Angels and Essential Oils

Angels and Essential OilsArchangels are the highest-ranking angels in heaven. God gives them the most important responsibilities, and they travel back and forth between the heavenly and earthly dimensions as they work on missions from God to help human beings. In the process, each archangel supervises angels with different types of specialties — from healing to wisdom  who work together on the light ray frequencies that correspond to the type of work they do.By definition, the word “archangel” comes from the Greek words “arche” (ruler) and “angelos” (messenger), signifying archangels’ dual duties: ruling over the other angels, while also delivering messages from God to human beings.In heaven, archangels have the honor of enjoying time directly in God’s presence, praising God and checking in with him often to get new assignments for their work on Earth helping people. Archangels also spend time elsewhere in the spiritual realm fighting evil. One archangel in particular  Michael  directs the archangels and often takes the lead to battle evil with good, according to accounts in the Torah, Bible, and Qur’an.People have given names to the archangels who have interacted with humans throughout history. Most of the archangels’ names end with the suffix “el” (“in God”). Beyond that, each archangel’s name has a meaning that signifies the unique type of work that he or she does in the world. For example, archangel Raphael’s name means “God heals,” because God often uses Raphael to deliver healing to people who are suffering spiritually, physically, emotionally, or mentally. Another example is the archangel Uriel’s name, which means “God is my light.” God charges Uriel with shining the light of divine truth on the darkness of people’s confusion, helping them seek wisdom.Believers say that God has assigned guardian angels to protect each individual person on Earth, but he often sends archangels to accomplish earthly tasks of a larger scale.Seven archangels supervise other angels who work in teams to help answer prayers from people according to the type of help for which they’re praying. Since the angels travel through the universe using the energy of light rays to do this work, various rays represent the kinds of angelic specialties. They are:

Blue (power, protection, faith, courage, and strength – led by Archangel Michael)

Yellow (wisdom for decisions – led by Archangel Jophiel)

Pink (representing love and peace – led by Archangel Chamuel)

White (representing the purity and harmony of holiness – led by Archangel Gabriel)

Green (representing healing and prosperity – led by Archangel Raphael)

Red (representing wise service – led by Archangel Uriel)

Purple (representing mercy and transformation – led by Archangel Zadkiel)

Essential oils are distilled from herbs, flowers, leaves, roots, and other plant material. Pure essential oils carry the vibration essence of the plant they were derived from.Essential oils are powerful because of their purity. They contain living biological compounds that send out strong vibrations of energy.Essential oils are powerful tools for bringing healing to your mind, body, and spirit… Each oil has its own unique scent, vibration, and healing properties. Most kinds of plants that God has created (from trees to flowers) contain their natural essences in their oils. People derive these essential oils from various parts of plants, such as their seeds, roots, stems, leaves, petals, fruit, and bark.They can also help you to connect with help and guidance from your angels. Essential oils which are the pure oils of plants  can be useful tools when contacting angels through prayer or meditation. Each essential oil contains powerful chemical compounds that people can use for healing body, mind, and spirit. Since the biological energy in each type of oil corresponds to a certain type of angelic energy (just like the electromagnetic energy in different kinds of crystals does), people have come to associate specific essential oils with specific archangels. Here’s a look at what essential oils are, as well as why and how people use them to communicate with angels.

Essential oils are distilled from herbs, flowers, leaves, roots, and other plant material. Pure essential oils carry the vibration essence of the plant they were derived from.
For centuries, cultures and people all over the globe have sought out essential oils to promote spiritual, mental and physical well-being. With spiritual uses ranging from anointing oil or being used to cleanse and purify sacred spaces or places of worship, essential oils are a powerful tool for spiritual growth, angelic communication, meditation, or to simply honor the divinity within.Across the lines of time and cultures spanning the globe, essential oils have remained a constant in the spiritual growth of people around the world.Angels are spiritual beings whose energy is so light and pure, their presence and guidance is easy to miss unless you take steps to raise your vibration, and consciously tune into the realm of angels.Essential oils each have a specific and constant vibration. Many essential oils carry an incredibly high and light frequency, which when smelled or rubbed on the skin, can help you to raise your vibration to bring you into alignment with the angelic realm. Like flowers, herbs, or crystals, there are many essential oils which can help with specific issues or to connect with your angels. Essential oils can also be blended together to create a unique vibration frequency.For this reason you listen to your intuition as to which oils will work best for you… You can also use pendulum dowsing to tune into the oils which will best serve your purposes.We’re all unique, and you will naturally resonate with certain oils more than others, trust your intuition and go with what works.People may use specific essential oils in a variety of ways as they pray or meditate, such as: inhaling them; bathing with them; massaging them into their skin; diffusing their scents with heat (such as through candles); and placing drops of the oils on their clothing, items in their house, or on the pillows before going to sleep (if they hope to receive messages from angels in dreams).

It’s important to keep in mind that what matters most to angels aren’t the oils themselves, but the intentions in the souls of the people who use them as communication tools during prayer or meditation.

Since angels also send out strong energy vibrations, natural attractions occur between oils that vibrate at frequencies that correspond to angelic energy frequencies. People have developed a color system to organize the different types of energy through which angels work, and each light ray color within this metaphysical system is led by a different archangel who supervises other angels working within that same energy frequency. While essential oils aren’t categorized according to their color, they do correspond to the different types of work that God has assigned different types of angels to do. So people can use the system of angel light ray colors to figure out which angels would most naturally respond to their prayers for help with different types of issues.The angels are always around when you work with essential oils, and their aromas tend to open up your psychic abilities by heightening your intuition. The fragrance of the oils transcends the physical world and awakens your spiritual body. They detox you physically, emotionally, and psychically.

Essential oils contain aromas that believers say help them become more aware of angels who are present with them during prayer or meditation. So just as people use essential oils for healing aromatherapy, they also use the oils to better connect with angels through the spiritual power of scent.One of the most potent tools we can use for attracting angelic help is beautiful fragrance, especially in the form of essential oils … Scent is an subtle etheric form of communication that heightens our consciousness that heightens our consciousness because it carries the soul of the plant.By appealing to our sense of smell, plants communicate with us on a deep instinctive level. Our fragrance receptors are located in the oldest part of our brain, which is intuitive and not governed by our logical mind. An angel altar is not complete without some angelic essential oils burning. These delicate fragrances have the ability to heighten our consciousness and make it easier for us to receive the presence or influence of the angels. Essential oils are pure, and because there is nothing nasty added to them, that adds to their angelic appeal. Because of their purity, they possess the ideal energy for spiritual use.Then, they can choose essential oils that vibrate to the frequency of the archangel who leads those particular angels.

Essential oils are extremely complex, and on average most essential oils contain over 100 components including aldehydes, alcohols, esters, ketones, phenols and terpenes.  When you combine two or more essential oils together a new compound is created.Certain problems or issues respond to numerous different essential oils and Archangels.  Several essential oils and Archangels are able to perform more than one function.  It is possible to use a pendulum to dowse to discover which oil or oils are most appropriate or your current issue or problem.
The archangels are the eighth ranking Order or Choir of Angels in the Third Hierarchal Sphere; these angels tend the larger arenas of human endeavor and act as the administrative leaders of the heavenly beings.They are usually given tasks that is of great importance to men.The word comes from the Greek archaggělos, meaning chief angel.It derives from the Greek archō, meaning to be first in political rank or power; and aggělos which means messenger.They are also the most widely known hierarchies, since the only Angels mentioned by name in the Bible (Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael) come from this Order. Scroll down the page to read more about them.They are said to be the guardian angels of nations and countries, and are concerned with the issues and events surrounding these, including politics, military matters, commerce and trade (e.g. Michael is traditionally seen as the protector of Israel). One of their duties is to influence who amongst the living will rule.

Michael	Protection and Communication
Raphael	Healing and Harmony
Uriel	Spiritual devotion through service to others and peace
Gabriel	Good News and Restoration
Chamuel	Love and Relationships
Jophiel	Beauty, Illumination and Wisdom
Zadkiel	Benevolence and Mercy

It is believed that Archangel Michael is the leader amongst archangels. He appears in the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible and in the Book of Revelation and this powerful being of light is known as the “Angel of Protection” and the ” Defender of the Light & Goodness” who sits at the right hand of God.

By knowing about the archangels and how to use their power as well as the power of Michael to help protect you and your family is invaluable.

His name is a battle cry for the host of angels as they battle for mankind and Lord Michael’s most important function is to rid and free the earth of the toxic ants affiliated with fear.

Michael can assist you whenever you feel the presence of negative forces.His domain is the “fiery” energy of the solar plexus while sun-yellow is actually his main color but because Michael carries a sword made of sapphire, he is associated with the Blue Ray and the development of the third eye and the throat chakra.

Chambers (Etheric above)  –  Banff, near Lake Louise, Canada

Color  –  Sapphire Blue

Crystal  –  Lapis Lazuli

Focus  –  Communication

Chakra  –  Throat

Physical Associations  –  Throat, thyroid, parathyroid, upper lungs, base of skull and body weight.

