The discussion centers around an email promoting a meditation session focused on "Balancing of Chakras" at a university health center. Participants express strong opinions about the appropriateness of a university promoting concepts associated with New Age practices, particularly the term "chakras," which many view as pseudoscientific. Some argue that while meditation can offer genuine health benefits, the framing of the session with New Age terminology detracts from its credibility. Others acknowledge that meditation has been shown to reduce stress and improve mental health, citing various studies that support its efficacy. However, there is concern that the inclusion of unscientific elements could mislead students and undermine the institution's reputation. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with meditation and hypnosis, highlighting the variability in individual responses to these practices. Overall, the thread reflects a tension between traditional medical perspectives and alternative wellness practices, questioning the role of educational institutions in endorsing such approaches.
Now, in that context, it all makes sense. 
Though, I'm a bit concerned about phyzmatix who seems to have three chakras in need of rubbing. 