Seven in number, these Energy centers of the physical, (and energetic) body function as psychic portals to the world at large. Elements of bodywide personal consciousness, coordinating both physical and energetic properties of the body/mind.

A centre of energy located in the subtle body where the subtle nerve channels converge like the spokes of a wheel. Six major chakras lie within the central channel. When awakened, kundalini shakti flows upward from the base of the spine through these six centres to the seventh chakra, the sahasrara, at the crown of the head.

Centers or nodes of energy in the human aura. They are frequently perceived as whirls, circles, or lotuses.

In Yoga, this is a term for one of seven spiritual energy centers in the human body.

Horoscope wheel or chart; spinal center

Wheels within the human bodies, subtle and gross, which distribute the flow of Shakti, the force of life/feeling/energy.

Any of seven centres present in the body regarded as relay stations for the flow of life forces.

a spiritual opening in your body; humans have 7 chakras that are named after the colors of the rainbow - the chakras must be kept closed in order to keep negative spirits out of your body

Psychic and energetic plexuses located in the astral body.

energy centers or vortexes that are located in the etheric body. They transfer energy between the subtle bodies and the physical body.

Each of the seven centers of spiritual power in the human body.

The Power Points of the body; the wheels of energy. Just above your head is a chakra that works with your Higher Consciousness. The Seven Major Chakras - Crown / pituitary, 3rd Eye / pineal, throat / thyroid, heart / thymus, solar plexus / lyden, spine / adrenal, lumbar / gonads. Plus various Minor Chakras - the ones the center of your hand palms, soles of the feet, behind each eye... etc.

In Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism, they are considered energy points in the body. However, the word also has its roots in the word for cosmos.

one of the seven major psychic energy centers running through the middle of the body. These chakra centers follow the same path as the spine, starting at the base of the spine and ending at the top of the head.

a centre of energy which has several functions

a centre of energy with feelings and ideas about ourselves and others

a collection bag of subtle energy for the body

an energetic center in the body displaying certain emotional, physical, and mental attributes

an energy center where Chi flows Chi is the Chinese word for energy

an energy centre within the human body

an energy point in the body, according to a Hindu method of belief

an energy point in the human body/energy system through which power and life-force flow

an invisible (to the normal human eye), center of spinning energy

a point in time and space where various flows of energy interact and create a resonance that is uniquely different from the resonance of the individual energies that originally combined to make it

a point on the body where spiritual energies meet, forming essential energy forces which aid the development and wellbeing of the mind, body and spirit

a Sanskit word used to describe the concentration of this subtle energy that is said to be located in the seven different regions of the spine and head

a Sanskrit word that refers to energy-correspondences to our endocrine-immune system

a spinning vortex of energy created within

a whirling vortex of energy

The ayurvedic term for “energy centre”. It is believed we have seven chakras, all connected.

plexus; a centre of psychic energy in the human system

Means, “wheel.” Chakras are neuro-biological/spiritual energy centers in the human body, connected together by thousands of subtle nerves/nadis. There are seven major chakras and numerous minor ones. The seven major chakras are muladhara (perineum), svadhisthana (inner reproductive organs), manipura (naval/solar plexus), anahata (heart), vishuddhi (throat), ajna (brow to medulla) and sahasrar (crown).

'Wheel'. According to yogic practices, any of the nerve plexuses or centres of spiritual energy located within the inner body of every individual. Each one is thought to be a seat of instinctive consciousness.

one of seven primary areas of condensed energy or chi

wheel` or `disc`. In yoga metaphysics refers to energy centres located in the subtle body, of which the most commonly referred to are 1) Muladhara – at the base of the spine, 2) Svadishthana - at the sacral level, 3) Manipura – at the solar plexus level , 4) Anahata – at the heart centre, 5) Vishuddha – at the throat level, 6) Ajna – at the `third eye` and 7) Sahasrara – at the crown of the head , each one representing a stage of consciousness.

(Sanskrit for "wheel," "disc," "circle.") Term used to denote the centers of light anchored in the etheric body and governing the flow of energy to the four lower bodies of man. There are seven major chakras corresponding to the seven rays and the endocrine glands.

Sanskrit term denoting one of seven major energy centers situated along the spine, plus scores of minor centers throughout the body. These correspond roughly to the nerve junctions ("little brains") where nerves from every part of the body join the spinal cord. Many Indian and Chinese modalities, especially acupuncture, focus on re-establishing the free flow of energy throughout the chakras.

a wheel or disc. See Sudarshana chakra.

The resulting energy of mixing Spiritual & Physical energies.

Refers to the seven energy centers of the body. Taken from the Sanskrit word meaning "wheel".