Spiritual Gifts  –  Courage, strength, perfecting of your soul, freedom from fear and self-doubt.

Practical Assistance  –  Psychic protection, physical protection on anything from car accidents to burglaries.

World Service  –  Inspiration for leaders, improvement of government.

Represents  –  Love

Element  –  Fire

Direction  –  South

Season  –  Autumn

Zodiac signs  –  Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Archangel Raphael – His name means “God has healed” and is based on the Hebrew word “rapha” which means healer or doctor hence he is also known as the physician of the angelic realm.He is a very powerful healer and is charged with the healing of our beloved Mother Earth, Gaia and all of her inhabitants.Not only does he conduct general spiritual healing directly upon the ill or injured but when working with you, the individual, Raphael begins with purifying your mind and erasing false beliefs because, as I am sure you are aware, it is your thoughts that trigger your health problems, not your body.Archangel Michael and the Blue Ray is really great at helping with healing ear and throat infections, reducing fever and inflammatory conditions, lowering high blood pressure and heart rate, reducing stress and calming the central nervous system, the blue ray is also a natural pain reliever.

Chambers (Etheric above)  –  Fatima, Portugal

Color  –  Green

Crystal  –  Emeral

Focus  –  Healing and harmony

Chakra  –  Heart

Physical Associations  –  Equalizes calms and relaxes, encourages personal growth, balances physical and mental energy.

Spiritual Gifts  –  Wholeness, healing, abundance, inner vision, spiritual sight, inspiration of truth.

Practical Assistance  –  Healing of body, mind, soul and spirit, inspiration for the study and practice of music, mathematics, science and both traditional and alternative medicine, meeting physical needs such as food, clothing, shelter, tools of your trade.

World Service  –  Repairing of rifts between people, healing of those injured on the battlefield, inspiration for new cures for diseases.

Represents  –  Healing

Element  –  Air

Direction  –  East

Season  –  Spring

Zodiac signs  –  Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Archangel Uriel –  Uriel is one of the most powerful Archangels and is associated with the unimaginable light of God which gives you illumination.He brings divine light into your life as he transforms painful memories and restores peace to your past.Whenever you feel you have lost your way, call on him and the Ruby Ray; invite his essence into your life to assist you in becoming a master of your energies.Uriel is one of the wisest archangels and will assist you with brilliant new ideas entering your mind.He is traditionally also considered the Angel of the Earth. He is the keeper of the mysteries which are deep within the planet, underground and in the hidden depths of the living world. Therefore Uriel is the patron or Ecology, the science of the whole Earth and the inter-relationship of all life upon it.Archangel Raphael and the Green Ray is a general healing energy but works very well with tension headaches, migraines, gastric ulcers, digestive upsets, agitated emotional states and stress in general. Can help in easing problems with the heart, lungs and thymus.

Chambers (Etheric above)  –  Tatra Mountains, Poland

Color  –  Purple & gold flecked with ruby

Crystal  –  Angelite, Ruby

Focus  –  Spiritual devotion through selfless service to others.

Chakra  –  Root

Physical Associations  –  Muscles, feet, legs, knees, hips, reproductive organs, genitals, blood, circulation.

Spiritual Gifts  –  Inner peace, release of fears, tranquillity of spirit, untangling of knots of anger and fear in your psyche, renewal of hope.

Practical Assistance  –  Peaceful resolution of problems in personal, social and professional relationships, help in creating a harmonious environment for nurturing creativity and growth, inspiration and help for nurses, doctors, hospice workers, counselors, teachers, judges, public servants and all who serve others.

World Service  –  Ending of war, bringing of peace, promoting of brotherhood and understanding, manifestation of divine justice in courtrooms and between nations.

Represents  –  Clear thinking

Element  –  Earth

Direction –  North

Season  –  Summer

Zodiac Signs  –  Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Archangel Gabriel is the messenger who whispers in your ear of coming events, changes, and opportunities for new experiences.He is the bearer of good news and is the angel that announced the forthcoming birth of Jesus to Mary also in Islam Gabriel (Jibril) awakened Mohammed (the Prophet of God) and dictated the Koran to him.Gabriel will assist childless parents towards child conception or adoption as well as healing anyone whose life purpose involves the arts or communication.

Call on Gabriel to open doors to help you express your talent in a big way.Ask Gabriel to restore any blocked areas in your life and fill you with the remembrance of your divine purpose and destiny.One of this magnificent Archangel’s tasks is the restoring of life and light into stale areas of your life such as relationships, businesses, households, etc.Call on him and you will receive creative ideas and opportunities to help you get moving again.Gabriel will assist in improving bronchitis and asthma, he will balance your hormones and aids fertility, he eases constipation and unlocks deadlocked processes.Archangel Uriel and the Ruby Ray must not be used for angry inflamed and hot conditions such as high blood pressure, swellings, fever, ulcers, hyperactivity and inflammation. Very useful to increase energy and stops debilitation.

Chambers (Etheric above)  –  Mount Shasta, California

Color  –  White, orange

Crystal  –  Danburite or Carnelian

Focus  –  Creativity

Chakra  –  Sacral

Physical Associations  –  Abdomen, lower back, kidneys, lower intestines and governs the adrenal system.

Spiritual Gifts  –  Purification, guidance in creating your spiritual life, revelation of your life plan and purpose, dissolution of discouragement, joy happiness and fulfillment.

World Service  –  Help in organizing peace keeping operations, distribution of food and medical assistance, relief for victims of natural disasters.

RepresentsOvercoming doubt and fear.

ElementWater

DirectionWest

SeasonWinter

ColourEmerald

Zodiac signsCancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Archangel Chamuel is the Angel of Love, he is in my heart as we speak as I hope he is in yours, but more about that later.His name means “He who sees God” and he helps you to expand your heart chakra by developing the infinite flame of love within you.Chamuel is very loving, sweet and kind.You should call on Chamuel to help with strengthening a parent-child bond, or in those times when you’re unable to feel love for yourself or others, lost someone close through death or separation, your heart is blocked with depression, hopelessness and despair.When you feel lonely and broken hearted, need to be loved, or if you are trying to stop being judgmental and cynical or if you don’t appreciate the love that you have in your life, call on him and he will help you.Archangel Chamuel particularly works with you to improve your loving and caring relationships with others he will help you to build strong foundations for these relationships so that they will be healthy, full of meaning and long-lasting.Archangel Chamuel also assists in the healing of the parts of your body that you have rejected or that you have judged to be unlovable, he eases physical tension and psychosomatic illness.Call on Chamuel to to assist you in releasing fear that is blocking your physical recovery to help you to accept you physical self.Spend a short while meditating with his image will improve and invoke the powers, speeding up the healing you are seeking.

Chambers (Etheric above)  –  St. Louis, Missouri

Color  –  Pink

Crystal  –  Rose Quartz

Focus  –  Relationships

Chakra  –  Heart

Physical Associations  –  Shoulders, heart, lungs, arms hands and your skin.

Spiritual Gifts  –  Love, compassion, mercy, creativity, forgiveness, dissolution of feelings of selfishness, self-dislike, self-condemnation and low self-esteem. Assists in the opening of your heart chakra.

Practical Assistance  –  Protection against malice, slander and misunderstanding, inauguration of new friendships and relationships, repairing of damaged relationships, help in getting along with others, help in finding a job, locating lost objects.

World Service  –  Healing of ethnic and racial tension.

Archangel Jophiel helps you to think beautiful thoughts, those thought that enable you to attract and manifest more beauty in your life.You know when you have those sudden flashes of wonderful inspiration and suddenly the answers to problems, that is Jophiel bringing joy, laughter and light, he also helps you with studying, exams, and concentration as well as developing intuition, inner wisdom and insight.Because Jophiel helps in absorbing information, it’s a great idea to have him at your side when you’re studying for and want to pass tests.Call on Jophiel’s energy to help you slow down and smell the roses.Use Jophiel’s yellow ray to help you to develop a fresh approach and bring to life enchantment and pleasure.

Chambers (Etheric above)  –  South of the Great Wall of China 

Color  –  Yellow

Crystal  –  Citrine

Focus  –  Illumination and wisdom

Chakra  –  Solar Plexus

Physical Associations  –  Pancreas, solar plexus, liver, gall bladder, spleen, middle stomach, nervous system skin and your digestive system.

Spiritual Gifts  –  Wisdom, illumination, understanding, inspiration, knowledge, clear seeing, creativity, beauty, connection to higher self.

Practical Assistance  –  Help in absorbing information, teaching, studying for passing tests, freedom from addictions, and dissolution of ignorance, pride and narrow mindedness.

World service  –  Exposure of wrongdoing in government and corporations, help in fighting pollution and cleaning up our planet.

