The Body and Eastern Philosophy

Far too often in our technologically advanced culture, we come to rely on the Western view of the human body which seems to reduce us down to organs and parts, viruses and bacteria that are isolated, diagnosed, and then treated individually to effect a cure, or a relief of symptoms caused by that single disturbance.

Too often, with the disappearance of symptoms, we return to those practices which facilitated the original disturbance in the body, and neglect to take proper care of our subtle energy bodies.

Many cultures continue to view the human body as a landscape of meridians, or winds, or energy wheels, while other cultures acknowledge the spiritual influences on our health, peace of mind and productivity.

We can each care for these energy bodies in a variety of ways. Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Yoga, Aromatherapy, Polarity Therapy, Massage, and Psychotherapy are healing modalities with which many people are becoming more comfortable.

Beyond these methods are those more ancient, such as Reiki. Often these involve a higher spiritual perception and the ability to identify the unseen influences that may be acting on a person.

Text reproduced with the kind permission of Ann George, Clairvoyant Psychic, gifted healer, and dear friend.