Elaine McGoogan is the founder of The Oneness of You and is a transformational guide promoting self-realisation and oneness. She focuses on embodied transformation and holistic self-awareness. Her programmes, 'Transformational Journey' and 'Living Your Magnificence', aim to reveal an individuals' true essence expressed through the body.
Finding harmony between your physical body and energetic self is key to experiencing a profound sense of balance and inner peace. When you align these aspects, you unlock a deeper connection to your true self, creating a feeling of being at home within. This article explores how aligning body and energy can transform your well-being and help you rediscover your authentic essence.
Feeling at home in your body and energy field
Have you ever felt uncomfortable in your body, unsure of your place in the world, or disconnected from yourself? What if these sensations aren’t just about your physical state but also your energy?
Recently, while on holiday in the country of my birth, I felt strangely alien—like a visitor to my own home planet. This experience sparked a deep curiosity about what it means to truly feel at home in my body, regardless of where I am or what I’m doing.
Could this sense of unease come from a misalignment between our physical bodies and energy fields? What happens when we harmonise the two? Let’s explore these intriguing questions and see how embodiment and energy interconnect.
Embodiment and energy flow
Feeling at home in your body is about fully inhabiting yourself embracing your physical form with self-acceptance, groundedness and ease. This state of embodiment creates a stable foundation for energy to flow freely through you.
Your energy field, often called the aura or life force, is a dynamic reflection of your physical, emotional and spiritual state. When your body and energy are in alignment, your energy field becomes coherent, enhancing your intuition, clarity, and vitality. Think of it as a partnership: your body houses your energy, and your energy animates your body.
What is your energy field?
Your energy field is a complex, constantly shifting network of vibrations that interacts with your environment. While its full scope is vast, one foundational element is the chakra system—a series of energy centres that influence your well-being.
Here’s a quick guide to the seven major chakras and how they connect to your body and life:
1. Root chakra – Your foundation
Location: Base of the spine
Governs: Safety, grounding, bones, muscles
Message: “All is one.”
2. Sacral chakra – Your creativity & growth
Location: Lower abdomen
Governs: Reproductive system, hormones, emotions
Message: “Honor one another.”
3. Solar plexus chakra – Your power centre
Location: Upper abdomen
Governs: Digestion, personal power, confidence
Message: “Honor yourself.”
4. Heart chakra – Your connection to love
Location: Centre of the chest
Governs: Heart, circulation, emotional balance
Message: “Love is divine power.”
5. Throat chakra – Your voice & expression
Location: Throat
Governs: Communication, thyroid, respiratory health
Message: “Surrender personal will to divine will.”
6. Third eye chakra – Your insight
Location: Between the eyebrows
Governs: Vision, intuition, brain health
Message: “Seek only the truth.”
7. Crown chakra – Your higher self
Location: Top of the head
Governs: Spiritual connection, overall alignment
Message: “Live in the present moment.”
Balancing these chakras fosters harmony across all aspects of your being, allowing you to feel vibrant, connected and empowered.
5 steps to align your body and energy field
Feeling at home in your body is a journey. Here are five simple steps to help you align your energy and physical self:
1. Weave head, heart, and belly
Relax your body and focus on your breath.
Visualize energy flowing between your belly (2nd chakra), heart (4th chakra), and head (6th chakra).
Imagine the flow forming a figure-eight pattern with the heart at the centre.
2. Identify your triggers
Reflect on what’s causing your discomfort.
Is it an unresolved emotion, a challenging situation, or a habitual pattern?
Allow space for these feelings to move and release. The more you bring the discomfort to consciousness, the more movement happens – letting go of what’s no longer needed.
3. Practice conscious awareness
Notice how you react to discomfort—do you turn to food, distractions, or other habits?
Without judgment, bring awareness to these actions. Consciousness itself creates a shift.
4. Ground and connect
Connect with something or someone you love. This automatically opens your heart centre.
For me, connecting with the energy and essence of my homeland allowed me to feel “at home” within myself.
5. Stay present
Let go of recycling through past experiences or projecting into the future.
Focus on enjoying the present moment, however simple it may be.
Why this matters
When your body and energy field are aligned, you cultivate a harmonious biosphere within yourself. This alignment fosters a profound sense of balance, where your physical, emotional and energetic aspects support one another seamlessly. In this state, intuition flows effortlessly, offering guidance from within. Clarity emerges while resilience strengthens, empowering you to navigate challenges with grace. You feel rooted, as if the earth itself holds you steady, yet vibrant, radiating a light that energises both you and those around you.
Your energy field becomes a sanctuary, a protective and nurturing space that allows you to remain open to life’s beauty and possibilities, even with life’s challenges. It bridges and harmonises the inner and outer worlds. This field is not static; it evolves with you, adapting as you grow and deepen your connection with yourself.
Your energy field acts as a bridge between you and the world—a true home that you carry with you wherever you go. It reminds you that home isn’t just a physical place but a state of being where you feel safe and whole.
Step into alignment
Ultimately, everyone deserves a joyful and fulfilling life, and embracing a daily practice can help bring greater alignment and harmony to your experience.
As we approach the holiday season, a time when it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected—consider the gift of alignment. The Christmas and New Year period often comes with heightened emotions, busy schedules and the pressure of expectations, making it more important than ever to remain centred. Alignment helps you navigate the season with grace, allowing you to stay present and connected to what truly matters: love, connection and gratitude. By cultivating this inner balance, you can experience the joy of the holidays more deeply and start the New Year with clarity and purpose.
If you’re curious about your energy system and how it shapes your life, I invite you to dive in deeper and explore who you are. Discover how to truly feel at home in your body and energy field! If you need support with alignment, I offer several possibilities to work with me, one of which is a full-day programme to “Supercharge Your Wellness on All Four Levels: Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit.” To learn more, contact me through my website: Contact - The Oneness of You
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Elaine McGoogan, Energy worker & Transformational Coach
Elaine knew from the age 30 that her mission in life was to support people energetically during change and transformation. She understands very well the challenges we face when making changes having travelled and lived in many countries. The biggest constant in her life has been her work in the fields of energy and transformation. She trained for 6 years with the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, focussing on energetic body-centred personal process and healing and has been working with clients since 2007. Elaine is particularly adept at creating a safe space for clients to explore their true nature, their magnificence and mastery. A space that connects you to the bigger field of all possibilities.
