chakra
noun
chak·ra ˈchä-krə 
ˈshä-,
ˈchə- : any of several points of physical or spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy
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The human body has more than 88,000 points of physical or spiritual energy according to yoga philosophy, each known as a chakra. In Hinduism there are seven major chakras, and in Tantra (practices outlined in later Hindu or Buddhist scriptures) there are four, each associated with a color, shape, sense organ, natural element, deity, and mantra. The most important are the heart chakra, the chakra at the base of the spine, and the chakra at the top of the head.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Take three deep breaths from your solar plexus chakra, which about two inches above your belly button. 
Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 This lovely green aventurine tower point aligns with the heart chakra and aims to bring comfort, harmony, protection, abundance, and prosperity to its keeper. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 10 Aug. 2022 From her chakra pieces with protective stones to her stunning scatter jewelry, Ananya is powerful and expressive. Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 24 June 2022 Yoga, shamanic healing, acupuncture, massage, henna, facials, and chakra portraits are some of the services and treatments offered in the Wellness Center. Outside Online, 22 June 2014 Then there’s warmth of the heart chakra and love that fills my whole body. Darlene Aderoju, Billboard, 22 July 2022 Associated with the sacral chakra is the aura color orange. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 July 2022 And, for those open to the spiritual side of rose quartz, the rose quartz serum in the eye mask is believed to encourage self-love and opening of the heart chakra. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 10 July 2022 The stone most benefits the crown chakra which alternative medicine says dictates awareness, wisdom, and vision. Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 5 July 2022 See More
Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 This lovely green aventurine tower point aligns with the heart chakra and aims to bring comfort, harmony, protection, abundance, and prosperity to its keeper. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 10 Aug. 2022 From her chakra pieces with protective stones to her stunning scatter jewelry, Ananya is powerful and expressive. Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 24 June 2022 Yoga, shamanic healing, acupuncture, massage, henna, facials, and chakra portraits are some of the services and treatments offered in the Wellness Center. Outside Online, 22 June 2014 Then there’s warmth of the heart chakra and love that fills my whole body. Darlene Aderoju, Billboard, 22 July 2022 Associated with the sacral chakra is the aura color orange. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 July 2022 And, for those open to the spiritual side of rose quartz, the rose quartz serum in the eye mask is believed to encourage self-love and opening of the heart chakra. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 10 July 2022 The stone most benefits the crown chakra which alternative medicine says dictates awareness, wisdom, and vision. Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 5 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Sanskrit cakra, literally, wheel — more at wheel
First Known Use
1888, in the meaning defined above
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