Archangel Zadkiel is the angel of mercy and benevolence and is also known as the holy one and the Angel of Prayer and Affirmation.This awesome Archangel guards the powers of invocation and affirmation, which are the essences of prayer.This Archangel will responds to the deepest call from your heart, no prayer goes unanswered, as he encourages you to intensify this energy through your desire.With his help you will be reminded to open your heart and mind in gratitude to receive the presence and power of the Universe.Call on him when you are in need of forgiveness, whether it is for others to forgive you or for you to be able to forgive others or yourself.Use his power to transform all negativity into positive energy, purifying you in body, mind and heart.Learning how to ask and receive the help of Zadkiel and the other Archangels and having their power help you to clear your energy field and improve your well being .These magnificent beings of light, the “Magnificent 7” should be an integral part of everyone life.

The mission of Archangel Zadkiel is to help achieve forgiveness and to assist with spiritual doubt.

Chambers (Etheric above)  –  Cuba

Color  –  Violet

Crystal  –  Amethyst

Focus  –  Spiritual growth, self-transformation and cosmic alchemy.

Chakra  –  Crown

Physical Associations  –  Brain, scalp, crown, pineal gland and the top of the head.

Spiritual Gifts  –  Soul freedom, happiness, joy, forgiveness, justice, mercy, dissolution of painful memories and negative traits.

Practical Assistance  –  Tolerance, diplomacy, inspiration for scientists, engineers, architects, actors and performers.

World Service  –  Dissolution of memories of strife between nations and ethnic groups, inspiration for the creative negotiation and writing of laws, regulations, fiscal and economic policies, trade and peace agreements.

Essential Oils and Archangels:Each Archangel  has a similar vibration to particular essential oils.Aromas open up and heighten our consciousness making us more receptive to the heavenly hosts.Essential oils because of their purity are particularly suitable for creating the vibration of love, which is ideal for attracting the angelic realms. Essential oils may form part of your angelic spiritual altar since the aromas raise the vibrations and invite the Archangels and Angels towards us.Archangel Zadkiel and the Violet Ray improve and assist with internal inflammation and aid the correct function of the immune system. Ameliorates bruises, swellings and black eyes and eases eye problems. Soothes irritations, relieves pain and speeds up the healing process.

By using angel essential oils, you are able to call on your angels to address countless issues and problems in your life.

Aromatherapy oils attracts these light beings because the vibrational effects of aroma and fragrance are some of the closest things in the physical world to their vibrations.

Essential oils are a key aspect to aromatherapy that can be used through either inhalation, topically or orally.When you use angel essential oils to make contact with them, you are able to effectively, yet subtly opening an etheric portal of contact with the their realm.

ARCHANGEL CHAMUEL (Camael, Camiel, Camiul, Camniel, Cancel, Jahoel, Kemuel, Khamael, Seraphiel, Shemuel)

Archangel Chamuel’s name means ‘he who sees God’ or ‘he who seeks God’.  Archangel Chamuel is a ‘protector’ who oversees the protection of the world at large, as well as over our individual lives.

Archangel Chamuel assists us when we seek the important parts of our lives such as relationships with friends, loved ones and others, and our careers and work colleagues.  Archangel Chamuel helps us to resolve, heal and strengthen all of our relationships and assists with connecting us to our ‘inner child’.  Archangel Chamuel helps us to build strong foundations in our lives and assists us with our life purpose or soul mission.Archangel Chamuel also assists us to heal from past abuse, abandonment and/or neglect.

Essential oils to invoke assistance from Archangel Chamuel are:Benzoin  –  Chamomile  –  Frankincense  –  Geranium  –  Hyacinth  –  Lavender  –  Mandarin  –  Melissa  –  Neroli  –  Rose

To open and heal the Heart Chakra and to invoke Archangel Chamuel’s assistance with love, joy and happy relationships, the following essential oils can be used: Cinnamon  –  Clove  –  Coriander  –  Jasmine  –  Linden Blossom  –  Mimosa  –  Myrtle  –  Orange  –  Palmarosa  –  Rose  –  Vanilla  –  Yarrow  –  Ylang Ylang

Archangel Gabriel ( Abruel, Jibril, iburili, Serafila)

Archangel Gabriel’s name means ‘God is my strength’.  Archangel Gabriel is a ‘messenger’ angel, and she assists ‘human messengers’ and parents.  She helps those whose life purpose involves the arts and communication, and those who deliver spiritual messages.  Archangel Gabriel is also the angel of motivation and positive action.

Essential oils to use to summon assistance from Archangel Gabriel are: Angelica seed  –  Anise Star  –  Basil  –  Bay  –  Benzoin  –  Cinnamon  –  Clary Sage  –  Coriander  –  Dill seed  –  Elemi  –  Immortelle  –  Lemon Verbena  –  Linden Blossom  –  Melissa  –  Mimosa  –  Myrrh  –  Narcissus  –  Neroli  –  Ravensara  –  Rose  –  Spearmint

Archangel Haniel (Anael, Aniel, Hamiel, Onoel)

Archangel Haniel’s name means ‘glory of God’ or ‘grace of God’.  Archangel Haniel helps us will ancient natural healing remedies and techniques, and helps us to enjoy harmony, beauty and more grace in our lives.  Archangel Haniel helps us to stay centred and focused during our most important life events.Archangel Haniel helps us to form lasting bonds, assists with angelic inspiration and enhances all communication skills by purifying the Throat Chakra.
Essential oils to use to summon assistance from Archangel Haniel are: BAY  –  Carnation  –  Chamomile  –  Grapefruit  –  Lemon  –  Linden Blossom  –  Myrrh  –  Neroli  –  Orange  –  Rose  –  Sandalwood  –  Tangerine
Archangel Jophiel (Iofiel, Iophiel, Jofiel, Zophiel)

Archangel Jophiel’s name means ‘beauty of God’, and she is known as the ‘Patron of Artists’.Archangel Jophiel  is the angel of beauty and art.  She assists us on the physical and metaphysical levels, and helps us to see and appreciate the beauty around us.  Archangel Jophiel helps us to manifest and create beauty and harmony in our daily lives.Archangel Jophiel aids with loneliness, grief, melancholy and depression and brings forth the energies of illumination and joy.

Essential oils to use to cleanse the body and soul, mind and spirit, and to invoke Archangel Jophiel are: Benzoin  –  Bergamot  –  Chamomile  –  Helichrysum  –  Lemon  –  Narcissus  –  Neroli

For assistance with balancing, centring, restoring inner-light and harmony from Archangel Jophiel, use the following essential oils:Amyris  –  Cedarwood  –  Geranium  –  Grapefruit   –  Lavender  –  Lemon  –  Mandarin  –  Orange  –  Rosewood  –  Ylang Ylang

For assistance from Archangel Jophiel to aid focus of intent, concentration, mental clarity and memory enhancement, use the following essential oils: Basil  –  Cajeput  –  Cedarwood  –  Frankincense  –  Juniper  –  Mandarin  –  Neroli  –  Oak Moss  –  Orange  –  Palmarosa  –  Rosemary  –  Spearmint  –  Sweet Fennel  –  Tea-tree

To invoke the assistance of Archangel Jophiel in matters of self-confidence, self-esteem, personal creativity and self-expression, use the following essential oils: Basil  –  Bergamot  –  Chamomile  –  Grapefruit  –  Jasmine  –  Lemon  –  Lime  –  Litsea   –  Cubeba  –  Mandarin  –  Orange  –  Rosemary  –  Ylang Ylang

To clear blocks within the Base, Sacral and Solar Plexus chakras, and manifest prosperity with the aid of Archangel Jophiel, use the following essential oils: Cinnamon  –  Clove  –  Coriander  –  Jasmine  –  Linden Blossom  –  Mimosa  –  Myrtle  –  Orange  –  Palmarosa  –  Rose  –  Vanilla  –  Yarrow  –  Ylang Ylang

Archangel Metatron(Metatetron, Merraton,  Metaroan, Mittron)

Archangel Metatron’s name means ‘of God’.  The term ‘angel’ means ‘messenger of God’, therefore it is assumed that Archangel Metatron’s name implies ‘messenger of God’.

Archangel Metatron functions as an intermediary between Heaven and Earth, and helps us to understand and work with the angelic realm.

Archangel Metatron motivates and encourages us to overcome procrastination and motivates us to move forward in our lives.  Archangel Metatron assists souls to ascend to the heavenly realms.

