Intro
If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately felt a shift in your mood—or sensed someone’s presence without hearing or seeing them—then you’ve likely tuned into the human energy system. While much of science focuses on the body’s physical energy systems like the phosphagen or aerobic pathways, in the realm of spirituality and holistic healing, there’s another kind of energy we all carry: subtle, vibrational, and deeply connected to our inner world.
This article explores that invisible, intuitive layer. We’ll look at what makes up the spiritual energy system, how it influences your life, and what you can do to become more aware of it.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Human Energy System
At its core, your energy system is the interface between your body, mind, and spirit. It holds your emotional states, stores past experiences, and interacts with the world around you.
You might’ve heard of chakras, auras, or meridians—these are all parts of this subtle anatomy. Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Chakras: These are energy centers along the spine that regulate everything from survival instincts (Root Chakra) to spiritual connection (Crown Chakra).
- Aura: Your energetic field, which surrounds your body and reflects your emotional and mental state.
- Meridians or Nadis: Channels that energy travels through, connecting organs and subtle bodies.
Unlike the physical energy systems that fuel muscles, your spiritual energy system influences how you feel, think, and relate to others.
Let’s Have A Closer Look
1. The Aura – Your Electromagnetic Signature
The aura is a luminous field that surrounds your body — often described as a kind of energetic “atmosphere” that reflects your internal state. It’s made up of multiple layers, each corresponding to different aspects of your being:
- The physical layer holds impressions of your body’s current condition.
- The emotional layer fluctuates with your moods, reflecting joy, grief, anger, or peace.
- The mental layer reveals the tone of your thoughts and beliefs.
- The spiritual layer connects you to your higher self and universal consciousness.
Have you ever walked into a room and felt an “off” vibe, even though no one said anything? That’s your aura picking up subtle information — energy is constantly being exchanged, whether you’re conscious of it or not.
2. The Chakras – Your Energy Centers
Chakras are spinning vortexes of energy located along your spine. Each chakra governs different areas of your life, both physically and energetically. When balanced, they allow energy to move freely through your system. When blocked or overactive, you might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
Here’s a breakdown of the seven main chakras:
- Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Located at the base of your spine. Governs safety, stability, and grounding.
- Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – Just below your navel. Associated with creativity, pleasure, and sexuality.
- Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) – Upper abdomen. The center of self-confidence, willpower, and personal identity.
- Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Center of the chest. Linked to love, compassion, and emotional healing.
- Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – Throat area. Governs communication and authenticity.
- Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – Between your eyebrows. Connects to intuition and inner knowing.
- Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Top of the head. The bridge to spiritual wisdom, higher consciousness, and divine connection.
We have a Chakra Balancing and Healing Course that has 6 units, all ICF CCE approved and more than 25 recorded video lessons. Sign up here if you’d like do dive deeper on this topic.
Tuning into your chakras is one of the most powerful ways to understand what’s going on inside you — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
3. The Meridians – Pathways of Life Force
Meridians are the energetic highways of your body, originating in traditional Chinese medicine. They carry qi (or chi) — your life force — throughout your system. These lines connect different organs and energy centers, and they’re the focus of practices like acupuncture, acupressure, and qigong.
There are twelve primary meridians, each linked to a major organ, as well as extraordinary meridians that serve as deep reservoirs of energy. When meridians are blocked, you might experience fatigue, stress, or even physical symptoms. When flowing freely, you’ll feel more balanced, energized, and at ease.
Think of meridians like rivers — when they’re clear and moving, the landscape (your body and emotions) thrives.
What Kind of Energy Does a Human Body Have?
In the spiritual sense, we’re made of life force energy. You might know it as prana, qi, or vital force—it’s the animating current behind our thoughts, breath, creativity, and intuition.
When this energy is flowing freely, we feel balanced, open, and alive. But when it’s blocked or depleted (through stress, trauma, negative thoughts), we can feel foggy, anxious, or disconnected.
This is why so many spiritual practices like Reiki, meditation, breathwork, and yoga exist—to restore and maintain the flow of energy.
How to Support Your Energy System
Spiritual energy isn’t something to control—it’s something to connect with. Here’s how to begin:
- Energy Reading: Learn to feel and interpret energy (in yourself or others). Our Insight Timer course offers a gentle introduction and if you’re ready to go deeper, you’ll find a full course available on our website too — practical, intuitive, and supportive every step of the way.
- Meditation & Breathwork: These practices cleanse and realign your field. If you’re new to meditation, our How to Meditate course offers a fun and simple way to start — no pressure, just support.
