What is Prana?

What Is Prana?

Prana is (Vital Life Force) energy that exists in all living things. It is this Vital Life Force energy that maintains the body-mind-spirit, keeping the individual healthy on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. Prana cannot be bottled, but like the wind, it can be felt. Since Prana is universal (created by Divine energy) and airborne, our body’s primary source of life force is through the air we breathe – air Prana. Other sources of Prana energy are the sun and the earth. The earth supplies ground Prana and the sun - solar Prana. When we are outside in the sunlight, the body absorbs solar Prana. Every time we take a breath, our body is absorbing air Prana and when we walk on soil or sand, etc., our body is absorbing earth Prana automatically and unconsciously. All living things from plants, trees, animals, food, water, people, etc. require this energy to be nourished and sustain life. It is the activating energy of the universe, an electrical type of energy that gives life to the body and determines our state of health.

Prana is like a current that travels throughout our bodies energizing each cell. Our body utilizes the “Vital Life Force energy” to build, repair and maintain itself. When Prana is weak, depleted or blocked, illness occurs. When Prana energy is strong and flowing freely, we are healthy.

There are many factors that can cause Prana energy to become weakened such as contamination of the soil, air and water. Chemically fertilized crops have reduced nutritional value, shelf life, and resistance to both insects and disease, resulting in insufficient nourishment for the body. If our foods are grown in soil that is depleted of nutrients, our body does not get the nourishment it needs to sustain life. The same applies to the air we breathe. If the air is polluted with chemicals, what we breathe in adversely effects the cells and tissues in every part of our body. When water is contaminated with chemicals, the same holds true. Our body requires clean water to survive. Ultimately, it is important to eat healthy foods and live in an environment where the air and water is clean. This enables our Vital Life Force energy level to remain high and our body to remain healthy.

However, other factors can diminish or weaken our energy level as well. Our beliefs, emotions, traumatic memories - past or present, our attitude, what we say, how we react to situations, where we work and live all influence the state of our health. Some examples of factors that can cause our Life Force energy to become depleted are emotional, physical, nutritional and environmental in nature:

1. Emotional: Worrying or being fearful that you will not have enough money to pay your bills, getting laid off from your job, getting a promotion (even though this usually is a good change), arguing, having disagreements and conflicts all cause energy depletion.

2. Physical: Problems such as body ailments, illness, infection, pain, fractures or dislocations or not getting enough sleep weaken us. Also, pushing your body too hard such as working 16 hours a day, hormonal factors such as puberty, pre-menstrual syndrome, post-partum and menopause all cause stress on the body and deplete Life Force energy.

3. Nutritional: Deficiencies caused by food allergies, poor digestion, insufficient vitamin and mineral intake, excessive caffeine, cigarette smoking and alcohol or drug use weaken our energy levels.

4. Environment: Problems found in hot or cold climates such as heat exhaustion or hypothermia, toxins or poisons such as insecticides, car pollution and smog all cause energy depletion in one’s life. If you live and work in a negative environment, the Prana energy you are breathing into your body is negative, causing ill effects. Conversely, living in a positive environment allows you to breathe in positive Prana energy, promoting good health.

Conclusion:

Prana energy is the very essence that keeps us alive. Strong, free-flowing Prana is vital for our good health. The quality of everything we do including breathing, sensing, eating, moving, feeling, thinking, playing, working, communicating, loving, etc., all depends on how we manage our lives and our energy. Living in a positive environment allows us to breathe in positive Prana energy, promoting good health. The importance of Prana healing cannot be emphasized enough. It is essential in helping us maintain a healthy body, mind and spirit.

We are all energy transmitters connected with the whole of the universe.

“All is One”