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DEFINITIONS

Chakras: A chakra is a spinning vortex of energy created within ourselves by the interpenetration of consciousness and the physical body. Through this combination, chakras become centers of activity for the reception, assimilation, and transmission of life energies. Uniting the chakras is what we experience as the "self."

The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word for "wheel" or "disk" and originated within the philosophy of the ancient yoga systems of India.
source: Truth about Chakras, Anodea Judith

Chakras: Wheel of light or spinning disc. The energetic organ located at various plexuses throughout the body and work to revitalize the physical body and the energy field.
source: Sacred Path of Reiki, Katalin Koda (Llewellyn Publications)

Chakras: Pronounced “Chak-rah” with a hard “ch” as in the word “chalk” or “Kahk-rah,” these are power centers in the aura related to organs or glands in the body. The chakras are not in the body per se; they are actually whirls, vorteces, circles or lotuses which psychics can see in the aura.
source: Modern Magick, Donald Michael Kraig (Llewellyn Publications)

Also See: Chakra

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ARTICLES

17 ARTICLES ON CHAKRAS
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1. The System of Chakras:
relevance: 43%

2. Opening the Hand Chakras:
relevance: 28%

3. Sahasrara - The Crown:
relevance: 22%

4. Ajna - The Vision Center:
relevance: 22%

5. Visuddha - The Throat Chakra:
relevance: 22%

6. Svadhisthana - The Seat of Life:
relevance: 18%

7. Kundalini:
relevance: 17%

8. Anahata - The Heart Chakra:
relevance: 17%

9. Manipura - The Power Chakra:
relevance: 15%

10. Types of Crystals:
relevance: 3%