Essential oils to use to invoke Archangel Metatron are:

Benzoin  –  Cedarwood  –  Chamomile  –  Cypress  –  Frankincense  –  Geranium  –  Jasmine  –  Juniper  –  Lavender  –  Linden Blossom  –  Mandarin  –  Neroli  –  Patchouli  –  Rose  –  Sandalwood  –  Vetiver
Archangel Michael (Beshter, Mikail, Sabbathiel, Saint Michael)

Archangel Michael’s name means ‘he who is like God’.Archangel Michael’s functions are to oversee Light worker’s life purpose and to rid all toxins associated with fear.  He also assists with bravery and heroic deeds.Archangel Michael guides and directs people who feel unsure of their life purpose or soul mission, and provides guidance in regards to which positive steps to take.Archangel Michael inspires leaders, bolsters courage, gives direction, energy and vitality, offers protection and motivation, and increases self-worth and self-esteem.
The essential oils to use for protection, security, safety, empowerment, releasing fears and overcoming obstacles with Archangel Michael are: Anise Star  –  Aniseed  –  Black Pepper  –  Cajeput  –  Carnation  –  Clary Sage  –  Clove  –  Cumin  –  Elemi  –  Frankincense  –  Galbanum  –  Geranium  –  Ginger  –  Hyssop  –  Juniper  –  Lavender  –  Lime  –  Melissa  –  Mimosa  –  Myrrh  –  Niaouli  –  Oak moss  –  Palmarosa  –  Pimento Berry  –  Pine  –  Rosemary  –  Sage  –  Sweet Fennel  –  Tea-tree  –  Thyme  –  Valerian  –  Violet  –  Yarrow
To banish negativity and dispel phobias, apprehension and anxiety with the help of Archangel Michael, use one of the following essential oils: Bergamot  –  Camphor  –  Chamomile  –  Eucalyptus  –  Hyssop  –  Lavender  –  Lime  –  Mandarin  –  Neroli  –  Peppermint  –  Rose  –  Sage  –  Sandalwood  –  Sweet Marjoram  –  Ylang Ylang

Archangel Raphael (Labbiel)

The name ‘Raphael’ means ‘God heals’, derived from the Hebrew word ‘rapha’ meaning ‘healer’.

Archangel Raphael is the angel of ‘healing’ and also the ‘patron of travellers’.  He overseas physical travel as well as inward, spiritual journeys, assisting with the search for guidance and truth.  Archangel Raphael guides human healers to know which treatments to use with their patients.  Raphael is also a guide and healer for both wild and domestic animals.

Essential oils to use to open the Heart Chakra and invoke rejuvenation, regeneration, renewal and healing with Archangel Raphael are: Carnation  –  Chamomile  –  Clove  –  Juniper  –  Lavender  –  Lemon  –  Mimosa  –  Neroli  –     Palmarosa  –  Pimento Berry  –  Pine  –  Rose  –  Sandalwood  –  Spearmint  –  Thyme

Archabgel Raziel (Ratziel, Saraqael, Suriel)

Archangel Ratziel’s name means ‘secrets of God) and he knows all the secrets of the Universe.

Archangel Ratziel helps with the understanding of esoteric knowledge and higher wisdom.  He also helps us to open up to higher levels of psychic abilities and assists with manifesting.

Essential oils to use to open the Third Eye Chakra in order to reveal the secrets of the Universe with Archangel Raziel’s assistance are: Bay  –  Benzoin  –  Carrot seed  –  Cinnamon  –  Galbanum  –  Jasmine  –  Lemon Verbena  –  Lime  –  Mimosa  –  Myrrh  –  Narcissus  –  Neroli  –  Rose  –  Rosewood  –  Sage  –  Sandalwood  –  Tuberose
Essential oils to use for help from Archangel Raziel in order to easily access higher guidance, hone in intuitive and divinatory abilities and enhance spiritual awareness, use: Angelica seed  –  bay  –  Benzoin  –  Carrot seed  –  Cinnamon  –  Clary Sage  –  Clove Bud  –  Frankincense  –  Galbanum  –  Lemon Verbena  –  Linden Blossom  –  Mimosa  –  Myrrh  –  Narcissus  –  Peppermint  –  Rosewood  –  Sage  –  Sandalwood  –  Tuberose
Archangel Uriel

Archangel Uriel’s name means ‘God is light’ or God’s light).  He is able to shed illumination upon situations, and gives prophetic warnings, intellectual information, creative insights and practical solution. Archangel Uriel has an affinity with the elements of weather and helps us with Earth changes such as floods, thunder and lightning, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes and tornadoes and natural disasters.  Archangel Uriel can be called upon to avert these events and/or to heal and recover from their aftermath.

Essential oils to use to invoke Archangel Uriel’s help to restore inner-peace, soul harmony and healing, use: Carnation  –  Chamomile  –  Hyacinth  –  Lavender   –  Mandarin  –  Melissa  –  Myrtle  –  Neroli  –  Pettigrain  –  Rose  –  Sandalwood

Essential oils to use to stimulate the Base Chakra and to invoke Archangel Uriel’s assistance with personal courage, endurance, strength and stamina, the overcoming of panic attacks, irrational fears and paranoia are: Basil  –  Black Pepper  –  Carnation  –  Clove  –  Frankincense  –  Ginger  –  Grapefruit  –  Ravensara  –  Sweet Fennel  –  Sweet Marjoram  –  Thyme  –  Yarrow

Archangel Zadkiel(Satqiel, Tzadkiel, Zadakiel, Zidekiel, Tzaphkiel)

Archangel Zadkiel’s name means ‘the righteousness of God’, and he is the archangel of ‘mercy’ and ‘benevolence’.  Archangel Zadkiel assists with letting go of judgement and unforgiveness, and helps with compassion and mercy towards others and ourselves.  Archangel Zadkiel is also known to assist memory retention and functions and study.

Essential oils to use to open the Crown and Third Eye Chakras and to invoke divine spiritual wisdom, understanding, compassion and mercy from Archangel Zadkiel are: Benzoin  –  Carrot seed  –  Chamomile  –  Clary Sage  –  Cypress  –  Frankincense  –  Lavender  –  Linden Blossom  –  Myrrh  –  Rosemary  –  Rosewood  –  Sage  –  Sandalwood  –  Violet Leaf

Archangel Zadkiel assists with purification, aura-cleansing, space clearing and transmuting negative energies into positive.  Archangel Zadkiel is the ‘keeper of the Violet Flame’ and he helps us to release negative feelings of anger, hatred, resentment and bitterness.

Essential oils to use to invoke Archangel Zadkiel’s assistance are: Basil  –  Bay  –  Cajeput  –  Camphor  –  Cedarwood  –  Citronella  –  Clary Sage  –  Cypress  –  Eucalyptus  –  Frankincense  –  Galbanum  –  Hyssop  –  Juniper  –  Lavender  –  Lemon  –  Lemon Grass  –  Lemon Lime  –  Melissa  –  Mimosa  –  Myrrh  –  Neroli  –  Niaouli  –  Peppermint  –  Pine  –  Rosemary  –  Rose  –  Sage  –  Sandalwood  –  Spearmint  –  Thyme  –  Valerian  –  Verbena

Archangel Zadkiel assists with the consecration of sacred objects and for creating a sacred space for dream work, meditation and ritual.
Essential oils to use to invoke this kind of assistance from Archangel Zadkiel are: Anise Star  –  Basil  –  Cedarwood  –  Frankincense   –  Hyssop  –  Lavender  –  Lemon  –  Pine  –  Rosemary  –  Sage  –  Sweet Fennel  –  Verbena

When we combine essential oils and Archangels we are able to invoke assistance and guidance whenever we need it, healing our body and soul, mind and spirit in a pleasant and uplifting way.

Essential Oils to Help You Connect With Your Angels:

Frankincense– Frankincense Essential Oil carries an incredibly spiritual vibration. In Biblical times it was considered to be more valuable than gold and used as an anointing oil. It will help to calm and ground your energy, preparing you energetically to lift in vibration so you can to connect with the angels.

Geranium- Geranium Essential Oil will help to open your heart which is a direct step on the path of connecting with your angels. It will also help to open your intuition.

Rose– Rose Essential Oil is well know to be the one of the essential oils with the highest vibration. Roses are also heart opening, and help you connect with the energy of love, and the angelic realm.

Hyssop– Hyssop Essential Oil is purifying and powerful for repelling negativity. Connecting with angels is so much easier when you cleanse yourself of negativity or dense energy you may be carrying… Hyssop will help with this! It also promotes balance, inner peace and calm, forgiveness, and faith, all of which are incredibly helpful in connecting with the love and guidance of the angels.

Myrtle– Myrtle Essential Oil carries an uplifting energy which vibrates in harmony with love, and therefore with the angels. It will help you to love yourself, and tune into love in the present moment. It also promotes healing forgiveness, acceptance and harmony.

Lavender– There is a reason Lavender Essential Oil is the most popular essential oil on the market. Lavender has so many beneficial properties; some of its spiritual uses are oftentimes overlooked, but there are tons of them! Lavender will help you to relax and let go of stress (essential for angelic communication). It also helps to open clairvoyant sight (so you can see your angels), and it will also help you to focus, and quiet your busy mind (also key for connecting with angels).

Angelica– Angelica Essential Oil… With a name like that are you surprised it made the list? This oil has a warm earthy sent which is beautifully aligned with the realms of spirit and of course the angels.

Cedarwood– It was while meditating under a tree when the angelic realm first opened before me. It’s no surprise the oils derived from several trees (Cedarwood included) are making this list of oils beneficial for connecting with angels. Cedarwood Essential Oil will help to sustain your connection with the spiritual energies you’re tuning into. It will also help you to balance, uplift, and focus your awareness so you can begin to tune into your angels.

Sandalwood– Sandalwood Essential Oil will help you to elevate your consciousness into the higher realms, and pave the pathway towards the realms of spirit so you can enter into deeper meditations where you’re able to receive guidance and healing from the angels.  Similar to how sandalwood incense invokes a spiritual atmosphere, sandalwood essential oil does the same without the smoke.

