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page:  What are Chakras?  Posted by Lela D.  A lot of times
during the beginning of yoga class or in final relaxation the
instructor will mention something about a certain "charkra" or
another. Being your basic run of the mill white bread eating
middle class woman, I have to admit I've been wary to ask what
all this chakra nonsense was all about. I have taken it upon
myself to provide you this cheat sheet so that you can fake your
way through small talk with the most devoted yogi!  Chakra is
sanskrit for wheel. Chakras are the subtle energy centers in our
bodies which are thought to be doorways to higher dimensions.
They direct our life force in specific ways. The seven major
chakras located at along the spine and here's where they are and
what they do:  1st chakra: base of the spine... basic survival
instinct- self preservation  2nd chakra: just below naval...
sexuality & pleasure  3rd chakra: solar plexus... sensing safe
or unsafe condition & power