Dantian (Dan Tien) Chakra Crystals
Calling a Dan Tien energy center a “chakra” is technically incorrect. While chakras are gateways for energy flow between other chakras, Dan Tien is where energy is stored. Although these two concepts are closely related, there is a fundamental difference in how they interact with energy.
The Importance of Your Dan Tien
Your Dan Tien plays a crucial role in maintaining a sound body and mind. While chakras are also significant, they are numerous throughout your body. In contrast, you only have three Dan Tien centers. These centers act as energy points from which your life force rises. Each Dan Tien is responsible for different aspects of our body and mind, effectively distributing energy.
Think of your Dan Tien as lakes where energy is stored, which then flows through our energy “nervous system.” These energies travel through our meridians and into our chakras.
Upper Dantian: The Seat of Shen
The upper Dan Tien is located in the pineal gland and is responsible for our upper energy centers, or Shen. This includes the mind, spirit, and soul. It is connected with the throat chakra, Third Eye chakra, and crown chakra. The energies from these connections are essential for keeping our thoughts and spiritual selves balanced. The upper Dantian is associated with the Fire element and is the most subtle of the three Dan Tien, being directly influenced by the middle Dantian.
Middle Dantian: The Core of Qi
The middle Dan Tien is located in the thymus gland, in the upper abdomen near the solar plexus. This is where we store our Qi energy, which is created from the food we eat and the air we breathe. Often referred to as the “spark of life,” Qi is derived from the essential things we consume. The middle Dan Tien is closely related to the heart chakra, helping us become more warm and accepting of the world around us. Qi is associated with the Water element, and cultivating this energy upwards fills the Shen energy in your upper Dan Tien. Qi is influenced by the Jing energy from your lower Dan Tien.
Lower Dantian: The Root of Jing
The lower Dantian, or Jing, is often what people refer to when discussing Dan Tien. Located in the lower abdomen a few inches below the navel, this Dan Tien is closely related to the sacral chakra and root chakra. Jing energy keeps you grounded and is connected to the Earth element. Much like sacral chakras, the Jing Dan Tien derives its power from the genetic material stored in the human body.
Your Jing is the foundation of all Dan Tien energy in your entire body. The energy stored here cultivates the energy in the rest of your energy points, making it the most substantial energy you have. If your Jing is out of balance, it can adversely affect your Qi and Shen, throwing them out of balance as well. To maintain physical alignment, balancing your Jing energy is of utmost importance.
