A chakra is an energy center in your body that can affect how you feel and behave. It's like a hub of spiritual power.
In yoga and other Eastern traditions, people talk about seven main chakras, which are located at different points on the body, from the crown of the head to the base of the spine. Each chakra is associated with a particular color, sound, and set of emotions or qualities. For example, the root chakra is connected to feelings of safety and security, while the heart chakra is linked to love and compassion.
When people practice yoga, meditation, or other spiritual practices, they often focus on balancing their chakras by working with specific colors, sounds, or visualizations to calm or energize each center. This can help them feel more centered, confident, and in tune with themselves. Some people believe that when a chakra is blocked or out of balance, it can affect not just our emotions but also our physical health.
(Note: The word "chakra" is often used as a noun, but it's also possible to use it as a verb, meaning to work with or focus on the energy centers in your body. For example, "She spends her days chakrating and meditating to connect with her inner self.")
(Ayurveda) Any of (at least more than) seven centres of spiritual energy in the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.
