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F r e e m u s i c d o w n l o a d s f o r C e r t i f i e d m e m b e r s : w w w. a b m p . c o m / g o / c e r t i f i e d c e n t r a l 103 ENERGY AND BODYWORKERS A more complete understanding of energy fields, especially the auric field, will help you understand why it's important to work with them as a practitioner. Scientists such as James Oschman, PhD, author of Energy Medicine, see the auric field as an unbounded biomagnetic field that surrounds the body. 6 "Unbounded" means our auric field, composed of up to 12 layers, extends outward from the physical body indefinitely. This field is made of both electromagnetic radiation or light (specifically magnetism) and antimatter, which allows a shift of energy between this world and others. Oschman believes every piece of matter in physical reality is linked to an antimatter cousin, which has its opposite charge, and that this pairing makes healing possible. When a practitioner transmits healing energy based on intention, whether through hands-on or distance healing, that energy is delivered and can initiate change in physical forms and structures. 7 The information contained within this field includes data about everything occurring inside the body as well as on the skin, although the field itself starts in or next to the skin. 8 Researchers including Valerie Hunt, PhD, who is well known for her studies suggesting the existence of the auric field, show that these fields exist outside of our normal perception and are also partnered with chakras, the energy organs that perform the same basic function as the auric fields. Each can be described as a color, sound, and a set of functions. 9 Each linked chakra and auric field can hold information, communicate, and receive information. Chakras basically manage what is occurring inside of us, while auric fields govern our relationship with the world. We work on the auric fields to establish and maintain boundaries, ensure that healthy messages are exchanged with the world, and keep ourselves safe. What this means for the practitioner is that you can work on an auric field and impact a chakra; through this, you can deliver healing and instruction to the body. You can also directly work on a bodily area hosting a chakra and alter the related auric field. CHEAT SHEET FOR THE AURIC LAYERS Most practitioners work with a seven-layer auric field, although there are most likely many more layers. This list will provide you the basic information you need about the main layers—each one's location, color, overriding purpose, and related chakra. Some of this information can be found in my book, The Subtle Body Practice Manual. 10 First Auric Layer: Protects and attracts life-supporting energies. Often seen as reddish, some also perceive it as light blue, gray, or translucent. It emanates about 2 inches from the skin and also includes the skin. It is associated with the first chakra, in the hips. Second Auric Layer: Screens and communicates feelings and emotions. Frequently perceived as orange, it can look like clouds that fill with various colors and form different shapes depending on the client's emotions. It extends 4–5 inches above the body's surface. It is associated with the second chakra, in the abdomen. Third Auric Layer: Filters and disseminates ideas and beliefs. Usually yellow or golden, I perceive it as a net about 8–10 inches away from the body. It is associated with the third chakra, in the solar plexus. Fourth Auric Layer: Attracts and repels relationships; communicates about love. Appears like multicolored clouds that are usually green, but sometimes pink and gold, in continual motion. It is about 12–18 inches above the skin. It is associated with the fourth chakra, in the heart. Fifth Auric Layer: Attracts, repels, and sends guidance. Typically deep blue, it can look like an egg and is 2 feet above the body. It is associated with the fifth chakra, in the throat. Sixth Auric Layer: Receives choices and visualizes decisions. This layer looks like streams of soft light, often lavender or purple, emanating in all directions. I find it about 2.5 feet from the body, although it can sometimes generate from inside of the body. It is associated with the sixth chakra, in the forehead. Seventh Auric Layer: Connects with Greater Spirit; conduit for our personal spirit. This layer is egg-shaped and about 3 feet away from the physical body, often appearing as white or rainbow colored. It is associated with the seventh chakra, above the head.