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| A '''chakra''' is an energy centre in the human body as taught in |
A '''chakra''' is an energy centre in the human body as taught in ]n ] and some related cultures. Chakras are also believed in by some ] adherents. Chakra means 'wheel' in ]. | ||
| A chakra is a locus of life energy. There are seven chakras in the body - each is an interface for the flow of life energy. A chakra vitalises a physical body and is associated with interactions of a physical, mental nature. | A chakra is a locus of life energy. There are seven chakras in the body - each is an interface for the flow of life energy. A chakra vitalises a physical body and is associated with interactions of a physical, mental nature. | ||
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Current technology is not capable of measuring life energy or chakras. | ||
| The seven main chakras are described as being present in an ascending column from the base of the ] 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 correspondences. | The seven main chakras are described as being present in an ascending column from the base of the ] 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 correspondences. | ||
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A chakra is an energy centre in the human body as taught in Indian yoga and some related cultures. Chakras are also believed in by some New Age adherents. Chakra means 'wheel' in sanskrit.
A chakra is a locus of life energy. There are seven chakras in the body - each is an interface for the flow of life energy. A chakra vitalises a physical body and is associated with interactions of a physical, mental nature. Current technology is not capable of measuring life energy or chakras.
The seven main chakras are described as being present 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 correspondences.
| chakra | color | primary functions | associated element |
| Root chakra | red | instinct, sexual energy | earth |
| Navel chakra (Hara) | orange | emotion | water |
| Solar plexus chakra | yellow | intellect | fire |
| Heart/lung chakra | emerald green or pink | devotion, love, compassion | air |
| Throat chakra | cyan | speech, self-expression | ether |
| Third eye | indigo | intuition, ESP | time |
| Crown chakra (just above the head) | white; assumes the color of dominant chakra | connection to god | space |
The author Peter Kjaerulff in his book The Ringbearers Diary describes the chakras in great detail, including why they look as they do and what their exact function is.
See also: Qi - Aura - Kirlian photography