The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and signifies one of main seven basic energy centers in the body. Each of these centers correlates to major nerve ganglia branching forth from the spinal column. In addition the chakras also correlate to levels of consciousness, archetypal elements, developmental stages of life, colors, sounds, body functions, and much, much more. 

It's common to hear about the seven chakras, but they are only themain ones. There are actually numerous chakras throughout the body. Each point used on acupuncture or acupressure is a small chakra. Oriental Schools say there are over 88.000 chakras spread throughout the body, and they are all interconnected by energy channels called nadis. 

These vortexes of energy, called Chakras, send energy to the meridians that is re-directed to the glands and organs throughout the body. This entire energetic structure is situated on the metaphysical body, and not the physical body. The metaphysical is an energetic copy of the physical body

 

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Below is a brief description of each main chakra
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crown Chakra - Chakra Seven 
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self knowledge. This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss. 

Third Eye Chakra - Chakra Six 
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection. This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture." 

 

Throat Chakra - Chakra Five
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression. This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language.

Heart Chakra - Chakra Four
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance. This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness 

Solar Plexus - Chakra Three
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition.This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power. 

Sacral Chakra - Chakra Two
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification. The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change. 

Root Chakra - Chakra One
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation. Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.