Fitness & Energy: Master Your Spiritual Body

Is Your Spiritual Body Keeping Up With Your Physical Body? (And How the Gym Can Help!)

We often focus on our spiritual growth, diving deep into meditation and prayer. But what about our physical bodies? Are they keeping pace with our spiritual development? My teacher, Master Choa Kok Sui, used to emphasize the importance of 20 minutes of physical exercise a day – any type of physical exercise. And he was right.

It's a principle I live by, and it's something I've learned to integrate into my routine, even at the gym.

The Energetic Benefits of Physical Exercise

Right now, I'm heading to the gym, a place with endless equipment, cycling, a pool, and a sauna – all places I love for my physical and energetic well-being. But here's an insight you might not have considered:

Whenever you work out, the muscles nearby purge negative energy.

Think about it:

• Sit-ups don't just strengthen your core; they cleanse your solar plexus chakra, and likely also the heart and throat chakras.

• A full-body workout literally squirts out negative, dirty, used-up energy from your system. When you squeeze a muscle, it helps expel that murky gray or red energy.

Beyond purging, exercise also helps to infuse good energy into your system. If you do a lot of meditation and then follow it with a workout, it helps to:

1. Distribute the energy throughout your body.

2. Release any excess energy that might feel overwhelming.

3. Help that energy go further and be more deeply integrated into your system.

Keeping the Energy Clean (Even at the Gym)

I remember when I was younger, I used to be an "energy snob." I stopped going to gyms because I felt people were purging negative energy everywhere, rubbing it on the equipment. It felt... nasty.

But now, my approach is different. I still bring my MP3 player with M-chanting or "data luxury" mantras to keep my personal space clean. And beyond that, I make it a point to cleanse the entire gym energetically while I'm there. It’s a small service I provide, ensuring the environment remains light and clean for everyone.

My Gym Routine: From 30 Minutes to a Full Hour

I started with about 30 minutes of actual working out, then extended it to an hour, then two. Now, I find that a solid one-hour routine is perfectly doable and sustainable. If it's too long, it can feel like a chore, but an hour is just right to get a good combination of weights and cardio.

Cardio is excellent for strengthening your "health rays" – those energetic extensions from your being.

The Sauna & Pool: A Sanctuary for Energy Work

After my main workout, I always head to the steam sauna. This is where I take my energy work to the next level. I energize the air prana and water prana within the sauna, often using green light for healing, or sometimes orange light. Just yesterday, it got so hot, I energized it with red energy to help expand the lungs and infuse physical vitality.

Then, there's the pool and hot tub. Hundreds of people use these facilities daily, and they leave behind a lot of energetic residue. So, another "side service" I provide is to keep the pool and hot tub energized. People literally suck up that fresh energy every day!

After the sauna, I always jump into the energized pool. The feeling afterward is incredible – so light, almost like a new person. Every time I leave the gym, I feel refreshed and renewed.

A "Break State" for Your Mind

Beyond the physical and energetic cleansing, the gym also offers a powerful mental "break state." Whatever you were thinking about or whatever mood you were in before you went, it often gets washed away. It's a mental reset. The physical exertion, like doing sit-ups or working your back, purges negative energy from your chakras and spine, leaving your mind clearer.

The Shaolin Monks: A Timeless Lesson

Master Choa Kok Sui used to tell a story about the monks before they became the renowned Shaolin Monks. They were deeply spiritual Buddhist monks, dedicated to meditation and prayer. However, their physical bodies were incredibly weak – they could barely move.

Then, a great teacher (often attributed to Bodhidharma, who came after Gautama Buddha) arrived and taught these monks physical exercises to strengthen their bodies. The lesson was profound: You must keep the physical body strong for the spiritual body to become even stronger.

So, get your workout on! Keep your physical body in shape, and watch how it empowers your spiritual journey.