The Chakras

The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and means "wheel" or "circle". We mostly work with the seven major chakras, found from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra is associated with multiple physiological functions and a colour. 
The chakras contain life energy (prana, chi) to vitalise the physical body. The function of the chakras is to spin and draw in this Universal Life Force Energy to keep the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health of the body in balance (see also Auras).
Below is an overview of the seven chakras and what they stand for: 

	7th Chakra	Crown	I KNOW   Knowledge, connection to the Divine
	6th Chakra	Third eye	I SEE  Intuition, insight, telepathy, imagination
	5th Chakra	Throat	I SPEAK  Communication, self-expression, sharing
	4th Chakra	Heart	I LOVE  Compassion, relating to others, giving/  receiving
	3rd Chakra	Solar Plexus	I WANT  Power, control, career, freedom
	2nd Chakra	Sacral	I FEEL   Creativity, sensuality, sexuality, passion
	1st Chakra	Root	I AM  Grounding, childhood, security, comfort