08/11/2025
Interesting to see this is recognised by a medical establishment. I'm very grateful for the movement to recognise the importance of balance of life ❣️
Chakras refer to seven points along your spine that some people believe are associated with specific physical, emotional and spiritual functions. They’re a part of South Asian traditional systems of medicine and healing. And though chakras aren’t recognized by Western science, they may be a useful metaphor for helping find balance and greater levels of health and wellness.
Many people find value in practices like relaxation, mindfulness and personal development that are said to “balance” the chakras. In that way, you can think about chakras sort of like prayer: Though there’s no scientific evidence that they “work,” they may help you feel centered and bring you peace of mind.
The word “chakra” itself is based on the Sanskrit word for “wheel” or “circle,” and the concept has origins in both the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. The seven chakras are said to represent energy sources throughout your body. Each chakra corresponds to:
A different section of your body
A color
An element
Specific emotions
If you’ve ever taken a yoga class, you might have heard chakras mentioned in relation to certain poses or practices. In yoga terminology, prana (energy) travels through your body between chakras in the nadi (energy channels). Each chakra aligns with several yoga poses, or asanas, as well as affirmations or statements of reflection that are thought to help bring balance to that area of the body.
Balancing your chakras means figuring out how to foster the positive emotions associated with each one. To figure out what that might look like for you, pay attention to the parts of your life or personality that feel like they’re out of whack.
