Purifying the Body (June 25, 2007)
The last Sunday, I was fortunately invited for a sweat lodge with a Sun Dance group of Mexicans. This was a surprise gift for me from the Universe since I needed to purify my energy in the Body as I was intensifying my own healing.
The sweat lodge is a perfect method for body purification, but there are other methods that help you purify the body. Traditional practices like Yoga, especially Ashtanga Yoga, Tai Chi, and Chi Gong, are all good and encourage for you to start on a regular basis.
Then, why is it so important to purify the body? Purification of the Body is in fact considered as the starting point for spiritual journey. The Body is the temple of the Soul. Unless the body is energetically cleansed and purified by removing all clutters, your Mind cannot stay calm, and therefore the Soul cannot evolve peacefully. Traditionally, Yoga was practiced not only for improving health but also for enhancing the quality of meditation and it was practiced before meditation. Tai Chi and Chi Gong are meditative movement and they purify and effectively circulate the energy in the Body.
I have met so many spiritual seekers who have wonderful skills, but not taking care of their Body, nor purifying the Body on the regular basis. The Body, Mind and Soul are all integrated. If you maintain the Body purified, you will notice immediately that your Mind is calmer and therefore it is easier for you to get in touch with your Soul.
Purifying the Body is like a surrender of your physical body to the power of the Universe. You may experience a lot of resistance in the beginning until you reach a certain level. Be patient and committed! You will soon know how awakening this physical surrender is.
Please take good care of your physical Body as it is the temple of your Soul. Of course, it includes eating well and healthy. Please avoid and eliminate toxic foods and drinks as much as you can (greasy foods, deep flied foods, highly processed foods, prepared foods, sugar, too much caffeine, too much alcohol and recreational drugs). You will see the result immediately and you will truly feel great!
