There are seven basic vibratory rates (bodies) which we use to progress from very basic energies to the very highly developed superhuman levels. These bodies interpenetrate one another, the higher bodies extending further out. There are levels beyond the seven, but we will not work with them in this book because they are useable only by the very advanced. The densest of these bodies, and the only one readily seen, is the physical. The other bodies, vibrating at correspondingly higher rates, are the emotional, mental, intuitional, atmic (atma means great self), monadic (monad is a unit), and divine. A man or woman, however, is not these seven bodies; each is rather a pure consciousness which can reside in anyone or a combination of bodies. There are very few people in this particular age whose consciousness is so developed, their bodies so vivified and attuned, that they function in all bodies at once; but this is nonetheless the ultimate goal of earthly development. A person functioning in all bodies at once that is, all bodies in harmony with his or her consciousness lives as perfect a life as is possible on this earth.

Most people interact with others and the world only through a few of their bodies. A person may be primarily physical/emotional or physical/mental or perhaps mental/spiritual. Aquarian Age energies push for balance and synthesis of all bodies; no matter whether or not you are interested in Kundalini, you have to work with your different bodies or levels of consciousness.

The physical body is a living machine through which our higher bodies express themselves. In blocking off your physical body, so do you block the expressions of your higher self. You can feel or think a good deal, but if you deny physical expression or action you become frustrated and subject to further problems. Problems which manifest in the physical body as aches, pains, or illness are simply the result of blocks preventing the expression of higher bodies. The physical body is composed of cells marked by their own i individuality. We should not keep these cells under a conscious control or dominating control, but a loving one. If one considers the physical body as a universe unto itself, each of us is "god" of our own universe. The physical body has two parts, the dense and the etheric; the etheric is very closely connected with our nervous systern. 

One can use Kundalini on the physical level to achieve a healthier body. The technique of directing Kundalini having been learned, energy may be sent to different areas of the body for rejuvenation, healing and strengthening. Working with it, one develops a sense of how much to send to each area and how it works best. The exercise for Kundalini Movement and Chakra Cleansing on page 55 is excellent for understanding how to guide the energy. Letting the Kundalini flow gently into the area needing healing changing it to the quality of liquid silk is very soothing; the frequency of the energy changes to one more conducive to general healing. Bathe a particular area in this energy. Next, diffuse the energy throughout the entire body. Several sessions a week will increase circulation, help release blocks and generally aid in maintaining a youthful body. Faced with a need for greater than normal physical exertion, fill your body with the power of Kundalini; breathe it throughout the entire body, let it flow through and then do the task. Practice with it to see how to handle and use it.

When physically affected by the various aches and pains stemming from raised Kundalini effect, promote release with deep, peaceful breathing followed by massage in the affected area; allow thoughts and feelings to come to your consciousness. Such an open meditation can be most helpful. If you cannot, for some reason, massage the hurt area (perhaps it is too painful), focus your attention on that area instead; concentrate your energy there and go into , the discomfort. Often the aches and pains will leave in a short while and you will develop a memory or awareness of what has occurred.

The physical body, cleansed and refined by the Kundalini, will appear youthful and be very energetic. It will seldom be ill (or illness will be short) , have great power, and be capable of paranormal feats.

Our feelings emanate from the emotional body. We feel anger there, frustration when our needs are not met. From the emotional body we learn to give and express love and caring, thus fulfilling our needs to be in relationships. The emotional body is very demanding; seeking fulfillment, if not directly, through vaiious hidden ways. Feeling depleted or unable to express, it may seek gratification and balance in smoking, eating certain foods, irrational behavior or any number of other ways. When we keep direct contact with our emotions we can deal with these in better ways.

As the Kundalini cleanses the emotional area, one may find that emotions are out of proportion to. a given situation. There may be crying spells or other emotional states without apparent reason; the Kundalini is simply hitting a block full force. One's usual reaction is to block again; it is much better to enter an open meditation, allowing thoughts and feelings to surface, thus letting the block release. The block may be related to the feeling level either of a past life or an earlier experience from this life. It may also represent a present problem. Sometimes it even relates to things which have not yet happened but have only begun to manifest through the system.