chakra

Sometimes cak·ra

[chuhk-, chahk-ruh]

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.

chakra

/ ˈtʃʌkrə, ˈtʃækrə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chakra¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chakra¹

C19: from Sanskrit cakra wheel, circle

Example Sentences

The eight-track record also incorporates several low frequencies — most of which are too low to be heard — meant to engage listeners’ chakras.

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Reiki for humans is a Japanese energy-healing modality that, practitioners say, aids relaxation, pain relief and overall health by realigning the body’s energy centers, or “chakras.”

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Featuring a meditation hub and an installation that plays frequencies to align chakras, visitors exit the exhibition in a meditative state.

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Tufts of black lambswool and recycled nylon sprout up in contrast to the conventional ribbed beanie brim, an homage to the overactive crown chakra that is every Sagittarian’s secret weapon and downfall.

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I place pink gemstones on my heart chakra as I sleep.

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