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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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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
Rose quartz: Often referred to as the stone of universal love, rose quartz is used to help heal and activate the heart chakra, enhancing the capacity to give and receive love.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The book also comes with seven crystals that work with the body’s chakras.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Chakra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chakra. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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