chakra

n. in Eastern philosophy, one of the seven energy centers in the body. The chakras roughly correspond with the endocrine system. Each chakra symbolizes different, ascending human needs and has a sound (mantra) and color associated with it. Focused awareness and contemplation of the chakras may be practiced in yoga and in other therapeutic approaches and traditions.

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March 13th 2025

visceral sense

the sense associated with functions of the viscera.