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The human body has more than 88,000 points of physical or spiritual energy according to yoga philosophy, each known as a chakra. In Hinduism there are seven major chakras, and in Tantra (practices outlined in later Hindu or Buddhist scriptures) there are four, each associated with a color, shape, sense organ, natural element, deity, and mantra. The most important are the heart chakra, the chakra at the base of the spine, and the chakra at the top of the head.
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 10 July 2024
The heart chakra is represented by Leo, making this astrological transit one that will touch us deeply.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 10 July 2024
Each shirt has seven buttons down the front representing the body’s seven chakras.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
Its green hues are aligned with the heart chakra, helping Gemini cultivate balance between their head and heart space.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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“Chakra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chakra. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
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