Energy work: meaning, chakras and connection to Tantra
How life energy, breath and touch work together in the energetic understanding
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Energy work describes methods that work with the concept of a subtle life energy. Veronika Mutti integrates this understanding into her Tantra massage and pelvic floor training in Zurich-Altstetten.
The essentials in brief:
Energy work is a collective term for methods that work with the concept of a subtle life energy, often called prana, chi or shakti. In Tantra this energy is regarded as the basis for body awareness, sensuality and inner balance.
What is energy work? A classification
Energy work is a collective term for methods based on the idea that a subtle life energy flows through the body. In different cultures this energy bears different names, for instance prana in India, chi in China or ki in Japan. In Tantra it is often called shakti.
Life energy in different cultures
As different as the terms are, the basic idea is similar: when this energy flows freely we feel alive and balanced; when it is blocked this often shows as tension or exhaustion.
Energy work as experiential knowledge, not conventional medicine
Important to know: energy work is based on traditions of experience that are thousands of years old and not on mechanisms of action proven by conventional medicine. It sees itself as a complementary, experience-oriented offer, not as a replacement for medical treatment.
A more conscious bodily feeling
Energy work can help you perceive fine bodily sensations that are often overlooked in everyday life.
More inner calm through breath and touch
Through conscious breathing work and mindful touch your nervous system can calm down and your energy flow can harmonise.
Chakras and energy centres in the body
In many traditions of energy work the chakras play a central role, seven energy centres arranged along the spine and associated with different areas of life.
The seven main chakras at a glance
| Chakra | Location | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Root chakra | Pelvic floor | Grounding and security |
| Sacral chakra | Lower abdomen | Sensuality and vitality |
| Solar plexus chakra | Upper abdomen | Self-confidence |
| Heart chakra | Chest | Love and connection |
| Throat chakra | Throat | Expression |
| Third eye | Forehead | Intuition |
| Crown chakra | Crown of the head | Consciousness |
The sacral chakra and its meaning in Tantra
In Tantra special attention is paid to the sacral chakra, as it is closely associated with sensuality, joy of life and sexual energy. Energy work in this area aims to perceive this energy consciously instead of suppressing it.
Breath and touch as tools of energy work
In practical energy work, breath and touch are the two central tools for perceiving energy consciously and setting it flowing.
Breathing work (pranayama)
Pranayama, conscious breathing techniques from the yogic tradition, are regarded as a direct tool for regulating energy and the nervous system. Even a few minutes of conscious breathing can sharpen your perception of your own energy flow.
Mindful touch as an energetic impulse
Mindful touch can make energy centres in the body conscious that are hardly perceived in everyday life. This is exactly where the energetic bodywork of the Tantra massage comes in.
Experienced guidance with heart
With over 18 years of experience, Veronika Mutti guides you mindfully and individually on the path to more energy awareness.
Energy work in Tantra and in the Tantra massage
In Tantra the pelvic area is regarded as the seat of life energy, often called Kundalini. A conscious, relaxed pelvic floor can help this energy flow more freely.
Kundalini and the pelvic area as an energy centre
In her work Veronika Mutti combines the energetic understanding of Tantra with concrete body-related exercises, for instance in pelvic floor training for men.
How Veronika Mutti works with energy work
As an experienced bodyworker with over 18 years of experience and more than 40,000 massages, Veronika Mutti guides you in Zurich-Altstetten in perceiving your own life energy more consciously. Her work can have a supportive effect if you want to deepen your body awareness and your sensual perception.
Who is energy work interesting for and what can you expect?
Energy work is suitable for everyone who is open to perceiving their body on a finer level, regardless of whether you already have previous experience with yoga, meditation or Tantra.
Openness instead of prior knowledge
You need no prior knowledge of chakras or energy systems to benefit from energy work. What matters more is openness and the willingness to engage with new bodily sensations.
What awaits you in a session
A session of energetic bodywork at Veronika Mutti usually begins with a personal conversation. Many guests report that they already feel a sense of warmth, tingling or inner spaciousness during the session.