Ayurvedic for energy center. It is believed that there are seven chakras, which are all interconnected. When balanced, the physical, mental and spiritual aspect of "Self" is in a state of harmony, contributing to a state of health and well being. Chakras run along the base of the spine to the crown of the head. When imbalance occurs, therapies such as Reiki, colour and light therapy, crystal and stones are believed to re-balance the chakras. Yoga and meditative disciplines also contribute to re-balancing the chakras.

Literally, a wheel or circle. Energy (prana) is said to flow in the human body through three main channels (nadis), namely, Susumna, Pingala and Ida. Susumna is situated inside the spinal column. Pingala and Ida start respectively from the right and left nostrils, move up to the crown of the head and course downwards to the base of the spine. These two nadis intersect with each other and also the Susumna. These junctions of the nadis are known as chakras or the fly-wheels which regulate the body mechanism.

A sanskrit word meaning "wheel" or "circle"; usually refers to the centers or points of spiritual power that resides in or compose the human astral / subtle body. They are considered to have correspondences with the physical body and funtion as psychic portals to the world at large.

(lit. wheel) A center through which the spiritual energy flows. The different centers separate one level of consciousness from another. According to the path of Kundalini Yoga, the spiritual energy lying dormant within gets activated as one does spiritual practice, and this proceeds upward from the base of the spine to the top of the head through the sushumna nadi (central channel). In the sushumna nadi it passes through seven main chakras (or centers): Muladhar chakra - Chakra at the base of the spine Swadhisthan chakra - Chakra at the sexual organ Manipur chakra - Chakra at the navel Anahat chakra - Chakra at the heart Vishuddha chakra - Chakra at the throat Adnya chakra - Chakra in between the eyebrows Sahasrar chakra - Chakra at the crown of the head

A Sanskrit word meaning "wheel". In additional to seven or 8 major chakras associated with the human body, there are many more secondary chakras that also play a lessor role. The main function of each chakra seems to be as a step-down transformer for the higher frequency subtle energies of the aura. These energies are converted into chemical, hormonal, and cellular changes in the physical body.

Literally translates as "wheel". They are located along the spinal column around various nerve plexi. There are six located in the body, the seventh on top of the head, and the eighth and ninth above the head. Each chakra is associated with a different energy, sound, organ, color, and personality trait.

power center within the organic (and mecha?) body. Also may be a sacred site or place of pilgramage or power on a planet or island [sanskrit - "wheel"

one of the six centers of consciousness located along the spinal cord. Related to Tantra and Kundalini Shakti. The centers are muldhara, swadhisthana, manipur, anahat, vishuddha, ajna, and sahasrara. Also, the wheel.

(literally, wheel): Refers to one of seven centers of consciousness suspended on the sushumna nerve through which the Kundalini rises. The seven main chakras are located at the root base region (Muladhara), genital region (Svadhisthana), belly region (Manipura), heart region (Ana Hata), throat region (Vishudda), forehead region (Ajna), and the top of head (Sahasrara). There are also many other chakras located elsewhere throughout the body.

Energy vortexes in the body which focalize and express different aspects of the psyche.

A Yogic term used to denote a series of circular life forces around a person. The Chakra's are believed to play an important role in physical, mental and emotional health as well as in spiritual development. The seven most widely referred to Chakra's are; the base of the spine, a spot just below the navel, solar plexus, heart, throat, brow and the top of the head.

Sanskrit- wheel, circle] Hindu term for centers of energy (prana) in the human astral body. Traditionally there are seven principle chakras along the vertical axis of the body. These are often symbolized by mandala or yantra-like circular diagrams.

spinning wheel of light within the body

Wheel: A centre of psychic energy. It is also known as a knot or granthi. There are said to be many such chakras within the human body of which the most important are said to be seven: Sahasrara, Ajna, Visuddha, Anahata, Manipuraka, Svadhisthana and Muladhara. While Sahasrara is said to be anubhava chakra (a chakra of experience) the other 6 chakras are called sadhana chakras (work on which needs to be done for progress).The Upanishads speak about the Hrdya granthi- the knot of the heart of affection that ties up man to sorrow and affliction.

Chakra means 'wheel' in Sanskrit. It is imperceptible, and comprised of any of a number of spiritual energy centers in the human body. In China, chakra is said to be the paths or centers of energy. There are seven major charkas in the body, and these are all associated with endocrine glands.

"Wheel." A center of force and consciousness located within the inner bodies of man. Nerve plexes, ganglia and glands corresponding to principal chakras are located in the physical body, situated along the spinal cord from the base into the cranial chamber. Seven principal chakras, psychically seen as colored and multi-petalled lotuses, are commonly described, though many more exist.

Literally, a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel,” a chakra is a center of energy, or consciousness, located in the astral body as well as the physical body. The seven major chakras, which run from the base of the spine to the top of the head, are said to hold dormant spiritual energy that can be awakened to flow through the body.