Lemon, Sweet Orange (other citrus)– Lemon Essential Oil, and other lively citrus oils are bright, happy, and perfect for aligning you with happiness, and with angel energy. Citrus oils vibrate quite highly, and will help you to connect with joy which will draw your angels to you.

Peppermint– Peppermint Essential oil serves as a great refresher, so use before prayer or meditation to refresh your mind which will allow better spiritual focus. Peppermint is also useful in stimulating dreams (a great place to connect with your angels) increasing awareness, and clearing the pathway toward the angelic realm.

Use your intuition as to which oils will help you connect with your angels. Try them out and let me know what you think! Which of these do you resonate with? Were they helpful in connecting with your angels?
When it comes to essential oils, be sure you’re using high quality essential oils… Also avoid fragrance oils or any essential oils which are less than pure.There are of course, many other oils that can help you raise your vibration which is key in connecting with the angels.But these three, I especially like for the purpose of connecting with your angels.

First, we have peppermint.

Peppermint essential oil helps to clear your mind. It’s also very energizing, and will help you to bring your focus and awareness into the present. These are both important things for connecting with the angels.

Clearing your mind and quieting your ego will help you to tune into your heart, so you can then hear the guidance and receive the love of the angels.

Second is lavender.

Lavender helps you to relax and it helps you to open your third eye. Both of which will help you connect with your angels.

When you’re relaxed and calm, angelic guidance is so much easier to hear and see and feel and receive. And of course, when your third eye is open, that’s your center of clairvoyance sight, you can then begin to see angels.

Clairvoyance however is more than just psychic seeing. It will also help you to receive angelic messages, which is one of the most beautiful aspects of connecting with the angelic realm.

Sacred Frankincense has an incredibly high vibration. It will help you to tune into a spiritual sort of vibe that elevates your energy and supports you in linking with your angels.

So How Do You Actually Use Essential Oils to Connect With Angels?

You can simply open up the bottle, and then take the oil and put a drop in your hand.

Next rub your hands together and then just smell the oil.

And just by doing that, especially with sacred frankincense, I experience an immediate vibration lift.

You can also then rub a bit on the area of your third eye which is great with the lavender or frankincense, rub a little bit on the back of your neck, or you can place it on your temples, your wrists, or just move it through your aura.

When you work with essential oils in this way, you’ll notice a vibrational shift, especially if you’re sensitive to energy.

Once you apply the oil, and alternately you can diffuse it in your home…

Focus inward and ask: “Angels, please surround me with love and light, help me open my heart, and tune in to your love, guidance, frequency, and message. I ask this for the highest and greatest good. And so, it is…”

Then breathe, relax, listen, and experience your angels because they’re always all around, and shifting your vibration and raising it with essential oil can help you to tune in.Whatever kind of oils you use, just make sure they’re incredibly pure and have a high vibration because there’s a lot of like synthetics and things out there in oils which you don’t want to mess with. So, use a quality oil and enjoy raising your vibration and increasing your connection with the angelic realm.In addition to their use as vibration healing, therapeutic grade essential oils provide many other key roles in improving health. Essential oils serve the same function in the plant as blood does in the human body. Their complex chemical constituents cleanse, protect, oxygenate, nourish, and offer many therapeutic benefits. Many therapeutic grade essential oils have anti parasitic, antibacterial, anti fungal, and antiviral properties.

Prana – Cosmic Energy or the Universal Life Force

Prana – Cosmic Energy or the Universal Life Force

Prana is a Sanskrit word meaning “life” in the context of a “life force” or “vital energy” that fills all living beings with vibrant health and all of nature with a living essence. Prana seems to correspond with the much subtler parts of the Universe such as the spiritual realms. There are many, many names for and aspects of this substance, just there are many names for God, and many aspects of God. Even mainstream science has long postulated the existence of a kind of “ether” that must be responsible for the transmission of light. Later on this “ether” was more accurately defined as some sort of multidimensional geometry of space in a vibration state.Cosmic Energy which is all around us can be express in many way or named with many words with only one meaning: Universal Life Force which is in all living being. To understand what is it and how it is expressing in our body let see what and how it is expressing in our biological body.

In the physical body we have two types of energies. One is known as prana and the other is known as mind or consciousness. That means, in every organ of the body there should be two channels supplying energy. Modern physiology describes two types of nervous systems – the sympathetic and the parasympathetic, and these two nervous systems are interconnected in each and every organ of the body. In the same way, every organ is supplied with the energy of prana and the energy of mind.

Every living thing is infused with prana. It is believed that prana comes from the energy and “light” of the sun and connects all the elements in the known universe. This constant motion/movement is the body’s life-force and source of all life, heat and maintenance.It is believed that this life-giving force enters the body at the moment of birth. Prana is in every part of the body until the body dies. It is your prana that connects the body, mind, and spirit. This is the energy force necessary to keep all the living beings alive.The universal life-force energy (prana) that comes alive within you can be nurtured and nourished to provide a healthy, joy-filled life. In the human body, our prana is fed and nourished by the lungs and the colon.As we breathe in through our lungs we draw in and absorb the essence of prana in the air we breathe. When we eat the colon absorbs the prana found in good well digested food to replenish itself. Through eating and breathing we nourish the prana that we are born with. Feeding the mind and body feeds the spirit and assures good health and happiness.Prana is not only the life force, it is also a very powerful healing force. This energy when sent from one person to another has the possibility of healing the physical body. We are all part of a universal energy, but it requires focus and awareness to become a healer.

In yoga, the concept of prana is very scientific. When we speak of prana, we do not mean the breath, air or oxygen. Precisely and scientifically speaking, prana means the original life force. Prana is a Sanskrit word constructed of the syllables pra and an. ‘An’ means movement and ‘pra’ is a prefix meaning constant. Therefore, prana means constant motion. This constant motion commences in the human being as soon as he is conceived in his mother’s womb. Prana is therefore a type of energy responsible for the body’s life, heat and maintenance. Prana is a common term being widely used in alternative medicine and yoga system. It is originally derived from the Sanskrit language meaning “life energy” (Prā means forth, while an means to breathe, move or live); therefore the nearest English equivalent of this Sanskrit term is “the breath of life.”According to ancient Indian literature, there is only one Life, one Consciousness; and Prana is the energy of the One, from which life begins. Therefore Prana is being used to address the life-energy in every being. There is a conversation in Upanishads between Indra and Pratardana where Indra says: “I am Prana… Meditate on me as life, as immortality. Prana is Life. Life is Prana. Immortality is Prana, Prana is Immortality. As long as Prana dwells in this body, so long surely there is life.”There is another verse which refers to Atma or the Soul from which Prana is born. Indra teaches Visvamitra, a famous Rig Vedic Seer about Prana, in Aitareya Aranyaka II.2.3 saying: “I am Prana… all creatures are Pranas, he that shines is Prana. In this form I pervade all the quarters. This, my food is my friend, my support. This is the food of Visvamitra. I am he that shines.”Therefore Prana can be understood as the life energy which gives life to the body and keeps it healthy and alive. The equivalent of Prana in Hebrew language is ruah, referring to the “breath of life” being called as Nephesch; which was breathed into the nostrils of Adam in the beginning of creation. The same concept exists in Persian philosophy when God breathed into the nostrils of Man the Breath of Life.

Cosmic energy is abundant in the cosmos/universe. To connect with that abundant source of energy you can use chakra breathing exercises or learn energy healing through Meditations.

Prana is generally associated with the breath, however the air you breathe is not the actual life-force energy, nor does the air actually contain the prana. Through the yogic practices of asana and pranayama  movement and breathing techniques — you utilize the breath to promote, control, and direct the flow of prana. Life is a guessing game of what the truth really is until there is a truly reliable way to find that truth within one’s self through meditation; but not just any kind of meditation, it must the kind of meditation that is somehow being infused with enough prana or life force energy to allow the soul to go free. When the body is filled with enough prana, all it’s highly disrupting physical needs, thoughts, desires, etc. no longer dominate. That means thirst, hunger, lust, need for love, and even the need to breathe reduces in proportion to the amount of the all-sustaining current of prana present in the body and to the extent the physical body can hold that current.

Prana is often understood in relation to the physical body and health and wellness through the chakras. It is thought that when someone is well and balanced, prana flows freely through the seven major chakras. However, when there are blockages or imbalances, they may manifest as physical or emotional issues.

In the human body, prana is said to flow through energy channels called nadis. There are said to be thousands of nadis, but the three main ones are:

• Ida – Located to the left of the spine. This is the introverted, lunar channel.
• Pingala – Located to the right of the spine. This is the extroverted, solar channel.
• Sushumna – Located along the center of the spine. This is the central channel, which the energy of Kundalini awakening flows through.

Prana is believed to flow in and out of the body through the breath. A yogi may use techniques such as pranayama to enhance their energy. Performing yoga asanas can also help prana to flow more freely.

