chakra

American  

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

Sometimes cakra

noun

Hinduism, Buddhism.

chakras plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• chakras
  plural

Etymology

Origin of chakra

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

Example Sentences

As for “The Way of the World,” writer Herb Powell says lovingly, “I can listen to it and just feel my heart chakra just open up.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

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

For another installation, the sound designer Justin Ellington and the playwright Christina Anderson are creating a series of what they call “sound baths” for the venue’s biggest stage, experimenting with aural frequencies and chakra points.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2021

“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