Sanskrit Yoga Glossary

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    Word 'chakra'

    Itrans

    cakra

    Meaning(s)

    1. Psychic and energetic plexuses located in the astral body.
    2. Intersections of two or more nadis.

    Additional Explanation(s)

    The chakras are the mechanisms by which prana is able to permeate the physical body from the astral body.

    There are 7 main chakras located within the astral body in locations that correspond with the spine in the physical body.

    These main chakras are called Muladhara, Swadisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Visuddha, Ajna, and Sahasrara.

    Please see our kundalini yoga page for more information.

    See also our glossary entry for nadi.

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