life. It is related to our feeling of safety and

SENSE: Smell

security, whether it’s physical or regarding our bodily needs or metaphorical regarding housing and financial safety. To

GEM: Coral

sum it up, the first chakra questions are around the idea of

PLANET: Mars SEED MANTRA: Lam LESSON: Survival

- the right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself and security issues.

Anemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression.

Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet.

IMBALANCES:

EXCESSIVE: Overly

fearful parent.

DEFICIENT:

victim.

possessive,

Homeless, ungrounded,

survival and safety. The root chakra is where we ground ourselves into the earth and anchor our energy into the manifest world. It is associated with the following functions or behavioral characteristics: •

Security, safety

•

Survival

•

Basic needs (food, sleep, self-preservation, etc.)

•

Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self

•

Grounding

•

Support and foundation for living our lives.

For a person who has imbalance in the first chakra, it might be hard to feel safe in the world and everything looks like

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a potential risk. The desire for security dominates and can

Emotionally speaking, when the first chakra is in need of

translate into concerns over the job situation, physical

healing, you may find you’re short-tempered and unusu-

safety, shelter, health. A blocked root chakra may turn into

ally aggressive. Other signs you need to open up the root

behaviors ruled mainly by fear. On the same line, when

chakra are:

the root chakra is overactive, fear might turn into greed and paranoia, which are extreme forms of manifestation of

•

insecurity

imbalance in the first chakra. Issues with control over food

•

poor decision making

intake and diet are related to it.

•

anxiety

•

detachment

OPENING THE ROOT CHAKRA There are many ways to open your root chakra. For exam-

Symbolized by the color red, the root chakra fosters

ple, you can engage more in grounding and earth-related

confidence and security when it is opened and balanced.

activities (for example, connection with nature, gardening,

According to energy healers, the root chakra may also be

cooking healthy, hiking). The main idea is to work at grow-

associated with the colors brown, black, and gray. Root

ing your ”roots” in a safe and comfortable environment (i.e.,

chakra healing fosters proper energy flow throughout the

surround yourself with earth colors, objects reminding you

body giving the chakra system a firm foundation on which

of nature, stability; or on the contrary, if you wish to feel less

the other chakras may function. When the root chakra is

stuck, do the opposite. Yoga for the root chakra can be a

blocked or somehow off balance, it is not uncommon to

more physical way to bridge the body and mind and restore

exhibit uncharacteristic behaviors, like paranoia, being

a more balanced energy flow.

short-tempered or aggressive. Healing your root chakra empowers you to confidently face whatever life may bring.

This chakra governs the bladder, kidneys, lower extremities, and spine. When there is an imbalance, you can experience

COMMON SYMPTOMS

physical symptoms that include:

1. Being constantly challenged in getting your primary needs met. Having enough money to get food or pay this

•

constipation

month’s bills, having stable housing… If getting these basic

•

weight issues

needs met is a constant struggle for you, chances are that

•

fatigue

your root chakra will benefit from healing work. Root chakra

•

back pain

healing focuses on getting you out of the detrimental cycle

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CHAPTER 4. Solar plexus chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra Manipura The place where physical energy is distributed. It is the center for unrefined emotions and personal power. It is the center that give us the sense of complete satisfaction and contentment. Our creativity is fueled by our power of will.

LOCATION: Slightly above the naval ELEMENT: Fire COLOUR: Yellow SYMBOL: Descending triangle

The root chakra is the first chakra. Its energy is based on the earth element. It’s at the base of the chakra system and lays the foundation for expansion in your life. It is located at the base of the spine. The corresponding body locations are the perineum, along the first three vertebrae, at the pelvic plexus. This chakra is often represented as a cone of energy stating at the base of the spine and going downward and then slight bent up.

This chakra provides the foundation on which we build our life. It supports us in growing and feeling safe into exploring all the aspects of life. It is related to our feeling of safety and security, whether it’s physical or regarding our bodily needs or metaphorical regarding housing and financial safety. To

SENSE: Sight

sum it up, the first chakra questions are around the idea of

GEM: Emerald

survival and safety. The root chakra is where we ground

PLANET: Jupiter

ourselves into the earth and anchor our energy into the

SEED MANTRA: Ram

manifest world. It is associated with the following functions

LESSON: Personal power – the right

or behavioral characteristics:

to think. Balance of intellect, selfconfidence and ego power. Ability to have self-control and humor.

•

Security, safety

•

Survival

•

Basic needs (food, sleep, self-preservation, etc.)

•

Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self

•

Grounding

EXCESSIVE: Egotistical; ambitious warior, desire to take control.

•

Support and foundation for living our lives.

DEFICIENT: Poor self-worth; sensitive servant; needing to “do”.

For a person who has imbalance in the first chakra, it might

Digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, constipation. Nervousness, toxicity, parasites, colitis, poor memory.

IMBALANCES:

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be hard to feel safe in the world and everything looks like

Bi oenerg y as a key to welfare

a potential risk. The desire for security dominates and can

Emotionally speaking, when the first chakra is in need of

translate into concerns over the job situation, physical

healing, you may find you’re short-tempered and unusu-

safety, shelter, health. A blocked root chakra may turn into

ally aggressive. Other signs you need to open up the root

behaviors ruled mainly by fear. On the same line, when

chakra are:

the root chakra is overactive, fear might turn into greed and paranoia, which are extreme forms of manifestation of

•

insecurity

imbalance in the first chakra. Issues with control over food

•

poor decision making

intake and diet are related to it.

