Chakra means Wheel in Sanskrit. The body has spinning energy centers that look like spinning wheels and are called Chakras. Chakras are linked to sound, light and color. To heal is to bring the chakras into alignment and balance.

The seven main chakras are described as being aligned in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra is associated with a certain color multiple specific functions an aspect of consciousness a classical element and other distinguishing characteristics.

The chakras are thought to vitalize the physical body and to be associated with interactions of both a physical and mental nature.

They are considered loci of life energy, or prana, which is thought to flow among them along pathways called nadis.

Chakra is a common term for the energy centers that occur along the midline of the body. Sometimes visualized as spinning wheels or vortices of light and color.

Chakras are centers of energy that relate to each of our body’s system and organs.

Each Chakra corresponds to a different area of the body and an aspect of the psyche.