Many ancient cultures believed that there are invisible forces acting upon the body, spirit and
soul for good or ill. Some cultures termed these energies "spirits". More scientifically inclined
cultures, such as the Chinese and Hindus, expressed the opinion that the body
possesses not
only physical energy flows, as evidenced by the flow of blood through the body, but spiritual
energy flows. They believed that the blockage or misdirection of these spiritual energy flows
could not only cause spiritual degradation, but actual physical disease, discomfort, aberrant
behavior, poor relationships, even general misfortune in the world at large.
In addition to energy flows, the body possesses energy centers. Indeed, such the energy
centers are manipulated during Acupuncture. The Hindus termed these energy centers
"Chakras" meaning "wheels", and represented them as circular areas with specific placements
in the body. Obviously, just as efficient blood flow in the right pressure and right amount is
required for optimal physical health, an efficient flow of spiritual energy between the Chakras or
energy centers is necessary for optimal spiritual health. Since spiritual health is the foundation
for all health, wealth and happiness in the material, as well as the spiritual, world, the health of
the spiritual energy system should be of supreme concern to any thinking person.
Although many alternative practices, such as mediation and Yoga, seek to realign the energy
flow of the body, the theory behind Crystal Healing in particular is that the natural energy
vibrations of rocks, minerals and crystalline formations may be used to attract, repel or
otherwise re-direct the flow of spiritual energy between these energy centers in a controlled
manner. By placing specific crystals, stones, minerals or metals on or around specific areas of
the body, the Crystal Therapist endeavors to correct defects in energy flow, thus releasing
feeding the energy centers, releasing more energy flow for use in healing or reducing
overproducing flows that may be causing excessive "energy pressure."
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