The Seven Major Chakras

The sanskrit word 'chakra' is pronounced as the English spelling implies: a 'hard' ch sound; NOT 'shakra'.

Chakra means 'wheel' of energy.

Sahasrara - The 'Crown' Chakra

Located above the crown of the head, in the astral body.

Not associated with any nadi.

Ajna - The 'Third Eye' Chakra

Located between the eyebrows.

Vishuddha - The 'Throat' Chakra

Located at the throat.

Anahata - The 'Heart' Chakra

Located at the heart, or breast-bone area.

Manipura - The 'Abdominal' Chakra

Located at the solar plexus.

Svadisthana - The 'Genital' Chakra

Located in the region of the generative organs.

Muladhara - The 'Root' Chakra

Located at the base of the spine.