noun
chakra
CHA-kruh
noun
1
In yoga and Ayurvedic tradition, one of several energy centers believed to exist along the body.
"The instructor said the pose helps open the heart chakra."
"She meditated to try to balance her chakras."
How to Use Chakra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spiritual energy point in the body, according to yogic and Ayurvedic belief.
Common pairings
heart chakra
root chakra
balance your chakras
Word Forms
chakras plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit chakra, meaning "wheel" or "disc."