What is a chakra? The basics.

Chakra Basics - What is a Chakra??

Here's some very basic information about Chakras.

a 'Chakra' is thought to be an energy point or node in the subtle body (a series of psycho-spiritual constituents of living beings, according to various esoteric, occult, and mystical teachings. According to such beliefs each subtle body corresponds to a subtle plane of existence, in a hierarchy or great chain of being that culminates in the physical form.).

Chakras are believed to be part of the subtle body, not the physical body, and as such, are the meeting points of the subtle (non-physical) energy channels called nadi.

'Nadi' are believed to be channels in the subtle body through which 'prana' (non physical life force) or vital energy moves.

Various scriptural texts present different numbers of chakras. It's believed that there are many chakras in the subtle human body, according to the tantric texts, but seven chakras are considered to be the most important ones.

I will go into more detail on chakra in another blog article ;)