The System of Energy Centers
The human body is a series of light frequency energy centers which integrate into the cosmic scheme of life. These energy centers have an anatomy and pattern of their own which through their movements determine the appearance of the physical form. The etheric body vitalizes the physical body, and integrates the individual into the energy field of the earth.
The physical body is made up of the various organic networks, comprised of dense, liquid and gaseous materials, and this enables the soul (mind) to express itself in the physical realm. Through its existence, the five senses are able to operate on the physical level, and progressively through stages of spiritual enlightenment they are able to register the impact of energies flowing to it from the higher realms.
The subtle energy bodies exist as a unified field containing a variety of high frequency vibrations, or photons which are held together under the direction of the soul. The physical body is the densest form of all the energy fields. Each of these fields, or cosmic light bodies, is connected to the physical cellular structure through a complex network of energy threads called "nadis".
The etheric body has three main functions:
To receive energy from the sun.
To assimilate and circulate it to all parts of the body.
To act as the template or blueprint for all physical growth.
It also acts as the mediator, rather like the bridge between our higher states of consciousness and the physical brain and nervous system. Energetic changes occur at the etheric level before becoming manifest as a physical disease. Therefore, it's important that we maintain proper organization and health of the etheric body. When this happens the physical body reflects this interchange of energies as a state of good health. There are a number of factor s which disturb the even circulation of energies throughout the energy bodies, an d these can be classified as "blockages", "congestion", "over- stimulation", and "lack of coordination". Congestion of the etheric body is a major cause of disease. This congestion can be spiritual, or due to toxins found in the Orishas or Chakras, or energy centers within the etheric body. These orishas are of vital importance in healing, because they are the focal points which receive energies for the purpose of vitalizing the physical body. It is through these energy centers that the healing energies are directed towards the diseased areas of the body in order to bring about a state of balance, or health. Blockages, or congestion can be classified as "objective" or "subjective". Objective blockages may be toxic, bacterial, or chemical. Inherited diseases can leave toxic residue patterns which may disrupt the individual's health for years to come. Drugs also leave their subtle vibrations, as do chemical pesticides which pollute our food and environment. Blockages may also be "subjective" factors found in the orisha internals, within the etheric body. Where there is a blockage of the flow of energy through an orisha, congestion can occur, and this may be found in the etheric, or astral bodies. If there is a "lack of coordination" between the etheric body and the physical body this can result in poor health as well.
The orisha internals can also be damaged by traumatic events, such as sudden dramatic, emotional shocks. Distressful Fears or anxiety can create wear and tear on the emotions to the point of disturbing functional balance. This is because the orishas are usually found blocked either at the point where the energy enters, or at the point where it leaves to flow into the etheric body. If the energy blockage occurs at the entry point, the energy flowing in is frequently pushed back to its point of origin on the astral or mental bodies. This brings about psychological disorders and endocrine dysfunction. The orisha internals are located on the surface of the etheric body. These energy centers originate from cosmic energies according to Yoruba teachings. The orishas in the etheric body come into being where the strands of energy cross and recross each other. The seven major Orishas/Chakras form where these strands cross each other 21 times.
The Orisha Internals have three main functions:
To vitalize the physical body.
To cultivate self-consciousness.
To channel spiritual energy in order to bring one into a state of spiritual enlightenment.
These Orisha Internals must be working properly in order to supply the physical body with the right amount of energy. Any deviation from the natural flow of energy creates an imbalance which may ultimately lead to bodily dysfunction. Think of yourself as a plant with no water or a fish who got placed in a different stream of water!
