chakra

American  

[chuhk-, chahk-ruh] / ˈtʃʌk-, ˈtʃɑk rə /

Sometimes cakra

noun

Hinduism, Buddhism.

1. any of a series of points, often given as six or seven in number, located along the body and believed to be spiritually powerful and able to be released through the proper exercises.

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chakra British  

/ ˈtʃʌkrə, ˈtʃækrə /

noun

1. (in yoga) any of the seven major energy centres in the body

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Etymology

Origin of chakra

First recorded in 1885–90; from Sanskrit cakra, literally, “wheel”; see also wheel ( def. )

Example Sentences

From his tiny gem store in southern New Mexico, Robert Hanseck spends his days untangling chakra beads and answering questions about the healing properties of amethyst crystals.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023

She wears rainbow chakra beads around her neck and rhinestones on her cheeks; sinking into an antique armchair, she details her weekly agenda in spurts, as if releasing a long-repressed sigh through a pressure valve.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2023

A large reason why the Capitals aren’t at the top of the Metropolitan Division is due to a rash of injuries — and the healing properties of these chakra crystals could come in handy.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2022

“That sound therapy? It’s real,” said Iman, a Seattle-based energy and body worker who practices several kinds of massage therapy as well as craniosacral therapy and chakra balancing.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2020

“I’ll adjust the chakra on Audrey and wing it to you.”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover