What is chakraa?

Chakras are energy centers in the body that are believed to be associated with certain physical, emotional, and spiritual states. There are seven main chakras that are typically recognized, each corresponding to a different area of the body and a different aspect of consciousness. These are:

1. Root chakra (Muladhara) - located at the base of the spine, associated with survival, grounding, and security.
2. Sacral chakra (Svadisthana) - located in the lower abdomen, associated with creativity, sexuality, and emotions.
3. Solar Plexus chakra (Manipura) - located in the upper abdomen, associated with personal power, willpower, and self-esteem.
4. Heart chakra (Anahata) - located in the chest, associated with love, compassion, and inner peace.
5. Throat chakra (Vishuddha) - located in the throat, associated with communication, self-expression, and authenticity.
6. Third Eye chakra (Ajna) - located in the forehead, associated with intuition, perception, and spiritual insight.
7. Crown chakra (Sahasrara) - located at the top of the head, associated with spiritual connection, higher consciousness, and enlightenment.

It's believed that imbalances or blockages in these chakras can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual problems, and various techniques such as meditation, yoga, and Reiki are used to try to balance and align them.