C.A. : Certified Acupuncturist.

cabala (cabbala, cabbalah, kabala, kabbala, kabbalah, kabbalism, Qabalah, Qabbalah) : An eclectic mystical system of ancient Jewish origin analogous to yoga. It encompasses angelology, demonology, meditation, and prayer.

CAM (Complementary Alternative Medicine) : An acronym used by researchers, academics and health professionals to refer to complementary medicine.

centering : Grounding your energy through meditation often before rituals or healing treatments to help harness and direct the balanced energy.

chakra : Any of an indefinite number of yogic alleged invisible bodily openings for "life energy."

chakra energy centers : Chakra is Sanskrit for wheel, or vortex, and it refers to each of the seven energy centers of which our consciousness is composed.

chakra healing (chakra balancing, chakra energy balancing, chakra therapy, chakra work) : Any method akin to aura balancing and relating to chakras.

chakras : Energy centers in the body which are best cleansed, opened, and balanced. Too much or too little energy in one chakra can be the cause of health problems or frustrations in everyday life.

channeling : Transmission of information or energy from a nonphysical source through humans. These persons called "channels," "channelers," or "mediums" are sometimes in an apparent trance during the communication. Sources include angels, discarnate former humans, extraterrestrials, and levels of consciousness.

channeling prophesy : speaking in tongues, information from light, loving, higher consciousness' spiritual beings, Ascended Masters, Archangels, Angels, Saints, etc delivered through a human. Be sure to pick a higher consciousness light and loving station. Not in our context communication with the deceased. In a Christian religious context would be called prophesy or speaking in tongues.

chant : Repetition of magical phrases, syllables, or words to produce a desired effect as well as bring the chanter to a deeper meditative state. See also Mantra.

chi : Chinese term for the all-encompassing universal life force that flows in and around our body. Also Ki, Prana, Mana and other names in other belief systems.

chinese medicine : originated over 3,000 years ago, but stagnated for centuries; overall its development has been slow. It probably stems from shamanism. The basis of Chinese medicine is Taoism according to which spirits (shen) inhabit the body and take care of its functions. The foundational text of Chinese medicine—known as the Classic of Internal Medicine, the Huangdi Neijing, The Yellow Emperor's Classic, etc. was completed by the first century C.E.

chiropractor : Healer using therapy that attributes disease to neural malfunction with treatment primarily based on manipulation of the spinal column. Originally, a healer who used his hands to manipulate the body.

christ : (Greek) Pure, perfect, ideal, or anointed. The only begotten Son of God, the creator or essence of all that can be known.

church : comes from the Greek word ekklesia. Ekklesia is not a religious word as originally used among the Greeks. Ekklesia is a compound word meaning "ek, out of, and klesis, a calling" (W.E. Vine, vol. 1 pg. 83). The word is used in its basic, secular sense in Acts 19: 32, 39 - an assembly and, then, a lawful assembly.

clairaudience : 1. The supposed power to perceive sounds (e.g., music and voices) not within the known extent of human perception. 2. The supposed power to perceive sounds from "alien dimensions," such as the voices of spirits.

clairvoyant : One who claims to have clairvoyance, the ability to obtain information in a way that does not involve using any of the known human senses.

cleansing : Purification through a ritual bath or through meditation to cleanse the psyche. Traditionally performed before every ritual.

collective unconscious (universal consciousness) : Alleged inborn psychological bedrock--common to all humans but varying with the particular society, people, or race--that enables telepathy.

color therapy : (chromopathy, chromotherapy, color healing): Method that states that colors — e.g. of light, food, and clothing — have wide ranging curative effects. Supposedly, cures result from correction of "color imbalances." Color therapy often is a form of chakra healing.

complementary medicine : Various practices such as meditation, homeopathy, massage, etc., that are not considered as part of traditional Western medicine. They are most often used in conjunction with conventional treatments such as surgery and drugs. This approach also focuses on developing a strong relationship of trust and care between patient and caregiver.

confucius : (551-479 BC) The most famous philosopher of ancient China. According to tradition, he was born in Lu, China. Author of the Ch'un Ch'iu (Spring and Autumn Annals) and possible compiler of some early poetry.

conversion : Turning from one religion (or no religion) to a particular religion.

core energy healing : inner self healing process.

craniosacral therapy : is a system that employs gentle manual body contact to palpate and interact with the patients cranio-sacral system. Practitioners believe that this is the primary physiological system which sustains and distributes the self-healing energies of the body. The action of the cranio-sacral system imparts a subtle but palpable rhythmic motion to the entire body structure.

crystal ball : A ball made of quartz crystal or glass that is used for scrying.

crystal healing : Many cultures have imbued crystals with mystical qualities and it has long been believed that they both store and conduct awakening-healing energies. Different crystals and stones are said to resonate at different vibrational frequencies, offering varying healing possibilities.

crystalline children : A new breed of humanity, here to accelerate the Awakening of the Planet.

crystalomancy : Fortune telling by gazing into a crystal rock or crystal ball.

C.S.W. : Certified Social Worker.

cupping : Cupping is a form of Chinese pain therapy in which the practitioner creates suction in a cup and applies it to the body so that the skin is drawn up and around the cup. Cupping brings fresh blood to the area thereby improving circulation. It helps open up the chest and the lungs. Most commonly, it’s used for aches and pains and respiratory problems.