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Revision as of 13:46, 19 February 2003 by 152.73.2.237 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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. The energy of the chakras is not measurable scientifically. This does not mean that they do not exist, of course!
The seven chakras are described as being present in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the the head. The chakras are usually associated with the colours red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue and purple.
Some people say that there is an eighth chakra, white, atop the head. Some deny it, of course.
Each chakra is associated with an aspect of consciousness.
The chakras are:
- Root chakra
- Navel chakra
- Solar plexus chakra
- Heart chakra
- Throat chakra
- Third eye chakra
- Crown chakra
The author Peter Kjærulff 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