@chaski Said 
Chakras are a concept that comes, largely, from Hinduism.
The concept is also linked to Buddhist Tantra and to Qigong.
However, one does not have to "follow" any religion to "believe" in the idea of chakras.
As the practice of buddhism, qigong, yoga, zen, etc... the idea is more about practicing the spiritual by way of the physical.
Note: Many "teachers" might dislike that statement of mine;
practicing the spiritual by way of the physical. Personally, I couldn't care less what the "teachers" say.
Some say there are 7 chakras... others put the number a bit higher as they claim/believe there are chakras above/beyond the corporal body.
There are breathing exercises to help one "open" one's chakras.... sort of pushing one's breath and energy up through one's chakras to open oneself up both physically and spiritually. These may or may not "work" depending on your effort, practice and belief.
Meditation is probably "easier"... the practice of yoga (beyond just classes at a local studio) is probably more effective as "it" becomes a life style if pursued with honesty and dedication.
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Aug 14, 2019 @ 13:35:16
