The subtle energetic bodies

A human being is a multidimensional being existing at multiple levels. In addition to a physical body, human beings are composed of different subtle-energetic bodies, also known as subtle bodies.

The subtle energetic bodies or auras are the different energy fieds that encompass the physical body. These energy fields overlap each other and the physical body.

The physical body, which is visible in the physical world, consists of the most dense energy. The subtle energetic bodies are invisible to the human eye as they consist of subtle energy that vibrates at a vibrational frequency that is higher than that of the physical body.

Every subtle energetic body has its own vibrational frequency and its own specific function. The seven main chakras are located in the different subtle energetic bodies and connect these subtle bodies to the physical body. Mental energy from the mental body, for example, is transformed by the chakras of the mental body and transferred to the emotional body, to then be transformed and transferred by the chakras of the emotional body to the etheric body, to finally be distributed to the physical body by the etheric chakras, the nadis and meridians.

Most often, seven energetic bodies are mentioned: the physical body, which is visible and six subtle energetic bodies (the etheric, emotional or astral, mental, causal, buddhic and atmic body) that are invisible to the human eye and vibrate at higher frequencies than the physical body.

The physical body

The physical body is the most dense energetic body. It is the visible body in which we are incarnated in the physical world.

The etheric body

The etheric body consists of subtle energy that vibrates at a higher frequency than the physical body. It is the most dense subtle-energetic body. It interpenetrates the physical body and surrounds it up to 2-5 cm from the physical body. The etheric body ensures the form and structure of the physical body. It provides the physical body with vital energy via the chakras, nadis and meridians. The nadis and meridians are subtle energy channels that distribute vital energy to the cells of the physical body.

The emotional or astral body

The emotional or astral body consists of subtle energy of an even higher frequency than that of the etheric body. It is the seat of our emotions, feelings and desires.

The mental body

The mental body is the subtle energetic body of our thoughts and beliefs and vibrates at a higher energetic frequency than the astral body.

The causal body

The causal body vibrates at an even higher frequency than the mental body. It is the subtle-energetic body in which our karmic experiences are stored.

The buddhic body

The buddhic body is primarily spiritual in nature. It is the subtle energetic body connected to our intuition.

The atmic body

The atmic body is the subtle energetic level of man that vibrates at the highest frequency and where all experiences of the soul are stored. It is the level of the Self, our essence, the level of our soul.

Bibliography

Panne, C. Coach en énergie vitale. Centre de Formation à Distance.