Prana is infused and moves through the body through 3 primary channels. Actually, it is in every part of the body as long as there is life, but it enters the body flows through the nadis. The 3 nadis are within the structure of the spinal cord. One is called ida (mental energy), another is pingala (pranic energy) and the third is sushumna (spirit consciousness). These three nadis originate in mooladhara chakra (known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as the Root Chakra). Pingala nadi flows to the right from the mooladhara chakra and continues to interweave with the ida at each chakra all the way up to ajna chakra, or the third-eye chakra (sixth primary chakra according to Hindu tradition).

Nadis, chakras and the distribution of prana

Nāḍi (Sanskrit नाडि, nāḍi = tube, pipe) are the channels through which, in traditional Indian medicine and spiritual science, the energies of the subtle body are said to flow. They connect at special points of intensity called chakras.

The word nadi comes from the Sanskrit root nad meaning “channel”, “stream”, or “flow”. The rhythmical breathing and special breathing techniques are supposed to influence the flow of these nadis or energetic currents. According to this kind of interpretation (which is the Yoga interpretation) the breathing techniques will purify and develop these two energetic currents and will lead to breathing special exercises whose goal is to awake kundalini among seven Nadi Chakras in our body. Of the seven, four are in the trunk of the body, two in the head- and there is one in the neck. Chakra is the power center associated with the subtle body of man. Each chakra is ruled by an incarnation of Goddess Parashakti.

Nadis are not nerves but rather channels for the flow of consciousness. The literal meaning of nadi is “flow”. Just as the negative and positive forces of electricity flow through complex circuits, in the same way, prana shako (vital force) and manas shako (mental force) flow through every part of our body via these nadis. According to the tantras there are 72,000 or more such channels or networks,paths on which energy travels in the human body and through which the stimuli flow like an electric current from one point to another. The 72,000 nadis spring from three basic nadis – the left, the right and the central – the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna. The word “nadi” does not mean nerve. Nadis are pathways or channels of prana in the system. These 72,000 nadis don’t have a physical manifestation. In the sense, if you cut the body and look in, you will not find them. But as you become more aware, you will notice the energy is not moving at random, it is moving in established pathways. There are 72,000 different ways in which the energy or prana moves.Nadis are thought to carry a life force energy known as prana in Sanskrit, or qi in Chinese-based systems. These paths are known as naadies  or tubes carrying energy. They are spread through-out the body like roots and shoots of a tree. These energy tubes have their roots attached to seven different energy chakraas located in different spots of the body.These chakraas get energy from the cosmos and supply it down to different parts of the body through the naadies.The most important among these naadies are Ida, Pingla and Sushumna. The balance of praan (energy) in Ida and Pingla is the chief  aim of entire Yoga process. We shall discuss about them later on.

Nāḍī (Sanskrit नाडी nāḍī = tube, pipe; Tamil/ˈ/naadi) நாடி = nerve, blood vessel, pulse: pronounced with long vowel sounds and a retroflex ‘d’) is a term for the channels through which, in traditional Indian medicine and spiritual science, the energies of the physical body, the subtle body and the causal body are said to flow. Within this philosophical framework, the nadis are said to connect at special points of intensity called nadichakras. Nadi is an important concept in Hindu philosophy, mentioned and described in the sources some of which have about 3,000 years of history. The amount of nadis of the human body are claimed to be up to hundred-of-thousands and even millions. In regard to Kundalini yoga, there are three important nadis: ida, pingala, and sushumna (for the alternate names, see the section below). Ida (इडा, iḍā “comfort”) lies to the left of the spine, whereas pingala (पिङ्गल, piṅgala “tawny (brown)”, “golden”, “solar”) is to the right side of the spine, mirroring the ida. Sushumna (सुषुम्णा, suṣumṇā “very gracious”, “kind”) runs along the spinal cord in the center, through the seven chakras. Under the correct conditions the energy of kundalini is said to uncoil and enter sushumna through the brahma dwara or gate of Brahma at the base of the spine.In normal biological reference, a nadi can be translated into “nerve” in English. However, in yogic, and specifically in Kundalini yoga reference, a nadi can be thought of as a channel (not an anatomical structure). In regard to Kundalini yoga, there are three of these nadis: ida, pingala, and sushumna. Ida (इडा, iḍā, spoken “iRda”) lies to the left of the spine, whereas pingala (पिङ्गल, piṅgala) is to the right side of the spine, mirroring the ida. Sushumna (सुषुम्ना, suṣumnā) runs along the spinal cord in the center, through the seven chakras

In particular prana (active) is supposed to circulate inside Pingala, while apana (passive) is supposed to circulate inside Ida. Inside Sushumna is supposed to circulate kundalini when awakened. The Ida and Pingala nadis are often seen as referring to the two hemispheres of the brain.

Pingala is the extroverted (Active), solar nadi, and corresponds to the right hand side of the body and the left hand side of the brain. Ida is the introverted, lunar nadi, and corresponds to the left hand side of the body and the right hand side of the brain (there is a contra lateralization). These nadis are also said to have an extrasensory function, playing a part in empathic and instinctive responses.

The two nadis are believed to be stimulated through different Pranayama practices, including nadi shodhana, which involves alternate breathing through left and right nostrils, which would alternately stimulate respectively the left and right sides of the brain.

In Chinese Prana is called “chi,” while in Japanese it is known as “ki.” In Greek Prana is equivalent to “Pneuma” and in Polynesian it is “mana;” all referring to the same concept. It can be best described as “Vitality,” “as the integrating energy that co-ordinates the physical molecules, cells, etc and holds them together as a definite organism.” (Powell, 1882, p. 10) 

It means that without Prana, translated as life, there would be no physical body as an integrated entity. Physical body without Prana is basically a collection of cells independent from one another; Prana is the substance that links these independent cells together creating one whole living complex.

Prana is not merely a philosophical concept; it is in every
sense a physical substance. Just as radioactive or electromagnetic waves exist even though we can’t see them, in the same way, in this physical body, there are pranic waves and a pranic field. Now, each of us has a certain quantity of prana in our physical body and we utilize this in the course of our day to day activities throughout life. When our prana diminishes, sickness sets in, and when we have plenty of prana, every part of the body is in perfect health. If we have an excess of prana, it can be transmitted to others for healing or magnetism.

The inner prana can be stimulated by the practice of pranayama and thereby increased to a greater quantum. The brain requires maximum prana, and for the practice of meditation, it needs an increased supply.

It is for this reason that we practise pranayama before commencing our meditation practice. If we are not able to supply plenty of pranic fuel to the brain, the mind becomes very restless and disturbed.

When the brain is receiving a deficient supply of prana, you suffer from nervous depression or nervous breakdown. Then the whole body perspires, there is trembling in every organ, you can’t stand, your mind is unsteady and you are constantly thinking negative thoughts. You can’t even sleep and you don’t want to talk or think. This state indicates that the brain is only receiving a very small quantity of prana.

Prana is energy, vitality, power. Prana is the foundation and essence of all life; the energy and vitality that permeates the entire Universe. Prana flows in everything that exists. Furthermore, Prana is the connecting link between the material world, consciousness and mind. It is what makes life on the material level possible.Prana is a common term being widely used in alternative medicine and yoga system. It is originally derived from the Sanskrit language meaning “life energy” (Prā means forth, while an means to breathe, move or live); therefore the nearest English equivalent of this Sanskrit term is “the breath of life.”According to ancient Indian literature, there is only one Life, one Consciousness; and Prana is the energy of the One, from which life begins. Therefore Prana is being used to address the life-energy in every being. There is a conversation in Upanishads between Indra and Pratardana where Indra says: “I am Prana… Meditate on me as life, as immortality. Prana is Life. Life is Prana. Immortality is Prana, Prana is Immortality. As long as Prana dwells in this body, so long surely there is life.There is another verse which refers to Atma or the Soul from which Prana is born. Indra teaches Visvamitra, a famous Rig Vedic Seer about Prana, in Aitareya Aranyaka II.2.3 saying: “I am Prana… all creatures are Pranas, he that shines is Prana. In this form I pervade all the quarters. This, my food is my friend, my support. This is the food of Visvamitra. I am he that shines.Therefore Prana can be understood as the life energy which gives life to the body and keeps it healthy and alive. The equivalent of Prana in Hebrew language is ruah, referring to the “breath of life” being called as Nephesch; which was breathed into the nostrils of Adam in the beginning of creation. The same concept exists in Persian philosophy when God breathed into the nostrils of Man the Breath of Life.

“Prana is that life energy which nourishes the whole body so that it could, together with its different organs, function properly and normally. Without energy the body would die.”

There are basically three major sources of Prana: the Sun, the Air and the Ground.

The Sun Prana is the Prana being absorbed from the sunlight by being exposed to it. As no Sun Prana is harmful to health, too much Sun Prana can also damage the body, in some cases leading to skin cancer.

Air Prana is absorbed by the energy centers or chakras of the energy body such as the Spleen chakra. The Ground Prana is unconsciously and automatically being absorbed by the soles of the feet; thus walking bare foot increases the amount of Ground Prana absorbed by the body.