Sanskrit meaning "wheel", they are the body's seven major energy centers, of which the heart is the 4th center. These centers relate to the Chi/Qui/Ki, the life force of our being.

An energy center in the body. Just as the physical body has organs that perform specific functions to maintain the body, the aura or energy body has chakras.

Energy center supplying God's Divine Love to the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical bodies. Chakras work like automobile batteries in that they need to be fully charged and well connected to the vessel. Each chakra has a different target of where to send God's Light and Sound.

A center of spiritual energy in the body. Different systems account for anywhere from 4 to 10 major chakras with many minor ones.

literally meaning circle or wheel, in yoga this refers to the energy centers lying along the confluence of the nadis (energy channels)

Refers to the seven energy centres on your body. Taken from the Sanskrit word meaning, wheel.

1. Wheel. 2. An Eastern Magical System. 3. Any of seven energy centers of the body. 4. Any of a number of energy centers in the body.

An energy center in the body. There are seven main chakras.

energy centers of the subtle body located along its central axis •Mooladhara – perineal body/cervix  - practical life actions and issues •Swadhisthana – between naval and pubic bone – creativity •Manipura – just above the navel - energy •Anahata – heart – emotion / the openness of universal Love •Vishuddhi – throat - communication •Ajna – third eye – seeing inside / seeing the whole •Sahasrara – crown – expansion / ascension

See Channel wheel.

a location of energy focus and human body. Typically, there are said to be seven.

Ayurvedic term for energy "center." It is believed that there are seven chakras, which are all interconnected and which must be balanced.

one of the seven centers of spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy.

Wheel or disk which is an attribute of the Hindu god Vishnu, as well as a symbol of the Buddha's teachings in Buddhism.

circle, wheel” – one of the usually seven energy centres aligned along the spinal column of the yogic body.

Sanskrit word meaning "energy wheel". Relates to the energy centers on the body usually described by seven names. The West African word for these centers is Oris and Arit in the Kemitic(Original Egyptian) language.

(Skt.): Wheel, circle. A focal centre where secondary (energy) channels branch out from the CENTRAL CHANNEL.

Energy wheel. A focal point of energy along the central channel ( shushuma) upon which one's concentration is directed, especially during the completion stage of highest yoga tantra. The main chakras are the crown, throat, heart, navel, and secret.

These are the energy centers in the body that are related to the nerve plexus center, which govern the body functions.

One of the main yogic centers in the body.

"Wheel of light" There are 7 main Chakras in the body, Crown, 3rd Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Navel, Base. They are energy centres of the body.

( Skt. / Tib. khorlo): Literally, "circle" or "wheel." In Buddhist yoga practice, this refers to the energy centers of the subtle body: head, throat, heart and navel.

(Cakra, Skt); khor lo / rtsa khor (Tib). This literally means wheel. In the Vajrayana context, it refers to the energy centres which occur at the junction of the three nadis. There are seven Chakras generally recognised. Within Vajrayana, five of these are regarded as especially significant. These are the crown, throat, heart, navel and secret chakras.

In Ayurvedic belief, the seven main chakras, points of life energy (prana), align in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra assists an aspect of the body, mind and consciousness.

Any of an indefinite number of yogic alleged invisible bodily openings for "life energy."

Lit. wheel. Here, it refers to the seven junctions of nadis in the pranic body. Though seven major chakras are associated with the human body, there are a total of 114 chakras, of which two are outside the body. Each chakra has a distinct color, form, sound and quality associated with it.

Seven energy centers on your body. Derived from the Indian Sanskrit word meaning, "wheel." Chakras are often in play during body treatment and massage. For example: the vichy shower has seven faucets representing the seven chakras.

("wheel"): literally, the wheel of a wagon; metaphorically, one of the psycho-energetic centers of the subtle body (sukshma-sharira); in Buddhist yoga, five such centers are known, while in Hindu yoga often seven or more such centers are mentioned: mula-adhara-cakra (muladhara-cakra) at the base of the spine, svadhishthana-cakra at the genitals, manipura-cakra at the navel, anahata-cakra at the heart, vishuddha-cakra or vishuddhi-cakra at the throat, ajna-cakra in the middle of the head, and sahasrara-cakra at the top of the head

Wheel, or chart in Vedic astrology. Not to be confused with the hidden energy centres in the human body.

refers to the ancient energy centers or vortices through which Divine energy flows into the 4 lower bodies; ( spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical) from Spirit.

A wheel or circle. Used in certain centres or focal points of the human body, with their special subtle and spiritual correspondences which figure in various forms of yoga.

In the animated television series , chakras are interpreted as pools of swirling energy residing within the body. Each chakra can be blocked by emotions or thoughts which causes stagnant energy throughout the body. If the Avatar opens all seven chakras, by doing actions to cancel out its blocked emotion, then he/she is able to completely control the Avatar State.