- Sound or Crystal Healing: Vibrations help shift stuck patterns.
- Grounding: Spend time in nature or with your bare feet on the earth.
- Journaling: Track what raises or lowers your energy.
Why It Matters
Understanding your energy system doesn’t just help with stress or anxiety—it opens a deeper connection to who you really are. When you sense the energetic roots of your moods, behaviors, or relationships, you can respond with more clarity and compassion.
The more you listen to your energy, the more aligned your life becomes.
Want to Go Deeper? My Book Can Help
If you’re just beginning to explore your energy system, or if you’ve felt energy without quite knowing how to make sense of it — Mastering Energy Reading by Yair Sagy is a powerful next step.
his book isn’t about memorizing theories or following rigid techniques. It’s about reconnecting with a natural ability that lives within you: the capacity to sense, read, and understand energy — in yourself and others. Through grounded guidance, Yair helps you develop the inner clarity to distinguish what’s truly present from what’s just noise in the mind.
Rather than giving you answers, the book invites you to listen more deeply — to your body, your intuition, and the subtle signals around you. Over time, you begin to trust your own perception and move through life with more awareness and less confusion.
It’s a practical, compassionate guide for anyone who wants to stop getting lost in mental stories and start seeing clearly through the lens of energy.
FAQs: Human Energy on a Spiritual Level
Which organs use the most spiritual energy?
The human energy system is the subtle framework that holds your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being together. It includes different energetic structures — like the aura, chakras, meridians, and subtle bodies — that influence how you feel, connect, and show up in the world. While invisible to the eye, it’s something you can learn to sense and work with. When this system is in balance, energy flows freely, and you’re more likely to feel grounded, clear, and connected. When there are imbalances, you might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself.
I’ve heard about chakras — but what do they really do?
Chakras are energy centers that regulate different aspects of your body and your life. Each of the seven main chakras corresponds to a specific area: your root chakra relates to your sense of safety and grounding, while your throat chakra governs your communication. Think of chakras as gateways that translate spiritual energy into your physical and emotional experience. If one is blocked, you might notice patterns — like difficulty expressing yourself, challenges with intimacy, or low motivation. When you bring awareness to your chakras, you begin to understand your inner world on a whole new level.
What are meridians, and how are they different from chakras?
While chakras are energy centers, meridians are energy pathways. Originating in traditional Chinese medicine, meridians carry your life force (qi or chi) throughout the body, linking organs and energetic systems. They form an interconnected network, much like a spiritual circulatory system. If a meridian is blocked or sluggish, you might feel physically or emotionally off, even without knowing why. Techniques like acupuncture, qigong, or breathwork can help restore flow. Working with meridians can be a powerful way to rebalance your energy and regain vitality.
Can I actually feel my energy? Or is it just a metaphor?
Yes, you can learn to feel your energy. At first, it may show up subtly — like tingling in your hands, a wave of warmth in your chest, or a shift in mood when entering a room. These are energetic impressions. As you develop sensitivity through practices like meditation, grounding, or energy healing, you’ll become more attuned to how energy moves within you and around you. It’s less about believing and more about observing. The more attention you give to your energy, the more tangible it becomes.
What are the subtle bodies, and how do they affect me?
Subtle bodies are energetic layers that exist alongside your physical body. There’s the emotional body (where you store feelings), the mental body (your thoughts and beliefs), and the spiritual body (your soul connection and higher wisdom). These layers influence how you process life — often in ways you’re not immediately aware of. For example, feeling physically fine but emotionally drained after an argument points to an imbalance in your emotional body. When you start noticing these distinctions, you can care for yourself more intentionally and holistically.
What’s the benefit of learning about all this?
Learning about your energy system gives you a deeper connection to your intuition, your body, and your spiritual life. Instead of reacting to stress, confusion, or fatigue without understanding why, you start to notice patterns and shifts. You gain tools to restore balance — whether through breath, movement, presence, or energetic practices. It’s not about controlling life, but learning how to move with it. When you know how your energy works, you become more empowered to live in alignment with who you truly are.
Final Thoughts
If you’re curious about how energy really works beyond the surface, our Energy Reading Course on Insight Timer is a perfect place to start. It’s designed for beginners and offers practical tools to help you sense and interpret energy—yours and others’.
You’ll learn how to:
- Feel your own energy field
- Understand what different vibrations mean
- Sense what might be throwing your balance off
Whether you’re seeking personal healing or want to support others, this is a grounding way to start your energy awareness journey.
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