There are also many other secondary sources of Prana, like water, trees such as pine tree and food, especially fresh food. Further to automatic absorption of Prana by the body, one can learn to consciously draw in Prana from the Air, Ground or Sun to increase the life energy in the body. However, just as too little Prana will lead to exhaustion, depletion and ultimately death, too much Prana will also creates congestion, manifesting as disease; this mainly happens if too much energy combines with diseased or dirty energy.

Prana can even be transferred from one person to another person; what is commonly known as the act of healing. In fact the rate of the healing of the body can be increased by increasing the life-energy on the affected part and on the entire body. Just as light can cause chemical reactions, which is used as a basis in photography, Prana increases the chemical reactions of the body, manifesting as healing. This principle is basically one of the main principles in alternative healing techniques such as Pranic Healing.

Prana regulates all physical functions for example, the breath, the supply of oxygen, digestion, elimination and much more. The function of the human body is much like a transformer, receiving energy from the Universal flow of Prana, distributing that energy, and then eliminating it. If a person or a room has a healthy, harmonious vibration, we say: “There is good Prana here”. Illness, on the other hand, disturbs or blocks the flow of Prana.As we develop the ability to control Prana, we gain harmony and health, of both body and mind. In addition to this, with long and consistent practice an expansion of consciousness is experienced.
Mooladhaar at the base, and Sahasrar at the top (or crown) of the head. It is at the base of this sushumna where the Kundalini lies coiled in three and a half coils, in a dormant or sleeping state.

Ida, Pingala and Sushumna

Within the spine, if you know its physical construction, you will know there are two holes on either side of the spine which are like conduit pipes for all the nerves to pass. This is the Ida and the Pingala, the left and the right channels. The Ida and Pingala represent the basic duality in the existence. It is this duality which we traditionally personify as Shiva and Shakti. Or you can simply call it masculine and feminine, or it can be the logical and the intuitive aspect of you. It is based on this that life is created. Without these two dualities, life wouldn’t exist as it does right now. In the beginning, everything is primordial, there is no duality. But once creation happens, there is duality. Bringing a balance between the Ida and Pingala will make you effective in the world, it will make you handle life aspects well. Most people live and die in Ida and Pingala; Sushumna, the central space, remains dormant. But Sushumna is the most significant aspect of human physiology. Only when energies enter into Sushumna, life really begins. Amongst these chanals or nadis, three are of the utmost importance: the Medullar Sushumna, which interpenetrates the cerebrospinal axis from the perineum to the juncture of the lamboid and sagittal suture of the cranium, and it is associated with both nostrils being open and free to the passage of air. The ‘lunar Serpentine Ida’ of the left side, of a pale color, negative polarity. It is associated with feminine attributes, the Yin element of Chinese philosophy, and an open left nostril; the solar Serpentine Pingala of the right side, red color, positive polarity. It is associated with masculine attributes, the Yang element of Chinese philosophy, and an open right nostril. Those are the main nadis and hey all start from the central channel of the chakras to the periphery, where they gradually become thinner.Fundamentally, Sushumna is attribute-less, it has no quality of its own. It is like empty space. If there is empty space, you can create anything you want. Once energies enter into Sushumna, we say you attain to Vairagya. “Raga,” means color. “Vairag,” means no color, you have become transparent. If you have become transparent, if what is behind you is red, you turn red too. If what is behind you is blue, you turn blue too. If what is behind you is yellow, you turn yellow too. You are unprejudiced. Wherever you are, you become a part of that, but nothing sticks to you. Only if you are like this, only if you are in a state of Vairag, then you will dare to explore all dimensions of life when you live here.

Prana is the infinite matter of which energy is born. Also interpreted as the vital, life-sustaining force of both the individual body and the universe. The word first arose in the Upanishads, where it is part of the worldly, physical realm, sustaining the body and is the mother of thought and thus also of the mind. Prana, as the fuel for all energy and motion, is said to be what distinguishes a living body from a dead one. In the Yogic tradition a period of increased Prana is known as Pranotthana, this is no doubt referring to a kundalini awakening.

Prana suffuses all living form but is not itself the Atma or individual soul. According to the Eastern worldview prana is understood to flow through a network of channels or meridians, so-called nadis. The three main channels are: the ida, the pingala, and the sushumna. The ida and pingala channels are said to correlate with left and right uninostril breathing. The control of Prana is achieved (initially) from the control of one’s breathing (Pranayama).Sushumna (alternatively known as Susumna) Nadi connects the base chakra to the crown chakra. It is very important in Yoga and Tantra in general. Alternative medicine also refers to Sushumna sometimes. In Raja Yoga or Yoga of Patanjali, when the mind is quietened through Yama, Niyama, Asana and Pranayama the important state of Pratyahara begins. A person entering this state never complains of Dispersion of Mind.According to the tantric treatise Shiva Samhita, there are fourteen principal nadis. Of these, Ida, Pingala and Sushumna are considered the most important.

Ida is the left channel. Ida is white, feminine, cold, represents the moon and is associated with the river Ganga (Ganges). Originating in Muladhara, Ida ends up in the left nostril.

Pingala is the right channel. Pingala is red, masculine, hot, represents the sun and is associated with the river Yamuna. Originating in Muladhara, Pingala ends up in the right nostril.

Sushumna is the central channel and is associated with the river Saraswati. Within the Sushumna nadi there are three more subtle channels: Vajra, Chitrini and Brahma nadi through which Kundalini moves upwards running up the body from just below Muladhara chakra to Sahasrara chakra at the crown of the head.

The kanda in Muladhara chakra is the meeting place of the three main nadis and is known as Yukta Triveni (Yukta: “combined”, tri: “three”, veni: “streams”). In Muladhara, Shakti, the static unmanifested Kundalini, is symbolized by a serpent coiled into three and a half circles around the central axis Svayambhu-linga at the base of the spine. The serpent lies blocking the entrance to Sushumna, the central channel with his mouth. Sushumna remains closed at its lower end as long as Kundalini is not awakened.The technique of Kundalini Yoga consists in using Prana (the vital air), guiding its circulatory movement through Ida and Pingala down to the base of the spine into the space where Kundalini lies coiled. The vital energies of the opposite forces circulating in Ida and Pingala will be unified and Shakti Kundalini will then awaken and rise up Sushumna, energizing the seven chakras.

From Muladhara chakra, Ida and Pingala alternate from the right to left sides at each chakra until they reach Ajna chakra where they meet again with Sushumna.

In Ajna chakra the meeting of the three main nadis is called Mukta Triveni (Mukta: “liberated”). Continuing beyond Ajna chakra, Ida and Pingala end in the left and right nostrils respectively.

Once the Kundalini Shakti has ascended through Sushumna to Sahasrara, the highest psychic center at the crown of the head, it is made to reverse its course and return to rest in the base center again.

This is characterised by observing the movements/jerks in Sushumna, the central canal in the subtle body. The movements indicate the flow of Prana through the central canal and in the process, the sushumna makes the way for the ascent of Kundalini.

Pingala is associated with solar energy. The word pingala means “tawny” in Sanskrit. Pingala has a sunlike nature and male energy. Its temperature is heating and courses from the right testicle to the right nostril. It corresponds to the river Yamuna.

Ida is associated with lunar energy. The word ida means “comfort” in Sanskrit. Idā has a moonlike nature and female energy with a cooling effect. It courses from the left testicle to the left nostril and corresponds to the Ganges river.

The Ida and Pingala nadis are often seen as referring to the two hemispheres of the brain. Pingala is the extroverted, solar nadi, and corresponds to left hemisphere . Ida is the introverted, lunar nadi, and refers to the right hemisphere of the brain. Ida nadi controls all the mental processes while Pingala nadi controls all the vital processes.This are two nerve-currents one on either side of the spinal column. The left one is called Ida and the right is known as Pingala. These are Nadis. Tentatively, some take these as the right and the left sympathetic cords, but they are subtle tubes that carry Prana. The Moon moves in the Ida and the Sun in the Pingala. Ida is cooling. Pingala is heating. Ida flows through the left nostril and the Pingala through the right nostril. The breath flows through the right nostril for one hour and then through the left nostril for one hour. Man is busily engaged in worldly activities, when the breath flows through Ida and Pingala. When Sushumna operates, he becomes dead to the world, and enters into Samadhi. A Yogi tries his level best to make the Prana run in the Sushumna Nadi, which is known as the central Brahman Nadi also. On the left of Sushumna is situated Ida and on the right is Pingala. The moon is of the nature of Tamas and the sun is that of Rajas. The poison share is of the sun and the nectar is of the moon. Ida and Pingala indicate time. Sushumna is the consumer of time.

In Western tradition, sometime the three main nadis (Ida, Pingala and Sushumna) are related to the Caduceus of Hermes: “the two snakes of which symbolize the kundalini or serpent-fire which is presently to be set in motion along those channels, while the wings typify the power of conscious flight through higher planes which the development of that fire confers”.In this framework of mystic western esotericism welded with yoga concepts, sometimes the three nadis are related and named as alchemical sulphur and alchemical mercury.

