CHAKRAS & THEIR BENEFITS
Chakras are various focal points used in a variety of ancient meditation practices, collectively denominated as Tantra, or the esoteric or inner tradition of Hinduism. In Hinduism seven chakras are mentioned, in our Vedic scriptures there are many references given about seven Chakras as meditative visualizations combining flowers and mantras and as physical entities in the body. The Chakras are traditionally considered meditation aids. The yogi progresses from lower chakras to the highest chakra blossoming in the crown of the head, internalizing the journey of spiritual ascent. The seven chakras are the main energy centers of the body. You've probably heard people talk about 'unblocking' their chakras, which refers to the idea that when all of our chakras are open, energy can run through them freely, and harmony exists between the physical body, mind, and spirit. Chakras translate to 'wheel' in Sanskrit, and you can imagine them like wheels of free-flowing positiv...