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We’ve all heard phrases like “good vibes” or “radiating energy” — but what does that actually mean?
In holistic and energetic healing traditions, the aura is the energetic field that surrounds and interpenetrates your physical body. It’s not just a poetic idea — researchers and healers have observed, photographed, and even measured aspects of this subtle energy for decades.
All living things radiate energy. Some call it the aura, others the etheric body, or even photon emission. Healers like Jeremy Ross refer to it as the higher self, while sound researcher Steven Halpern describes the body as “an oscillating system of vibrations.”
One fascinating perspective flips a common assumption:
The body doesn’t create the energetic field — the energetic field creates the body.
This “life force” animates us, and shifts in this energy can influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
You might be wondering — can this really be tested? In fact, yes.
Practitioners use tools like electro-acupuncture to measure the electrical resistance of acupoints. These points often show a much lower resistance than surrounding skin, revealing energetic states in the body.
Other feedback methods include:
These tools bypass verbal descriptions and give direct insight into the body’s condition — which is especially helpful when working with sound therapy, acupuncture, or frequency-based healing.
Kirlian photography — a special imaging technique — can capture the aura visually. For example:
Soviet scientist Inyushin photographed human auras and found bright flares of light at acupuncture points — affirming connections between energy anatomy and physical anatomy.
Barbara Brennan, a well-known energy healer and author, describes the aura as having seven main layers, each linked to one of the seven chakras. These layers are not separate shells but interpenetrating energy bodies, each vibrating at a higher frequency than the one beneath it.
Odd-numbered layers (1, 3, 5, 7) are structured, like standing waves of light.
Even-numbered layers (2, 4, 6) are fluid-like, flowing between the structured layers.
Each chakra corresponds to a different level of our being:
Understanding the aura and chakras bridges the gap between traditional medicine and energetic healing. Emotions, nutrition, environment, and even music can shift your energy field. Intentional practices — like meditation, sound therapy, Reiki, or acupuncture — can restore balance and promote overall well-being.
Your energy body is not separate from your physical health — it shapes it. By tuning into your aura and chakras, you gain another powerful lens for understanding yourself and supporting your healing journey. To learn more about the chakras and the crystal energies associated with them check out our article on this topic. Read more about the topic of how everything has frequency.
At Grounded Lifestyles, our love for crystals began in the peaceful flow of Reiki and energy healing sessions — where we saw how natural stones could amplify intentions, restore balance, and bring comfort. But the more time we spent with these treasures, the more curious we became about their origins. That curiosity led us into the fascinating world of geology and mineral specimen collecting. We fell in love not just with the energy of crystals, but with the science and artistry of their creation — the intricate crystal structures, the vibrant mineral hues, and the wonder of holding a piece of Earth’s history in our hands.
