Aura (paranormal)

In parapsychology and some spiritual traditions, an aura, or energy field, is said to be an emanation produced by and surrounding the body of a person, animal or object, unique to the individual, and which is typically regarded to be an ever present and essential part of its being. In some esoteric positions, the aura is described as a subtle body. Psychics and holistic medicine practitioners often claim to have the ability to see the size, color and type of vibration of an aura. In spiritual alternative medicine, the human aura is seen as part of a hidden anatomy that reflects the state of being and health of a client, often understood to even comprise centers of vital force called chakras. Such claims are not supported by scientific evidence and are thus considered pseudoscience. When tested under scientific controlled experiments, the ability to see auras has not been proven to exist.