Beyond Western Interpretations: David Crow on Plant Medicine and the Chakra System
Sep 17, 2025
The chakras aren't merely energy centers to be balanced or opened but portals through which consciousness can journey from identification with physical form to reunion with primordial awareness.
This is one of the fascinating subjects that David recently discussed on The Art of Healing podcast with host, Dr. Charlyce.
Episode 153, Beyond Western Interpretations: David Crow on Plant Medicine and the Chakra System, is part one of a two part series that journeys back through time to uncover the original purpose of the chakra system. Learn about the ancient roots of the chakra system, and be sure to tune in next week when part two of the series is released!

In this episode:
- Historical Context of Chakra Systems
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Translation of Chakras from East to West
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Relationship Between Chakras and Physical Anatomy
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Original Purpose and Evolution of the Chakra System
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Understanding Samadhi: The Ultimate Goal
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Practices of Letting Go and Dissolving the Elements
Whether you're a long-time practitioner of energy healing or simply curious about the deeper dimensions of consciousness, this conversation offers fresh insights into how we might work with subtle energy. By understanding the original purpose of these ancient systems, we can approach our spiritual practices with greater depth and authenticity.
Listen to Part One now, and return next week for Part Two!
David explores the bodies inner landscape more extensively in his FREE mini-course, The Flowers of Immortality: