At the central core of our body spin seven main wheel-like energy centers called Chakras.
Chakras have the ability to receive, assimilate and transmit energy.
Each chakra is a vortex, spinning life-force energy into or out of the body. In fact, the word
chakra is from the Sanskrit word meaning "wheel of light".
There are 7 major chakras connected to and a part of the physical body. All are located on
the torso and head. Each chakra transmits and receives life-force energy often called "chi"
(or "qi"), "prana", or "universal intelligence". There are also many minor chakras, most of
which are located at the joints of the physical body.
When we are in a state in ill health, the chakras may be distorted, out of alignment or even
stagnant. When this happens, life force energy cannot flow in and out freely and the physical
body may suffer. Stress, inability to express emotions, over emotional expression, beliefs
incongruent with Truth, disconnection from a higher power, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise,
exposure to toxicity, etc. can cause the chakra system to close down.
The physical body is a unit made of many different integral parts that are designed to be
self-correcting. The body's job is to maintain balance and the free-flow of energy. The
chakras are an energetic gateway, feeding the body pranic energy and providing an outlet for
the release and dispersal of spent energy.