Chakra system chart - by astrology - chakra chart/chakras charts - Planetary influences on chakra system. Planetary influences on chakra system Introduction to the chakra system The human energetic system is mainly composed of a vertical energetic axis which runs through our spine from the perineum (the region between the genitals and the anus), up to the top of our head. This is our main energetic channel and it is called in India the Sushumna Nadi. On this channel, at different levels there are seven energetic centers (named chakras) that represent our link to the "reality" and the universe(s).
The Concept of Chakras or Energy Centers Of The Human Body. Index Page Chakras The word comes from the Sanskrit cakra meaning "wheel" or "circle" (also cognate to both words), and sometimes also referring to the "wheel of life".
The pronunciation of this word can be approximated in English by chuhkruh, with ch as in chart and both instances of a as in yoga (the commonly found pronunciation shockrah is incorrect). Ajna chakra.