Understanding the 7 Chakras

Originating from ancient Indian religions, a chakra is a point of focused energy in the body through which energy flows. Traditional medicine practitioners believe that our health and well-being is directly related to this energy flow. When energy is blocked in one or more chakras, we become susceptible to disease and illness, which is why it's important to keep this energy flowing at all times. The term “chakra” translates into “wheel” or “disk,” which is essentially how they are characterized. Chakras work by constantly spinning, allowing energy to pass and flow freely through the body. There are times, however, when [...]