The Bridge Between Energy and Body – How Our Energetic Self Connects to the Physical

There’s a profound connection between our physical body and our energy body – a connection that influences how we heal, feel, and grow spiritually. This connection isn’t just conceptual. It’s deeply rooted in the structure of our being, weaving together the nervous system, fascia, and subtle energies that flow through us.

Understanding this relationship can unlock powerful healing and allow us to connect more deeply with ourselves.

The Energy Body: Layers of Our Subtle Self

The energy body mirrors and influences our physical form. In many traditions, it’s understood as a multi-layered system that includes:

• Chakras – Spinning wheels of energy along the spine, regulating emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Each chakra corresponds to different aspects of our being.

• Aura – The electromagnetic field surrounding the body that reflects our emotional and mental states.

• Meridians & Nadis – Channels that distribute life force energy (prana) across the body, similar to how blood vessels carry nutrients.

• Subtle Bodies – Energetic layers extending beyond the physical body, including emotional, mental, and spiritual layers.

  
  

This energetic infrastructure forms the foundation for holistic practices like Reiki, acupuncture, and breathwork.

The Nervous System: Translating Energy to Matter

At the core of this connection is the nervous system – the bridge between energy and the physical body.

The nervous system carries electrical impulses that translate energetic shifts into physical sensations, movements, and emotions. When energy flows freely through the body, the nervous system registers this as ease, vitality, and relaxation. On the other hand, when energy stagnates, the nervous system signals discomfort, stress, or even pain.

This explains why emotional and energetic blocks often manifest as tightness, fatigue, or illness in the body.

Fascia: The Web That Holds Energy and Emotion

While the nervous system translates energy, fascia – the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs – stores and transmits it.

Fascia is highly sensitive and conductive, often referred to as the “liquid crystalline matrix” of the body. It responds to emotional energy, trauma, and vibration, tightening under stress or softening in relaxation.

Unresolved energy can become “stuck” in the fascia, creating chronic pain or stiffness. This is why physical movement alone may not release tension – because the underlying cause is energetic.

In Simple Terms:

• Energy flows through chakras and meridians.

• The nervous system interprets this energy.

• Fascia stores, responds to, and amplifies these signals, holding patterns until they are released.

  
  

When we engage in energy healing, sound baths, breathwork, or meditation, we’re working with this entire system – unlocking not just physical tightness but the emotional and energetic layers beneath it.

A Personal Story – Listening to My Body’s Subtle Signals

I vividly remember a time during my healing journey when I felt deep tension in my shoulders and neck. No amount of stretching, massage, or rest seemed to help.

It wasn’t until I turned inward and began working with breathwork and energy healing that I noticed a shift. As I focused on balancing my heart and throat chakras, I began to feel subtle warmth spreading across my upper back.

It felt as though something was finally “unlocking” – not just physically, but energetically. Over the next few days, the tightness in my shoulders began to dissolve.

I realised that this wasn’t just muscle tension – it was stored emotional energy that had been held in my fascia for years. By working with my energy body, I was able to release patterns my physical body had been holding onto.

This experience was a reminder that healing happens in layers – what begins as an energetic shift ripples through the fascia, nervous system, and eventually the muscles and tissues.

How Energy Healing Supports Physical Health

When you work with the energy body, you’re creating space for the nervous system and fascia to reset. This can lead to:

• Tingling or warmth as energy moves through areas of tension.

• A sense of lightness in places that previously felt heavy or stuck.

• Emotional release, as blocked energy clears.

  
  

Over time, these subtle shifts create lasting physical and emotional transformation.

Practical Ways to Connect to Your Energy Body

If you’re feeling called to explore this deeper, here are a few practices to begin with:

1. Breathwork: Deep, conscious breathing calms the nervous system and allows energy to flow more freely. Try placing your hands over your heart and breathing deeply for five minutes.

2. Body Scanning: Lie down and mentally scan your body from head to toe. Notice areas that feel heavy, tight, or numb. Breathe into those spaces and invite release.

3. Energy Healing or Reiki: Book a one-on-one session with me here to explore how energy healing can support your body’s natural flow.

4. Gentle Movement or Yoga: Allow your body to move intuitively. Stretching and fluid movements encourage the fascia to soften and release stored energy.

5. Meditation with Visualisation: Imagine light moving through your chakras and fascia, dissolving blockages and bringing harmony to your body.

Your Body is Always Communicating

Healing doesn’t have to be forceful. Sometimes, simply listening and being present is enough to create powerful shifts.

Take a moment today, breathe deeply, and ask: What does my body need from me right now?

Trust the answer that rises. Your body holds incredible wisdom – all you need to do is listen.

If you feel called to dive deeper, book a session with me or reach out for more information. I’d love to support you on your healing journey.