Understanding Energy: Glands and Chakras
[The following is an excerpt from the free eBook Revive Your Sex Drive: The Yang Man's Guide to Increased Sexual Energy, Confidence and Power. Click here for download instructions.]
Taoist Model of Energy
Taoists view the sexual glands as endowed with the power to create and organize life. They believed that these sexual glands could also be used as the source of vitality and life force within their own bodies.
Through this understanding, they developed an exercise to consciously redirect that life force from the sexual glands to the rest of the body.
They view these glands like any other part of the body in the sense that they must be exercised in order to preserve the hormones, nutrition and energy and also to strengthen the body and even open the doors to heightened spiritual awakening.
The full book of The Tao of Sex Wisdom was guarded by the Chinese emperors for thousands of years. The public was forbidden from reading it until about 1,500 years ago when it disappeared completely.
Mysteriously, it reappeared about 100 years ago in the Japanese imperial court and was returned to the Chinese where it was reproduced into many editions.
Taoists believe that the best way to overcome disease is to not have it in the first place.
“The sages of ancient times emphasized not the treatment of disease, but rather the prevention of its occurrence. To administer medicines to diseases that have already developed, and to suppress revolts that have already begun is comparable to the behavior of one who begins to dig a well after he has become thirsty and of one who begins to forge his weapons after he has already engaged in battle. Would these actions not be too late?” -The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine
They accomplish this prevention of disease by working on the body’s seven glands. These glands are responsible for regulating the flow of energy throughout the body.
?The Seven Glands
(From top down)
1. The Pineal gland regulates the other glands with its secretions and is associated with intuition and conscience.
2. The Pituitary gland governs the various parts of the mind such as memory, intelligence, and thought.
3. The Thyroid gland regulates the cellular metabolism and governs growth.
4. The Thymus regulates the heart and circulatory system.
5. The Pancreas regulates digestion, blood sugar levels, and body temperature.
6. The Adrenals support the function of the kidneys, bones and spine.
7. The Sexual glands (either prostate and testes for men, or ovaries, uterus, and breasts for women) regulate hormone secretion, sexual energy, and reproduction.
These glands act as a system, redistributing energy to one another in order to maintain balance. So if the thymus gland is weakened, energy from the other six glands will be directed at the thymus to reestablish equilibrium.
Balancing energy within our system is of key importance to us for maintaining health and sexual vitality.
The image of the 7 vases portrays how the 7 glands interact with one another in a balancing act. If any one vase begins to empty, the others redistribute their contents to create equilibrium.
Spiritual Model of Energy
The Seven Chakras
The word chakra means disc, vortex, or wheel, and refers to the spinning wheels of energy in the human body. Basically, the chakras represent the seven major energy centers in the body.
“Major Centers of both electromagnetic activity and vital energy are recognized in indigenous cultures the world over. In the Huna tradition of Hawaii, they are called Auw centers; and in the Cabala, they are the “Tree of life” centers. In the Taoist Chinese tradition the term is Dantien, and in Yogic Theory they are called “Chakras.”” -William Collinge, Subtle Energy
Each chakra is related to a gland system, so you could say that the chakras are like the energetic counterpart for each gland.
Each chakra is associated with different emotions in the body (e-motion is simply energy in motion). So by balancing the energy of each chakra through affirmations, guided meditation, visualization, and especially your life’s choices, you balance your emotions (which eventually balances your physical body).
There are differing descriptions of the chakras though most of the models are like this:
1. Crown Chakra – Violet – The Crown chakra is commonly said to be the gateway to heightened spiritual consciousness and your higher self. Many depictions of saints and Jesus feature a halo around their heads which can be interpreted as having a strong crown chakra.
2. Third Eye Chakra – Dark Blue – The third eye allows us to see the big picture in life and helps us create our reality. It helps us receive communication from our higher self and motivates us with inspired and creative thought.
3. Throat Chakra – Light Blue – The throat chakra is the center for personal expression, choice and will, and judgement.
4. Heart Chakra – Green – The heart chakra is the center of love, compassion and self-acceptance. People who have an open heart are ones who have incredible self-love which becomes love for all others (since we are all connected).
5. Solar Plexus Chakra – Yellow – The solar plexus is the source of personal honor, self-esteem, trust and emotions such as fear, intimidation, or sensitivity to criticism. When we get that “gut feeling” or are “sick to my stomach” it is in the solar plexus area.
6. Sacral chakra – Orange – The sacral chakra is the center for our relationships and how we handle our power within them. Money, sex, creativity, and ethics all come from this center, since these are the issues that come up within our relationships with others.
7. Root chakra – Red – The root chakra is the center of physical health, family or group security, social law and order, and feeling at home or safe. Often people with a balanced root chakra are said to be grounded which refers to someone who is well connected to the world around them.
Understanding Energy and Chakras
“Each major chakra in the human body is a center of swirling energy positioned at one of seven points, from the base of your spine to the top of your head. Memory is energetically coded in your chakras just as it is chemically coded in your neurons.
An imprint of every important or emotionally significant event you have experienced is recorded in your chakra energy. If I know your chakras, I know your history, the obstacles to your growth, your vulnerabilities to illness, and your soul’s longings.”
-Donna Eden, Energy Medicine
Think of the seven chakras as concentrated areas of energy. People often do meditations with the intent of balancing one or all of their chakras. Many who are familiar with western medicine feel skeptical of the usefulness of these meditations or “don’t believe in chakras” at all.
Just because one may not be able to see energy or chakras, that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. It simply means one has to become more sensitive to feeling the energy that is already there.
We can’t see radio waves yet we can still benefits from using them. The 7 chakras concept is simply a model to describe a deeper, spiritual and energetic part of ourselves.
