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Chakra literally translates to wheel

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For all the profound gravity modern yogis give to aligning their energy centers, the ancient Sanskrit term is essentially just 'wheel.' Yes, you are basically trying to balance a series of biological hubcaps. The original texts envisioned these not as glowing orbs, but as spinning hubs driving the biological chariot.

Chakra literally translates to wheel
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