Understanding the Role of Chakras in our Body

The chakras are points in the human system where the network of energy channels come together and meet. According to the yogic tradition, there are 7 chakras that are the primary ones within the human body. These are named the Muladhara chakra, the Swadhisthana chakra, the Manipuraka chakra, the Anahata chakra, the Vishuddhi chakra, the Ajna chakra and the Sahasrar chakra.

Each chakra has a specific significance in the context of one’s spiritual growth. The Muladhara chakra is located at the perineum. It is also referred to as the “foundation chakra” because it forms the basis upon which the …read more