•

anxiety

•

detachment

OPENING THE ROOT CHAKRA There are many ways to open your root chakra. For exam-

Symbolized by the color red, the root chakra fosters

ple, you can engage more in grounding and earth-related

confidence and security when it is opened and balanced.

activities (for example, connection with nature, gardening,

According to energy healers, the root chakra may also be

cooking healthy, hiking). The main idea is to work at grow-

associated with the colors brown, black, and gray. Root

ing your ”roots” in a safe and comfortable environment (i.e.,

chakra healing fosters proper energy flow throughout the

surround yourself with earth colors, objects reminding you

body giving the chakra system a firm foundation on which

of nature, stability; or on the contrary, if you wish to feel less

the other chakras may function. When the root chakra is

stuck, do the opposite. Yoga for the root chakra can be a

blocked or somehow off balance, it is not uncommon to

more physical way to bridge the body and mind and restore

exhibit uncharacteristic behaviors, like paranoia, being

a more balanced energy flow.

short-tempered or aggressive. Healing your root chakra empowers you to confidently face whatever life may bring.

This chakra governs the bladder, kidneys, lower extremities, and spine. When there is an imbalance, you can experience

COMMON SYMPTOMS

physical symptoms that include:

1. Being constantly challenged in getting your primary needs met. Having enough money to get food or pay this

•

constipation

month’s bills, having stable housing… If getting these basic

•

weight issues

needs met is a constant struggle for you, chances are that

•

fatigue

your root chakra will benefit from healing work. Root chakra

•

back pain

healing focuses on getting you out of the detrimental cycle

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CHAPTER 6. Throat chakr a

Throat Chakra Vishuddha The center for communication, selfexpression and creativity. This is where the inner voice of one’s truth is expressed. It is the chakra of diplomacy, of pure relationships with others, and of playful detachment.

LOCATION: Throat ELEMENT: Ether COLOUR: Light

blue

The root chakra is the first chakra. Its energy is based on the earth element. It’s at the base of the chakra system and lays the foundation for expansion in your life. It is located at the base of the spine. The corresponding body locations are the perineum, along the first three vertebrae, at the pelvic plexus. This chakra is often represented as a cone of energy stating at the base of the spine and going downward and then slight bent up.

This chakra provides the foundation on which we build our life. It supports us in growing and feeling safe into exploring all the aspects of life. It is related to our feeling of safety and

SYMBOL: Square

security, whether it’s physical or regarding our bodily needs

SENSE: Hearing

or metaphorical regarding housing and financial safety. To

GEM: Sapphire

sum it up, the first chakra questions are around the idea of

PLANET: Saturn

survival and safety. The root chakra is where we ground

SEED MANTRA: Hum LESSON: Relationships – the right to

ourselves into the earth and anchor our energy into the manifest world. It is associated with the following functions

speak. Learning to express oneself and one’s beliefs. Ability to trust. Loyalty.

Organization and planning.

or behavioral characteristics: •

Security, safety

Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu.

Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems.

Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders.

•

Survival

•

Basic needs (food, sleep, self-preservation, etc.)

•

Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self

•

Grounding

EXCESSIVE: Willful, controlling, judgmental, hurtful speech.

•

Support and foundation for living our lives.

DEFICIENT: Lacking faith, unable to creatively express, silent child.

For a person who has imbalance in the first chakra, it might

IMBALANCES:

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be hard to feel safe in the world and everything looks like

Bi oenerg y as a key to welfare

a potential risk. The desire for security dominates and can

Emotionally speaking, when the first chakra is in need of

translate into concerns over the job situation, physical

healing, you may find you’re short-tempered and unusu-

safety, shelter, health. A blocked root chakra may turn into

ally aggressive. Other signs you need to open up the root

behaviors ruled mainly by fear. On the same line, when

chakra are:

the root chakra is overactive, fear might turn into greed and paranoia, which are extreme forms of manifestation of

•

insecurity

imbalance in the first chakra. Issues with control over food

•

poor decision making

intake and diet are related to it.

•

anxiety

•

detachment

OPENING THE ROOT CHAKRA There are many ways to open your root chakra. For exam-

Symbolized by the color red, the root chakra fosters

ple, you can engage more in grounding and earth-related

confidence and security when it is opened and balanced.

activities (for example, connection with nature, gardening,

According to energy healers, the root chakra may also be

cooking healthy, hiking). The main idea is to work at grow-

associated with the colors brown, black, and gray. Root

ing your ”roots” in a safe and comfortable environment (i.e.,

chakra healing fosters proper energy flow throughout the

surround yourself with earth colors, objects reminding you

body giving the chakra system a firm foundation on which

of nature, stability; or on the contrary, if you wish to feel less

the other chakras may function. When the root chakra is

stuck, do the opposite. Yoga for the root chakra can be a

blocked or somehow off balance, it is not uncommon to

more physical way to bridge the body and mind and restore

exhibit uncharacteristic behaviors, like paranoia, being

a more balanced energy flow.

short-tempered or aggressive. Healing your root chakra empowers you to confidently face whatever life may bring.

This chakra governs the bladder, kidneys, lower extremities, and spine. When there is an imbalance, you can experience

COMMON SYMPTOMS

physical symptoms that include:

1. Being constantly challenged in getting your primary needs met. Having enough money to get food or pay this

•

constipation

month’s bills, having stable housing… If getting these basic

•

weight issues

needs met is a constant struggle for you, chances are that

•

fatigue

your root chakra will benefit from healing work. Root chakra

•

back pain

healing focuses on getting you out of the detrimental cycle

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