The word chakra is Sanskrit for 'wheel' or 'disk' and signifies one of seven basic energy justifys in the body. Each of these justifys correlates to major nerves branching forth from the spinal column.
Chakras also correlate to levels of consciousness, archetypal elements, developmental stages of life, colors, sounds, body functions, and more.There are seven chakras which are as follows.
The Physical Body and The Muladhara or Base or root Chakra
The Etheric Body and The Svadisthana or Sacral Chakra
The Astral Body and The Manipura or Solar Chakra
The Mental Body and The Anahata or Heart Chakra
The Spiritual Body and The Visuddha or Throat Chakra
The Cosmic Body and The Ajna or Third Eye Chakra
The Nirvanic Body and The Sahasrara or Crown Chakra