The CNS & Energy Centers

Consisting of the brain and spinal cord, the CNS is our master system. Every cell, tissue, organ and structure of your body is controlled and regulated by life force energy released from your CNS. Your body naturally recognizes the importance of this system, thus, while in the womb, we encase the brain into the protective shell of the skull and place the spinal cord within the 24 moveable bones of the spine for shelter.

The CNS is also the main processing center for all information that our senses experience. Therefore, when stress reaches beyond our personal threshold, the CNS is the first part of the body to show signs. This extra tension can create imbalances throughout the entire CNS but more commonly this stress settles into the seven major energy centers of the body.

· Energy Center 7 is located at the top of the head and is composed of the Cerebral Cortex of the brain. Correlates to the 7th or Crown Chakra of the east.

· Energy Center 6 is the brain stem, which is the main transitional area between the mind and the body. The brain stem is the equivalent to the 6th Chakra (third eye) due to the proximity of the pituitary gland.

· Energy Center 5 is the brachial plexus, which is the major bundle of nerves at the base of the neck and top of the back. The brachial plexus is equal to the 5th or Throat Chakra.

· Energy Center 4 is named the “Ku” (Hawaiian for subconscious). It is located between the shoulder blades and is a match to the 4th or Heart Chakra.

· Energy Center 3 is the bundle of nerves of the solar plexus. It is identical to the 3rd Chakra also named the Solar Plexus.

· Energy Center 2 is the lumbar plexus. This large nerve bundle is located in the lower back just above the tailbone. Correlates to the 2nd Chakra of the eastern traditions.

· Energy Center 1 is the sacral plexus, which is the nerve bundle directly under the tailbone. This energy center is a direct match to the 1st or Root Chakra.

How do these energy centers respond to excess stress? They will become tense, winding occurs and they can lose their natural position. This extra pressure and twisting interferes with and filters the flow of light energy, like clouds in the sky, decreasing the ability for the mind and body to communicate at an efficient level. Thus, as we discussed earlier, if the quality of light decreases, the quality of life will diminish as well.