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I mean... all that "chakra" breathing actually has a dramatic effect on the parasympathetic nervous system and stress reactions. It's not all bullshit. Medicin

I mean... all that "chakra" breathing actually has a dramatic effect on the parasympathetic nervous system and stress reactions. It's not all bullshit. Medicine came from somewhere.

johnchristopher 11y ago
Did you miss the point on purpose ? Also: > [redacted out] breathing actually has a dramatic effect on the parasympathetic nervous system and stress reactions
RIMR 11y ago
>all that "chakra" breathing actually has a dramatic effect on the parasympathetic nervous system and stress reactions. You aren't wrong, but that doesn't mean that "chakras" exist. Meditation is good for you, that's all. No magic here.
- jMyles 11y ago
  Are you saying that people who use the chakra abstraction to think about the human body are claiming that they have magical powers? That is not my experience. It's just an abstraction to ease consideration of the complexity. It's no different than dividing the body into "circulatory system," "endocrine system," etc. These designations are also not well-defined (ie, reasonable people disagree about whether various parts of the anatomy belong in one system or the other), but they make it much easier to learn about the body and how one can expect it to work. The chakras were created (ie, defined) in the 700s and have worked well for many people since that time. Nobody (that I know of) is claiming they are "magic."
  - RIMR 11y ago
    >Are you saying that people who use the chakra abstraction to think about the human body are claiming that they have magical powers? That is not my experience. "Chakras" are from Indian/Hindu mythology. They are defined as the seven centers of "spritual energy" in the human body. "Spiritual Energy" is just magic by a different name. If the concept is enlightening and helps with meditation and self-reflection, that's great! It doesn't mean that "Chakras" exist. There is no scientific support for Chakras.
    - jMyles 11y ago
      I don't follow. I can say "well, lympocytes and T-cells exist, but there is no scientific support for the immune system!" But how can you prove that the immune system exists as such? The immune system isn't a "real" thing. Instead, we have created an abstraction by describing the function of a collection of structures and processes and named it the "immune system." Similarly, there is no claim to prove or disprove about chakras. It's just a way to view the function of the body and mind. And, for a very long time, it's been very useful for many people. Your finger-pointing about who does or doesn't believe in "magic" is not pertinent.

I mean... all that "chakra" breathing actually has a dramatic effect on the parasympathetic nervous system and stress reactions. It's not all bullshit. Medicine came from somewhere.

johnchristopher 11y ago

Did you miss the point on purpose ? Also: > [redacted out] breathing actually has a dramatic effect on the parasympathetic nervous system and stress reactions

RIMR 11y ago

>all that "chakra" breathing actually has a dramatic effect on the parasympathetic nervous system and stress reactions. You aren't wrong, but that doesn't mean that "chakras" exist. Meditation is good for you, that's all. No magic here.

jMyles 11y ago
Are you saying that people who use the chakra abstraction to think about the human body are claiming that they have magical powers? That is not my experience. It's just an abstraction to ease consideration of the complexity. It's no different than dividing the body into "circulatory system," "endocrine system," etc. These designations are also not well-defined (ie, reasonable people disagree about whether various parts of the anatomy belong in one system or the other), but they make it much easier to learn about the body and how one can expect it to work. The chakras were created (ie, defined) in the 700s and have worked well for many people since that time. Nobody (that I know of) is claiming they are "magic."
- RIMR 11y ago
  >Are you saying that people who use the chakra abstraction to think about the human body are claiming that they have magical powers? That is not my experience. "Chakras" are from Indian/Hindu mythology. They are defined as the seven centers of "spritual energy" in the human body. "Spiritual Energy" is just magic by a different name. If the concept is enlightening and helps with meditation and self-reflection, that's great! It doesn't mean that "Chakras" exist. There is no scientific support for Chakras.
  - jMyles 11y ago
    I don't follow. I can say "well, lympocytes and T-cells exist, but there is no scientific support for the immune system!" But how can you prove that the immune system exists as such? The immune system isn't a "real" thing. Instead, we have created an abstraction by describing the function of a collection of structures and processes and named it the "immune system." Similarly, there is no claim to prove or disprove about chakras. It's just a way to view the function of the body and mind. And, for a very long time, it's been very useful for many people. Your finger-pointing about who does or doesn't believe in "magic" is not pertinent.