Try using a crystal pendulum to check your chakras and you will be able to actually see how the energy is flowing in each chakra.
By putting conscious focus into our life’s choices and our relationship to power relating to each of the 7 chakras, we can allow the energy within us to flow most efficiently which leads to us living healthier and happier lives.
[The following is an excerpt from the free eBook Revive Your Sex Drive: The Yang Man's Guide to Increased Sexual Energy, Confidence and Power. Click here for download instructions.]
“The sages of ancient times emphasized not the treatment of disease, but rather the prevention of its occurrence. To administer medicines to diseases that have already developed, and to suppress revolts that have already begun is comparable to the behavior of one who begins to dig a well after he has become thirsty and of one who begins to forge his weapons after he has already engaged in battle. Would these actions not be too late?” -The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine
They accomplish this prevention of disease by working on the body’s seven glands. These glands are responsible for regulating the flow of energy throughout the body.
?The Seven Glands
(From top down)
1. The Pineal gland regulates the other glands with its secretions and is associated with intuition and conscience.
2. The Pituitary gland governs the various parts of the mind such as memory, intelligence, and thought.
3. The Thyroid gland regulates the cellular metabolism and governs growth.
4. The Thymus regulates the heart and circulatory system.
5. The Pancreas regulates digestion, blood sugar levels, and body temperature.
6. The Adrenals support the function of the kidneys, bones and spine.
7. The Sexual glands (either prostate and testes for men, or ovaries, uterus, and breasts for women) regulate hormone secretion, sexual energy, and reproduction.
These glands act as a system, redistributing energy to one another in order to maintain balance. So if the thymus gland is weakened, energy from the other six glands will be directed at the thymus to reestablish equilibrium.
Balancing energy within our system is of key importance to us for maintaining health and sexual vitality.
The image of the 7 vases portrays how the 7 glands interact with one another in a balancing act. If any one vase begins to empty, the others redistribute their contents to create equilibrium.
Spiritual Model of Energy
The Seven Chakras
The word chakra means disc, vortex, or wheel, and refers to the spinning wheels of energy in the human body. Basically, the chakras represent the seven major energy centers in the body.
“Major Centers of both electromagnetic activity and vital energy are recognized in indigenous cultures the world over. In the Huna tradition of Hawaii, they are called Auw centers; and in the Cabala, they are the “Tree of life” centers. In the Taoist Chinese tradition the term is Dantien, and in Yogic Theory they are called “Chakras.”” -William Collinge, Subtle Energy
Each chakra is related to a gland system, so you could say that the chakras are like the energetic counterpart for each gland.
Each chakra is associated with different emotions in the body (e-motion is simply energy in motion). So by balancing the energy of each chakra through affirmations, guided meditation, visualization, and especially your life’s choices, you balance your emotions (which eventually balances your physical body).
There are differing descriptions of the chakras though most of the models are like this:
1. Crown Chakra – Violet – The Crown chakra is commonly said to be the gateway to heightened spiritual consciousness and your higher self. Many depictions of saints and Jesus feature a halo around their heads which can be interpreted as having a strong crown chakra.
2. Third Eye Chakra – Dark Blue – The third eye allows us to see the big picture in life and helps us create our reality. It helps us receive communication from our higher self and motivates us with inspired and creative thought.
3. Throat Chakra – Light Blue – The throat chakra is the center for personal expression, choice and will, and judgement.
4. Heart Chakra – Green – The heart chakra is the center of love, compassion and self-acceptance. People who have an open heart are ones who have incredible self-love which becomes love for all others (since we are all connected).
5. Solar Plexus Chakra – Yellow – The solar plexus is the source of personal honor, self-esteem, trust and emotions such as fear, intimidation, or sensitivity to criticism. When we get that “gut feeling” or are “sick to my stomach” it is in the solar plexus area.
6. Sacral chakra – Orange – The sacral chakra is the center for our relationships and how we handle our power within them. Money, sex, creativity, and ethics all come from this center, since these are the issues that come up within our relationships with others.
7. Root chakra – Red – The root chakra is the center of physical health, family or group security, social law and order, and feeling at home or safe. Often people with a balanced root chakra are said to be grounded which refers to someone who is well connected to the world around them.
Understanding Energy and Chakras
“Each major chakra in the human body is a center of swirling energy positioned at one of seven points, from the base of your spine to the top of your head. Memory is energetically coded in your chakras just as it is chemically coded in your neurons.
An imprint of every important or emotionally significant event you have experienced is recorded in your chakra energy. If I know your chakras, I know your history, the obstacles to your growth, your vulnerabilities to illness, and your soul’s longings.”
-Donna Eden, Energy Medicine
Think of the seven chakras as concentrated areas of energy. People often do meditations with the intent of balancing one or all of their chakras. Many who are familiar with western medicine feel skeptical of the usefulness of these meditations or “don’t believe in chakras” at all.
Just because one may not be able to see energy or chakras, that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. It simply means one has to become more sensitive to feeling the energy that is already there.
We can’t see radio waves yet we can still benefits from using them. The 7 chakras concept is simply a model to describe a deeper, spiritual and energetic part of ourselves.
Try using a crystal pendulum to check your chakras and you will be able to actually see how the energy is flowing in each chakra.
By putting conscious focus into our life’s choices and our relationship to power relating to each of the 7 chakras, we can allow the energy within us to flow most efficiently which leads to us living healthier and happier lives.
[The following is an excerpt from the free eBook Revive Your Sex Drive: The Yang Man's Guide to Increased Sexual Energy, Confidence and Power. Click here for download instructions.]
