Chakras are energy centers in the body that are thought to be spinning wheels or circles that life energy flows through. The word "chakra" comes from the Sanskrit word chakra, which means "wheel" or "circle". Chakras are associated with ancient India, Tibetan Buddhism, and other faiths, and have influenced many holistic medical practices, including yoga, Ayurveda, and some modern therapies. 

In many forms of Hinduism, there are seven main chakras that run along the spine from the base to the crown of the head. These chakras are believed to correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of the body that affect emotional and physical well-being. When chakras are in balance, life energy is able to move through them and connect a person to the world around them. Some believe that chakra-based therapies can help boost health and well-being. 

According to yogic tradition, when energy is depleted or blocked by stress or toxic environments, physical or emotional symptoms may arise. Meditation, breathing exercises, and specific yoga poses may help bring the chakras back into balance. Some also believe that chakras can be reinforced by positive thoughts, eating healthy, and exercising.