Perhaps Hermes was the precursor, as some myths say that Hermes delivered Asclepius, who after birth, became an apprentice in the art of medicine.  Modern medical institutions have adopted both the staff of Hermes and the Rod of Asclepius for their logos, but there is a strong debate on the usage of former, for Hermes also carries the reputation of protecting gamblers and thieves.But we shouldn’t shy away from use of the caduceus.  It’s symbolism is much to similar to other formulas.  For instance, the two braided snakes resemble that of the double helical structure that makes up DNA.    It also corresponds with the structural energies of Kundalini yoga.  In Kundalini, there is a powerful Shakti force that lays dormant at the base of the spine, awaiting activation through awareness, practice and meditation.

This Kundalini force is depicted as a serpent, reposing in a coiled base three times around the spine.  When activated, this force travels through three channels, or nadis; the sushumna, the ida, & the pingala.  These nadis are identical to the parts of the caduceus.  The sushumna, like the staff, is vertical and straight, traveling in parallel motion with the spine.  The ida and pingala channels twist together like that of the two snakes,  intersecting at a handful of point, or chakra centers.The sushumna is the stabilizing and grounding core, connecting the base with the crown.  Each of the chakras are situated along the column of the sushumna.  Kundalini moves upward through this pathway.  The Ida and Pingala nadis work together in polarity and duality, just like Yin and Yang.  Ida, the left channel, represents feminine and lunar energy as is connected to emotions.  Pingala on the other hand is associated with masculine and solar energy as well as mental and physical endeavors.  Kundalini energy has the potential to activate when both of these nadis are in balance with each other.

 In the East, the symbol of the two serpents twisting on the rod corresponds to the two currents Pingala and Ida which coil around the Merudanda: the first is red, hot and dry, likened to the Sun and the Alchemic Sulphur; the second, Ida, is cold and wet, like the Alchemic Mercury and is correlated with the Moon for its silver pallor.According to yoga, tantra and the science of kundalini, prana is supposed to originate in pingala nadi.

Within the framework of the spinal cord, there are three channels known as nadis in yoga.One is called ida, another is pingala and the third is sushumna. Ida nadi represents the mental energy, pingala represents prana or pranic energy and sushumna represents spirit or spiritual awareness.The human energy system is composed of five groups of organs that function synergistically and the communities of energy bodies in the higher and lower mind. The five groups are the chakras, aura, nadis, minor energy centres in the hands and feet and the kandas. The energy system, as a structural and functional unit, can be seen as a power plant and grid of substations and power lines that transmute the consciousness of the Self (Atman) into unqualified energy (prana), unqualified energy from one frequency into another, and unqualified energy into subtle matter.The human energy system is composed of five groups of organs that function synergistically and the communities of energy bodies in the higher and lower mind. The five groups are the chakras, aura, nadis, minor energy centers in the hands and feet and the kandas. The energy system, as a structural and functional unit, can be seen as a power plant and grid of substations and power lines that transmute the consciousness of the Self (Atman) into unqualified energy (prana), unqualified energy from one frequency into another, and unqualified energy into subtle matter.The yogic concept of Nadis as a system of energy channels is similar to the Chinese system of Meridians which is the basis of Chinese medicine. In Yogic system, the sushumna runs through the centre of the spine, beginning at the coccyx and ending at the crown of the head, this corresponds with the Governing Vessel and the Conceptual Vessel in Chinese medicine. Sushumna is the path of Kundalini (the coiled serpent energy located at the base of the spine) which is considered the most powerful source of energy found in a human being.Ancient yogic texts advise that the ida and pingala together with the sushumna are the ruling nadis and begin at either side of the first chakra. The ida is channelled via the left nostril while the pingala through the right. The nadis two main functions is the ability to absorb Prana directly from the air on inhalation and their ability to throw off toxins on exhalation. The second function is activating the serpent energy called Kundalini. Kundalini is a Sanskrit word which means ring or coil; it is symbolized by a sleeping serpent which faces downward at the base of the sushumna.In ancient Yogic tradition, we are told that through discipline and exercise a student activated the Kundalini first by having it rise through the sushumna until it reaches the crown chakra. When this is accomplished and Kundalini is fully awakened, the ida and pingala merge with the sushumna forming one channel through which this vital force can travel through the nadir and the student then achieves enlightenment.

These three nadis originate in mooladhara chakra, which is situated at the perineum or cervix. Pingala nadi flows to the right from mooladhara and continues to cross ida at each chakra all the way up to ajna.

Pingala nadi is the distributing channel for prana in the body, and from each chakra the pranas are disseminated to every organ of the body.

From swadhisthana the pranic energy is distributed to the genito-urinary system. Manipura chakra supplies prana to the digestive system and anahata supplies the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

From vishuddhi, distribution takes place to the ears, eyes, nose and throat, and ajna chakra is the distributor of energy through which man’s brain is fed.Prana is conscious energy, which means that the Nādīs also transmit consciousness. By means of the Nādīs one can see and hear things at a great distance and move in other levels of consciousness. There are numerous reports from people who were clinically dead and then came back to life again. They nearly all described how they traveled along a tunnel with light radiating at the end. This tunnel is the Nādī through which life escapes from the body.

We can also have such “tunnel experiences” in dreams and on astral journeys. With these we are not really outside the body but in an altered state of consciousness. The Nādīs make it possible for us to take mental journeys of discovery throughout the entire Universe. With their help our consciousness is able to go to any place we would like without the body having to move at all.

Three Nādīs are of special importance – IDĀ, PINGALĀ and SUSHUMNĀ.

IDĀ arises in the left side of the body and represents the moon principle

PINGALĀ begins on the right side of the body and symbolises the sun principle.

SUSHUMNĀ runs through the central channel of the spinal cord and represents the consciousness.

On the physical level PINGALĀ has its counterpart in the Parasympathetic Nervous System, IDĀ in the Sympathetic Nervous System, and SUSHUMNĀ in the Central Nervous System.

The moon symbolises the mind with its changeable feelings, whereas the sun represents the intellect. Just as our emotions and thoughts change constantly, the moon is also constantly changing its form. The intellect, however, is a stable and constant principle like the sun. Only when harmony and balance prevail between the moon system and sun system are we healthy and capable of developing further mentally and spiritually.We are able to activate and harmonise the Nādīs through the breath. When we breathe through the left nostril in Prānāyāma we activate the Idā Nādī. The Idā Nādī cools, quietens and refreshes body and mind like the silvery light of the moon. Pingalā Nādī, however, which is influenced by breathing through the right nostril has a warming and activating influence, in the same way as sunshine warms the earth and stimulates the growth of vegetation.Idā and Pingalā begin in the brain at approximately the level of the Pituitary Gland. Idā has an effect on the right side of the brain whilst Pingalā influences the left hemisphere. To maintain balance both Nādīs run in a snake-like course from one side of the body to the other. At the points where they cross they also meet with the central Nādī, Sushumnā. At those places where the power and radiance of the sun and moon meet, together with the strengthening effect of the Sushumnā, very powerful energy centres called CHAKRAS form.

The first crossing of the Nādīs at the top of the spinal column forms the Throat Chakra (Vishuddhi Chakra) and the last crossing at the base of the spinal column forms the Root Centre (Mūlādhāra Chakra). Here the Idā Nādī flows on the left side of the body and the Pingalā Nādī on the right side, and it is precisely here that our dormant consciousness lies hidden. 
To understand the phenomenon of energy and healing it would be essential to understand about chakraas. Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning wheel. At certain spots in human body energy moves in a particular direction and forms shapes that resemble certain shapes in the physical world. It will be pertinent to say that these are imaginary shapes meaning if our body is surgically opened, no such chakraas would be physically found.

One may wonder as to how these chakraas were discovered if they did not exist physically. Under deep meditation when one achieves a no thought state of mind, chakraas become clearly visible in our subtle or energy body. There are seven such chakraas in our subtle body.           

There are six chakras through which pingala nadi passes. The first one is mooladhara chakra from which it originates. The second is swadhisthana where the nadi crosses to the left. The third is manipura chakra where the nadi crosses to the right. And the fourth is anahata where the nadi crosses to the left. The fifth is vishuddhi where the nadi crosses to the right and the sixth is ajna where the nadi terminates from the right. Similarly, ida nadi also crosses at each chakra but in the reverse order. Every sincere yoga aspirant should have a clear understanding of the pathway of these three major nadis.

In yoga, pranayama techniques are used to control the movement of these vital energies within the body, which is said to lead to the increased vitality of the practitioner.

Prana constitutes the second sheath (kosa) of a human being (the Atman or the Self). Kundalini is energy but it has an impact on and is generated by (cause and effect of) all the koshas:

Annamaya Kosa (Gross Body)

Pranamaya Kosa (Vital Air Sheath)

Manomaya Kosa (Mental Sheath)

Vigyanamaya Kosa (Intellectual Sheath)

Karanamaya Kosa or Anandmaya Kosa (Causal Sheath)